Department of Pediatrics

Division of
General Pediatrics

Primary Care Institute

Robert Wood Johnson
University Medical Group
at Somerset

One Worlds Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 743 - KIDS(5437)

Program Description:

Primary Care - Pediatrics provides care to children, ages 0-21. Staff members are fluent in English and Spanish. Most insurance is accepted. Appointments are available immediately in urgent cases.

The Primary Care Institute provides administrative and operational oversight of the pediatric primary care services offered by the Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group. The Institute maintains data on access, patient satisfaction and quality of care, negotiates managed care issues and recruits providers for the service sites.

The Somerset practice location provides comprehensive primary care and pediatric services to the community, ranging from newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Patients with complex or unusual problems are referred to one of the specialists at the Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group for treatment. New patients are always accepted and welcomed. Appointments are available immediately in urgent cases.

Special Service:

  • General pediatrics

Participating RWJUMG Physicians & Professionals:

Scott D. Bader, MD


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Phone:  

732-743-5437

Fax:  

732-564-0212

Email:  

badersd@umdnj.edu

Address:  

Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group - Somerset
One Worlds Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873

Specialty:  

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 2002

Degree:  

State University of New York, Health Science Center, 1998

Internship:  

Pediatrics, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1999

Residency:  

Pediatrics, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2001


Dhanalakshmi Kesavan, MD


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Phone:  

732-743-5437

Fax:  

732-564-0212

Email:  

kesavadh@umdnj.edu

Address:  

Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group - Somerset
One Worlds Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873

Specialty:  

Pediatrics

Degree:  

UMNJ, 2007

Internship:  

Pediatrics, PSG Institure of Medical Science & Research, 2000

Residency:  

Pediatrics, UMDNJ, 2007


Emanuel D. Lerner, MD


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Phone:  

732-743-5437

Fax:  

732-564-0212

Email:  

lernerem@umdnj.edu

Address:  

Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group - Somerset
One Worlds Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873

Specialty:  

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 1994, 2000

Degree:  

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1991

Internship:  

Pedriatics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1992

Residency:  

Pediatrics, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1994

Fellowship:  

Chief Resident, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1995


Elsie I. Roca-Piccini, MD


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Phone:  

732-743-5437

Fax:  

732-564-0212

Email:  

gpiccini@prodigy.net

Address:  

Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group - Somerset
One Worlds Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873

Specialty:  

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 2001

Degree:  

UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1997

Internship:  

Pediatrics, UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 1998

Residency:  

Pediatrics, UMDNJ RWJ University Hospital, 2000