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Vijay Chadderwala, DO, is an osteopathic medicine physician at LocalMD, providing complete family medicine to people in the Maspeth neighborhood of Queens in New York City. 

Dr. Chadderwala began his professional career at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Old Westbury, earning his Bachelor of Science in life science and graduating magna cum laude. Afterward, he remained at NYIT, earning a graduate certificate in global health and his doctorate in osteopathic medicine.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Chadderwala completed a family medicine residency at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, New York, and an urgent care fellowship at CityMD in New York City.

At LocalMD, Dr. Chadderwala diagnoses and treats most acute and chronic issues. As an osteopath, he specializes in conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. People from all over the New York metropolitan area visit him for the treatment of arthritis, sports injuries, and back pain. 

Whenever possible, Dr. Chadderwala takes a conservative and non-invasive treatment approach. Often, measures like physical therapy, massage, and activity modification ease pain and provide lasting relief. 

Dr. Chadderwala sets aside plenty of time for each visit and thoroughly answers his patient’s questions. He speaks English, Gujarati, and Hindi, so people can feel confident speaking in their native tongue.

Dr. Chadderwala proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association. When he isn’t working, he enjoys traveling and mentoring young doctors. He’s also an athlete and loves playing basketball, tennis, and football.

Dr. Chadderwala welcomes any individual or family seeking high-quality health care to LocalMD.

Rimma Gelbert, M.D., D.O. of Brooklyn, New York is a board-certified physician of family and osteopathic medicine. She offers a wide range of family medicine services to her adult patients, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions, using both conventional and alternative approaches.

Since immigrating to the United States from Ukraine as a child, Dr. Gelbert has nurtured a love of caring for those in pain and in need of quality, specialized care.

She received her education at the New York Institute of Technology and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has since practiced in Brooklyn, New York. Since her graduation in 2002, she has excelled at offering modern, quality care to patients, specializing in the care and natural treatment of muscle and bone conditions.

Her expertise in offering a wide range of natural options — including massage, stretching and gentle bone manipulation — has earned her a reputation in her community for knowledge and excellence in her field. Other areas of experience and passion for Dr. Gelbert are neurology, gastroenterology, and the circulatory system.

Being fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and English, as well as her experienced care in Family Medicine and Osteopathy, has given her a reputation for delivering high-quality health care across many cultural backgrounds. She was named a Top 10 Doctor in Brooklyn in 2014, received a compassionate doctor recognition in 2013, and was awarded a Patient’s Choice Award for 2012-2013.

Currently, she is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and holds board certification from American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

Dr. Gelbert treats her patients no matter their financial situation. For a high-quality level of compassionate care in family medicine and osteopathy, call or book an appointment online with Dr. Rimma Gelbert today.

Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.

The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. 

Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.

Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.

About Our Practice

Thomas S. Ziering, MD, is a compassionate family practitioner serving patients in Morristown, New Jersey. Having practiced traditional family medicine for more than 30 years, Dr. Ziering has an exceptional career and the unique privilege and perspective of treating ALL patients and families regardless of gender identity, sexual identity, or medical issue. He has delivered more than 150 newborns in his career and many of the children he has cared for now bring their children and families to him.

Dr. Ziering graduated from Rutgers University Medical School in Newark and completed his residency at RWJ University Somerset Medical Center in 1990 where he was honored as the Top Resident Educator. Notably, he was part of the initial clinical trials as a clinical researcher for HIV illness during the HIV crisis in 1992. He is now one of the only private practices to treat and teach PrEP, PEP, and HIV care, as well as hormone therapy for men, women, and trans patients.

Sharing his wealth of knowledge and dedicated to education, Dr. Ziering lectures nationally and statewide and has been integral in teaching physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, residents, physicians, and faculty at many of New Jersey’s various programs. Dr. Ziering was also the former Medical Director of LGBTQI Services for a private medical corporation from 2015-2017. Most recently he was a speaker at the New Jersey Academy of Family Medicine in the first lecture on LGBTQI Medicine for Physicians in Practice.

Dr. Ziering, whose patients endearingly refer to as Tom, has had the privilege of electives in England (Oncology), Miami, Florida (Dermatology), and Dallas, Texas (Cardiology). He has been honored with over 40 Top Physician Awards including “Top Doctors” and “Most Compassionate Physician” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Inside New Jersey Magazine, New York Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, US News and World Report, and most recently listed in “Top Physician in Women’s Health Care.” Seeing the lack of an Independent Family Practice Department at Morristown Medical Center, Dr. Ziering developed and established one in 1994 and chaired the department for six years.

Having been in Medical Education, Medical Administration, Concierge Medicine and Corporate Medicine, Dr. Ziering has found his passion as a healer to be most effective in Private Practice. By not limiting patient visits to 5-10 minutes, he has found the most comfortable and most involved method of practice with a half-hour to one-hour visit, depending on health issues. In this manner, multiple medical issues and mental health issues can be addressed often in one visit. Furthermore, the ‘exam rooms’ are set up more like small living rooms with home furnishings, aromatherapy, sound soothers and artwork conducive to a calm and relaxed discussion. Every aspect of the patient experience is important to Dr. Ziering, and he looks forward to helping improve the health outcomes of all those under his care and seeing them thrive.

Iffat Sadique, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has over 20 years of experience in the areas of family medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent care, Woman’s' health, and Pediatrics. She offers concierge-quality family medical care -- but without the extra costs -- to her patients. Her facility, Prime Care Medical, has three locations: Brighton Beach, Brooklyn; Midwood, Brooklyn; and Jamaica, Queens, New York. Dr. Sadique and her staff provide a broad range of services including physical exams, wellness visits, Urgent care visits, emergency visits, Pediatric emergencies, immunizations, onsite diagnostics, women's health, chronic disease management, medical weight loss and anti-aging modalities. Her services cover the needs of men, women, and children of all ages. Her facility is dubbed as "Total healthcare for the entire family" covering major and minor illnesses, such as:

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Asthma/COPD, Coronary Heart Disease / High Cholesterol, Obesity management, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Depression, Covid testing and treatment, HIV, women’s’ health and gynecological issues; and Allergies, Colds and Flu, Conjunctivitis, Diarrhea, Headaches, Mononucleosis, Stomachache, etc.

Dr. Sadique has additional certifications in medical weight loss, PRP, Medical hair loss, Anti-aging, male ED & female SD, Hormone therapies, Mesotherapy, Facial Aesthetics, Dermal fillers, and Botox, Xeomin and Dysporty.

Dr. Sadique also provides telemedicine/video conferencing along with access to an Intelligent and Integrated Patient Management Platform for remote monitoring of heart conditions and other physiological indicators, to her patients making easy access to healthcare and hospital stays to the minimum.

Prime Care Medical is a multi-specialty medical center with Podiatry, Cardiology, Vascular, Pain management, and GI. Additionally, Dr. Sadique offers medical weight management and anti-aging modalities.    

In recognition of her high quality of care, Dr. Sadique was awarded "The Best Community Physician Award" by the Health & Hospital Corporation of the State of New York. Dr. Sadique earned her medical degree from Sindh Medical University, Karachi with the highest honors and completed her distinguished family practice residency at South Side Hospital in Long Island, New York. Dr. Sadique is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and enjoys active privileges at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York Hospital Medical Center, Coney Island Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, and New York Methodist Hospital.

The practice boasts staff members who speak English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali, while offering easy scheduling. The Practice welcomes walk-in patients for routine, urgent and emergency care visits.

If you've been looking for a way to meet your whole family's medical needs efficiently, effectively, and comfortably, your search is over: Call or book your appointment online today at www.PrimeCareNYC.com.

Jeffery Tun, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving New York City patients at his own private practice, located in Midtown East, Manhattan and Forest Hills, Queens. Dr. Tun offers holistic care, with a high-tech approach, to help diagnose and treat many common health conditions.

Prior to his medical training, Dr. Tun graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a bachelor's degree in psychology.  During his undergraduate studies, he was very involved in the university's peer counseling program for many years, helping students with mental health challenges. 

After graduating, Dr. Tun briefly worked in finance at companies, including Morgan Stanley and J.P.Morgan, before ultimately deciding to pursue medicine. His medical studies began at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, in Stony Brook, New York, as a post-baccalaureate, where he excelled academically in all of his science courses. During that time, Dr. Tun served as a teaching assistant in general chemistry as well as molecular and cellular biology. He also volunteered his time at the Stony Brook University Medical Center's Pediatric Oncology Clinic. 

Dr. Tun earned his medical degree in 2011 from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indes. He completed his subsequent residency in internal medicine at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, which is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Dr. Tun is a recent graduate of a fast-paced, busy inner-city hospital within New York City with a large, diverse patient population affected by an array of complex conditions. 

Dr. Tun's experiences include both outpatient and inpatient medical management. He has rotated in many specialty clinics within his residency program and has experience working in cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, hematology-oncology, nephrology, neurology, dermatology, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and anesthesia. Dr. Tun also has extensive experience using point-of-care ultrasound, including to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the heart and lungs. As a recent graduate, he is up-to-date with the latest medical treatment available to his patients. 

Dr. Tun's medical training has also been enriched by his involvement in medical research.  During his time at Stony Brook University, he was a senior research associate at Stony Brook School of Medicine, coordinating and facilitating clinical research studies within the Emergency Medicine department of Stony Brook Medical Center. During medical school, he was a research associate within the Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center, located in the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx. There, he analyzed patient data as a part of a multi-center research study to help improve the medical management of patients with sickle cell disease.

Throughout his residency training, Dr. Tun was a Quality Improvement Project Leader in association with Weill Cornell Medical College at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. His project studied the clinical practices of clinician's management of cirrhotic patients in terms of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis. Through his research and the implementation of his findings, he was able to improve the condition of cirrhotic patients.

Today, at his practice, Dr. Tun and his team offer comprehensive care for a variety of common health conditions. They offer diagnosis and treatment for chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more. They also perform routine physicals, immigration physicals, vaccinations, and in-house lab testing at their state-of-the-art office to ensure their patients can conveniently access the care that they need.

To schedule an appointment with a physician who takes a modern and holistic approach to healthcare, call the offices of Jeffery Tun, MD, or request an appointment online today. 

Board-certified nurse practitioner Nina Aronov, FNP-BC, provides superior health care services at HealthWell Family Health for families in and around the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York. Nina specializes in family medicine, primary care, and emergency medicine. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York. Nina is certified by and remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Prior to her work at HealthWell Family Health, Nina worked as a registered nurse at the Monter Cancer Center at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York. Nina takes a compassionate, personalized approach to care. She focuses on improving the lives of her patients and empowering them to make the best decisions about their health. When not serving her patients, Nina stays active in her community. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Uzbek."

Prashanth Mannam, MD, has over 20 years of experience as an internist and primary care provider. He offers patient-focused care to patients aged 12 and older at Mannam Medical & Wellness in the Soundview neighborhood of The Bronx in New York City. 

Dr. Mannam completed his training in medicine in Madras, India. He earned his medical degree at the Madras Medical College and served his internship at the Madras Medical College General Hospital. 

After spending a year honing his skills as a primary care physician at Kommalapati Nursing Home in Ongole, India, he moved to the United States, where he completed his internal medicine residency at New York’s Montefiore North Medical Center in The Bronx. He has since become a member of the American Medical Association and is board-certified in internal medicine.

Dr. Mannam commits himself to provide personalized medical care to his community. He speaks several languages fluently: English, Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Dr. Mannam takes his time with each patient, never rushing anyone, and answering questions thoroughly. 

Outside of his practice, Dr. Mannam stays active by playing racquetball and tennis. He also enjoys world music and reading.

About Dr. Tetro

Ida Tetro, MD, DO, is a board-certified primary care physician serving the community of Forest Hills in Queens, New York City at 112 GVR Medical P.C. For over 15 years, Dr. Tetro has dedicated her time to enhancing the health of her patients and helping them live more vibrant and more fulfilling lives.

Dr. Tetro earned her medical degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York. She then completed her residency in family medicine at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens. Dr. Tetro is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, and the New York State Osteopathic Medical Society. She is fluent in English and Russian and can deliver outstanding care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Personalized care is a foundational principle of Dr. Tetro’s practice, ensuring each patient feels unrushed at each face-to-face meeting with her team. She also builds time for patient education into every appointment to teach them how to take control of their health journeys and improve their quality of life.

Services range from routine physicals to care of chronic health needs like asthma, heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and more. Patients can also visit Dr. Tetro for acute health needs, including dealing with cold and flu symptoms, urinary tract infections, and many other illnesses.

Whether navigating chronic disease management or simply searching for ways to better their health and wellness, patients can find what they need under the care and guidance of Dr. Tetro and her team. Call 112 GVR Medical P.C. today for an appointment or request one online.

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!

Dr. Lum is the primary Emergency Medicine physician at Forest Urgent Care. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook Medical School and did his residency at NYU/ Bellevue Hospital. He has over 20 years of experience as an emergency room doctor at some of the best hospitals in New York including:  Columbia Hospital  and Montefiore Hospital. He practiced  in Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. Because of Dr. Lum’s vast amount of experience, he’s able to address a wide variety of patient needs.

T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.

Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.

With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.

She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.

She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.

Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients.  Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.