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Rutherford Pediatrics clinic

Rutherford Pediatrics

Pediatrics • Rutherford, NJ

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Rutherford Pediatrics in Rutherford, New Jersey provides comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents. Services include well-child visits, immunizations, allergy and respiratory care, pediatric pulmonology, and care from board-certified pediatricians and nurse practitioners. The practice offers same-day sick appointments, telehealth visits, and specialty evaluations for conditions including asthma, ADHD, and developmental concerns.

Services Offered

  • pediatric care
  • well-child visits
  • allergy/respiratory care
  • pediatric pulmonology
  • pediatric nurse practitioner care

Team

  • Dr. Becz, Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics 1996, 2000; Diplomat American Academy of Pediatric Pulmonology 1996; graduate of Silesian Medical School; internship/residency at UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School; pediatric pulmonology fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center - Pediatrician
  • Dr. Desai, Graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine; pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of NJ - Pediatrician
  • Michala Magalnik, Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner; Masters of Nursing from Chamberlain University - Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Sandra M. Esteves, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC; Georgetown University undergrad; MS in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Rutgers University - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What is the practice philosophy?

Our philosophy is to always put patients and their families first and to provide high quality medical care for infants, children, and adolescents in the community.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades / Birdeye: 5.0 stars (Dr. Richard Rutherford, MD) (194-558 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Rutherford Medical Clinic, Edmonton): 2.2 stars (170 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Rutherford Medical Clinic, Woodbridge): 2.3 stars (137 reviews)
  • MedicalRecords.com (Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital): 2.5 stars (60 reviews)
  • GPScan (Rutherford Medical Centre): 93.69% positive patient experience rating (119 responses)

Patients praise

  • High satisfaction with individual doctors' clinical skills, communication, and empathy
  • Successful surgical outcomes and professional care in specialized practices
  • Some clinics and practitioners rated highly for friendliness and efficiency
  • Good overall experience ratings in some specific primary care settings]},ratingsMentioned:[{rating:{citations:,confidence:

Common complaints

  • Incompetent or unfriendly front desk/administrative staff
  • Difficulty reaching the clinic by phone
  • Long wait times for appointments and walk-in services
  • Perceived lack of organization in booking systems
  • Negative experiences with specific physicians or service quality in certain clinics

"Dr. Rutherford is a great doctor! He has done my knee and just recently my hip replacement! Both procedures went beautifully."

- Healthgrades (Dr. Richard Rutherford)

"More of the front desk incompetence as mentioned in a few other reviews."

- Birdeye (Rutherford Medical Clinic)

"I would give this clinic 5 stars if I based my review soley on my physicians. Dr.Basson is an Amazing GP... The qualms I have is their front admin staff. Not friendly, not competent, no compassion."

- OpenGovCA (Rutherford Medical Clinic)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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