Dr. Joann Alfonzo M.D.
Pediatrician
870 Palisade Ave Teaneck NJ, 07666About
Joann Alfonzo, MD, FAAP, works for Locum Tenems in New Jersey. She specializes in children's developmental disorders as well as more medically complicated cases. She is also on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physicians. Dr. Joann Alfonzo is a board certified pediatrician who worked with Pedimedica since July 2008. Dr. Alfonzo received her MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed her pediatric residency training at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. After three years in private practice in the Philadelphia area, she returned to her native New Jersey where she worked at Hackensack University Medical Center in the Ambulatory Pediatrics Division for 11 years. Dr. Alfonzo practices part-time in the Teaneck office of Pedimedica. She has a special interest in caring for children with development disabilities. She is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education and Training
Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
Board Certified in Family Practice
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- NJ Favorite Kid's Doc Award, 2014
Internships
- Children's hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Society Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
What do you attribute your success to?
- Parents for Upbringing, Work Ethic, Being a Mother Herself has given her great insight as to being a pediatrician.
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercise, Reading
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