Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Expands Pediatric Cardiac Care to Somerset, NJ
In a significant expansion of pediatric cardiac services, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is set to open a new outpatient Cardiac Center in Somerset, New Jersey, in April 2026. This initiative underscores CHOP's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional heart care specifically tailored for children, particularly those dealing with congenital and acquired heart diseases.
The new facility, strategically located at 61 Veronica Avenue, is designed with patient comfort and convenience in mind, featuring free parking to enhance accessibility for families. It will be staffed by a team of renowned clinicians who have been integral to the New Jersey community for over two decades. The team includes experienced professionals such as Sumekala Nadaraj, MBBS, FAAP, Ezequiel Sagray, MD, Michele Cohen, DO, and Chandni Patel, MD, MBA, all of whom bring a wealth of experience in pediatric cardiology to the new center.
At the CHOP Cardiac Center in Somerset, both new and existing patients will benefit from a wide range of services, including cardiology clinic visits and non-invasive diagnostic testing. The state-of-the-art facility will provide EKGs, pediatric echocardiograms (ECHO) accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), and Holter tests. Additionally, it will offer fetal echocardiography, ensuring seamless access to specialized fetal cardiology consultations through CHOP's esteemed Fetal Heart Program, recognized nationally for its excellence in diagnosing and treating fetal heart conditions.
"We are thrilled to continue providing CHOP's world-class pediatric cardiac services in such a accessible location for families residing in central New Jersey," expressed Dr. Vivek Allada, the Medical Director of Outpatient and Community Cardiology. "As the top-ranked pediatric cardiology program in the region, we are dedicated to ensuring that our patients and their families receive the highest quality of care right in their community, minimizing the need for lengthy travel to access advanced medical services."
CHOP’s Cardiac Center is one of the largest outpatient cardiology services in the United States, with the capability of serving patients at 16 outpatient locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which include various specialized clinics and surgery centers in Voorhees, Plainsboro, and Mays Landing, NJ. These locations allow for comprehensive care, including partnerships with more than 30 community hospitals for consultations, electrocardiography, and echocardiography services, enhancing the continuity of care available to young patients.
Founded in 1855, CHOP holds the distinction of being the first pediatric hospital in the United States and is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare, pioneering research, and training future generations of pediatric healthcare professionals. Its extensive Care Network encompasses over 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care facilities, and community hospital alliances across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This expansion is not only a testament to CHOP's long-standing history of commitment to high-quality pediatric care but also highlights its dedication to serving families by making advanced healthcare services more accessible. Through its innovative programs and unique family-centered care model, CHOP is recognized as a leading advocate for children’s health and well-being.
For families in need of pediatric cardiac care in New Jersey, the opening of the CHOP Cardiac Center in Somerset represents a local, trusted option for receiving world-class medical services without the burden of extensive travel. To learn more about the services offered at the Cardiac Center, visit CHOP's official website at www.chop.edu/cardiac.