Left to right: Drs. Beth Gelman, Melissa Morgan, Barbara Baggstrom, APN, Dr. Julio C. Guerra, Michelle Bartlett, APN, Drs. Ricki L. Gottlieb, Susheela Thomas

A t College Plaza Pediatrics, board-certified pediatricians Drs. Julio C. Guerra, Ricki L. Gottlieb, Beth Gelman, Melissa Morgan and Susheela Thomas, along with nurse practitioners Barbara Baggstrom and Michelle Bartlett, provide comprehensive, high-quality pediatric healthcare to patients from birth to age 21. “We collectively have more than 120 years of experience in dealing with issues ranging from infant prematurity care to childhood development disorders to teenage issues,” Dr. Guerra says.

The physicians and nurse practitioners provide sensitive, compassionate pediatric care while partnering with parents to put children on the path to optimal health and well-being.

They ensure patients and families are always treated with respect and receive personalized attention. The patient oriented practice offers morning walk-in, evening and Saturday hours, as well as telemedicine consults. “We’re committed to offering exceptional pediatric healthcare that’s accessible for today’s busy working families,” Dr. Gottlieb says.

College Plaza Pediatrics blends up-to-date and innovative diagnostic tools with their unique, collaborative healthcare approach. In addition to providing a full scope of pediatric services, they diagnose and treat pediatric mental health and behavioral issues such as ADHD, depression and anxiety, plus offer extensive lactation and breastfeeding support services. The practice also provides asthma monitoring, mild laceration repair, wart treatment, acne management and nonsurgical molding for newborn ear deformities.

The doctors frequently receive healthcare awards and accolades, and have been nominated as New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Docs since inception. They hold hospital privileges at Morristown Medical Center’s Goryeb Children’s Hospital.