PEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT - Key Persons


Jessica Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Family Practitioner
Jessica Barnes, PA-C graduated from New York's Wagner College accelerated Physician Assistant Program with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Jessica is a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She has participated in medical mission trips bringing medicine and health care to those in need in Central and South America. She is an active member of the FDU Advisory Committee and preceptor for future Physician Assistant students. Education B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY

Jim Chang

Job Titles:
  • Doctor of Medicine / Internal Medicine
Dr. Chang was raised in New Jersey, did his Internship and Residency at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Chang did a fellowship in Gastroenterology at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Johns Hopkins University and attended Northwestern University Medical School.

Melissa M. Libert

Job Titles:
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Liberts graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. She completed her Pediatric residency training at Schneider Children's Hospital of North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry which she received from State University of New York Binghamton in 2000.

Radhika Patel

Job Titles:
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Radhika Patel, FNP-C received her Bachelorette of Science degree from Biological Sciences University of California. She then went on to receive her Masters of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner degree from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. Radhika Patel, FNP-C has committed her working career to assess, diagnose and treat children. In addition to English, she speaks Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi.

Unnati Tailor

Job Titles:
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine / Internal Medicine
Dr. Tailor earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Residency in Family Medicine from UMDNJ.