Dr. Rodulfo P. Moises, MD, FAAP

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Rodulfo P. Moises, who serves patients in Paterson, New Jersey.

Dr. Moises is a board-certified pediatrician affiliated with St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is a state-designated, specialized children’s hospital at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. The hospital provides advanced care for children from birth to 21-years-of-age. 

One of the first pediatric hospitals designated by the State, St. Joseph’s offers a full spectrum of specialty and subspecialty services, including Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Room, as well as the Regional Craniofacial Center, Center for Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Concussion Center, Cystic Fibrosis Center, and global telemedicine conferencing programs. Children’s Hospital services are conveniently available in Clifton, Fair Lawn, Hoboken, Paramus, Paterson, and Wayne.

During his academic career, Dr. Moises earned his medical degree from the Cebu Institute of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines. He then went on to complete his residency at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City, after which he relocated to the United States. There, he completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Medical Association, the doctor holds board certification in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1933 and one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). 

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Moises examines, diagnoses, and treats children of all ages with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. He understands that children change rapidly and that they must be approached with an appreciation for their stage of physical and mental development. 

On a more personal note, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and the Philippines.

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