Please take a few moments to learn about our skilled practitioners and our friendly, nurturing staff.
Alexis joined our staff in 2021 as a part time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Miryam has recently joined our staff in 2024 as a part time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner as well. Jennifer, Erin, and Karen are our front desk associates, Rachel and Samantha are our Registered Medical Assistants, and Erica is our Office Manager. Since iPeds is a learning environment, there are students that visit frequently.
At iPediatrics, we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families that we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child's primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.
A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our pediatric nurse practitioners are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
Your child's health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent medical care your child deserves.
Kristen DePuyt C. PNP
Kristen Puget-DePuyt is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from William Paterson University and Masters degree in Nursing from Seton Hall University. Following completion of her graduate work, Kristen worked at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in high-risk obstetrics, pediatric and neonatal intensive care, and general pediatrics. Kristen left Saint Barnabas Medical Center to join Pediatric Professional Associates as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 1998. During her 14 years at PPA, Kristen provided exceptional pediatric care as a pediatric nurse practitioner in both the office and hospital setting. From doing rounds in the nursery, to caring for her patients that needed admission to the pediatric floor, Kristen has been an integral part of the total health care process for her patients.
Kristen was appointed to the Medical staff at Chilton Memorial Hospital in 2002. Currently, she has privileges at Chilton Medical Center.
She was awarded 'NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs' for 2012-2020. By recognizing her exceptional clinical skills, dedication, and caring nature, Kristen's patients contributed to her earning this distinguished award.
Kristen is a clinical instructor for Graduate level students at Seton Hall University, Rutgers University, and an undergraduate clinical instructor at William Paterson University.
Kristen’s extensive experience brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to pediatric healthcare. Through iPediatrics, she looks forward providing outstanding pediatric health care to her community.
Alexis Chauvette C. PNP
Alexis Chauvette is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island and Masters degree in Nursing from Regis College. Following completion of her graduate work, Alexis worked at Saint Peters Hospital in general pediatrics and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital (LVRCH) in general pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and pediatric intermediate care. She taught undergraduate clinical for DeSales University from 2019-2021. Alexis left bedside nursing and joined iPediatrics in 2021.
She was awarded the Pediatric 'Friends of Nursing' award in 2020 from LVRCH. She was nominated for this award by her patients for demonstrating exceptional clinical care, dedication, and compassionate care.
Alexis looks forward to continuing to provide excellent and compassionate care to the patients at iPediatrics.
Miryam Anci-Jimenez C. FNP
Miryam Anci-Jimenez is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Nursing from Felician University. Miryam served as a bedside nurse at the burn step down unit at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Miryam left this role and joined iPediatrics in 2024.
She received the Daisy Award in 2019, nominated by a patient's family for her compassionate care. She was also awarded the Sister Mary Alma Pilarski Spirit of Nursing Award by Felician University, which recognized her for her leadership qualities in nursing practice and her contributions to the positive image of nursing.
Miryam is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to her patients, drawing from her extensive background in nursing and her commitment to the health and well being of the pediatric population.