Dr. Angela Gaudiano Knestaut is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and certified for pediatric advanced life support. A lifelong south Jersey resident, she was born and raised in nearby Hammonton. "Dr. Angela" earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. She received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992, followed by an internship at Kennedy Memorial Hospital. While completing her pediatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University - A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Dr. Knestaut served as the program's Chief Resident 1996-97, prior to joining Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics in June 1997. Dr. Knestaut has a special interest in child development and behavior. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Deborah Hung is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and certified for pediatric advanced life support. Born in New Jersey, "Dr. Debbie" was raised in West Virginia. She graduated cum laude from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology, and received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After completing her pediatric residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Dr. Hung joined Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics in August 1998. She has a special interest in dermatology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Carolyn Clear is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and certified for pediatric advanced life support. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Biology from LaSalle University, Dr. Clear earned both her master's degree in Biomedical Sciences and her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University - A. I. duPont Hospital for Children and joined Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics in August 2004. Dr. Clear is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Erin Wright is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and certified for pediatric advanced life support. She earned a bachelor of science degree in Biology from Yale University and received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. After completing her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - A. I. duPont Hospital for Children, Dr. Wright served as an attending physician at Cooper University Hospital. She joined Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics in January 2010.

Dr. Louis Melchiorre, Jr. is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is certified for pediatric advanced life support.  He was born and raised in Pennsauken, NJ and has remained a lifelong resident of South Jersey.  He graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia) summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Biology.  Dr. Melchiorre received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 1995.

Dr Christine Sheehan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.  She was born in New York and raised in New Jersey.  She went to Duke University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and additionally studied at the Duke University Marine Laboratory.  She earned her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and was Chief Pediatric Intern at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/ Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children.

Practitioner Rebecca Stanwood received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Rhode Island. While earning her master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, she was mentored by the providers at Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics. From 2004 until joining our practice in November 2010, Practitioner Stanwood was employed by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she specialized in caring for critically ill infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Practitioner Stanwood is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).

Practitioner Natalie Rios received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the State University at Stony Brook in New York and furthered her education by receiving her Master of Arts degree as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at New York University. She has extensive medical experience and knowledge, which includes caring for patients at CHOP and Hackensack University Medical Center in the Oncology Departments, teaching as a Clinical Instructor at Yale University, Dominican College and New York University and additional experience at Brooklyn Hospital and several Primary Care practices. Practitioner Rios maintains her board certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). She is fluent in English and Spanish. 

Practitioner Elizabeth Hartman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Delaware, College of Health Sciences: School of Nursing. While earning her master’s degree from Drexel University, College of Nursing & Health Professionals, she was mentored by the providers at Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics.  After completing her BSN in Nursing in 2014, Practitioner Hartman was employed at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she specialized in the caring for critically ill patients in the Neonatal/Infant Intensive Care Unit. Practitioner Hartman maintains her certification in Pediatric Primary Care through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).

Practitioner Kelley Seta received her Bachelor of Science of Nursing degree from The University of Pennsylvania and went on to work at New York Hospital pediatric intensive care unit as a Hillman Scholar.  She then returned to The University of Pennsylvania to complete her Master of Science degree as a Pediatric Acute/Chronic Nurse Practitioner.  She has extensive experience including pediatric intensive care units at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St Christopher’s Hospital for Children. 

 Practitioner Brenda Allgood received her diploma in nursing from Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing in Camden, New Jersey. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, she assisted in caring for routine pediatrics and critical care patients in both office and hospital settings, specializing in the care of pediatric burn patients. Practitioner Allgood received her master’s degree from MCP Hahnemann University, where she studied to be a pediatric nurse practitioner under Dr. Anthony Mishik and Practitioner Eliza White.