Howard I Topol, MD

Dr. Topol is a pediatrician who uses evidence-based medicine to care for children. His friendly approach helps him personally connect to young patients. He is clinically interested in children’s sleep habits and the effects of “screen time” on their development. Dr. Topol welcomes patients from birth to age 18.

Dr. Topol earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He completed a residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Expertise

Adolescent Care

Asthma

Breastfeeding/Lactation Support

Childhood Obesity

Concussion

Diabetes

Ear Infections

General Wellness Exams

Newborn Care

Pediatric Chronic Conditions

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pneumonia

Preventive Health

Special Needs

Sports Physicals

Vaccinations and Immunizations

Ratings

4.8star star star star star

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

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Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.8star star star star star

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.8star star star star star

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9star star star star star

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Our family adores Dr. Topol! He is compassionate and professional and we trust his judgement. He is so great with our son. We recommend him to anyone and everyone!"

March 28, 2023

Credentials

School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Board

American Board of Pediatrics

Residency

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia