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Katalina Funke, MD, is a compassionate endocrinologist at Palmetto Endocrinology in Summerville, South Carolina, where she provides comprehensive care for patients with hormone and metabolic conditions. She specializes in helping individuals manage diabetes, thyroid disease, and metabolic disorders, offering personalized treatment plans designed to support long-term health and well-being.

Dr. Funke earned her undergraduate degree in Biology, graduating cum laude from the College of Charleston. She continued her medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she completed both her Master of Science in Clinical Research and her Doctor of Medicine. Her academic background equips her to combine evidence-based medicine with thoughtful, patient-centered care.

At Palmetto Endocrinology, Dr. Funke is known for her collaborative approach and dedication to patient education. She takes the time to understand each patient’s health history, lifestyle, and goals, empowering them to play an active role in managing chronic endocrine conditions. Her care philosophy emphasizes clear communication, trust, and individualized treatment.

Dr. Funke is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, reflecting her commitment to staying current with advances in endocrinology. She is also fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse patient population throughout the Summerville area.

At Palmetto Endocrinology, Joseph Mathews, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU, CCD, Katalina Funke, MD, and their team work together to give their patients compassionate care paired with cutting-edge treatments and procedures.  At his office in Summerville, South Carolina, patients find relief from a wide range of endocrinological conditions with top-tier diagnostic tools and treatment tailored to those conditions. 

The providers at Palmetto Endocrinology are experienced, with specialties ranging from thyroid disorders to cortisol issues to diabetes.  Dr. Mathews holds certifications to perform leading-edge procedures and treatments. Specifically, he holds an Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD®).  He also performs his own ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies in the comfort of the office and regularly hosts clinical trials to give patients access to the latest treatments available today. 

In fact, people often travel from out of state for access to their expertise.  At Palmetto Endocrinology, patients from all over find dedicated, expert-level care for adrenal problems, Hashimoto’s disease, male hypogonadism, parathyroid disorder, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  Additionally, they find specialized medical support for their weight loss goals.  

To learn more about the top-tier treatment available at Palmetto Endocrinology and the variety of conditions they treat, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a board-certified endocrinologist and the medical director at neXendo Wellness, located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens and the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

It all began with an idea. An idea involving more than just a prescription – an idea that would involve an entire team. That idea, healthy living. Dr. Manessis is a firm believer in the total spectrum of health. As a double board-certified medical doctor in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Manessis has witnessed how an individual's health is impacted by multiple factors ranging from medication to hormones and diet. He understands that a comprehensive approach to health is the only true option. neXendo Wellness is the living embodiment of this idea.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Manessis and the team at neXendo Wellness, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Antonia started her career as a Cardiothoracic ICU nurse at Ronald Reagan UCLA medical center after attending Mount Saint Mary’s University where she received her bachelor of science degree in nursing. She then went on to graduate from the University of Cincinatti with her master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  As a nurse practitioner she has worked in family practice, urgent care, emergency medicine and continues to work at UCLA as an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner. 

Antonia’s love of preventative and holistic medicine came from working for many years alongside her father who was a pioneer in the field of holistic dentistry, electroacupuncture, flower essence formulas & blends and homeopathic medicine. He was a believer and a teacher that you must treat the body as a whole and this continues to be a belief of Antonia’s. Frustrated by with the general practice of treating patient’s symptoms and not getting to the root of their problems, while continuing to see an overall decline in the health of so many people, Antonia began to look for more answers as to what was causing the symptoms of age-related changes. Not only was she seeing that many women, like herself, were complaining weight gain, muscle loss, fatigue, low energy, memory impairment and changes in libido, men were also affected by many of the same problems, only to be told that all of your labs are normal and this is a normal part of aging. This wasn’t an acceptable answer for Antonia so she began to research the effects of hormonal changes and imbalances on the body, this is how she met Dr. Neal Rouzier MD. Dr. Rouzier has been researching and specializing in hormone replacement therapy since 1997. He is the Faculty Chairman of The Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine and Antonia says that what she learned from him changed her life. She found hope and answers for herself and knew that she wanted to help others who had been suffering with hormonal changes and imbalances. Antonia continued her education with Dr. Rouzier and obtained her Certification at the Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine in Advanced BHRT. 

Hormone replacement therapy is a highly complex and evolving subject. Antonia’s practice is based on years of evidence based research which gives her knowledge in this area that simply Isn’t understood by many healthcare practitioners today. Many of our patients come to us for a second opinion because they are told their lab work is “normal” and there is nothing wrong with them, but they still feel miserable. The problem is that many practitioners have never been taught evidenced based hormone replacement therapy during their medical training. Antonia will review your labs, discuss your symptoms and concerns with you and share her knowledge and expertise. You can begin feeling so much better once you begin optimizing your hormones.  

Todd Kielman, PA-C, DMSc, MPAS, is a physician assistant with over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, trauma management, and men’s health. At Regenerative Sports & Medicine in Santa Monica, CA, Todd works closely with Dr. McClain to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.   

Todd earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in physician assistant studies at The University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He then went on to complete his doctorate in medical science at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Throughout his career in healthcare, Todd has worked with in a variety of roles, including serving as a sexual medicine and hormone specialist. He is skilled in treating hormone imbalance, erectile dysfunction, overactive bladder, hypogonadism, and weight management issues. While Todd enjoys helping patients enhance their health and wellness with therapies like HRT, he can also address chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. 

With his clinical experiences, Todd brings immense value to the Regenerative Sports & Medicine team. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for PAs for Tomorrow and San Antonio Lifetime Recovery.

Todd has proudly served his country for over 25 years in the United States Army. During his service, he was awarded numerous prestigious awards, such as the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” for Valor under fire, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal, and the NATO Medal. 

As a highly trained physician assistant, Todd is happy to provide his expertise at Regenerative & Sports Medicine to help patients find relief from pain, limited mobility, and other health issues that prevent them from living their life to the fullest.

Kavitha Persaud, MD, is a double board-certified physician who works at the University Reproductive Associates offices in Wayne, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York, covers Doc of the Day at Hasbrouck Heights, and provides care there as needed.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Persaud received her Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, before completing her medical degree at the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her REI fellowship at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, following in the footsteps of University Reproductive Associates physicians Peter McGovern, MD, Susan Wolf, MD, Adam Fechner, MD, and Sara Morelli, MD, PhD. It was during Dr. Persaud’s fellowship that she learned about University Reproductive Associates and knew that was where she hoped to practice.

Dr. Persaud’s three-year REI fellowship consisted of 18 months of research followed by another 18 months of clinical experience, predominantly at University Reproductive Associates, where she worked one-on-one with all of the physicians in the group practice to learn about reproductive endocrinology and infertility, assisting with surgeries and observing how they interact with patients.

Dr. Persaud knew she wanted to specialize in obstetrics as she loved the prospect of bringing life into the world. She was drawn to the subspecialty of infertility because it was a way of helping couples become families through the ever-changing technological and medical treatments and procedures.

Adam Fechner, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN practicing at University Reproductive Associates in Hasbrouck Heights, Wayne, and Millburn, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. He specializes in endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, uterine fibroids, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovary syndrome, and minimally invasive reproductive surgery.

Dr. Fechner earned his bachelor’s degree at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his Doctorate of Medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He also completed an OB/GYN residency and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Fechner received training to operate with the da Vinci®️ Surgical Robot.

In addition to seeing patients at University Reproductive Associates, Dr. Fechner is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Hackensack University Center. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Anat Chemerinski, MD, is a highly skilled and board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and integral part of the team at University Reproductive Associates. Dr. Chemerinski takes great pride in helping those in her care achieve their dreams of parenthood through her work with patients at the office in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.

Dr. Chemerinski completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore before completing a residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she eventually became an administrative chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology.

Fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences in Newark, New Jersey, further enhanced Dr. Chemerinski’s education and experience. She’s earned multiple honors and awards, including the Gold Humanism Honors Society and the William D. Kaplan, MD, Award for Humanism in the Practice of Medicine. Dr. Chemerinski was recently honored with acceptance into the ASRM/NICHD/Duke Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training Program (CREST).

Dr. Chemerinski will continue her research at Rutgers while working with patients at University Reproductive Associates, providing those in her care with the latest advancements in reproductive medicine.