Palify Shelley, MD

Before joining Summit Health Pediatrics, Allison Gurey Wasserstein, MD, was a pediatrician in private practice in West Orange, New Jersey. She also has been an attending pediatrician at Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center in New York City. Dr. Wasserstein is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and she is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.Dr. Gurey Wasserstein became interested in pursuing a career in medicine after inspiring volunteer experiences during high school. She finds interacting with and getting to know her patients and their families particularly gratifying, especially when she and her patients develop long-term partnerships that protect, maintain, and improve their health. She notes, "I'm always looking out for the best interests of my patients."Dr. Gurey Wasserstein has been featured in the New Jersey Family "New Jersey's Favorite Kids' Docs" listings.When she is not working with her patients, Dr. Gurey Wasserstein enjoys spending time with her family.

Before joining Summit Health Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in 1998, Julio C. Diaz, MD, FAAP, was in private practice with Summit Pediatric Associates. Former Director of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Summit Health, he has been a faculty member and attending physician at Overlook Medical Center and a medical team member of the Overlook Medical Center Children's Neuromuscular Center.Dr. Diaz is a fellow of the American Board of Hospital Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Society for Clinical Pediatrics. He is a diplomate of the American College of Ethical Physicians, American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Medical Specialists, and American Board of Hospital Physicians. He also is a member of the American Medical Association, Union County Medical Society, and American College of Hospital Physicians.Dr. Diaz is a recipient of the Atlantic Health/Overlook Medical Center Ackerman Award for the resident most likely to succeed in private practice. He has been featured in the New Jersey Family "New Jersey's Favorite Kids' Docs" listings, Millburn-Short Hills "Super Doctors" listings, New Jersey Monthly "Top Doctors" listings, njtopdocs.com NJ Top Docs listing, and was named a 2017 Leader in Medicine by the American Health Council. Additionally, the Consumer Council of America lists him among Americas top pediatricians.

Michelle Bender, MD, FAAP, joined Summit Health in 1996. Dr. Bender is Former Chair of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Group. Dr. Bender says, "Since I was little I have known that I wanted to be a physician who works with children. I enjoy developing plans that are tailored to and meet the needs of each of my patients and their families. In addition to giving practical advice, I strive to provide comprehensive care for each of our families."Dr. Bender is a board member for Intensive Therapeutics, a nonprofit, charitable organization that provides group and individual occupational therapy for children with special needs. She has been featured in New Jersey Family "New Jersey's Favorite Kids' Docs" listings, New Jersey Monthly "Top Doctors" listings, and Millburn-Short Hills "Super Docs" listings.When she is not working with her patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys reading, cycling, and traveling.