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Christopher Xikis, PA-C, is a certified physician’s assistant at Victory Recovery Partners, which has locations in Farmingville, Shirley, and Massapequa, New York. 

Chris started his education at the State University of New York at Farmingdale, where he earned an associate’s degree in biomedical engineering technology and was inducted into the Alpha Eta National Honor Society for Allied Health. He then completed a Physician Assistant Bachelor of Science at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he was the recipient of the Outstanding Professional Service Award and president of the Physician Assistant Student Society.

Prior to joining Victory Recovery Partners, Chris held several physician assistant positions in New York, including a private cardiology practice, vascular surgery, and in a chemical dependency unit at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York. While at St. Charles Hospital, he also received training for medication-assisted treatment in opioid and alcohol abuse disorders. 

Chris is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a guest lecturer for the Stony Brook Physician Assistant’s Program.

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.

Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, FACEP is a Board-Certified Harvard, Georgetown, and Mount Sinai-trained emergency physician at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey. Dr. Maniya is passionate about integrating acute care and primary care. He has also been an innovator and strives to make your health care experience as seamless and convenient as possible.

Dr. Maniya graduated from college and medical school at Georgetown University and completed an MBA at Harvard to understand how to innovate the patient experience. He then trained in emergency medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and served as an Emergency Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and as an academic faculty member at Weill Cornell Medical College. He has represented a quarter million physicians as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA) and helped shaped the future of Acute Care as President of the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) & a Councilor at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Dr. Maniya has led technological innovations within the practice, such as remote patient monitoring and care management, as well as redesigned the entire patient experience. He is passionate about making you healthier and happier. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Maniya and the Maniya Health team, call the office or book online today.

Kunti Patel, PA-C, is a licensed and certified Physician Assistant at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey. She has over nine years of experience as a primary care provider and relishes the opportunity to serve individuals and families living in and around Mercer County.

Kunti earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Philadelphia University (Thomas Jefferson University) in 2009, where she graduated summa cum laude. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at the same institution in 2011. 

Kunti has worked at Maniya Health since 2013, and in that time, she has proven that she is a passionate physician assistant who prioritizes patient care. She is licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the state of New Jersey and is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). 

To schedule an appointment with Kunti and the primary care team at Maniya Health, call the office or request an appointment online today.

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Dr. Leslie Presbot, MD is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician at Maniya Health, NJ. Dr. Presbot earned her medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic.  Dr. Presbot completed residency training at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery in Norristown, PA, where she cared for underserved communities. 

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Presbot has a special interest in women's health, and is dedicated to empowering patients at every stage of life through compassionate, comprehensive primary care.  Dr. Presbot is committed to breaking down language and cultural barriers to make patients feel truly heard and understood. Central to her practice is building trusting, long-term relationships with patients, a foundation Dr. Presbot believes is essential to delivering the highest quality, most personalized care. 

Paulina Sieczkowska, DNP, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Maniya Health in Hamilton, NJ with over eight years of experience in primary and urgent care. She began her career as an emergency room nurse, where she spent four years providing high-acuity care in a fast-paced setting.

Paulina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, completed an accelerated BSN program at Jersey City University, and went on to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University.

Dedicated to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care, she takes pride in building strong patient relationships. Outside of work, Paulina enjoys spending time with her two children and her family.

Emily VanUytven, MSN, FNP-BC is a board certified and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner based in Robinsville, NJ. Emily earned her Bachelor's in Nursing at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and completed her Masters in nursing to become a Nurse Practitioner at Simmons University in Boston, MA.

Emily has over 5 years experience as a bedside and charge nurse in a variety of hospital settings. She then transitioned to practicing Family Medicine as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner because she wanted to get to know her patients and care for them holistically. She has over 4 years experience as a PCP, providing comprehensive care to diverse patient populations and managing a wide range of conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroid and asthma/COPD.

She is passionate about providing personalized, compassionate care that supports both immediate concerns and long-term wellness. Outside of her clinical work, Emily enjoys traveling, horseback riding, and running.

Dr. Yasser Soliman is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician who has been practicing in Hamilton, New Jersey, for decades. He transitioned his practice to Maniya Health on March 1, 2026.

Dr. Soliman graduated from Rutgers College of Pharmacy in 1986 with a bachelor’s of science degree in pharmacy. He went on to attend UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he earned his medical degree in 1990. He remained at RWJ Medical School and completed his family medicine residency training in 1993 at both St. Peter’s University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Following his training, he entered private practice and opened his own office, Soliman Medical Associates, in Hamilton, NJ.

Dr. Soliman is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP), and is certified in Health Care Quality and Management (CHCQM).

Dubem Anumba, MD is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician at Maniya Health in Hamilton, NJ. He has received extensive training in acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Anumba enjoys learning about his patients and looking beyond health symptoms while being cognizant of psychological and other social issues. Dr. Anumba values forming long lasting relationships; He believes relationships are soul of medicine and is passionate about making you healthier. He is excited to continue his stay in New Jersey; serving the New Jersey community in both acute and primary care setting.

Dr. Anumba completed residency at Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Hospital in New Jersey where he received extensive training in hospital and community medicine. He also received training at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He completed medical school and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Ross University School of Medicine. He was raised in New York and completed a Bachelors of Science at SUNY Binghamton in New York; majoring in Cell and Molecular biology and History.

Dr. Anumba is an avid sports fan, He loves watching and playing soccer, and basketball. He supports lakers, Giants, Manchester United FC, Real Madrid in English and Spanish Football leagues. He also enjoys karaoke, Korean food, ping pong, tennis, travelling, and music.