Bertha Perry
340 Changebridge Rd, Pine Brook,USA
Summary
American Board Certified Pediatrician with extensive experience as an attending pediatrician at St. Joseph University Medical Center and as a Pediatric Hospitalist at RWJBarnabas Health. Licensed pediatrician in the country of Honduras, skilled in diagnosing and managing diverse, complex childhood illnesses. Committed to delivering patient-centered care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, utilizing evidence-based practices to achieve optimal outcomes. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and improvement in pediatric healthcare.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Hospitalist
RWJBarnabas Health
Livingston, New Jersey
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments based on follow-up assessments to ensure optimal care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of pediatric patients to identify health concerns and inform treatment plans.
- Educated and supported families on health management strategies to promote patient well-being.
- Mentored junior staff on pediatric care protocols and best practices.
Pediatric Attending Physician
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to enhance patient and family well-being.
- Educated pediatrics residents and medical students through hands-on training and mentoring, contributing to the development of future healthcare leaders in the community.
- Implemented protocols and policies to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
- Coordinated patient transfers between emergency department and community departments to ensure optimal care continuity.
Pediatric Resident
St. Joseph University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses in young patients, coordinating medications, tests, and treatments to optimize care.
- Monitored growth charts to track healthy development during each visit, addressing urgent medical issues promptly.
- Educated residents and medical students on pediatric topics, enhancing their understanding and practical skills.
- Provided consulting services to other physicians.
Observership with Hands-on experience
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Actively participated for 3 weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): performed daily rounds in the inpatient ward, assisted in receiving newborns at the operating room during C-sections, presented cases during wards and performed physical examinations with limitations in writing in their medical records.
- Also attended multidisciplinary rounds and a variety of educational conferences, including morning reports and grand rounds. In addition, I helped attendings and residents translate for Spanish speaking patients.
Pediatric Clinic owner
Private Pediatric Clinic of Danli
Danli, Honduras
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Established and operated private pediatric clinic for 6 months, conducting medical care for well and sick visits, establishing treatment plans, and providing comprehensive instructions for administration.
- Affiliated with OBGYN physician, assisting in normal vaginal deliveries and C-sections, while providing follow-up and medical care for newborns.
- Honduras
Pediatric Hospitalist
Eastern Regional Hospital, Gabriela Alvarado
Danli, Honduras
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Managed and reviewed history, physical findings, and management plans for every admission in emergency room and NICU as in-house hospitalist every fourth night and on alternate days on weekends for 6 months.
- Conducted ward rounds of pediatric service, teaching and supervising trainee doctors, and received newborns from C-sections.
- Honduras
Pediatric Hospitalist
Eastern Medical Center for Surgery
Danli, Honduras
01.2015 - 07.2015
- For 6 months I was responsible for afternoon rounds in the Pediatric ward during the week and alternating weekends, taking accurate notes, diagnosing and treating health conditions, referrals to hospitals, managing discharge of patients and receiving the newborns in the labor and delivery room and operating rooms.
- Honduras
Pediatric Resident
Hospital Escuela University (HEU)
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Examined patients and order, perform, and interpreted diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving multiple conditions.
- Assisted in surgical procedures as needed while adhering to safety standards.
- Responded promptly to urgent medical issues in a timely manner.
- Honduras
Education
Specialty in Pediatrics: Medical Doctor -
St Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson, New Jersey06.2025
Specialty in Pediatrics: Medical Doctor -
National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH)
Tegucigalpa, Honduras03.2015
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Medical Doctor -
National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH)
Tegucigalpa, Honduras06.2011
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Advanced clinical skills
- Attention to detail
Certification
• Board-Certified Pediatrician, ABP#1031772
• Board of NJ Medical Examiners, Medical Doctor, 25MA12578100
• Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Honduras, Pediatric Specialist, 0403118160
• Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Honduras, Doctor in Medicine And Surgery, 0403118160
• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 245419385482, 05/2026
• Pediatric Advance Life Support, 245427084352, 03/2026
• Advance Cardiovascular Life Support, 245408607182
• Board of NJ Medical Examiners, Medical Doctor, 25MA12578100
• Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Honduras, Pediatric Specialist, 0403118160
• Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Honduras, Doctor in Medicine And Surgery, 0403118160
• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 245419385482, 05/2026
• Pediatric Advance Life Support, 245427084352, 03/2026
• Advance Cardiovascular Life Support, 245408607182
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Fluent
Recognitions Honors
- CUM LAUDE Honorable Mention, National Autonomous University (UNAH), 2015, Represents the Recognition of Outstanding Performance for University Degree, Specialty in Pediatrics
- CUM LAUDE Honorable Mention, National Autonomous University (UNAH), 2011, Represents the Recognition of Outstanding Performance for University Degree, MD
References
- Dr Subhashree Datta-Bhutada: Chief of Neonatology Department, St Joseph's University Medical Center/Attending Neonatologist. Contact email: bhutadas@sjhmc.org. Cellphone (973) 214-2436
- Dr Jennifer Chuang: Pediatric Resident Program Director ,Section Chief Adolescent Medicine,St Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ. Contact chuangj@shmc.org Cellphone (215) 385-0019
- Dr Madiha Kahn: Pediatric Hospitalist, RWJBarnabas Healthcare. Contact email: diaikram@yahoo.com. Cellphone (973) 727-6343
Timeline
Pediatric Hospitalist
RWJBarnabas Health
01.2026 - Current
Pediatric Attending Physician
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Pediatric Resident
St. Joseph University Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2025
Observership with Hands-on experience
Saint Peter's University Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2016
Pediatric Clinic owner
Private Pediatric Clinic of Danli
02.2015 - 07.2015
Pediatric Hospitalist
Eastern Regional Hospital, Gabriela Alvarado
01.2015 - 07.2015
Pediatric Hospitalist
Eastern Medical Center for Surgery
01.2015 - 07.2015
Pediatric Resident
Hospital Escuela University (HEU)
12.2011 - 12.2014
Specialty in Pediatrics: Medical Doctor -
St Joseph's University Medical Center
Specialty in Pediatrics: Medical Doctor -
National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Medical Doctor -
National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH)