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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.

Sarah J. Shah, DNP, APN, A-GNP-C is a board certified and doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who specialized in adult-gerontology primary care. She graduated as Summa cum laude, was honored with academic excellence, and as a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society from Rutgers School of Nursing in May 2022. She is dedicated to practicing holistic and preventative care for improved quality and longevity of life. Also, she is passionate about patient empowered healthcare and advocates for patients as a whole person rather than as defined by their diseases. Education: Rutgers School of Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care - Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (2022) Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2022)

Dr. Jessica Chow is a dedicated family medicine physician serving patients in Edgewater, New Jersey. She is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of every patient. Dr. Chow speaks Spanish, allowing her to better serve her diverse community and ensure clear communication with her patients.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Chow earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) and completed her Family Medicine residency at UMDNJ-RWJMS Central State Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. She brings a wealth of experience having worked in various family practice settings across multiple states.

Dr. Chow strives to build strong relationships with her patients, ensuring they feel supported and cared for throughout their health journey. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chow, call the office or use the online booking tool.

Dr. Chika Kuwama is an experienced family medicine specialist with over 20 years of practice in New Jersey. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families.

Dr. Kuwama earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine training at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Kuwama has been serving as the director of Hibari Family Medical since September 2020.

She is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and ensuring that each individual feels supported and empowered in their healthcare journey. Dr. Kuwama provides a wide range of primary care services, with a focus on preventive care and personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their best health.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kuwama, call the office or use the online booking tool.

Erin M. Heaslip is a board-certified music therapist and licensed social worker. She completed her master’s in music therapy from the University of Miami and has been practicing music therapy since 2011. She completed her master’s in social work in 2024 from Boston University and is licensed in New Jersey and New York. Erin offers both virtual and in person sessions in the Hoboken office.

She has experience with children with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse clients and families. She enjoys working with adults, children, and families to work through adverse experiences, life changes, those working through depression and anxiety. She is knowledgeable in women’s issues related to infertility, postpartum care and perinatal mental health.  Through a strengths perspective, she uses music and creative arts modalities, in addition to talk therapy to learn and implement positive coping strategies for improved well-being. Erin works to provide a safe environment, while maintaining a positive and supportive relationship. Through acceptance and empathy, she utilizes therapeutic interventions using psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral principles in her practice. Each person is unique and is valued when working towards their treatment goals. I look forward to working with you!

Vanvian Hoo, LCSW, PsyD, is a senior clinical and psychotherapist at Hudson River Care and Counseling. Dr. Hoo works virtually. 

Vanvian brings over 20 years of experience to the practice with no signs of stopping. Currently pursuing her doctorate in psychology from Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey, Vanvian specializes in neuropsychology and multicultural psychology. She is trained in various behavioral models, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). 

After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Wagner College, Vanvian earned a master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City. She works from a Strength-based Based Perspective with her patients and has an integrative approach, utilizing various evidence-based practices depending on the needs of her clients. She includes various modalities in her treatment plans, such as play therapy with children, parenting, trauma work, anxiety, depression, and relational issues with adults and adolescents. 

Vanvian also worked as a school-based mental health social worker at TSMS, a middle school located in the East Village, New York, for 13 years. She also has extensive work experience in nonprofits and hospital settings. Additionally, Vanvian has extensive knowledge working with young children and parents as a mental health consultant for a Head Start program in NYC. 

She has worked in Chinatown to mitigate and decrease the mental health stigma and deliver mental health services to the community. Vanvian is committed to addressing social injustice issues and helping clients break the transmission of intergenerational trauma. Teaching and supervising master’s level social work interns from Columbia University, Hunter College, and NYU is one of her many gratifying accomplishments. In her free time, Vanvian loves to design and create handmade greeting cards.

Dr. Hoo is licensed in both NY and NJ. She is bilingual in Cantonese and in English.

 

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. 

Julia Granacki is a board-certified (NBC-HWC) Women’s Health Coach and Pilates instructor with certifications from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and Harvard Medical School. As a multi-disciplinary practitioner focusing on perimenopause and menopause, she brings a diverse wealth of knowledge and insight to her clients navigating midlife change.  

She is committed to empowering her clients to take control of their health, understand their bodies, and become more joyful, vital, and active! She offers a holistic approach to health grounded in evidence-based methods, utilizing proven behavioral change tools, effective coaching techniques, and humor.

Julia studied meditation and philosophy at Philosophy Works in New York City, where she received her mantra for Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 2013. She has been an avid practitioner of both mindfulness and TM ever since. 

She is a published writer, a three-time alumnus of the switched-up storytelling series No You Tell It!.

Robert Bos, MD, provides integrative, concierge-style medical services for adults in and around the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. Dr. Bos is board-certified in internal medicine and board-eligible in pulmonary diseases. He values time spent learning about a person’s health needs and empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals.

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland, Dr. Bos studied medicine at Universiteit van Amsterdam Faculteit der Geneeskunde in Amsterdam and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud in the Dominican Republic before settling in New York City. He completed his internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital - Northwell Health® on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Bos also finished a two-year fellowship in pulmonary diseases before starting his private practice in 2009.

Dr. Bos has extensive experience serving as a primary care doctor, providing diagnostic evaluations and customized treatment plans for a range of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases. He uses advanced technologies like lung function tests and X-rays in the office to provide prompt and accurate diagnostic results.

Preventive care is also a specialty. Dr. Bos offers comprehensive physical exams, immunizations, and health screenings to minimize risk factors for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases. For those with existing health challenges, chronic care management and one-on-one health coaching services are available.

The practice’s membership-based concierge services offer 24/7 access to Dr. Bos’ medical expertise. The staff provides flexible scheduling for same-day sick visits and there are no wait times for in-office or telemedicine visits. Dr. Bos also makes house calls for individuals unable to travel to the office due to illness or transportation issues.

For the convenience of his patients, Dr. Bos speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Dutch. 

Call the office of Robert Bos, MD, to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today. 

I practice traditional Mt. Sinai trained medicine, with a great appreciation for Integrative and alternative approaches. I look for the latest high-tech approaches including genetic testing, neurocognitive screening, and testing with ‘liquid biopsies’ by a blood test that picks up very early cancers.

I am very open to questions, and I have many years of extensive relationships with excellent subspecialists in various hospitals around the city.

With Elsa, my amazingly competent ‘right hand’, I am available by text when you have a sudden medical concern, when you need lab or X-ray results quickly, a medication refill, an appointment or timing issue, a Covid or booster question, or a question about medication in the news that might pertain to your health.

Elsa Manelli is the heart and soul of the concierge practice. Primary contact person and office manager. Elsa receives and responds to texts and calls reliably, compassionately, and supports me, Stacy, and my patients in a caring and timely fashion. She has trained Allison and Cintia, my office staff, to be equally caring and responsive. Treat them all well, please!

I want to work with patients who appreciate collaboration! ‘You and me versus the issue at hand’.

And I am fortunate to work alongside a wonderful physician assistant with 15 years of experience named Stacy Beaupre who is very involved in integrative care and will be helping me evaluate neurocognitive function. She too is available and on-call.

I can only take a limited number of new concierge patients and I welcome a scheduled five-minute phone conversation where we can see if we are a good fit for one another.