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Dr. Reema Iqbal is a family medicine physician with a heart for people, a mind for science, and a passion for the stories that shape health.

She recently completed a Sleep Medicine Fellowship in Connecticut, following her Family Medicine training at Hackensack Meridian Health – Ocean University Medical Center in New Jersey. Her journey to medicine has spanned continents and disciplines, reinforcing her commitment to whole-person care rooted in empathy, evidence, and advocacy.

Before entering medicine, Dr. Iqbal studied Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University. While she loved solving complex problems, she became even more intrigued by the human stories behind the data — the why behind the numbers. That curiosity led her to pursue her medical degree at the American University of Antigua, where she gained a global perspective on healthcare and a deep commitment to equity.

Her clinical path has been rich with experiences — from presenting rare cases at state-level conferences to helping patients manage sleep disorders that quietly affect every aspect of their lives. She is especially passionate about preventative medicine, recognizing its power to reduce long-term risk, improve quality of life, and empower patients to take ownership of their health.

A strong advocate for leadership and policy, Dr. Iqbal has served as the New Jersey State Resident Director for the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians and held leadership roles with the New York State Academy of Family Physicians. She brings that same drive to every patient interaction, believing that systemic change and compassionate care go hand in hand.

Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and conversational in American Sign Language, Dr. Iqbal sees language as a bridge to connection and healing. At her core, she believes listening is as important as diagnosing — and that compassion is one of medicine’s most powerful tools. She is honored to walk alongside her patients as they navigate their unique health journeys. For 2026, Dr. Iqbal has been notably elected to the Board of Directors for the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians.

At Serenity Medical Spa in Pennington, New Jersey, led by Sharon Gertzman, DO, we believe aesthetic care should enhance your essential beauty and overall well-being. Our approach is rooted in subtle, natural-looking results that leave you refreshed, confident, and never “overdone.” 

We thoughtfully customize every treatment plan, combining advanced technology with clinical expertise to address your unique goals at all stages of life.

We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to improve your skin’s health and appearance. From targeted acne and acne scar treatments to advanced solutions for fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea, and sun damage, our goal is to restore clarity and balance to your skin. Our laser and light-based therapies, such as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, laser resurfacing, and laser hair removal, deliver effective results with minimal downtime.

For face and body rejuvenation, we specialize in Botox® and dermal fillers, body contouring, cellulite reduction, and innovative treatments like SculpSure® and VirtueRF by Cartessa™ microneedling. We also provide cutting-edge radiofrequency technologies such as SmartRF, DeepRF, and ExactRF for skin tightening and collagen renewal. Additional services include tattoo removal, mole and blemish removal, and treatments for aging hands.

Beyond aesthetics, we support long-term wellness with medically guided weight loss programs addressing obesity and overall health.

We aim to provide refined, natural results that help you look like the best and most authentic version of yourself. For personalized aesthetic care in a medical spa setting, book a consultation with Dr. Gertzman now. You can call the office or use the online scheduling tool to get started.

Hitesh Patel, MD is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and obesity medicine. He provides expert, compassionate primary care at Premier Healthcare Associates, PC, conveniently located in a state-of-the-art facility near Ocean University Medical Center (OUMC), part of Hackensack Meridian Health, in Brick, New Jersey. 

Dr. Patel offers a wide range of services, including the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as thyroid disorders, heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and mental health conditions. His practice also provides preventive care, comprehensive physical exams, medical weight loss programs, and aesthetic treatments like TempSure® Envi for skin tightening. To enhance patient care, the office uses a modern electronic medical records system, and most prescriptions are sent electronically for convenience and efficiency.

Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, earning a double major in chemistry and biology. He was awarded the Loyola University Presidential Scholarship (a tuition merit scholarship), was a national member of the Pre-Medical Honor Society, and consistently made the Dean’s List. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2000, with extensive training across specialties including nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, pulmonology, critical care, surgery, and infectious disease.

His postgraduate training in internal medicine included residencies at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, and St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Queens, New York, affiliated with New York Medical College. Following his training, Dr. Patel served as both a staff and attending teaching physician. He was Associate Director of the Transitional Year Residency Program at Ocean University Medical Center, Clinical Site Director for Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and currently serves as Chairman of Medicine at Ocean University Medical Center, where he leads academic and clinical efforts within the department.

Dr. Patel also served as a physician for Monmouth and Middlesex County Correctional Facilities, providing care in challenging and high-security environments. In addition, he worked as an occupational physician for Continental Airlines at Newark International Airport. Before founding his private practice in Brick in 2006, he practiced medicine in both the Bronx, New York, and Manhasset, Long Island, gaining extensive experience in diverse clinical settings.

Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. He is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and pursuing personal interests such as yoga, biking, hiking, and traveling.

     

We take an approach toward achieving long-term health of our patients through ‘old-fashioned’ personal patient relationships. Autonomously practice at the pinnacle of Internal Medicine expertise, leading patient care of the complex chronically ill in collaboration with highly skilled specialists. All of our staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and exceptionally well-train they are caring, and highly proficient in their office duties. Should you have any questions or concerns before, during or after a visit to our Stamford office, do not hesitate to visit with one of our staff members. They are readily standing by to address your needs. ​ Dr Tabitha B. Fortt is a Board Certified Family Physician in Stamford, Connecticut. A native of Bridgeport, CT, Dr. Fortt attended Fairfield University and Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing her residency training at Columbia University’s Program in Family Practice-Stamford Hospital, she served as the Medical

Gautam Ahluwalia, MD is an internal medicine and primary care physician with over 25 years of experience delivering holistic, evidence-based care focused on optimizing patient outcomes and building long-term, patient-centered relationships. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi—India’s top-ranked medical institution.

Dr. Ahluwalia previously served as Professor and Chief of Internal Medicine at a leading tertiary care medical school in North India, where he mentored thousands of medical students and residents and held senior leadership roles ensuring excellence in clinical care, education, and accreditation. An award-winning clinician, educator, and published author, he is recognized for his ethical, patient-first approach to care.

Dr. Ahluwalia now provides personalized primary care at Stoneleigh Medical Group’s Yorktown Heights and Brewster offices, where he is accepting new patients.

Nicola Pemberton, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Artemis OB/GYN in Union, New Jersey. She is the medical director of Artemis OB/GYN and The Birth Center of New Jersey. She specializes in obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, and benign adult and adolescent gynecology.

Dr. Pemberton has been featured in the NY Times Metro section as well as CBS Evening News, NJ News 12, Cosmopolitan.com, and as a panelist for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center's Annual Women's Day conference. If you ever want to see this OB/GYN in action, you can see her deliver a baby on the Netflix special documentary, Sex: Explained (the childbirth Episode).

Dr. Pemberton completed her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Miami in Florida before moving to the West Indies for two years to attend the St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada. For her third year of medical school, she did her clinical rotations in England, including a neuroscience selective in the Czech Republic.

She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey, where she was recognized for her resident teaching and given a faculty position at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York City, where she also served as a clinical assistant professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. 

Dr. Pemberton is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her training includes general laparoscopic and robotic gynecology surgery for procedures such as myomectomy, hysterectomy, and ovarian pathology. She performs numerous in-office procedures, including endometrial ablation, cryosurgery, colposcopy, and cone biopsies. 

A native New Yorker who is now happy to call New Jersey home, Dr. Pemberton lives in the West Orange area with her husband and three children.

Sherifa Julien-Johnson, PA, is a highly experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant at University Reproductive Associates, which has locations in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. 

Sherifa specializes in reproductive endocrinology and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Seton Hall University, School of Health and Medical Sciences.

With 15 years of dedicated experience in women’s health, Sherifa has found her passion in guiding patients through the complex journey of fertility care and has been practicing in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility since 2011. She works closely with her patients, providing both initial and follow-up consultations and performing procedures such as saline sonograms, intrauterine inseminations (IUIs), endometrial biopsies, and ultrasounds.

Sherifa is deeply committed to supporting her patients through every step of their reproductive health journey, ensuring they feel informed, cared for, and empowered.

Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling and cherishing time with her family.

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.

Jessica Benjamin is a board certified Physician Assistant. Jessica completed her B.A. at Rutgers University, double majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She went on to PA school and completed her Masters in Public Health at Lock Haven University. Prior to PA school she was an EMT for 6 years and volunteered her time at her local Fire/Ambulance company.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling and hanging out with her friends and family. She enjoys watching football and baseball and is a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan.

Jessica speaks English and Gujarati. She understands Hindi and Kutchi.

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. With locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, our experienced team provides comprehensive services designed to support the whole person and improve long-term health outcomes.

For nearly 40 years, we have proudly served the communities of Southeast Queens and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing high-quality, community-based healthcare for generations of families. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to expanding access to coordinated, patient-centered care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. 

At JPAFHC, we deliver integrated, whole-person care that combines medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services under one healthcare network. Our care model focuses on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, and wellness while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing culturally responsive care rooted in compassion, dignity, equity, and respect.

We provide a wide range of primary and preventive care services at JPAFHC, including routine checkups and physicals, as well as specialized care such as chronic disease management. We also provide women's health and family planning services, pediatric care, and dental and oral health services for the whole family. Patients also have access to behavioral health, podiatry, and pharmacy services at JPAFHC, and telehealth appointments are available to help make patient care more accessible. 

Whether you are managing a chronic condition, prioritizing preventive care, seeking behavioral health support, or navigating important life changes, our team works alongside you to develop a personalized care plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At JPAFHC, we are proud to be part of the communities we serve and remain committed to helping individuals and families live healthier lives for years to come.

Call 718-945-7150 or book online to schedule an appointment, consultation, or telehealth visit.