Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pediatricians in Bergen County, NJ, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every pediatrics physician with active credentialing in Bergen County. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Rose Merola, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Rose Merola, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Kelly Knowles, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Kelly Knowles, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Fatema Jaffery, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Fatema Jaffery, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Barry Dashefsky, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Barry Dashefsky, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Joy Tun, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Joy Tun, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  6. #6

    Catherine Scarfi, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ19+ years in practice

    Catherine Scarfi, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  7. #7

    Jennifer Northridge, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ16+ years in practice

    Jennifer Northridge, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2010.

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  8. #8

    Lauren Horton, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ6+ years in practice

    Lauren Horton, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.

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