Our Medical Team

Helping you achieve and maintain optimal health.

At NJ Primary Care, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals strives to foster a welcoming and patient-centered environment. Here everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. We emphasize preventative medicine and aim to empower individuals to take control of their health by providing education, guidance and support. 

Our goal is to be the trusted primary care provider that promotes lifelong health and wellness in the communities we serve.

NJ Primary Care Doctors

Deval P. Gadhavi, M.D.

Medical Director – Primary Care Physician

Dr. Deval Gadhvi is an attentive primary care physician providing traditional outpatient services to patients in Jersey City, NJ. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

Dr. Gadhvi earned her bachelor’s degrees in medicine and surgery at the M.P. Shah Medical College in Gujarat, India and completed an internal medicine internship at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, before finishing residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

As a survivor of breast cancer, Dr. Gadhvi’s approach to overall health has changed. This involves a complete holistic approach to health that includes diet, exercise, stress reduction, and alternative medicine. In a remote desert area of India called Kutch, she has also started a small breast cancer awareness program “Let’s save Maa”. Dr. Gadhavi and her team have also arranged a mammogram bus with cancer awareness materials distributed to young girls of schools in the area.

Medical Specialty
  • Primary Care Doctor

Board Certification
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken
  • Dr. Gadhvi speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Prahlad P. Gadhavi, M.D.

Primary Care Physician

Dr. Prahlad Gadhavi is a board certified, Internal Medicine Specialist at NJ Primary Care in Jersey City, NJ.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad. He graduated with honors in 2003 and finished his residency program in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai and Beth Israel Medical Centers in New York City.

Having more than 20 years of diverse experiences, especially in internal medicine, patients trust Dr. Gadhavi to provide a number of services including routine medical exams, bone density measurements, diabetes consultations, anti-aging treatments, lap-band and gastric banding consultations, and many others.

He advocates for his patients and helps them understand their treatment options.

Medical Specialty
  • Primary Care Doctor

Board Certification
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken
  • Dr. Gadhavi speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi & Spanish

Madhu Suryadevara, M.D.

Infectious Disease Specialist

Madhu Suryadevara, MD, is a double board certified Physician in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Assistant Program Director of Infectious Disease for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Madhu graduated from Stony Brook University and AUA College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at LSU University Hospital and Clinics where he was Internal Medicine Chief Resident. After his residency, he was a practicing hospitalist for 4 years. He chose to go back for training and completed an Infectious Disease Fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center where he served as an Infectious Disease Chief Fellow.

His primary areas of interest and expertise are Heart & Lung Transplant Infections, Sepsis and Septic Shock, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, HIV/AIDS and Opportunistic Infections, Antiretroviral Medications, PrEP for HIV, COVID-19 and its mutational variants, Respiratory Viruses, Meningitis-Encephalitis, Infective Endocarditis, Cardiac Implanted Device Infections, Osteomyelitis, Epstein Barr Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Hepatitis B & C Viruses, Syphilis, Tuberculosis and Non-TB-Mycobacterial Infections, C. Difficile Infections, Travel Trip Vaccinations, Malaria, Tele-Health, Public Health.

Dr. Madhu has committed his life to serving his patients as well as educating and training the next generation of physicians. 

Medical Specialty
  • Internal Medicine

  • Infectious Disease

Board Certification
  • Infectious Disease Fellowship – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Languages Spoken
  • Dr. Gadhvi speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and Spanish.

Our Nurses & Administrators
Armyl “AJ” Marquez, N.P.
Nurse Practicioner

As a nurse practitioner, AJ provides a full range of health care services including assessment, development of treatment plans, and counseling. He believes in a strong patient-provider relationship and takes the time to listen and help educate his patients. His empathy and patient-centered care allows him to adapt his consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate the individual needs of each patient.

AJ earned his MSN in Adult & Geriatric Primary Care from Seton Hall University, and is board certified through the American Nurses Credential Center. He is also certified in Adult & Geriatric Primary Care, Ambulatory Care, and as a Nurse Executive. 

Prior to joining the practice, AJ spent over a decade in NYC treating patients in various primary care offices and hospitals. As a resident of Jersey City, he joined the team to serve the area he lives in. He is passionate about providing care to the LGBTQIA+ community and is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient.

Medical Specialty
  • Nurse Practitioner

Board Certification
  • American Nurses Credential Center

Languages Spoken
  • AJ is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Dr. Omair Shah
Practice Administrator

Dr. Omair Shah is a graduate from The University of Texas at Austin completing his degree in neurosciences. He is a foreign medical graduate from Pakistan where he completed his medical degree from Isra University earning gold medals/ high honors in gynecology and pediatrics.

Being in the health care system, he realized that health care management had a lot of room for improvement. Dr. Shah is of the opinion that health care management and patient care go hand in hand, and both should be handled with professionals in the health industry.

He is fully committed to the management side of medicine and has helped NJ Primary Care grow from 1 location to 3 locations without compromising our core values, which is commitment to patient care with compassion.

Position
  • Practice Administrator

Achievements
  • Medical Degree from Isra University

Languages Spoken
  • Dr. Shah speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi & Spanish

Our medical team works together to help you improve and maintain your health by:
Stopping underlying issues before they start by focusing on preventive measures.

Providing personalized help from your doctor to develop a personalized plan.

Identifying possible risk factors that may lead to ongoing health concerns.

Continuing your journey with year-round, one-on-one personalized health care.

Helping you achieve results that lead to long-term health and happiness.

Saving time and money by accessing everything in one place.

Why Choose Us

Compassion is at the heart of our patient care.

When it comes to choosing a primary care provider we know you have many options, that’s why we work hard to ensure we provide you and your family with the best experiences possible.

In an effort to continuously improve patient care, we strive for a more patient centered approach.

  • Customized appointments to meet your schedule.
  • Friendly reception staff to greet you when you call or visit our clinic.
  • Doctors and nurses that understands your needs.
  • Preferred providers for United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem and more.

Get Access to Care from Anywhere!

Schedule a video visit or in-office consultation online.

At NJ Primary Care our mission is to align healthcare with real-life demands. Whether it’s falling sick after hours, rescheduling an appointment due to a meeting at work, or needing a forgotten prescription during a family vacation, we’ve got you covered.

With our online scheduler and video visit options, accessing the care you need becomes effortless and convenient, tailored specifically to your schedule.

Say goodbye to long wait times and enjoy the flexibility of booking appointments or seeing your doctor with just a few clicks.

How Our Process Works…

Step 1: Make an Appointment
Use our online Appointment Form or Call Us to plan an in-person or video visit.

Step 2: We Get to Know You
During your initial appointment, we’ll get to know more about you and the symptoms you’re experiencing.

Step 3: Get on the Road to Recovery
Together we’ll create a customized plan to get you back to feeling like yourself.

Hospital Affiliations
Jersey City Medical Center | RWJ Barnabas Health
Patient Feedback
Reviews
  • “Very professional and polite staff! Always great service and advice.”

    David S
  • Very professional personnal and knowledgeable doctor.

    Alex S
  • “Dr Gadhavi and the staff are very professional and welcoming.”

    Samit V
  • Took care of me as soon as I walked in and the receptionists were all very friendly.

    Phaedra B.
  • “Great knowledge of the doctor. Through check and clear direction. Reception is very cooperative and helpful.”

    Gunvant V
  • Always a pleasure and Dr Deval is the best! She has such an open and friendly manner.

    Rockelle G.
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      200 Hudson Street, Suite 145
      Jersey City, NJ 07311
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      26 Journal Square, Suite 0800
      Jersey City, NJ 07306
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