Catherine Albrecht, RN, MSN, FNPc, has been in the medical field for 33 years, 25 of which she has spent as a Nurse Practitioner. She was hand-picked by Dr. Hollander, a founding member of the practice, for her outstanding reputation in the community. Catherine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St Joseph’s College in Maine in 1991. After graduation, she honed her clinical skills in diverse medical settings including the Emergency Department as well as the Oncology ICU. Catherine returned to school to earn her MSN with a specialization in Family Medicine from UMDNJ School of Nursing in 1999. Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she has worked in Nursing Education, Neurology, and Family Medicine before joining Advocare Endocrinology Associates of Princeton.

Dr. Mathews earned her medical degree from MOSC Medical College, India in 2011, and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Morningside-West in New York City. After completing her residency, Dr. Mathews worked as a primary care provider at Mount Sinai Doctors, New York. Due to her continued passion in understanding about hormonal disorders, she completed an Endocrinology fellowship from the University of Florida, Gainsville. Dr. Mathews has authored multiple research publications and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

Dr. Sunny Patel was born and raised in New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from New York University in 2014. He later earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2018, where he graduated with high honors. Dr. Patel went on to complete his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital in Queens, NY in 2021, where he earned the distinction of Outstanding Resident of the Year during his second year of training. He became board certified in Internal Medicine upon completion of his residency in 2021.

Dr. Tsang was born in Dallas, Texas but raised in Hong Kong. She returned to the United States and obtained her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Michigan. After graduating, she spent two years in the Bronx, teaching science to high school students. She subsequently earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University. In medical school, she passionately served her community, volunteering at various health clinics and participating in medical mission trips. She completed her residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School and became board certified in Internal Medicine in 2019. 

Dr. Diane Fresca completed her undergraduate education at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and graduated with magna cum laude honors in 1997. While at F&M, Dr. Fresca also received both Phi Beta Kappa and Marshall Scholar honors. She returned to her home state of New Jersey to pursue her medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and received her M.D. in 2001. Prior to graduation, Dr. Fresca was awarded membership to Alpha Omega Alpha (the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating medical student). Dr. Fresca remained at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for her internal medicine residency and became board certified in internal medicine in 2004. She was subsequently selected as chief resident for the 2004-2005 academic year. During her chief year, Dr. Fresca organized and actively participated in the residency’s community service program. In recognition of her efforts, she was awarded the Internal Medicine Residency’s Humanism and Professionalism Award in 2005.

Dr. Shirley Bembo received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines in 1993. She pursued her Medical Degree at the University of the East Medical Center in the Philippines where she graduated as the Class Valedictorian in 1997. She was voted as Most Outstanding Intern during her Post Graduate Internship in 1998. Dr. Bembo completed her Internal Medicine Residency at New York Medical College—Brooklyn and Queens Program in 2002. She completed her Fe...

Dr. Dadzie earned her Bachelors of Science degree in biology from Rutgers University in 2002. As part of an early matriculation program, she began her medical training at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in her final year of college. Deeply concerned about the global diabetes epidemic, Dr. Dadzie decided to pursue a Masters Degree in Public Health which she earned in conjunction with her medical degree. She became the youngest member of the New Jersey Department of Health&rsqu...

Dr. Sefton Vergano received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997. He subsequently joined the biochemistry department at New York University. His work there culminated in the publication of an innovative study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. After two years in the lab, Dr. Vergano returned to Philadelphia to complete his medical degree. He attended the Temple University School of Medicine and earned his medical degree in 2004. Dr. Vergano completed his internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Joy grew up in Long Island, New York. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston University in 2000. She spent the following two years in research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Joy earned her medical degree from Ross University, graduating with high honors. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut. During her residency she was awarded the Resident of the Year Ambulatory Care Award and a special Letter of Commendation from the program director. She remained at the University of Connecticut and completed a rigorous fellowship in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Bone Disease.

Dr. Hollander was raised in Princeton, N.J. He attended Princeton Day School, followed by Princeton University. He graduated with honors from Princeton University in 1994. Dr. Hollander earned his M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Once again he graduated with honors and was awarded membership to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the highest honor bestowed on a graduating medical student. Dr. Hollander completed his internship and residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He served as chief resident from 2002-2003, and was recognized as an outstanding teacher in the medical community during that year. Subsequently, Dr. Hollander completed his fellowship in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Bone Diseases at the Mount Sinai Hospital. His academic interests included bone metabolism in critical illness, thyroid autoimmunity, and nutrition support in the chronically critically ill.