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Esti Grossberger FNP-C, MSN, is the founder of Silver Lining Care and is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience caring for people of all ages. Her varied and extensive experience includes Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care. Offering a personal touch, Ms. Grossberger takes individualistic and holistic approaches with her patients, integrating information about a patient’s lifestyle, support systems and personal preferences into her treatment plan. A true believer in preventive and lifestyle medicine, her passion lies with working collaboratively with patients to reach their health goals.

Dr. Huma Irshad is a board-certified Family Medicine physician dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Licensed in both Connecticut and New York, she brings a wealth of clinical experience across primary and urgent care settings to Greenwich Primary Care

Dr. Irshad earned her medical degree from Baqai Medical College and completed her Family Medicine residency at NSLIJ Southside Hospital in New York and Altru Health Center in North Dakota. Prior to joining the practice, she served as an Attending Physician at primary care clinics and high-volume urgent care centers across the Northeast. Alongside her clinical practice, she has contributed to pulmonary and critical care research at Beth Israel Hospital in New York.

Dr. Irshad is also one of the area's only civil surgeons and is USCIS-certified to perform INS Immigration Exams for patients across Greenwich Primary Care in both offices. Deeply committed to making healthcare accessible to diverse communities, Dr. Irshad is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

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.

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

Kathryn Kirpan, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Richmond Primary Care Specialists, providing high-quality primary care to adults in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City.

Dr. Kirpan brings more than 40 years of experience in preventive and primary care to the practice. She studied at Akademia Medyczna W Wrocławiu in Warsaw, Poland, earning her medical degree. 

After graduation, Dr. Kirpan moved to New York City. She completed two residencies –– one at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn and the second at Staten Island University Hospital | Northwell Health in Staten Island.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Kirpan completed a fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kirpan holds privileges at Staten Island University Hospital | Northwell Health. 

At Richmond Primary Care Specialists, she strives to provide patient-centered solutions to various ailments, including acute illnesses and chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Kirpan speaks English and Polish fluently, letting her serve the practice’s diverse clientele. 

Dr. Kirpan welcomes anyone seeking improved health and well-being to Richmond Primary Care Specialists today. 

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, located in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, is a multidisciplinary practice offering complete care under one roof.

Our integrative and holistic approach combines advanced medical services with personalized attention, ensuring every patient receives the proper treatment tailored to their unique needs. With X-rays and ultrasound diagnostic imaging performed onsite, we provide thorough evaluations to guide precise treatment plans.

Our team includes a chiropractor certified in the Grostic technique, as well as internal medicine providers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and mental health specialists.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, work-related injuries, and car accident injuries. Care options include manual therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, specialized stretching and strengthening programs, corticosteroid injections, trigger point injections, yoga, and other pain management techniques.

We are always mindful of patients’ capabilities, using the right specialists, testing, and therapies to ensure safe and effective recovery. Our practice also works closely with multiple attorneys to provide accurate documentation and support for patients navigating workers’ compensation or personal injury cases.

At Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, patients can access comprehensive care in one convenient location, helping them move better, feel better, and return to the life they love. Call the office to learn more or schedule a consultation online today.

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.

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.

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.