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Your Trusted Partner for Pediatric Care in New Jersey
Tenafly Pediatrics has been dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care for over four decades. Our board-certified pediatricians, trained at prestigious medical institutions, prioritize personalized, compassionate care for every child. With ten conveniently located offices across Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties, we offer flexible hours, including evening checkups and weekend emergency availability. Our comprehensive services span from newborn care to adolescent health, emphasizing preventive care, immunizations, and acute/chronic illness management. We leverage modern technology to enhance patient access through 24/7 online resources and self-scheduling options.Our team of nurses and receptionists shares a passion for pediatric care, ensuring a welcoming environment in all our child-friendly facilities. We actively seek patient feedback to continuously improve our services. As a multi-generational practice, we proudly care for patients whose parents were once our own pediatric patients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous adherence to medical standards and community-focused approach to family healthcare.
Services
Well-child visits
Immunizations
Sick visits
Parent care resources
Newborn care
Chronic illness management
Vaccination schedules
Telehealth consultations
Developmental screenings
Nutrition counseling
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with decades of combined experience
- 10 convenient locations across Northern New Jersey
- Evening checkups and weekend emergency availability
- Self-scheduling options for sick visits and flu shots
- Multi-generational practice caring for families across decades
What people say
Responsive and professional
Excellent specialist referrals
Convenient locations
Professional and a joy
Super smart, caring doctors
Services
Well-child visits
Regular health maintenance visits for children from newborn through adolescence. Our comprehensive exams track developmental milestones, administer required immunizations, and provide parental guidance. We follow AAP-recommended schedules while accommodating individual family needs. Our providers emphasize preventive care to ensure optimal growth and early detection of potential issues.
Immunizations
Complete childhood immunization schedule following CDC guidelines. We administer vaccines from birth through adolescence, including Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and HPV. Our staff provides detailed information about each vaccine's purpose and potential side effects. We maintain strict storage protocols and documentation to ensure vaccine efficacy and compliance with state requirements.
Sick visits
Urgent medical attention for acute illnesses and injuries. Available for same-day appointments during office hours and weekend emergencies. Our providers diagnose and treat common childhood ailments including respiratory infections, fevers, and minor trauma. We offer after-hours self-scheduling for early morning sick visits to accommodate urgent needs.
Parent care resources
24/7 online symptom assessment tool for parents. Helps identify appropriate care levels for various pediatric conditions while providing home care instructions. Covers over 50 common childhood symptoms from fevers to injuries. Designed to reduce unnecessary visits while ensuring timely medical intervention when required, with clear decision-making guidance.
Newborn care
Specialized care for newborns through their first year. Includes post-discharge follow-ups, feeding support, jaundice monitoring, and developmental assessments. Our providers make home visit arrangements when necessary and offer lactation consultation. We track critical growth metrics and provide age-appropriate parental education through our dedicated newborn resource portal.
Questions
What are your office hours for routine visits?
Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with evening checkups available. Weekend hours are limited to emergency situations only.
How can I schedule a sick visit after hours?
Use our online self-scheduling system for same-morning sick visits between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM. Confirm your appointment through the 'You're all set!' text message notification.
Do you offer same-day appointments for urgent needs?
Yes, we reserve time slots for urgent cases. Call your primary office directly if online scheduling shows no available appointments during urgent situations.
What insurance providers do you accept?
We participate with most major insurance plans. Contact your specific office location to verify participation with your insurance carrier before your initial visit.
How do you handle after-hours medical concerns?
For urgent medical issues outside office hours, call your primary office and follow the emergency instructions provided in your voicemail system.
What resources are available for managing childhood illnesses at home?
Our Parent Care online resource provides symptom-specific guidance for home care, including when to seek medical attention and appropriate medication dosing instructions.
Reviews (4)
Jenn Fostir
May 05, 2022
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Today we visited Tenafly Pediatrics. I do not believe there is a better run practice. The appointments run on schedule and the office staff are friendly and proficient at their jobs. We saw Dr Starer she is a world class Dr. The attention and time she gives her patients are second to none! She made my son who was anxious about his injury feel totally at ease. She gets to know her patients and is a stellar Dr! You will never go wrong visitng DR Starrer who is indeed a !
Jennie Ballas
May 03, 2022
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Tenafly Peds has never steered me wrong. We love Dr. Elkin and all of the nurses and front office staff. They are simply the best!
CarlosPearl Diaz
Apr 21, 2022
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Sad to give one star. As a first time parent, you want to have the best experiences possible with your child. The staff at the Clifton office were rude to me every single time me or my husband had called the office. I always gave them the benefit of the doubt and continued going to this office as it was convenient for my husband and I, and I had been referred here by a family member and we had been going here since my daughter was born.
She's one years old now. This practice must have more than enough children that they see because the staff doesn't care who comes and goes. When calling to re-schedule a one year wellness check up, I was told "Well the doctor is booked for the next 3 months, there's nothing we can do." And when asking if there was anyone else I can see, I was told "No." Not only are they not kind, they're not helpful.
I sent an email for my child's records to be transferred out to another doctor as I no longer want her to come here and was told "It will take 30 days to get your records to you." They just simply don't care. I will never refer anyone to this practice again. No complaint's about the doctor's. Thankfully my daughter is healthy and well.
She's one years old now. This practice must have more than enough children that they see because the staff doesn't care who comes and goes. When calling to re-schedule a one year wellness check up, I was told "Well the doctor is booked for the next 3 months, there's nothing we can do." And when asking if there was anyone else I can see, I was told "No." Not only are they not kind, they're not helpful.
I sent an email for my child's records to be transferred out to another doctor as I no longer want her to come here and was told "It will take 30 days to get your records to you." They just simply don't care. I will never refer anyone to this practice again. No complaint's about the doctor's. Thankfully my daughter is healthy and well.
Perl Maani Kamboj
Apr 12, 2022
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I love Tenafly location practice and the staff is very inviting and supportive! We see Dr Starer and she is an excellent doctor. Very understanding and explains what to expect with any situation you face with newborn health and age milestones.
