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Brendan Farnand, PA, is a skilled and bright Physician Assistant specializing in Adult Primary Care at Tru Medical Management with two practice locations in the Navy Hill and Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. Using telemedicine, Brendan provides high-quality, patient-centered, adult primary care for each and every patient.

 

Brendan sees patients every Wednesday via telehealth only. Existing patients can expect an appointment duration of about 15 minutes, whereas new patients can expect around 30 minutes.

 

To get started with Tru Medical Management today, call either office in Brooklyn, New York, or request your telemedicine appointment online.

 

Paul Brathwaite, MS, RN, FNP-BC, is an experienced family nurse practitioner at Tru Medical Management, located in the Navy Hill and Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York.

With a robust background in nursing, Paul is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare across diverse patient populations. He earned his Master of Science in nursing from Columbia University, where he also specialized in palliative and end-of-life care.

Paul is licensed as a family nurse practitioner and registered nurse in New York and holds certifications in Advanced Practice Nursing and Basic Life Support.

Paul has experience managing primary care for adolescents and adults at Bassett Healthcare Network, focusing on continuity and transitional care. His clinical experience includes significant roles at prestigious institutions like NYU School of Medicine and Montefiore Wakefield, where he developed a strong foundation in patient management and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Beyond his clinical roles, Paul is actively involved in nursing leadership as a Governance Committee Member for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. His commitment to mentorship is evident through his roles as a teaching assistant and peer mentor at Columbia University.

With a passion for patient-centered care and a strong foundation in both acute and chronic conditions, Paul is dedicated to advancing healthcare practices and improving patient outcomes in his community.

Compassionate and caring yet challenging, Anthony Freire, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, founded the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Supervision in New York City and works as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical director and supervisor.

Anthony’s specialties include trauma-informed care, psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He also provides counseling for other issues such as addiction, marriage difficulties, and relationships and organizational counseling.

Anthony earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University and completed his residency at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 2015, he received his Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice from NYU’s School of Social Work. Anthony is a member of the American Counseling Association and the New York Center for the Study of Groups, Organizations, and Social Systems.

Anthony’s approach includes working with patients to identify and improve negative behavior or negative beliefs about the self. He works with his diverse clientele to improve their relationship with themselves and others to live fulfilling lives.

At the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Supervision, the staff utilizes a team approach to individual care. Patients see their own therapists, but the entire team works together to help you achieve your goals.

Anthony welcomes the opportunity to work with you to improve your mental health and relationships at the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Supervision. When scheduling an appointment, you may be seeing Anthony or one of the clinicians on his team.

MEET DR. EIDGAH

Dr. Eidgah is a family physician and primary care provider serving the New York City community from his practice in the East Village. Dr. Eidgah sees patients from around the surrounding area including Union Square and Downtown New York. He holds the American Board of Family Medicine certification and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

What Makes Dr. Eidgah a Good Choice for My Doctor?

If you want a doctor who is caring and compassionate and also skilled in treating for and caring for families, then Dr. Eidgah is your best choice. He offers the New York City communities a great deal of experience that is backed up by strong education. He graduated from the Ross University School of Medicine and did his residency at the South Nassau Communities Hospital where he served as a family medicine doctor.

What Hospitals Is Dr. Eidgah Affiliated With?

He is privileged to work at Mount Sinai Beth Israel on Manhattan's Lower East Side. As a teaching hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel offers cutting edge care and treatment to patients who suffer from cardiac disease and cancer or who need care because of neurological or orthopedic issues. The facility offers specialty services for GI, psych, pain management, and HIV/Aids research. Dr. Eidgah also has privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, which offers service to over 225,000 patients per year.

What Services Does Dr. Eidgah Offer?

As a family doctor, he offers a well-rounded set of services that make up a complete care menu for people of all ages, in all walks of life, and who may have medical issues that are vastly different. As such you can expect same day visits for illness, a comprehensive set of services designed for prevention, management of stress, allergies, asthma, GI and digestion, cardiovascular, dermatology, and mental health. Dr. Eidgah has experience treating children, teens, adults, and older adults. While his patients are all different, he offers the same care and compassion to each of them.

 

Real Wellness, LLC, is a patient-centered family medicine practice in Collingswood, New Jersey, owned and operated by Robert Winn, MD. Dr. Winn launched the practice when he realized what little time he got to spend with his patients. His dream was to devise an approach that focused on maintaining optimal health and wellness, rather than treating the symptoms of a disease.

Dr. Winn built Real Wellness, LLC, on the premise that primary care is more than treating disease and illness. That’s why he delivers personalized care that addresses every patient’s unique health concerns and goals, from pediatrics to adolescence and beyond. Every visit with Dr. Winn lasts at least 30 minutes so patients never feel rushed in his office. He knows that forming healthy doctor-patient bonds requires trust and open communication.

To help patients achieve their health and wellness goals, Dr. Winn focuses on prevention. He understands that treating the root cause of an illness is more important than masking the symptoms with medication. For comprehensive care, Dr. Winn delivers a broad range of services, including diabetes treatment, nutritional planning, annual physical exams, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to minimize the risk of HIV transmission.

Dr. Winn believes that every patient deserves high-quality, personalized care, regardless of their financial background. That’s why he provides a concierge approach to medicine, without the hefty fees. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Winn, call Real Wellness, LLC, or book online today.

Compassionate and caring yet challenging, Anthony Freire, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, founded the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Supervision in New York City and works as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical director and supervisor.

Anthony’s specialties include trauma-informed care, psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He also provides counseling for other issues such as addiction, marriage difficulties, and relationships and organizational counseling.

Anthony earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University and completed his residency at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 2015, he received his Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice from NYU’s School of Social Work. Anthony is a member of the American Counseling Association and the New York Center for the Study of Groups, Organizations, and Social Systems.

Anthony’s approach includes working with patients to identify and improve negative behavior or negative beliefs about the self. He works with his diverse clientele to improve their relationship with themselves and others to live fulfilling lives.

At the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Supervision, the staff utilizes a team approach to individual care. Patients see their own therapists, but the entire team works together to help you achieve your goals.

Anthony welcomes the opportunity to work with you to improve your mental health and relationships at the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Supervision. When scheduling an appointment, you may be seeing Anthony or one of the clinicians on his team.

Michele Reed, DO, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician, public speaker, and best-selling author. She serves as the owner/medical director of MS Family Medicine Health Care, P.C., a holistic practice that serves two locations in Garden City, Long Island and Rosedale, Queens. Recently, Dr. Michele was appointed as the first Health and Wellness Ambassador for Discover Long Island. Her debut book “Mentally Fit, Physically Strong: The FitDoc’s Guide to Real Life, Real Fitness, Real Health” was released May 2017 and became a bestseller on Amazon in June 2017.

Dr. Michele received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also serves as the School District Physician for the Malverne and Roosevelt School Districts in Nassau County, NY. Dr. Michele remains committed to serving her community and also serves as the community Medical Director for The Congregational Church of South Hempstead. One of her greatest accomplishments was completing The NYC Marathon in the fall of 2015. Since then, she has completed the Chicago Marathon (Oct 2016) and has challenged herself to run half-marathons in all 50 states.

Dr. Lwin graduated from the University of Medicine in 2008. She works in Brooklyn, NY and 3 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lwin is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Wykoff Medical Center and Long Island Community Hospital. She specializes in General Medicine as well as addiction medicine. She loves being in the medical field and her passion for her patients shows. She has also toured the world with Physicians without Boarders helping spread health and awareness to those who most need it.

My name is Tijuana Temple and I am the owner of T Temple Family Health NP PLLC. I have many years of experience in healthcare providing medical care to those in need. My background in telemetry, emergency, internal, and neurology allows me to provide a broad range of services and offer my patients with the quality care they deserve. I graduated from Long Island University with a Masters of Science in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. I am AANP Board Certified, and a long-time member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. My passion for medicine fuels my drive on a daily basis to face the obstacles of healthcare and motivates me to be a better provider to my patients. The feeling you get as a provider when you can make someone feel good about their health is priceless.

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.

Dr. Saltzman realized a calling to medicine during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City in the mid-eighties.  Prior to entering the field of medicine Dr. Saltzman worked in the music business for record companies and publishers. Moving in the NYC club scene of the nineties, Dr. Saltzman saw many of her friends and colleagues become ill with AIDS.  She observed the rampant prejudice and stigma that LGBTQ people and IV drug users suffered, and committed herself to becoming a physician specializing in HIV/AIDS.

Despite not having a background in the sciences Dr. Saltzman was able to earn admission to medical school, while supporting herself as a single parent.  After medical school, she chose to do her residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, which was at the forefront of providing specialized treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS.  After completing her residency, she practiced at the Samuels Clinic at Roosevelt Hospital (now The Institute for Advanced Medicine at Mount Sinai), a major outpatient center for patients during the epidemic.  While practicing at the Samuels Clinic, Dr. Saltzman was an early prescriber of the “triple cocktail”, the first effective combination therapy for HIV.

Dr. Saltzman’s interest in addiction was born out of her experience providing care for HIV/AIDS patients who were often IV drug users. She was one of the first physicians in New York City to embrace the use of Suboxone, a novel medication for the treatment of opiate addiction, that allows patients to access treatment without daily clinic visits as is the case with methadone therapy.  Suboxone was one of the first therapies approved for in-office prescribing under the federal Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. By prescribing Suboxone on an outpatient basis Dr. Saltzman is able to help patients get back to their work and family, and functioning at a high level.

Dr. Saltzman founded her busy Midtown Health and Wellness Center in 2000.  She focuses on providing individualized care, realizing that patients need more than the standardized approach for addiction treatment.  Dr. Saltzman provides guidance through all stages of recovery, supporting patients with primary care, individual and group therapy. She feels addiction is treated incorrectly in many settings with a focus on simply handing out prescriptions, instead of a more comprehensive approach.
Dr. Saltzman is a well-known expert in the field of addiction and regularly expresses her views on television, radio, and in the press.  She uses warmth and humor to engage with her patients. She understands where they’re coming from and does not judge them, using empathy and compassion to deliver the most appropriate individualized treatment options.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning I offer guidance and treatment to patients. My patients are then able to pursue their own efforts to live happy and healthy lives.

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."

Dr. Michael Aziz is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, author, and a broadcast media commentator. He serves as an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dr. Aziz completed his medical training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Physicians,  the American Society of Internal Medicine, and a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom. Dr. Aziz has also been a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, including those organized by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

As the founder of the practice that integrates traditional and functional medicine, Dr. Aziz focuses on addressing  the root causes of diseases. He is the author of "The Perfect Diet," a book that challenges outdated dietary guidelines, and advocates a balanced diet including full-fat products. The Perfect 10 Diet is also different from both low-carb and keto diets since it is balanced and it does not allow any chemicals such as nitrites since they are linked to many types of cancer.  

Upon release, The Perfect 10 Diet and Dr. Michael Aziz were featured on ABC's billboard in Times Square in NYC. He also made it on the cover of "First for Women," one of the largest magazines in the United States. The Perfect 10 Diet went on to become a national bestseller. The Perfect 10 Diet hit the number one book sold and downloaded on Amazon for 12 consecutive weeks. The Perfect 10 Diet was translated into several foreign languages including; Italian, Chinese, Mandarin, Slovenian, Urdu, Malay, and Indonesian. Dr. Aziz and The Perfect 10 Diet were featured on countless TV shows including "The View," "The Doctors," "Fox and Friends," and "Dr. Oz." 

In 2025, Dr. Aziz released "The Ageless Revolution,' a book that addresses aging as a disease by targeting its underlying causes. Motivated by the high mortality rates in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, he emphasizes the need for proactive health measures to increase lifespan. His approach integrates traditional and functional medicine aiming to treat the root causes of diseases rather than the sypmtoms. The book was an immediate bestseller upon release, hitting the number one spot on Amazon in the longevity category. It has also been picked up internationally to be translated into several foreign languages.

Dr Aziz is a prolific medical contributor to Life Extension Magazine with the "Ask the Doctor"column. He has also been a medical contributor to The Boardroom Newsletters which reached over 7 million subscribers with health advice. Dr. Aziz's columns, articles, and opinions have been published in The LA Times, CNN.com, Fox.com, The Washington Post, WebMD, The NY Post, the Daily News,  as well as in many publications internationally such as The Daily Mail, in the UK, and Paris Match, in France. 

Dr. Aziz regularly provides medical commentary on many health networks, including NPR, Fox, ABC, WGN Chicago, NBC, Telemundo, and Dubai TV. Dr. Aziz is passionate about philanthropy. He has volunteered to help New Yorkers during the Covid-19 pandemic, and has volunteered in rural islands in Indonesia. He is also donating the proceeds of The Ageless Revolution to help women affected by breast cancer.