Your Choice for Endocrine Specialist

Welcome to Advocare Institute of Metabolism, Endocrine and Diabetes (IMED), an endocrinology practice dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We believe managing endocrine health is a journey, and we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.


At the heart of our approach is collaboration. We value your input, listen to your concerns, and work together to create a care plan that empowers you to achieve your health goals. Whether you're managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis,  hormonal imbalances, or other endocrine disorders, our mission is to provide compassionate, expert care that fits your life.


Your health is our priority, and we are committed to helping you live your best life—one step at a time.

Meet Our Providers

Robert Hildebrandt, RDN

Robert Hildebrandt, RDN, CDCES, MBA is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist specializing in weight loss, diabetes, and metabolic health. He provides evidence-based, compassionate care focused on helping patients achieve sustainable results that fit their real lives. Robert understands that different people need different plans, which is why every patient receives a customized approach. He takes the time to understand each patient’s daily routine, habits, hunger patterns, energy levels, and lifestyle demands, and uses that insight to create practical, realistic strategies patients can maintain long term. His goal is to help patients achieve meaningful weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and lasting confidence in managing their health.
Dr. Vanessa Narwani, MD

Dr. Vanessa Narwani, MD

Dr. Vanessa Narwani is a triple-board certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist in NJ. She completed her undergraduate education at Barnard College, Columbia University after which she completed her medical school and internal medicine residency training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She went on to accomplish her endocrine fellowship at Mount Sinai Ichan School of Medicine. Dr. Narwani is board-certified in Endocrinology and Obesity medicine and has a special interest in medical weight loss. Dr. Narwani sees the spectrum of endocrine diseases while striving to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

Gini Varghese, APN

Robert Hildebrandt, RDN

Robert Hildebrandt, RDN, CDCES, MBA is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist specializing in weight loss, diabetes, and metabolic health. He provides evidence-based, compassionate care focused on helping patients achieve sustainable results that fit their real lives. Robert understands that different people need different plans, which is why every patient receives a customized approach. He takes the time to understand each patient’s daily routine, habits, hunger patterns, energy levels, and lifestyle demands, and uses that insight to create practical, realistic strategies patients can maintain long term. His goal is to help patients achieve meaningful weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and lasting confidence in managing their health.

Dr. Vanessa Narwani, MD

Dr. Vanessa Narwani is a triple-board certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist in NJ. She completed her undergraduate education at Barnard College, Columbia University after which she completed her medical school and internal medicine residency training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She went on to accomplish her endocrine fellowship at Mount Sinai Ichan School of Medicine. Dr. Narwani is board-certified in Endocrinology and Obesity medicine and has a special interest in medical weight loss. Dr. Narwani sees the spectrum of endocrine diseases while striving to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

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