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.
Christina began her career as a high school special education teacher in a high-needs school district on Long Island. Seeing the generational effect of addiction and alcoholism within family systems, Christina found a new passion and became a credentialed addiction professional through the New York State Office of Addiction Supports and Services.
Christina played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for our flagship OASAS-certified outpatient program. Her leadership and commitment were instrumental in shaping our program's success. Christina also previously served as the Executive Director of our Shirely location.
In addition to her career at Victory, Christina has also served previously as the Director of Access at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, a close referral partner of Victory, where she worked to reduce barriers and increase patient access to life-saving treatment.
Christina is located out of our Massapequa, Hempstead, and Hicksville offices.
Paolo T. Coppola, MD, FACEP, is an experienced physician who serves as the Medical Director for Victory Recovery Partners, which has locations in Farmingville, Shirley, and Massapequa, New York. Dr. Coppola is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He relies on his years of experience providing medication-assisted treatment to people experiencing substance use disorders.
Dr. Coppola simultaneously earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics at New York University and a Bachelor of Engineering at The Cooper Union in New York in 1990. He completed his medical degree at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
He then completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, before beginning his career as an attending physician in the emergency department of Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in East Patchogue, New York.
To better serve the diverse communities in New York City, Dr. Coppola is multilingual and speaks English and Italian fluently. He is board-certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
Christina began her career as a high school special education teacher in a high-needs school district on Long Island. Seeing the generational effect of addiction and alcoholism within family systems, Christina found a new passion and became a credentialed addiction professional through the New York State Office of Addiction Supports and Services.
Christina played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for our flagship OASAS-certified outpatient program. Her leadership and commitment were instrumental in shaping our program's success. Christina also previously served as the Executive Director of our Shirely location.
In addition to her career at Victory, Christina has also served previously as the Director of Access at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, a close referral partner of Victory, where she worked to reduce barriers and increase patient access to life-saving treatment.
Christina is located out of our Massapequa, Hempstead, and Hicksville offices.
Paolo T. Coppola, MD, FACEP, is an experienced physician who serves as the Medical Director for Victory Recovery Partners, which has locations in Farmingville, Shirley, and Massapequa, New York. Dr. Coppola is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He relies on his years of experience providing medication-assisted treatment to people experiencing substance use disorders.
Dr. Coppola simultaneously earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics at New York University and a Bachelor of Engineering at The Cooper Union in New York in 1990. He completed his medical degree at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
He then completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, before beginning his career as an attending physician in the emergency department of Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in East Patchogue, New York.
To better serve the diverse communities in New York City, Dr. Coppola is multilingual and speaks English and Italian fluently. He is board-certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
Steven J. Salvatore, DO, is board-certified in emergency medicine and is the Chief Medical Officer at Victory Recovery Partners, which has locations in Farmingville, Shirley, and Massapequa, New York.
A Long Island native, Dr. Salvatore majored in biology at Fordham University in The Bronx, New York, before completing a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at the NY College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He then completed a medical internship at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and a residency in emergency medicine at the Long Island Jewish Hospital in Lake Success, New York, which is currently part of the Northwell Healthcare System.
His early work experience includes several emergency department positions at New York City hospitals and a medical director position with two medical facilities in Farmingville and Ronkonkoma, New York.
An experienced television host and medical correspondent, Dr. Salvatore shared his knowledge on The Dr. Steve Show, a nationally syndicated program. He also appeared on CW 11 Morning News, Discovery Channel, Fox 5 News, Fox News Channel, and CNN as a medical correspondent.
Dr. Salvatore is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He also maintains certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Steven Golinowski, DO, is a physician at blueprintMD in Valley Stream, Massapequa, and Melville, New York. He is dual board-certified in family practice and osteopathic manipulative medicine and has over 30 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Golinowski earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychobiology from New York University in New York City, New York. He attended medical school at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York, and graduated with his doctoral degree in osteopathic medicine.
Dr. Golinowski completed his residency in family medicine at Peninsula Hospital Center in Queens, New York, and then began working in private practice.
Dr. Golinowski is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York, working as the director of osteopathic medical education. He also serves as a clinical assistant professor of family practice at the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York.
At blueprintMD, Dr. Golinowski takes a forward-thinking approach to health care. He works closely with his patients to develop personalized, comprehensive treatment plans, giving them the support they need to enjoy their best health at every age.
Dr. Golinowski enjoys giving his patients superior care and welcoming new ones.
“It's rare to have a Dr who combines knowledge of medicine and sincere understanding of how in my case I felt and truly listened to my feelings. In short Dr G just a great person.i know Dr for 24 years but I saw his former partner Dr Tufano another great man who knew I raised my son myself who is now 26 but Dr T abruptly retired and unfortunately didn't let his patients know in came Dr G who took over my care and apologized for Dr T.but even Dr have problems and I have nothing but good things to say bout Dr T.thanks for years of looking over me and I'm in great hands with Dr G ”
Steven Golinowski, DO
Family Physician
5440 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
4.65(64)
Shirley Nelson, DO
Family Physician 31.7 mi
55 Old Nyack Turnpike Road
Suite 507
Nanuet, NY 10954
Todd Halper, MD, is a board-certified primary care doctor and family medicine physician at Halper Family Medicine in Rockville Centre and Bayport, New York. Dr. Halper grew up watching his father treat patients in his community and form lasting relationships throughout their care. Today, he works hard at his private practice to take care of his patients as if they’re members of his own family and helps them avoid getting ill with preventive care.
Dr. Halper earned his degree in medicine from the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine St. Augustine in Trinidad. He then moved back to his home state of New York for a residency in family practice at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. In 2009 during this residency, his outstanding communication skills and knowledge were recognized when he earned the Resident Teacher Award.
Halper Family Medicine is known as the best health care facility in the area. Dr. Halper offers a wide variety of services for patients of all ages, including Botox® injections, IV infusions, regenerative medicine using their own PRP or stem cells, and annual physical exams. He dedicates the necessary time to explain his patients’ conditions and treatments in-depth so that they have a complete understanding of their own care.
When he isn’t at Halper Family Medicine caring for patients, Dr. Halper loves to give back to his community through volunteer work. He teaches future doctors at New York’s Stony Brook University and Hofstra University in Hempstead.
Rachael Konigsberg is a graduate of Drexel University Physician Assistant Program in Philadelphia, PA. She is a board certified Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. She received her BA from Boston University and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.
CenterHealth Medical is a patient-focused clinic, providing exceptional primary care to residents of Flushing, New York, and throughout Queens in New York City. Owned by board-certified Wan Tan Chang, MD, the clinic brings several aesthetic services with top-of-the-line equipment and facilities to maximize results and keep wait times to a minimum.
Dr. Chang’s passion for quality health care started with a baccalaureate in biology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. Following this, he attended St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine to obtain his medical degree and start his path toward comprehensive care.
Dr. Chang and the CenterHealth Medical specialists provide impeccable family care services to ensure optimal health. The team is passionate about preventive care and can offer benefits, such as physical exams and weight-loss management to avoid chronic disease before it occurs. They can also perform specialized DOT and immigration physicals.
The health care experts take pride in caring for their residents' sexual health by performing routine STD testing. If you’re looking to be more proactive with health care, Dr. Chang provides IV therapy and aesthetics to enhance the body’s longevity. Their specialists use personalized injections, such as Botox and platelet-rich plasma to achieve impeccable results.
With over 20 years of experience, people of all demographics come to CenterHealth and Medical to receive exceptional care. Dr. Chang is familiar with all walks of life, especially the LGBTQ+ community and older patients. In addition to English, Dr. Chang speaks Mandarin, Wenzhounese, and Cantonese to provide care to an even wider population.
Call today to schedule an appointment and start an improved health journey. You can also book online through the reservation system.
Board-certified radiologist David Payne, MD, provides diagnostic radiology services to people of all ages at All County Radiology, his practice in the Fresh Meadows neighborhood of Queens. Dr. Payne offers comprehensive imaging services in New York City, including traumatic brain imaging, workers’ compensation, and no-fault accident cases.
Dr. Payne received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pennsylvania, then graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, DC.
After finishing a residency in diagnostic radiology at New York Medical College at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York (in New York City), he completed an internal medicine internship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York.
He pursued advanced training, finishing a fellowship in neuroradiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Payne is a member of the American College of Radiology and a senior American Society of Neuroradiology member. He also serves as a consulting radiologist for professional sports teams.
Dr. Juliet Ovshayev is a board certified physician of osteopathic medicine practicing for thirty-one years. She practices a unique blend of internal and holistic medicine to provide patients with the best results. By combining natural compounds, vitamins, herbs, and prescription medicines, she is able to reduce symptoms, alleviate suffering, and treat "the root of the problem". Her expertise goes beyond the basic expectation of primary care physicians. She has experience in functional and cosmetic medicine, and is an esteemed member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Her approach utilizes the medicine of tomorrow today.