Pediatrics &
Pediatric
Pulmonology
338 Union Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Mon - Thurs 8 AM - 8 PM
Fri 8 AM - 6 PM
Sat 8 AM - 2 PM
ABOUT US
Our practice philosophy is to always put the patients and their families first, and we look forward to the privilege of caring for your children. We are dedicated to enhancing and promoting the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents residing in our community by rendering high quality medical care.
OUR TEAM
Grace E. Becz, MD
Dr. Becz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics 1996, 2000, Diplomat of the American Academy of Pediatric Pulmonology 1996. She is a graduate of Silesian Medical School in Poland. Dr. Becz completed her pediatric internship and residency at UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Becz also completed a fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Her special interest is the diagnosis, treatment and management of Asthma.
Bhumika Desai, MD, FAAP
Dr. Desai is a graduate of St. Georges University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital of NJ. She is committed to promote health as well as treat disease, give unbiased advice and let people participate actively in all decisions related to health and health care.
Samantha Breitbart, DNP, CPNP-PC
Samantha Breitbart is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Pediatric Primary Care at Rutgers University, where she also completed the New Jersey LEND fellowship in leadership education for neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Her professional nursing background includes both neonatal and pediatric intensive care. Additionally, she has completed research on childhood obesity and created an online resource tool for families of children with Autism. Samantha is committed to providing inclusive, family-centered care to all patients.
Marcela Alvarado, APN
Marcela Alvarado is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an extensive neonatal and pediatric clinical care background. She earned her degree at Felician University. She is also the principal investigator for several research projects related to her work in maternal-child health. She also served as a United Nations Fellow Intern of the RASIT- Women in Science International League and as a Representative. Further, Mrs. Alvarado is committed to providing integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence to patients.
Hospital Affiliations
We are affiliated with the
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at the Hackensack University Medical Center.
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack NJ 07601
Phone: 551-996-2000