Heather L. Appelbaum, MD
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
4.5 out of 5,
Accepting new patients
HMH Obstetrics and Gynecology Oakhurst Route 35
1900 Route 35, Suite 100 Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Phone
732-663-0030Philosophy of Care
My goal as a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist is to provide compassionate and comprehensive gynecologic care for young girls. I believe that a positive healing environment with consideration for comfort is essential as young girls are introduced to their reproductive health. Emphasis on the individual child’s gynecologic condition allows me to tailor each treatment plan to the patient’s unique situation while providing special attention to each stage of reproductive development and how their condition will impact future sexual and fertility functioning.
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Provider Information
Specialties
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Children
Teens
Adults
Adults Over 65
Hospital affiliations
Hackensack Meridian Medical Group
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Education
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2001
Emory University Hospital
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1997
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Certifications
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - 2018
Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - 2006
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.5 out of 5
55 ratings,
5 reviews
11/24/2025
She was wonderful. She was understanding, very sweet, very nice, explained things very well. I was very pleased.
11/18/2025
The wait time was too long. Appointment was supposed to be at one time and we got to see the doctor 45 minutes after the appointment time. By the time we left, staff was gone. So we weren't able to do follow-up tests and we weren't able to schedule even our next appointment. So a little disappointing and yeah.
11/17/2025
Wasn't happy that two people took info before got to see the Dr who was rushed and inattentive
10/20/2025
Yeah, I wanted to say that I was extremely pleased with the time and everything, how she explained everything and the care that she is providing to my daughter. We are very, very pleased and would recommend her to family and friends.
10/20/2025
This provider is most knowledgeable, helpful, and has the most best bedside manner around. Thanks a lot.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Amerihealth
Cigna
Clover Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
Karna WTC
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
TRICARE
United Healthcare (UHC)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Wellpoint
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HMH Obstetrics and Gynecology Oakhurst Route 35
1900 Route 35, Suite 100 Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Monday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
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Phone
732-663-0030