Pediatric Affiliates has added a seasoned physician to its Jackson, New Jersey, office with the arrival of Rochelle Braun, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician with more than 35 years of experience. Dr. Braun began seeing patients at the practice on October 14, and appointments are now available to schedule.
Her addition matters for families across Ocean County because it expands access to a pediatrician whose background combines general pediatrics with nutrition counseling. Dr. Braun earned a Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition from Brooklyn College before completing her medical degree at Downstate Medical School in 1989. She finished 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. That nutrition foundation allows her to offer guidance tailored to each child's individual health and developmental needs.
Dr. Braun is known for listening closely to children and parents and for building lasting relationships with the families she serves. She finds it especially rewarding to care for children throughout each stage of development, helping families make informed decisions that support their children's health and well-being. Her approach aligns with Pediatric Affiliates' stated commitment to compassionate, personalized care.
Practice leaders emphasized the value of her experience. "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. Robert Shanik echoed that sentiment, noting that the practice remains focused on welcoming physicians who share its commitment to compassionate, accessible, and family-centered pediatric care.
Dr. Braun's community ties may also strengthen her connection with local families. She grew up in Brooklyn's Borough Park community and 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. That understanding of the families she serves further enhances the relationship-centered care available at the practice.
Dr. Braun is seeing patients at the Jackson office, located at 27 S Cooks Bridge Road, Suite 2-12, in the Hackensack Meridian Health Village. The office is part of Pediatric Affiliates' growing network serving families throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. As a member of the US Pediatric Partners network, the practice shares a broader mission to expand high-quality pediatric care in growing and underserved communities. For more information about Pediatric Affiliates or its Jackson location, families can visit https://pediaff.com/.
