Pediatric Affiliates, a multi-location practice serving families across Ocean and Monmouth counties in New Jersey for more than 40 years, announced that Rochelle Braun, M.D., joined its Jackson office on October 14. Dr. Braun is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 35 years of experience, bringing deep expertise in general pediatrics and nutrition counseling to the practice.
The addition of Dr. Braun strengthens Pediatric Affiliates' commitment to compassionate, personalized care for families throughout Ocean County. Appointments with Dr. Braun are now available to schedule, giving local families expanded access to a seasoned pediatric provider.
Dr. Braun is known for listening closely to both children and parents and for developing meaningful, long-term relationships with the families she serves. She finds particular reward in caring for children throughout each stage of development and in helping families make informed decisions that support their children's health and well-being.
"We are very excited to welcome Dr. Braun to Pediatric Affiliates," said Dr. Ira Haimowitz. "Her decades of experience, thoughtful approach to patient care, and dedication to building lasting relationships with families make her an excellent addition to our Jackson team."
Dr. Braun earned a Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition from Brooklyn College and her medical degree from Downstate Medical School in 1989. She completed her pediatric residency at Schneider Children's Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 1992 and has been board certified in pediatrics since 1995. Her nutrition background complements her broad clinical experience, allowing her to offer families guidance tailored to each child's individual health and developmental needs.
A native of Brooklyn's Borough Park community, Dr. Braun has lived in Midwood for more than 20 years. She and her husband, Seymour, have seven married children and a growing family in Lakewood and Jerusalem. Her strong community ties and understanding of the families she serves further enhance the trusted, relationship-centered care available at Pediatric Affiliates.
"As our practice continues to grow, we remain focused on welcoming physicians who share our commitment to compassionate, accessible, and family-centered pediatric care," said Dr. Robert Shanik. "Dr. Braun brings tremendous experience and a genuine appreciation for the relationships between providers, children, and parents. We are proud to welcome her to Pediatric Affiliates."
Dr. Braun is now seeing patients at Pediatric Affiliates' Jackson office, located at 27 S Cooks Bridge Road, Suite 2-12, in the Hackensack Meridian Health Village. The Jackson office is part of the practice's growing network of locations serving families throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. For more information about Pediatric Affiliates or its Jackson location, visit https://pediaff.com/.
Pediatric Affiliates provides comprehensive care for children from birth through adolescence, including well visits, sick care, immunizations, behavioral health consultations, and chronic condition management. With multiple convenient locations, extended hours, and a patient-first philosophy, the practice is committed to delivering accessible, compassionate care throughout New Jersey. As a proud member of the US Pediatric Partners network, Pediatric Affiliates shares a broader mission to expand high-quality pediatric care in growing and underserved communities.
The arrival of a pediatrician with more than three decades of experience and a nutrition specialty matters for Ocean County families, who gain another trusted provider for routine and preventive care. For the practice, Dr. Braun's community connections and relationship-centered approach reinforce its patient-first model as it continues to grow its network.
