Give your child the best start to a healthy future with Kids Care Pediatrics near Avenel, NJ. From regular wellness checkups and immunizations to sick visits and diagnostic care, our dedicated pediatricians provide compassionate and personalized care that evolves with your child’s needs. Schedule your visit today for expert pediatric care close to home.
At Kids Care Pediatrics, we’re committed to nurturing every child’s health through personalized, high-quality care. Our board-certified pediatricians near Avenel, NJ, offer a complete range of pediatric services — from preventive wellness visits and vaccinations to management of chronic conditions and urgent sick appointments. Each visit is handled with compassion in a safe, child-friendly environment.
At Kids Care Pediatrics, our mission is to provide expert, compassionate, and accessible healthcare for children throughout Avenel and surrounding neighborhoods. From well visits to urgent care needs, our experienced team focuses on your child’s comfort, growth, and well-being at every stage.
Parents depend on our pediatricians for guidance on nutrition, preventive care, and overall development — all delivered in a welcoming and supportive setting. Conveniently located near Avenel, our clinic makes it easy for families to access reliable pediatric care nearby.
Under the leadership of Dr. Anita Kishen, our team offers complete pediatric care — including wellness exams, vaccinations, chronic care management, and same-day visits for infants, children, and teens.
We’re proud to care for families from Avenel, Woodbridge, and nearby New Jersey communities, offering flexible same-day appointments and trusted pediatric services.
Dr. Gayam has been in pediatric practicing since 2000. She joined Kids Care Pediatrics in 2015. Clinical Interests include: Children with developmental delays, asthma, and obesity. She also enjoys reading.
Since 2009, Priya Lad has dedicated her career to the health and well-being of children as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. A proud graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, Ms. Lad has extensive experience working with children in both office settings and school-based health systems. In addition to her clinical work, she imparts her knowledge and skills to the next generation of nurses as an educator.
Ms. Lad’s clinical interests include asthma, obesity, and behavioral health, reflecting her commitment to addressing critical pediatric health issues. Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds joy in cooking and exploring different cuisines, indulging in arts and crafts, and tackling do-it-yourself projects. Above all, Priya cherishes the time spent with her family.
Paul is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (License # 37FA00013200). He believes in working towards developing a more complete understanding of the family’s experiences through the exploration of their personal stories and history. In this way, ineffective solutions and behaviors can be explored and understood in such a way as to create a fertile ground for change. Addressing the presenting concerns within the system through communication and appropriate use of language can lead to an effective shift within the dynamics of the family system as a whole. He has experience working with children, individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Amy received a BS in Nutrition Science from Russell Sage College, Sage Graduate School for dietetic internship and MS in Applied Nutrition. Amy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), which means she has completed an extensive supervised program of practice, and passed a nationally recognized exam. Amy has previously worked with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, hospital, and outpatient settings specializing in pediatrics.
Currently Amy is working on an advanced certification in pediatric food allergy. Amy enjoys cooking for her family and hosting large family events. In her free time she enjoys running and has completed 5 marathons.