Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Please approach therapy exactly as you are. Trauma, relationship issues, life chaos, what have you; Bailey will be a confidante, conscience, shoulder, cheerleader, teacher, mirror, and/or other roles based on your unique needs and goals. Bailey's priority is that healing is accessible to anyone who seeks it, with or without the therapy jargon. Welcome!
I understand that it is painful to live with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, unhealthy coping skills, despair, and to cope with trauma memories and difficult people in your life, and everyone needs a safe space to process and talk about these complicated experiences and implement healthy coping while making sense and coming to peace with your stories and complex people in your life. I will hear your story and help you to come to your truth and ownership of your healing as you brave authenticity and assertive boundaries to prioritize your values.
Dr. Qays Munir graduated with academic distinction from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, in 2022, and subsequently joined Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA). As an early career psychiatrist, Dr. Munir strives to accommodate the wide spectrum of his patients' needs. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy and emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance.
Our nurse practitioner Victoria graduated from Wagner College with her Bachelors in Nursing in 2012 and her Masters of Science degree with a concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner in 2021. Victoria worked as a nurse for ten years at Staten Island University Hospital on the telemetry and med surg units and she also worked at Edgar Nursing Home. Victoria joined our team in January 2022 and has since trained under Dr. Giovinazzo and has established herself as an essential part of our team.
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.
Dr. Myszko is dedicated to the care of NYC teens and young adults. She understands the pressures of growing up in NYC and how they affect school, social circles, families, and overall well-being. Dr. Myszko empowers her patients to be active participants in their health. She believes in a collaborative approach, where good health is achieved through a close partnership between doctor and patient. Dr. Myszko provides her patients with up-to-date, comprehensive medical information and recommendations based on her clinical experience. Her patient-centered, trauma-informed approach ensures a level of comfort for her patients that allows her to get to know them well. Dr. Myszko listens to their concerns and uses a holistic lens to craft individualized care plans, making patients feel comfortable and secure in their healthcare.
“Best doctor I’ve ever had. Dr Myszko really listens to her patients and tries to help with everything that she can. As a stressed out college student she always makes sure my meds and such are always refilled and up to date so I do not need to worry about a thing. Long story short she’s kinda awesome!”
Kathryn Kirpan, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Richmond Primary Care Specialists, providing high-quality primary care to adults in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City.
Dr. Kirpan brings more than 40 years of experience in preventive and primary care to the practice. She studied at Akademia Medyczna W Wrocławiu in Warsaw, Poland, earning her medical degree.
After graduation, Dr. Kirpan moved to New York City. She completed two residencies –– one at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn and the second at Staten Island University Hospital | Northwell Health in Staten Island.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Kirpan completed a fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kirpan holds privileges at Staten Island University Hospital | Northwell Health.
At Richmond Primary Care Specialists, she strives to provide patient-centered solutions to various ailments, including acute illnesses and chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Kirpan speaks English and Polish fluently, letting her serve the practice’s diverse clientele.
Dr. Kirpan welcomes anyone seeking improved health and well-being to Richmond Primary Care Specialists today.
Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, located in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, is a multidisciplinary practice offering complete care under one roof.
Our integrative and holistic approach combines advanced medical services with personalized attention, ensuring every patient receives the proper treatment tailored to their unique needs. With X-rays and ultrasound diagnostic imaging performed onsite, we provide thorough evaluations to guide precise treatment plans.
Our team includes a chiropractor certified in the Grostic technique, as well as internal medicine providers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and mental health specialists.
We are always mindful of patients’ capabilities, using the right specialists, testing, and therapies to ensure safe and effective recovery. Our practice also works closely with multiple attorneys to provide accurate documentation and support for patients navigating workers’ compensation or personal injury cases.
At Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, patients can access comprehensive care in one convenient location, helping them move better, feel better, and return to the life they love. Call the office to learn more or schedule a consultation online today.
Betrice Thompson is a highly experienced LCSW with over 30 years of dedicated service in the field of social work, specializing in geriatric issues, such as adjustment disorder, grief and loss, hospice, depression, anxiety, and caregiver support. She has assisted families and individuals through the difficult process of selecting alternative placement and services.
Betrice passion extends to working with the faith community, particularly clergy (pastors and their families) addressing issues related to mental health challenges often not discussed in the faith community.
Betrice holds several advanced degrees including a master’s in social work from the University of Oklahoma-Norman, a master’s in education with a specialty in gerontology from the University of Central Oklahoma-Edmond. She recently obtained a double master’s in Divinity and Pastoral Care and Counseling from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick. She holds certificates from the National Association of Social Workers where she has been a member for several years in Clinical Social Worker Supervision and as a Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWM). Betrice is the owner of Beyond Christian Counseling, a faith-based agency providing counseling services to the community.
If interested in scheduling a virtual appointment, contact Hudson River Care and Counseling at 201-541-8600.