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Richard DeGroote II, MD, Pediatrics, Long Branch, NJ

RichardJDeGrooteIIMD

Pediatrics Long Branch, NJ

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Physician

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  • Office

    300 2nd Ave
    Long Branch, NJ 07740
    Phone+1 732-923-7100
    Fax+1 732-923-7104

Summary

  • Dr. Richard DeGroote II is a pediatric specialist based in Long Branch, NJ. He completed his pediatrics residency at Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center following his graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1973. Currently, he serves as a Senior Attending at Monmouth Medical Center and is involved with Pediatric Locums, while also directing Pediatric Inpatient Services at Monmouth Medical Center since 2005. His prior roles include being an Attending Physician at Monmouth Family Health Center and a Pediatrician at Ocean Pediatric Group from 1976 until 2005. Dr. DeGroote has authored several publications in pediatric care and has been recognized with awards such as the Dean's Award for excellence in clinical teaching and the Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program.

Education & Training

  • Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center
    Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1973 - 1976
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dean's Award for excellence in clinical teaching at Monmouth Medical, Drexel University School of Medicine 2007, 2011
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Physician representative, Board of the Monnouth Family Health center 2006 - 2012
  • Department member, Medical executive committee ,Monmouth Medical Center 1989 - 1991

Professional Memberships