Dr. Richard King joined Advocare Pediatric Physicians of Burlington County in July 1981. Board certified since 1983, Dr. King completed his internship and residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1978-1981). After completing his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College (1974), Dr. King received his doctoral degree in medicine from Georgetown University (1978). He has been chosen as a Top Doc for Kids by SJ Magazine several times.

Dr. King is married to Erica and has three daughters and one granddaughter. He enjoys traveling, playing tennis (pretty good), and golfing (mediocre).

"I've been practicing pediatrics for over 30 years and still enjoy coming to work each day. It's fun to interact with the kids, and I get a great deal of satisfaction out of helping young children and their families."