Dr. Ashraf Salem (Ash) is the Founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of BKUC. At BKUC, Ash overseas our clinical processes and continuous improvement required to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. He spends his time with patients, mentoring and developing our clinical staff and developing the most effective patient experience support by in-house proprietary technology enablers.

Dr. Salem graduated, Summa Cum Laude, from Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at CCNY and attended medical school at Mount Sinai. After graduating he went on to complete his residency in Emergency Medicine at Brooklyn Hospital Center and was Board Certified in 2004. He continued to practice emergency medicine and became an Assistant Professor at Kings County/SUNY Downstate from 2003-2009. Dr. Salem founded Brooklyn Urgent Care in 2006.

Gina Pierre, LAC, is a licensed acupuncturist. She is also the chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of Ommmango Wellness in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York.

As an acupuncturist, Dr. Gina Pierre specializes in treating women’s health, chronic pain, emotional disturbances, and pain resulting from acute injury or illness. The medium of acupuncture treats various mental, emotional, and physical well-being disturbances. 

In combination with being a certified reiki healer and a practicing life coach, Dr. Gina Pierre's skills bring about powerful healing and transformation within her clients — a healing that is long-lasting and marks a shift within their lives where healing and wellbeing become their priority, sparking a light within their hearts which grows as their healing deepens and their joy for life becomes larger and larger. 

Dr. Gina Pierre empowers her clients to take healing into their own hands, advocating for subtle shifts in their lifestyle, which in combination with the ancient arts of acupuncture and reiki, generate a positive force of energetic cleansing, alignment, and vibrational upliftment that changes people’s lives forever.

Min Tseng is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) at NY Partners Orthopedics. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the CUNY School of Medicine. She pursued her interest in orthopedics after learning more about the specialty during her training as a physician assistant.

Dr. Raymond Zakhari is a triple board-certified nurse practitioner, certified in Adult Adolescent Health, Family Health, and Psychiatric Mental Health. He provides comprehensive care of both the mind and body.

He is on staff at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Weill Cornell Medical Center/ Payne Whitney Clinic appointed to the department of internal medicine. In his private practice, Metro Medical Direct, he provides medical and psychiatric house calls for patients from adolescents to geriatrics with dual diagnosis addiction and mental illness. He provides medical supervision for home detox and provides medication-assisted therapy with Suboxone, naltrexone, and Vivitrol.

His extensive training and experience allow him to manage the medical conditions that may have developed from substance abuse.

Aaron Sternlicht serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Family Addiction Specialist, a boutique bespoke private practice located in New York City. As COO, Aaron leads a dedicated team to ensure unparalleled patient care, focusing on privacy, confidentiality, and high-quality service. His role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, admissions, scheduling, billing, and health information management. As CFO, Aaron manages finances, payor relations, legal matters, and compliance, striving for excellence in both the firm's standards and patient outcomes.

With a background in therapy across outpatient and inpatient facilities in NYC, Aaron also possesses business expertise managing real estate and investments. He holds a passion for aiding individuals dealing with mental health, substance abuse, and digital addiction, guiding them toward sustainable recovery. His education includes business and political science studies at the University of Vermont, complemented by a master's in mental health counseling from Pace University. Merging clinical training as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor with personal recovery experiences, Aaron provides an exceptional recovery journey at his practice. His approach is pragmatic, warm, and patient-centered, believing in everyone's capacity for lasting and transformative change.

Beyond his commitment to patient care and privacy at his practice, Aaron passionately shares his expertise on addiction and related topics. Renowned for his unique specialization in digital addictions, he has been featured in notable media outlets such as The Washington Post, Forbes, Fox News, and the New York Post. Aaron is a regular contributor to WebMD and serves on the Medical Review Board of Insider, leveraging his powerful messaging to drive awareness and education on addiction issues.

kalon Dermatology is a state-of-the-art dermatology practice in Staten Island and the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The highly skilled and experienced providers at the practice offer an array of skin therapies tailored to meet individual needs.

Our incredible team has been serving our community for over 60 combined years. 

We offer an array of innovative therapies tailored to fit your specific needs. 
At kalon Dermatology your beauty will be felt and seen, a beauty that is more than skin deep. 

We have a multilingual staff that can speak English, Russian, Hebrew, and Chinese.

The dermatology practice treats people of all ages, including children, teens, and adults using advanced techniques and technology. The providers at kalon Dermatology specialize in diagnosing and treating common skin concerns like acne, rashes, warts, psoriasis, and eczema.

They perform skin cancer testing and treat hair loss and skin infections. The modern practice also offers Botox® injections to reduce imperfections.

At kalon Dermatology, the compassionate team is always respectful of each patient’s time. As beauty is more than skin deep, they value each patient’s concerns and goals to offer them the best aesthetic care plans. 

kalon Dermatology has a multilingual staff that speaks English, Russian, Hebrew, and Mandarin.

For comprehensive dermatology care from a dedicated team, call kalon Dermatology or schedule an appointment online today. 

Welcome to Stephanie Khan's Family Medical Office, where we prioritize addressing your questions and concerns. Meet Mrs. Khan, a dedicated professional with a profound passion for promoting health and well-being of patients. With over 12 years of experience in Family Medicine, she brings expertise and enthusiasm to her practice. Mrs. Khan offers comprehensive health services catering to individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Her commitment extends beyond medical needs; she ensures the comfort and emotional well-being of both patients and their families. Our office provides a diverse range of services, including Home Visits, IV Hydration, COVID-19 Testing, Vaccinations, Weight Management, Televisits, and more. Please feel free to come by the office and introduce yourself to us. We're here to help. Thank you and we'll see you soon!

LaQuan Superville, FNP-C obtained her Master of Science Family Practice Nurse Practitioner from Lehman College and her Bachelor of Science Nursing from Delaware State University. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, she is able to deliver high-quality care to a wide spectrum of patients. Well prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in healthcare. Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to help improve quality of life, satisfaction health and wellness. Goal-driven, results-oriented, and compassionate professional, offering comprehensive experience in care planning, patient assessments, evaluations, diagnosis, and transitional care. Equipped with outstanding communication, analytical, and organizational skills; complemented with the ability to establish professional relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Kwakye received his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse NY.

Dr. Kwakye trained at Yale New Haven Hospital and has worked over the last five years as a Family Medicine Physician. He also is a NCSF Personal Trainer. He has a strong interest in anti-aging/regenerative medicine and believes that self care internally and externally is vital for us be the best versions of ourselves.

When working with clients and patients, he interrelates his medical knowledge, clinical skills, his active lifestyle, and plant based diet to provide high quality care. Ultimately his goal is to promote a culture of holistic health and wellness which aligns greatly with the mission at PLSTK.

Dr. Tuo Chen is an experienced and compassionate primary care doctor. Currently offering his expertise at Local MD Medical Center, he has been actively involved in improving the quality of primary care in Queens, NY.

As part of his formal education, Dr. Chen earned his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, he can treat various issues, including high blood pressure, sexually transmitted infections, and anxiety. Further, he also offers screenings, vaccinations, and blood work.

Besides being highly skilled at patient evaluation, Dr. Chen can effectively communicate with patients in English and Mandarin.

 

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Dr. Pearl Lui is a board certified Family Medicine physician, serving patients at City Care Family Practice in Lower Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY.  Dr.  Liu received her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean in St. Martin. She completed her residency training at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where she served as Chief Resident in her final year.

Her medical journey started in New York City as a medical student rotating in hospitals all through the 5 boroughs.  Now, finished with her training in Stony Brook, she is excited to return to the city she has called home for the past 12 years.

Her special medical interests include preventative care and women’s health.  She always strives to provide the most up-to-date and personalized primary care for her patients.

Spending time with her family, enjoying a nice cup of coffee with friends, and visiting the U.S. National Parks are activities she cherishes. 

 

Blogs:

Getting to Know Dr. Lui

 

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Karthik Karibandi, MD, is a board-certified family physician. He is proud to serve patients throughout Lower Midtown on the east side of Manhattan in New York City at City Care Family Practice.

After growing up in Ridgewood, Queens, and Morristown, New Jersey, Dr. Karibandi graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his Family Medicine residency at Albany Medical Center.

Dr. Karibandi spent the past five years in private practice treating patients of all ages and nationalities at offices located in New York City. He truly values the patient-physician relationship: being fully focused on patients’ medical needs and concerns yet, cultivating the utmost comfort and confidence. This special dynamic allows for the best possible medical care.

His passion for Family Medicine comes from providing continuity of care and preventative medicine for a whole family. Caring for them over time as they grow and develop and knowing everyone from newborns to the elderly is gratifying for Dr. Karibandi.

In his free time, Dr. Karibandi enjoys spending time with his wife and watching his favorite sports teams (Go Knicks, Yankees, Rangers, and Giants!!). He also enjoys going to the gym, visiting museums, and watching live theater.

 

Blogs:

Do I have anxiety?

Help!!! I have erectile dysfunction and I’m only 30!

 

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Dr. Chung is the founder of City Care Family Practice P.C. He was raised in Michigan near Detroit. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and obtained a Material Science and Engineering degree. He completed his medical school training at Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.

For the next four years he served in the US Air Force in Japan as a Family Doctor. After the Air Force, he has worked in Family Practice offices in Hawaii and New York. In private practice since 1995, he strives to bring personalized, professional care to his patients.

He practices sprinting early in the mornings so he can compete in local Masters track meets against other sprinters in his age group. He also loves to eat all kinds of foods and is always looking for new interesting restaurants to try. When he is free, he enjoys playing sports with his son.

After years of practice in Manhattan, Dr. Chung has come to the conclusion that there are a few healthcare styles that may keep you healthy or make your life easier.

Routine - Although screening cannot prevent all diseases, regular visits with a doctor you know and who knows you, is the best way to prevent diseases caused by lifestyle. Smoking, weight, lack of exercise, and lipids are basic issues addressed regularly at a Family Doctor’s office.

Network - Your connection to the healthcare system starts with your Family Doctor. Specialist referrals, labs, treatment can be obtained much more easily if you deal with a professional who sees many people with the same types of problems every day.

Comfort - It is much easier to get to the bottom of a problem with someone you know. Each time you meet a new provider it takes a while to break through the initial uncertainty.

Doctors, too, need time to know your personality in order to interpret your current symptoms. By establishing a relationship over time, problems are much simpler to address.

 

Blogs:

Dr Chung's Workout video

Dr. Chung Removing a Sebaceous Cyst

 

 

Irene Diakogeorgios is a licensed registered pharmacist. Upon receiving her degree from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, Brooklyn  in 1991 Irene services the Astoria/Long Island City community for over thirty years. Through a personalized approach and strong community ties with physicians and other health care providers, Irene continues to educate patients on their well being with courtesy, kindness, and respect.