Healthy Kids Pediatric Group

Healthy Kids Pediatric Group: Pediatric Care in New Jersey

Healthy Kids Pediatric Group is a pediatric practice serving children from the newborn period through young adulthood. Its team consists of board-certified pediatricians who provide medical care in an environment described as friendly and relaxed, with the stated goal of helping parents meet the challenges that all families face.

The practice combines routine medical care with acute illness visits. According to its presentation, the medical team takes a hands-on approach: assistants document vital signs — height, weight, blood pressure, among others — while the physicians themselves perform all lab tests and administer vaccines to ensure proper and consistent techniques.

Pediatric Services

The service portfolio includes well-child visits, sick visits, immunizations, newborn care, and ADHD screening. Annual well-child visits for school or sports include vision and hearing screens, developmental screening, anticipatory guidance on nutrition, exercise, safety, school, and socialization, as well as a complete physical exam. These appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes to allow time to answer questions or address concerns about the child.

The practice also performs lab tests such as rapid strep and flu tests, tympanometry, and urinalysis, and administers patients' vaccines.

Medical Team

The group has several board-certified pediatricians. Paul Shah, MD, studied Biology at Cornell University and earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, completing his pediatrics residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 2001; he joined the practice alongside his father and has worked as a board-certified pediatrician since then.

Matt Howe, MD, graduated in Psychology from Princeton University, holds a master's degree in Microbiology from Rutgers University, and completed medical school at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School; after his residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, he joined the group in 2006.

Brian Marcus, DO, studied medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Winthrop Hospital; he was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2000 and has been part of the group since 2007.

Sabeen Siddiqui, MD, completed her pediatrics residency at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and joined Healthy Kids in 2014. Radhika Patel, MD, studied at Rutgers University and completed her doctorate and pediatrics residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Sylvia Baszak, MD, studied Biochemistry at the University of Maryland and studied medicine at the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow; she completed her pediatric residency at the K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in 2006 and, after working as an assistant professor in the pediatric emergency department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, she works as a general pediatrician and has been at Healthy Kids since 2015.

Ha Vo, MD, graduated in Biology from Rutgers University and earned her medical degree from St. George's University; she completed her training in the University of Florida Pediatric Residency Program at Orlando Health in 2016, with training at Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital.

Surekha Jadhav, MD, worked for six years as a primary care pediatrician in Central Jersey before joining Advocare Healthy Kids; she is a graduate of NDMVP Medical College and completed her pediatric residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2015.

Akreeti Maskey-Pagodin, MD, graduated in Chemistry with a secondary specialization in Philosophy of Science from CUNY Brooklyn College and earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center; she completed her pediatric residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2021 and became board-certified as a pediatrician during her time as chief resident. Anna Arcaro, MD, is listed on the team with a biography pending publication.

Mission and Approach to Care

The practice states that it was built on the principle of establishing lasting relationships between staff and patients, with compassion, excellence, and value. Its commitments include improving the lives of the children it serves through quality care in a child-centered environment, listening to patients and their families, guiding them toward optimal health and wellness, and continually pursuing excellence through education.

Resources for Patients and Families

The site makes resources available to patients such as the patient portal, forms, FAQs, information on accepted insurances, a blog, and useful links. It also includes a specific section on breastfeeding and another called The Village, aimed at families, as well as content for new patients and those expecting a baby. The practice also offers telehealth services and online appointment scheduling.

Locations and Hours

The group operates in several New Jersey locations: East Windsor, Lawrenceville, and Robbinsville. The pediatricians divide their weekly activity among these locations, with schedules that vary by provider and day. General office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 8:30 to 12:00, remaining closed on Sundays.