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Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates

Trusted Pediatric Care in Lawrenceville, NJ

Trusted Pediatric Care in Lawrenceville, NJ

Excited young mom and baby at DVPA

Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates

Trusted Pediatric Care in Lawrenceville, NJ

Trusted Pediatric Care in Lawrenceville, NJ

Personalized care for newborns, children, teens, and young adults throughout Mercer County and nearby Bucks County communities.

At Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates, we believe great pediatric care begins with relationships. For more than 40 years, families have trusted DVPA for thoughtful, personal, and comprehensive pediatric care in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Our team cares for children from infancy through young adulthood with a focus on continuity, access, and communication. Whether you are choosing a pediatrician for your newborn, scheduling a well-child visit, calling about a sick child, or looking for guidance through a new stage of development, we are here to help your family feel supported and confident.

Excited baby at Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates

OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:15 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am – 12:00pm
Sunday By Appointment

OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8:15 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am – 12:00pm
Sunday By Appointment
Excited baby at Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates

Pediatric Care That Knows Your Family

At DVPA, your child is not just another appointment on the schedule. We intentionally remain small enough to know our patients and families personally, while still offering the experience, access, and in-office services parents need.

Your child can see the same trusted providers over time. Our nurses and staff get to know your family by name. That continuity helps us notice patterns, changes, and concerns because we have been there with you before.

From newborn care to adolescent health, we provide pediatric care that feels familiar, thoughtful, and never rushed.

Pediatric Care That Knows Your Family

At DVPA, your child is not just another appointment on the schedule. We intentionally remain small enough to know our patients and families personally, while still offering the experience, access, and in-office services parents need.

Your child can see the same trusted providers over time. Our nurses and staff get to know your family by name. That continuity helps us notice patterns, changes, and concerns because we have been there with you before.

From newborn care to adolescent health, we provide pediatric care that feels familiar, thoughtful, and never rushed.

Families come to DVPA from:

Lawrenceville | Hamilton | Princeton | West Windsor | Ewing | Pennington | Hopewell | Trenton | Mercer County | Nearby Bucks County communities

Pediatric Care That Knows Your Family

At DVPA, your child is not just another appointment on the schedule. We intentionally remain small enough to know our patients and families personally, while still offering the experience, access, and in-office services parents need.

Your child can see the same trusted providers over time. Our nurses and staff get to know your family by name. That continuity helps us notice patterns, changes, and concerns because we have been there with you before.

From newborn care to adolescent health, we provide pediatric care that feels familiar, thoughtful, and never rushed.

Pediatric Care That Knows Your Family

At DVPA, your child is not just another appointment on the schedule. We intentionally remain small enough to know our patients and families personally, while still offering the experience, access, and in-office services parents need.

Your child can see the same trusted providers over time. Our nurses and staff get to know your family by name. That continuity helps us notice patterns, changes, and concerns because we have been there with you before.

From newborn care to adolescent health, we provide pediatric care that feels familiar, thoughtful, and never rushed.

Families come to DVPA from:

Lawrenceville | Hamilton | Princeton | West Windsor | Ewing | Pennington | Hopewell | Trenton | Mercer County | Nearby Bucks County communities

Meet Our Pediatric Care Team

The DVPA team includes experienced pediatricians and certified pediatric nurse practitioners who provide thoughtful, relationship-based care for children from infancy through young adulthood.

Our providers focus on getting to know each child and family over time, so care feels personal, familiar, and connected. From newborn visits and well-child care to sick visits, behavioral health concerns, and adolescent care, families can count on a team that listens, guides, and supports them through every

Eugene Shapiro, MD, FAAP - pediatrician at Delaware ValleyPediatric Associates

Eugene Shapiro, MD, FAAP

Education & Residency

  • Rutgers University
  • Medical University of the Americas
  • Pediatric Residency at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center – Neptune, NJ
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Rutgers University
  • Medical University of the Americas
  • Pediatric Residency at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center – Neptune, NJ
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Julie Halvorsen, DO, FAAP - pediatrician at Delaware ValleyPediatric Associates

Julie Halvorsen, DO, FAAP

  • Lafayette College
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Education & Residency

  • Lafayette College
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Sangeeta Gajera, MD, FAAP

  • Rutgers University
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • Pediatric Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Education & Residency

  • Rutgers University
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • Pediatric Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Priti Sharma, MD, FAAP

Priti Sharma, MD, FAAP

  • Bangalore Medical College
  • Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore, Maryland (Clinical Research Fellow, Neurology)
  • Pediatric Residency at St. Peters University Hospital
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Education & Residency

  • Bangalore Medical College
  • Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore, Maryland (Clinical Research Fellow, Neurology)
  • Pediatric Residency at St. Peters University Hospital
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Shohini Holden, MSN, APN, CPNP

Shohini Holden, MSN, APN, CPNP

  • The College of New Jersey
  • Rutgers University
  • Columbia University
  • The College of New Jersey
  • Rutgers University
  • Columbia University
Tracy Shore, MSN, APN, CPNP, PMHS

Tracy Shore, MSN, APN, CPNP, PMHS

  • Franklin & Marshall
  • Yale University
  • Board Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS), COPE program coordinator
  • Franklin & Marshall
  • Yale University
  • Board Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS), COPE program coordinator
Delores E. Vandegrift, MSN, APN, CPNP

Delores E. Vandegrift, MSN, APN, CPNP

  • Seton Hall University
  • University of Delaware
  • Seton Hall University
  • University of Delaware

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Going Beyond Traditional Care for Our Families

Parent FAQs

Does DVPA offer telemedicine visits?2026-05-14T03:15:29+00:00

Yes. DVPA offers telemedicine visits when appropriate. Some concerns can be addressed virtually, while others require an in-person exam. The team can help determine the best visit type based on your child’s symptoms or needs.

Does DVPA offer after-hours care?2026-05-14T03:15:15+00:00

DVPA provides access to on-call pediatricians after hours. Families can contact the office for instructions on how to reach the on-call provider when the office is closed.

Does DVPA provide lactation support?2026-05-14T03:15:00+00:00

Yes. DVPA offers lactation support to help families with breastfeeding questions, feeding concerns, latch issues, pumping, milk supply, and newborn weight gain.

Can expecting parents meet DVPA before their baby is born?2026-05-14T03:14:44+00:00

Yes. Expecting parents can schedule a prenatal visit to meet the team, ask questions, learn about newborn care, and understand what to expect after delivery.

Does DVPA care for newborns?2026-05-14T03:14:29+00:00

Yes. DVPA provides newborn care, newborn weight checks, feeding guidance, lactation support, developmental monitoring, and ongoing care throughout infancy. Our pediatricians are on active staff at Capital Health and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, and we currently provide in-hospital newborn care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.

Does DVPA offer same-day sick visits?2026-05-14T03:14:14+00:00

Yes. DVPA offers same-day sick appointments whenever possible for common pediatric concerns such as fever, cough, sore throat, ear pain, rashes, infections, stomach symptoms, and other childhood illnesses.

Where is Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates located?2026-05-14T03:13:58+00:00

Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates is located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The practice serves families throughout Lawrenceville, Hamilton, Princeton, Mercer County, and nearby Bucks County communities.

132 Franklin Corner Rd, Suite A2, Lawrence, New Jersey 08648, United States

What services does Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates offer?2026-05-14T03:12:39+00:00

Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates offers comprehensive pediatric care for newborns, infants, children, teens, and young adults. Services include well-child visits, sick visits, newborn care, immunizations, sports physicals, developmental and behavioral health assessments, vision and hearing testing, rapid illness testing, lactation support, prenatal visits, and telemedicine visits when appropriate.

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