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Welcome to our Practice


Our office received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition. NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. The Recognition Programs are built on evidence-based, nationally recognized clinical standards of care and they were developed to help practices support the delivery of high-quality care.



“The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of 21st century primary care that combines access, teamwork and technology to deliver quality care and improve health,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “NCQA’s PCMH Recognition shows that this office has tools, systems, and resources to provide their patients with the right care at the right time.”

CALL US FIRST!


Rather than using the Emergency Department for non-life threatening issues, call us first as there are many conditions that can be treated in our office. Our doctors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to manage your urgent issues. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. 

Advocare West Morris Pediatrics is committed to providing children with the highest quality health care. Our mission is to offer families convenient, comprehensive, and compassionate care for children from birth through adolescence. At our friendly office, our board certified physicians and experienced nurse practitioners can assist your family with a full range of services, including preventive care, laboratory studies, hearing and vision screening, and developmental assessments. We treat acute illness and manage chronic conditions, and work with you to keep your child on a path of good health.


Please call us at (973) 584-0002 during regular office hours to schedule an appointment, ask questions, or discuss your concerns with our medical providers. In order to provide all children with the best possible care, emergencies always receive priority attention. After regular office hours, your emergency call will be received by our answering service, which will contact the doctor on call. One of our doctors is always available for after-hours emergencies. We will gladly respond to your non-urgent needs during regular officer hours.


Advocare Team

Committed To Your Child's Good Health

Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, DO

Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, DO

Dr. Michelle Heller-Barlekamp is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She was born and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey. After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she attended the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Michael Peters, DO

Dr. Michael Peters is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Peters was born in Philadelphia and raised throughout the world as an army dependent. He graduated from Drexel University and earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine. After spending one year as a rotating intern at Atlantic City Medical Center, he completed his pediatric residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Barbara Strand, MD

Dr. Barbara Strand is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Born and raised in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Dr. Strand earned her bachelor's degree from Douglass College and received her doctorate of medicine degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency at Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr Strand joined Advocare West Morris Pediatrics in 1988. She is married and has two sons, and enjoys tennis, skiing, and volleyball.

Kandy Bahadur, MD

Kandy Bahadur, MD, FAAP, earned a BA in Psychology from New York University and received her medical degree from Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Bahadur completed her three-year Pediatric residency training as well as an additional year as Instructor of Pediatrics/Chief Resident at the Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/ Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. During this time, she was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching award as well as the Mercy Urgino Compassionate Doctoring and Caring award.

Meet Our Providers

Kandy Bahadur, MD

Kandy Bahadur, MD, FAAP, earned a BA in Psychology from New York University and received her medical degree from Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Bahadur completed her three-year Pediatric residency training as well as an additional year as Instructor of Pediatrics/Chief Resident at the Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/ Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. During this time, she was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching award as well as the Mercy Urgino Compassionate Doctoring and Caring award.
Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, DO

Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, DO

Dr. Michelle Heller-Barlekamp is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She was born and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey. After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she attended the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Michael Peters, DO

Dr. Michael Peters is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Peters was born in Philadelphia and raised throughout the world as an army dependent. He graduated from Drexel University and earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine. After spending one year as a rotating intern at Atlantic City Medical Center, he completed his pediatric residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Barbara Strand, MD

Dr. Barbara Strand is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Born and raised in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Dr. Strand earned her bachelor's degree from Douglass College and received her doctorate of medicine degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency at Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr Strand joined Advocare West Morris Pediatrics in 1988. She is married and has two sons, and enjoys tennis, skiing, and volleyball.

Kandy Bahadur, MD

Kandy Bahadur, MD, FAAP, earned a BA in Psychology from New York University and received her medical degree from Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Bahadur completed her three-year Pediatric residency training as well as an additional year as Instructor of Pediatrics/Chief Resident at the Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/ Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. During this time, she was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching award as well as the Mercy Urgino Compassionate Doctoring and Caring award.

Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, DO

Dr. Michelle Heller-Barlekamp is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She was born and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey. After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she attended the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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