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How Kids Can Stay Cool During This Heatwave: Advice from a Pediatrician

By Jaime / September 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

With the heatwave we’ve been having in the last couple of days, it’s important to ensure our little ones are staying cool and safe. The sudden rise in temperatures can be challenging, and as a pediatric doctor, I’ve seen many instances where the extreme heat has affected children. Therefore, I’ve gathered some strategies to help […]

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Covid-19 Rapid Tests

By Jaime / January 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Covid-19 Rapid Tests

We’re doing rapid covid-19 testing. Results available in 10 mins. We can do them right in the car. Just call the office when you’re in the parking lot. Non patients, please call 848.300.0010 to set up your appointments. -Goldstar Pediatrics

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Phressia

By Jaime / December 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Phressia

Good afternoon everyone. We want to let you know that starting Dec 21st, we will start using a sofware called Phressia which is a way to confirm your appointments, upload your forms, make new patient intakes a lot easier and patient outreach.   Have a great Saturday! -Goldstar Pediatrics

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Dr. Ritu Khullar & Jess talk KIDS HEALTH covering COVID, school, mental health, exercise, drugs, and more

By Jaime / October 28, 2020 / 0 Comments

Dr. Ritu Khullar of ‘Goldstar Pediatrics’ in Colts Neck, NJ chats with Jessica Mashkevich about KIDS HEALTH. They cover almost every topic imaginable including COVID, back to school, vaccinations, the COVID Vaccine, mental health, diet, exercise, family matters, marijuana, vaping, and more.

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We’re moving to Colts Neck

By Jaime / June 3, 2019 / 0 Comments

Goldstar Pediatrics is moving. Effective July 1st we will be expanding into our new office to better serve our patients. Our new office will be located at 9 Professional Circle # 103N, Colts Neck, NJ 07722.

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Sun Protection for Kids

By Jaime / July 31, 2018 / 0 Comments

When it comes to sun damage, kids can be even more vulnerable than adults. Luckily, you don’t have to skip summer and spend your days indoors. There are some terrific ways that you can minimize your kid’s chances for sunburn and ensure that they are able to spend the day at the beach without spending […]

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Why All Kids Should Get the Flu Vaccine

By Jaime / October 25, 2017 / 0 Comments

There leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are getting colder. With the arrival of the fall and winter also comes another season: Flu season. Nobody likes to come down with the flu, which is why at this time of the year, advertisements for the flu shot are everywhere. The vaccine […]

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What to look for in your new pediatric doctor

By Jaime / August 20, 2017 / 0 Comments

Nothing more exciting than expecting a new baby into the family. Did you recently moved to the Manalapan, NJ area. All settled into your new house, buying all the stuff for the house, the soon to be born baby’s room. Now you just need one more thing. A pediatric doctor that will look after your […]