Hello. I am Dr. Debra Goldenring, and I am excited to join the team at Concierge Pediatrics as the lead doctor in our Short Hills location. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, medicine has been my life as long as I can remember. Growing up as the daughter of a well-known pediatrician, Dr. William Semel, I was fortunate to begin my pediatric career working side by side with him in our Livingston practice. While my formal training at Williams College and my medical degree from New Jersey Medical School taught me the technical side of pediatrics, learning from my father allowed me to see firsthand the importance of being compassionate, empathic, and a great communicator. These skills, along with my overall desire to build relationships, have led to an incredibly rewarding career in Essex County for nearly 30 years. I love what I do, and it has been my pleasure and honor to care for so many patients over the years—and now many of these patients’ own children as well. My success has been built on my belief that my job is not only to care for the child but also to support the parents as they navigate the numerous challenges their child may face from birth to well beyond their college years. I seek to help minimize the worries that come with parenthood and take great pride in helping a mom or dad with whatever support they need along the way.
On a personal note, I have a wonderful and supportive family. I have been married for 35 years to my husband, Steve, and we have two sons, Sam and Jake, and recently added my daughter-in-law (Jake’s wife), Rachel, to our family. In my free time, I enjoy being with friends and family, exercising, baking, walks with my fur baby, Palmer, and spending time on Long Beach Island.
I look forward to meeting you soon and encourage you to reach out with any questions that you may have about Concierge Pediatrics, which I strongly believe is the future of pediatric care.
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