For more than 20 years, Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics has dedicated its practice to serving the Somerset Hills community with premier pediatric healthcare services. Providing high-quality, comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, this multi-provider practice is deeply committed to supporting your child’s health. From regular well-child evaluations to managing complex pediatric illnesses, the care team focuses on building compassionate, loving, and supportive relationships with every single family.
Navigating the healthcare needs of a growing child requires an expert team. At Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics, the medical staff comprises board-certified pediatric physicians, advanced practice nurses, and certified medical assistants who collaborate closely. This multidisciplinary framework ensures that families receive consistent, expert instruction, reliable clinical assessments, and tailored treatment programs engineered around the specific developmental needs of each child.
Exceptional Pediatric Medical Services
The core offering of Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics covers foundational wellness benchmarks alongside targeted acute solutions. Comprehensive services include regular developmental assessments, timely immunizations, behavioral evaluations, and direct clinical intervention for unexpected illness.
Well Visits and Preventative Health
Routine well visits form the backbone of a robust preventative healthcare strategy. These scheduled checkups enable clinicians to measure physical and cognitive developmental milestones, track growth parameters, and administer critical immunizations according to standard pediatric schedules. Beyond physical metrics, these appointments offer an opportunity for families to access essential behavioral and emotional counseling, equipping parents with strategies to navigate standard developmental milestones.
Chronic and Acute Illness Management
When children fall ill, having a trusted diagnostic home mitigates stress and accelerates recovery. The pediatricians at the practice specialize in both identifying short-term acute ailments and organizing ongoing programs of care for chronic juvenile conditions. Each treatment pathway is structured to integrate seamlessly into the family’s daily life, maintaining a deliberate balance between clinical necessity and practical home execution.
Meet Our Board-Certified Providers
The enduring reputation of the practice hinges on the collective experience, specialized knowledge, and community-minded dedication of its individual medical professionals.
Dr. Frank Sinatra, MD
As a foundational pillar of the practice, Dr. Frank Sinatra is a board-certified pediatrician who has operated in private medical practice since 1986. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the American University of the Caribbean in the British West Indies, subsequently completing a comprehensive pediatric residency at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey. Demonstrating a holistic dedication to his life’s work, Dr. Sinatra also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monmouth College alongside a Master’s Degree in Theology from the Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University.
Dr. Patricia Peng, DO
Dr. Patricia Peng joined the group in 1996, bringing advanced training in osteopathic medicine to the pediatric team. After graduating from New York University, she completed her medical education at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her formal pediatric residency training was fulfilled at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Peng focuses on building generational wellness bonds with the local community.
Dr. Y. Daisy Tang, MD
A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Dr. Y. Daisy Tang, MD, FAAP, achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers University. Prior to entering medical practice, she completed two years of clinical research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Tang achieved her medical degree from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, finishing an initial internship in psychiatry before concluding her residency in pediatrics at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This unique background fuels her clinical specialization in youth mental health issues.
Dr. Alexander Marcus, MD
Dr. Alexander Marcus joined Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics in 2024, contributing extensive primary care experience built across Pittsburgh, Boston, and Central New Jersey since 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University and earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. His professional pediatric residency was completed at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. John Visci, MD
Dr. John Visci has been a core member of the pediatric care roster since 1999. He completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University and went on to attain his Medical Degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. Following a rotating internship at Misericordia Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Visci finished his pediatric residency at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey. He provides bilingual clinical care and is completely fluent in Spanish.
Julianna Harkins, APN
Julianna is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialized in providing essential primary care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Catholic University of America, developing a foundation with nine years of experience as a registered nurse in demanding pediatric acute care and intensive care units (ICU). She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Seton Hall University, graduating with honors and securing the prestigious Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Award.
Streamlined Practice Infrastructure
Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics ensures that accessing premium clinical support remains clear, straightforward, and efficient for busy modern families.
Scheduling Appointments
The practice maintains structured appointment mechanisms designed to facilitate timely evaluations for both preventative checkups and emergent sick visits. Parents are encouraged to maintain structured intervals for regular wellness checkups, while the office makes every effort to accommodate urgent diagnostic appointments for acute pediatric conditions on short notice.
Insurance and Hospital Alignments
To ensure wide-reaching accessibility across the Somerset Hills region, the practice coordinates closely with a wide variety of commercial health insurance providers. Families can seek administrative clarification regarding specific policy coverage, claims, and co-pays directly through the billing office. Additionally, the medical team maintains strong communicative links with prominent regional hospital networks to guarantee continuity of care should a patient require specialized inpatient treatment.
Accessing Care in Bernardsville
Operating out of a modern facility designed specifically to accommodate the comfort of young children, the central office is highly accessible to regional residents. Families seeking to establish a medical home or coordinate an upcoming evaluation can reach the practice through standard channels:
- Office Location: 169 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
- Primary Telephone: 908-766-0034
- Office Fax: 908-766-5065
Whether you are welcoming a newborn infant or navigating the complex physical and emotional changes of an adolescent, the team at Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics stands ready to deliver experienced, compassionate guidance. Partner with a dedicated team of regional experts to ensure your child experiences a healthy, protected, and vibrant upbringing.
