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Dr. Kasivajjula joined Rise and Shine Pediatrics, known for its comprehensive child healthcare services. Trained at the prestigious University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Dr.  Kasivajjula embarked on her journey to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young patients and their families. For the past decade, Dr. Kasivajjula has been practicing out-patient Pediatrics, where she has forged deep connections with families and earned a reputation for her unwavering dedication to providing high-quality, personalized care. Her approach is characterized by warmth, empathy, and a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each child under her care. Her holistic approach to patient care emphasizes not only physical health but also emotional well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit in nurturing healthy development.

 Dr. Kasivajjula's expertise spans the breadth of pediatric medicine, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to the management of complex medical conditions. Her background in NICU and primary pediatric care enables her to offer specialized care and attention to all her patients.

She is passionate about empowering families with the knowledge and resources they need to promote optimal health and wellness in their children. With her blend of expertise, compassion, and dedication, she continues to be a trusted ally for families on their journey to raising happy, healthy children.

Dr. Kasivajjula is not only distinguished by her medical expertise but also by her ability to speak multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, and English. This multilingual capability ensures effective communication with a diverse patient base, enriching the relationships she builds with families. Her personal approach to family-centered care, combined with her medical proficiency, makes her a cherished member of the pediatric community at Rise and Shine Pediatrics.

With a family-centered focus and an attentive team of pediatric experts, Rise & Shine Pediatrics is the best choice for childhood and adolescent medical care in Iselin and South Plainfield, New Jersey. Pediatrician Kalpana Kumari, MD, FAAP, offers well-child visits, sick visits, and all the other care children need in the communities of Edison and Woodbridge. She also treats strep throat, allergies, asthma, cough, and autism, along with virtually all other conditions that affect kids and teens today.

After several years of experience in Pediatrics, Dr. Kumari became the founder and medical director of Rise & Shine Pediatrics, PC. Her founding vision has been to provide exemplary high quality personalized medical care to her patients. She desires for Rise & Shine Pediatrics to be a comprehensive medical home for her patients and their families.

Same-day, early morning, and late-evening appointments are available, and providers are accessible around the clock in emergencies. Dr. Kumari and the Rise & Shine Pediatrics team believe that their patients’ time is just as valuable as their own, and that translates to minimal waiting times and maximum respect.

The practice offers separate waiting rooms for sick children, easy access to patient records through the online portal, and convenient online resources for autism, obesity, and ADHD.

Childhood can come with some challenges for both kids and their parents, but Dr. Kumari is here to make the journey to optimal health as smooth and easy as possible. For the best in compassionate and dedicated pediatric care, use the online scheduler or call the closest location of Rise & Shine Pediatrics today.

Dr. Nkem Nnaeto, MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over twenty years of experience caring for infants, children, and adolescents. She currently offers pediatric services for those in Essex County, New Jersey and the surrounding northern New Jersey area at Universal Pediatrics, Inc in East Orange. Her special areas of interest include asthma, autism, childhood obesity, and nutrition optimization. She offers services such as Immunization, Preventive Visits, Sick Visits, Ear Piercing, Travel Vaccination, Blood Testing and more.

Dr. Nnaeto completed her residency training at Beth Israel Hospital New Jersey and holds a full unrestricted license to practice in the state of New Jersey. Her state-of-the-art facility, Universal Pediatrics, Inc. uses the latest in technology, including electronic health records and E-prescribing.

She is dedicated to ensuring personalized care that is both compassionate and comprehensive. Dr. Nnaeto will work alongside specialists when necessary and makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that wait times are reduced. She also offers same day appointments. Dr. Nnaeto looks forward to seeing you for your next appointment to build a better future for children one patient at a time.

Dr. Tara Rajiyah is an experienced adult and pediatric endocrinologist at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, who sees patients at the West Orange and Belleville offices. 

Dr. Rajiyah earned her medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin and completed internal medicine and pediatrics residencies at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Rajiyah also completed pediatric and adult endocrinology training at the University of Chicago in Illinois. 

She offers expertise in caring for children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, hypoglycemia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and pubertal and growth concerns. She’s highly skilled in endocrinology and medical weight management — nutrition counseling plays a vital role in her treatment plans. 

Dr. Rajiyah is compassionate, personalizing treatment plans based on a patient’s unique needs. She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education and uses the latest advances in treatments and technologies.

Dr. Rajiyah welcomes new and existing patients to The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, and looks forward to exceeding their expectations. 

Ioulia Gourari, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology. Her clinical interests include diagnosing and treating asthma, chronic cough, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, recurrent pneumonia, congenital lung and airway disorders, interstitial lung disease, sleep disordered breathing and neuromuscular disorders affecting breathing

Dr. Gourari completed her pediatric pulmonary fellowship at NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, after receiving her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completing pediatric residency at NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

With a particular interest in asthma, Dr. Gourari has published research on the impact of environmental factors and COVID-19 on children with asthma. Her findings were presented at the American Thoracic Society international conference in 2021, where she was awarded the Assembly on Pediatrics Abstract Scholarship.

Dr. Gourari is deeply committed to providing compassionate care that puts the well-being of her patients and their families first. She believes in fostering a collaborative relationship with both patients and parents to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans. By focusing on open communication and listening to the concerns of each family, Dr. Gourari strives to make every patient feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health journey.

Lina Nie, MD, Ph.D., is a diligent and hard-working pediatrician providing pediatrics and adolescent medicine. She sees patients for many reasons at her practice, Nie Lina MD PC, located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She is also an attending physician at NYU Lutheran Medical Center and Maimonides Medical Center in the same location, and NYU Langone Health in New York.

Dr. Nie obtained her medical degree from the Tongji University School of Medicine. She also holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the City University of New York. After this, she completed her residency training in pediatrics at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center.

Dr. Nie holds a certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She has tremendous experience in treating a diverse range of medical conditions. As she is fluent in English and Mandarin, patients from various backgrounds enjoy having her as their physician.

She has been recognized as America's Top Pediatricians by Consumers' Research Council of America for 2016 and 2018, and top-performing providers from the 2019 Healthfirst Quality Incentive Program (HQIP).

Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with a private practice in Cranbury and Trenton, New Jersey. She is highly skilled in all areas of pediatric care, treating mental health conditions, diseases, illnesses, injuries, and more.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso has practiced general pediatrics and adolescent medicine in the East Windsor, Hamilton, and Trenton areas since 1996. Originally from Indonesia, she earned her medical degree from Airlangga University in Surabaya, Indonesia. She then completed a residency in pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso’s compassionate demeanor helps children of all ages feel welcomed and at ease in a friendly environment. She uses the latest advances in pediatrics to ensure superior patient satisfaction and exceptional health outcomes.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso focuses on preventive medicine and takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to caring for her young patients. She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education to ensure top-notch care using research-backed solutions.

When not caring for children, adolescents, and teens, Dr. Sudjono-Santoso enjoys spending time with her family and friends and staying active.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at the office of Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, by calling or requesting an appointment online today.

About Aditi Malhotra Yadav, MD, FSVM, DABVLM, DABVM, RPVI

Dr. Malhotra Yadav specializes in the comprehensive and compassionate care of patients suffering from vascular disease. Her clinical expertise focuses on the skillful diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins.

Dr. Malhotra Yadav is fellowship trained and triple board certified with the American Board of Vascular Medicine, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation.

Additionally, she serves as a Subject Matter Expert for board exam development. Passionate about education, Dr. Malhotra Yadav has given numerous faculty lectures about venous disease at national medical conferences. Due to her dedication to teaching, upon nomination, she served as Chief Resident at Stony Brook University Hospital and was awarded Teacher of the Year Award.

She graduated Albany Medical College's Physician-Scientist Program with a Distinction in Research and has published significant clinical research focused on cardiovascular medicine and imaging.

As a leader on the Society for Vascular Medicine's Venous Task Force Committee, Dr. Malhotra Yadav is involved in advancing clinical guidelines, education, research, and quality initiatives in the field of venous and vascular medicine.

Dr. Milrod has been practicing pediatric neurology for over 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of seizures, headaches, developmental delays, sleep disorders, tics, ADHD, and autism. Dr. Milrod earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University before attending Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in pediatric neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. He is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Milrod currently has privileges at St. Peter's University Hospital. He has previously worked at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston, MA, Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ, JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute in Edison, NJ, Neuroscience Associates of New York in Staten Island, NY, and is the former Director of Pediatric Neurology at Franciscan and NJ Neuroscience. Dr. Milrod is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep .

Allyson Agathis, MD, FAAP

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At her practice in Bedminster, New Jersey, Allyson Agathis, MD, FAAP, specializes in pediatrics and adolescent medicine for patients from birth to 25 years old. Dr. Agathis is dedicated to meeting the comprehensive medical needs of children.

A highly-skilled, board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Agathis has each child’s health and best interest in mind when offering services like comprehensive physical exams, diagnostic testing for acute illness including Strep Infections, Influenza, and COVID-19, and vision and hearing screenings.

The practice of Allyson Agathis, MD, is the best resource when it comes to treating health concerns, and promoting kids’ best health. Children of all ages, from birth through age 25, are welcome. Parents can trust Allyson Agathis, MD, to keep their children healthy with preservative-free flu shots and vaccines, yearly physicals for general health maintenance, as well as school and sports physicals. The expert newborn care provided ensures an early start to health and wellness. 

The practice also features a convenient, in-office CLIA-certified laboratory to do blood draws on-site in the office. They offer rapid diagnostic testing for strep, influenza, and COVID-19, as well as throat cultures and urinalysis. 

Allyson Agathis, MD, has 35 years of experience so parents can rest assured their children are in the best medical hands. Call the office for an appointment today.