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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.

Iffat Sadique, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has over 20 years of experience in the areas of family medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent care, Woman’s' health, and Pediatrics. She offers concierge-quality family medical care -- but without the extra costs -- to her patients. Her facility, Prime Care Medical, has three locations: Brighton Beach, Brooklyn; Midwood, Brooklyn; and Jamaica, Queens, New York. Dr. Sadique and her staff provide a broad range of services including physical exams, wellness visits, Urgent care visits, emergency visits, Pediatric emergencies, immunizations, onsite diagnostics, women's health, chronic disease management, medical weight loss and anti-aging modalities. Her services cover the needs of men, women, and children of all ages. Her facility is dubbed as "Total healthcare for the entire family" covering major and minor illnesses, such as:

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Asthma/COPD, Coronary Heart Disease / High Cholesterol, Obesity management, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Depression, Covid testing and treatment, HIV, women’s’ health and gynecological issues; and Allergies, Colds and Flu, Conjunctivitis, Diarrhea, Headaches, Mononucleosis, Stomachache, etc.

Dr. Sadique has additional certifications in medical weight loss, PRP, Medical hair loss, Anti-aging, male ED & female SD, Hormone therapies, Mesotherapy, Facial Aesthetics, Dermal fillers, and Botox, Xeomin and Dysporty.

Dr. Sadique also provides telemedicine/video conferencing along with access to an Intelligent and Integrated Patient Management Platform for remote monitoring of heart conditions and other physiological indicators, to her patients making easy access to healthcare and hospital stays to the minimum.

Prime Care Medical is a multi-specialty medical center with Podiatry, Cardiology, Vascular, Pain management, and GI. Additionally, Dr. Sadique offers medical weight management and anti-aging modalities.    

In recognition of her high quality of care, Dr. Sadique was awarded "The Best Community Physician Award" by the Health & Hospital Corporation of the State of New York. Dr. Sadique earned her medical degree from Sindh Medical University, Karachi with the highest honors and completed her distinguished family practice residency at South Side Hospital in Long Island, New York. Dr. Sadique is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and enjoys active privileges at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York Hospital Medical Center, Coney Island Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, and New York Methodist Hospital.

The practice boasts staff members who speak English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali, while offering easy scheduling. The Practice welcomes walk-in patients for routine, urgent and emergency care visits.

If you've been looking for a way to meet your whole family's medical needs efficiently, effectively, and comfortably, your search is over: Call or book your appointment online today at www.PrimeCareNYC.com.

Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.

The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. 

Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.

Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.

Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.

The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. 

Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.

Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.

Iffat Sadique, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has over 20 years of experience in the areas of family medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent care, Woman’s' health, and Pediatrics. She offers concierge-quality family medical care -- but without the extra costs -- to her patients. Her facility, Prime Care Medical, has three locations: Brighton Beach, Brooklyn; Midwood, Brooklyn; and Jamaica, Queens, New York. Dr. Sadique and her staff provide a broad range of services including physical exams, wellness visits, Urgent care visits, emergency visits, Pediatric emergencies, immunizations, onsite diagnostics, women's health, chronic disease management, medical weight loss and anti-aging modalities. Her services cover the needs of men, women, and children of all ages. Her facility is dubbed as "Total healthcare for the entire family" covering major and minor illnesses, such as:

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Asthma/COPD, Coronary Heart Disease / High Cholesterol, Obesity management, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Depression, Covid testing and treatment, HIV, women’s’ health and gynecological issues; and Allergies, Colds and Flu, Conjunctivitis, Diarrhea, Headaches, Mononucleosis, Stomachache, etc.

Dr. Sadique has additional certifications in medical weight loss, PRP, Medical hair loss, Anti-aging, male ED & female SD, Hormone therapies, Mesotherapy, Facial Aesthetics, Dermal fillers, and Botox, Xeomin and Dysporty.

Dr. Sadique also provides telemedicine/video conferencing along with access to an Intelligent and Integrated Patient Management Platform for remote monitoring of heart conditions and other physiological indicators, to her patients making easy access to healthcare and hospital stays to the minimum.

Prime Care Medical is a multi-specialty medical center with Podiatry, Cardiology, Vascular, Pain management, and GI. Additionally, Dr. Sadique offers medical weight management and anti-aging modalities.    

In recognition of her high quality of care, Dr. Sadique was awarded "The Best Community Physician Award" by the Health & Hospital Corporation of the State of New York. Dr. Sadique earned her medical degree from Sindh Medical University, Karachi with the highest honors and completed her distinguished family practice residency at South Side Hospital in Long Island, New York. Dr. Sadique is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and enjoys active privileges at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York Hospital Medical Center, Coney Island Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, and New York Methodist Hospital.

The practice boasts staff members who speak English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali, while offering easy scheduling. The Practice welcomes walk-in patients for routine, urgent and emergency care visits.

If you've been looking for a way to meet your whole family's medical needs efficiently, effectively, and comfortably, your search is over: Call or book your appointment online today at www.PrimeCareNYC.com.

Rimma Gelbert, M.D., D.O. of Brooklyn, New York is a board-certified physician of family and osteopathic medicine. She offers a wide range of family medicine services to her adult patients, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions, using both conventional and alternative approaches.

Since immigrating to the United States from Ukraine as a child, Dr. Gelbert has nurtured a love of caring for those in pain and in need of quality, specialized care.

She received her education at the New York Institute of Technology and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has since practiced in Brooklyn, New York. Since her graduation in 2002, she has excelled at offering modern, quality care to patients, specializing in the care and natural treatment of muscle and bone conditions.

Her expertise in offering a wide range of natural options — including massage, stretching and gentle bone manipulation — has earned her a reputation in her community for knowledge and excellence in her field. Other areas of experience and passion for Dr. Gelbert are neurology, gastroenterology, and the circulatory system.

Being fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and English, as well as her experienced care in Family Medicine and Osteopathy, has given her a reputation for delivering high-quality health care across many cultural backgrounds. She was named a Top 10 Doctor in Brooklyn in 2014, received a compassionate doctor recognition in 2013, and was awarded a Patient’s Choice Award for 2012-2013.

Currently, she is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and holds board certification from American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

Dr. Gelbert treats her patients no matter their financial situation. For a high-quality level of compassionate care in family medicine and osteopathy, call or book an appointment online with Dr. Rimma Gelbert today.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver high quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in the entire family care from infant to geriatric and offer several years of experience in the study, treatment and prevention of the health issues of any age. I earned my MD at Ross University School of Medicine and completed my residency at JFK Family Practice in Family Medicine.

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At Flatbush Family Practice, Alford Smith, MD, and his team provide comprehensive, holistic health care services to patients in and around the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

The team serves adults and children as young as seven-years-old, offering an array of health care options, including physical exams, immunizations, allergy testing, and pain management services. They also provide chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Dr. Smith and his team are committed to delivering preventive care to help their patients stay healthy and maintain their quality of life. They offer personalized weight loss programs to help patients improve their health and reduce their risk of many chronic diseases.

The team at Flatbush Family Practice believes that understanding each patient’s needs and identifying the root cause of their health concerns is critical to providing effective medical care, not only to heal but also to prevent illness.

Flatbush Family Practice has been serving the community for over 35 years, offering multilingual services in English, Spanish, French, and Creole. The practice accepts most insurance plans. Appointments are available by calling the practice or using the online booking tool.

 

Tamar Cares is a Telehealth Family Medical Practice. I see both adults and pediatric patients, offering a unique combination of services. As a homeopath, I use carefully selected high-dilution substances to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. In my role as a Nurse Practitioner, I provide recommendations for supportive care and assess when medical intervention is required.

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.

Paul Chen, DO, is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine specializing in Family Medicine at Tru Medical Management. Dr. Chen sees patients at both practice locations in the Navy Hill and Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York.

 

Dr. Chen feels fortunate to be working at Tru Medical Management, providing preventive and conservative medicine alongside a team who truly cares about the health and well-being of each patient. Medical care is administered to each and every patient by people who care.

 

Get started with Tru Medical Management today. Call either office to request your consultation with Dr. Chen or book your appointment online today

 

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.

 

Benjamin J Scopellite MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He received his bachelor's in Biology from Seton Hall University in 2019, and Subsequently his Masters's as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University in 2021.

Benjamin has always had a great interest in orthopedic surgery and since graduating as a PA in 2021 he has worked in orthopedics.

During his practice he has seen patients in the emergency and inpatient hospital setting as well as the outpatient clinic; in addition to acting as a surgical first assist in a wide variety of orthopedic procedures.

Benjamin joined Orthocenter in 2022. His primary responsibilities include assisting the surgeons in the operating room and seeing patients at both Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. Benjamin also sees patients in the outpatient office setting.

 

 

Alexander C. Scopellite MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant who has been employed with the OrthoCenter since 2019. Alex received his Masters as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University 2019. He has always had a passion for the orthopaedic medical field which he discovered working at Bayshore Medical Center in the OR during his undergraduate and graduate education.

Alex currently functions as the managing PA-C for the practice. His primary responsibilities include assisting all the surgeons in the practice in the operating room, as well as seeing patients admitted to the hospital and in the emergency room at Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. Alex will perform bedside fracture and dislocation reductions, application of splints, application of wound vac systems, and intra-articular joint injections/aspirations.

Alex also occasionally sees patients in the outpatient office setting; evaluating new patients, managing patients in the post-operative period, and see patients for routine repeat injections.

Dr. Elad Tennen is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician who provides expert care to patients at Orthocenter. Dr. Tennen specializes in Non-Operative Sports Medicine with experience treating Musculoskeletal injuries and systemic athletic conditions from your weekend warrior to the professional athlete.

Dr. Tennen received his undergraduate degree in Biology with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry from Ramapo College of New Jersey, graduating with Honors. Following graduation, Dr. Tennen went on to Ross University School of Medicine for his Medical Degree. After receiving his Medical Degree Dr. Tennen completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Elmhurst Hospital in affiliation with Mount Sinai Hospital.

After his Internship, Dr. Tennen completed his Residency in Family Medicine from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset NJ. After Residency, Dr. Tennen completed an ACGME Accredited Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown NJ. While in Fellowship, Dr. Tennen’s training involved providing sideline medical coverage for the New York Jets, Division I athletes from Seton Hall University and a private hockey league.

Dr. Tennen practices non-surgical techniques, using conservative measures to allow patients to rehabilitate from their injuries. His Primary Care background allows for treatment of Non-Orthopaedic / medical injuries in athletes ranging from concussion management/return to play, athletic fatigue, overtraining, exercised induced asthma, as well as management of athletes with other chronic medical conditions. Dr. Tennen believes in using the patient-centered approach in providing care and building a strong rapport with his patients.

Dr. Tennen is a New Jersey native who was raised nearby in Marlboro NJ. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and following the fitness industry. Dr. Tennen plays an active role in his community serving as the District Physician for several local school districts in Monmouth County NJ.

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.