Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine available for ages 5 and up Please call the office for more information
We are open for in-office and telehealth video visits!
Please note that we now have evening and weekend hours for your added convenience.
Please call the office to schedule at 973-674-0036
Dr. Nkem Nnaeto, MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over twenty years of experience caring for infants, children, and adolescents. She currently offers pediatric services for those in Essex County, New Jersey and the surrounding northern New Jersey area at Universal Pediatrics, Inc in East Orange. Her special areas of interest include asthma, autism, childhood obesity, and nutrition optimization. She offers services such as Immunization, Preventive Visits, Sick Visits, Ear Piercing, Travel Vaccination, Blood Testing and more.
Dr. Nnaeto completed her residency training at Beth Israel Hospital New Jersey and holds a full unrestricted license to practice in the state of New Jersey. Her state-of-the-art facility, Universal Pediatrics, Inc. uses the latest in technology, including electronic health records and E-prescribing.
She is dedicated to ensuring personalized care that is both compassionate and comprehensive. Dr. Nnaeto will work alongside specialists when necessary and makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that wait times are reduced. She also offers same day appointments. Dr. Nnaeto looks forward to seeing you for your next appointment to build a better future for children one patient at a time.
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At Universal Pediatrics, we accept most insurances. Please call our office if you do not see your insurance listed here, or if you have any questions regarding insurance.
"She is very caring and compassionate about kids' well being. I would recommend any one with kids to choose her as their kid's Pediatrician."
"I have been with Dr. Nnaeto for almost 7 years now. She is very professional, kind and an expert in taking care of children through adolescence."
"At Universal Pediatrics, children receive exceptional, compassionate medical care, and a kind of attention that only a loved one can give."
"Dr. Nnaeto is very hands on and knowledgeable. You can always feel free to ask questions and address your concerns."
"Dr. Nnaeto is excellent doctor! My daughter is having some issues but she is always top of it! She listens to your concerns and takes her time with each patient."
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