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Smile Design Manhattan founder Lee Gause, DDS, has established himself as a clinical leader in cosmetic dentistry techniques, a level of expertise he brings to the Midtown West practice in New York City.

Dr. Gause began his professional education as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, graduating in 1998 with a bachelor of science in biology.

Inspired to pursue a career in dentistry after earning his undergraduate degree, Dr. Gause enrolled at the Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, where he earned his doctor of dental surgery in 2004.

A year later, Dr. Gause relocated to New York and founded Smile Design Manhattan. Over the next decade, Dr. Gause worked incredibly hard, honing his craft in cosmetic dentistry techniques such as porcelain veneers, Invisalign®, and dental implants.

Dr. Gause’s years of experience, attention to detail, and approachable, friendly demeanor have helped him establish a boutique family of patients including celebrities and professional athletes.

When Dr. Gause isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him dedicating his time and energy to Smile Design Gallery, a charity he founded that uses art sales to fund dental care for low-income children and seniors, as well as men and women who are being rehabilitated from homelessness.

On a personal level, Dr. Gause enjoys contemporary visual art, physical fitness, and helping develop public dental health systems in emerging nations. Professionally, Dr. Gause is a fellow of the International College of Oral Implantologists. 

Welcome to Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, a full-service cardiology practice with offices in the Upper East Side and Midtown East neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City. Our team brings years of experience diagnosing and treating common heart-related health conditions. We accept most health insurance plans and welcome new patients.

Both Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, offices are conveniently located and feature a modern, spa-like environment equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology. 

Our founder, Marc Nolan, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist. He has extensive experience diagnosing and treating various heart problems, including carotid artery disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Dr. Nolan also provides diagnostic consultations to catch cardiovascular issues at their earliest stages.

At Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and healing environment. Rather than prioritizing high patient volume, Dr. Nolan makes time to meet with each person one-on-one, listening carefully to their symptoms and concerns to create personalized treatment plans that optimize heart health.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an arrhythmia and want to prevent it from worsening or you have a family history of heart disease, our compassionate team is here to help. Call the nearest Alliance Cardiovascular Care, PLLC, office to schedule a new patient consultation, or book your appointment online today.

The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling

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The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling provides high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services in New York City. The staff offers each patient a unique and individualized treatment plan to give you the quickest and longest lasting results.

The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling services children, teens, and adults in New York City. Their specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, Psychodyamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and couple's counseling to name a few.

Anthony Freire, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC founded The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling alongside Kelley Hershman, LMHC and Alexander Badillo, JD, LMHC  to better serve their clientele using a team approach. In search of the best, Anthony scouted postgrad therapists from the nation’s most prestigious schools including New York University, Columbia University, Fordham University and Hunter College.

Each clinician has undergone a rigorous training and hiring process. When you work with one of the therapists at our center, you are working with the best that New York has to offer.

The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling was created as a safe and brave space for clients to confidentially work through issues that negatively impact their lives. All diverse groups are welcome.

The three clinical directors and many of our supervisors are also professors at New York University, teaching Mental Health Counseling to the next generation of therapists.   We serve as an clinical supervision center for pre-licensed and newly licensed professionals. This service helps support future clinicians in their professional development, further their clinical education, and increase their skill set.

The staff at The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling is authentic, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. They cater to your unique needs while ensuring a first-rate quality of care.

Dr. Matthew Rodgers trained at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and joins the practice after retiring from the Army after a 27-year career.  He is board certified in family medicine and sleep medicine with a focus on sleep medicine for the past 10 years.   He was the Army medical director for the virtual medical center for two years focusing on providing synchronous and asynchronous virtual health care throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Rodgers created virtual sleep medicine clinics to provide sleep testing and treatment to sites in four countries and eight sites, throughout Europe. Professionally he enjoys narcolepsy, sleep apnea and the complex interactions between sleep and PTSD.  Dr. Rodgers likes football, basketball, and baseball.  But ironically wasn’t good at any of them, so he played rugby for eight years and wrestled for fourteen and coached wrestling for five years.

Dr. Amy Meoli has been practicing sleep medicine for over 20 years. She trained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City prior to her sleep fellowship at Allegheny University in Philadelphia. She is board-certified in sleep medicine. Dr. Meoli says she recognized the changes in patient needs related to sleep issues, and the growing time constraint people have to manage. She believes Sliiip is a progressive move to accommodate patient needs. Dr.Meoli is excited to be a part of this organization. Besides work, she enjoys time with her puppies. She loves to travel and cook.

Gabby is a diabetes care specialist and registered dietitian based in Long Island City. She has several years of experience working closely with patients who are managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, and many more. Gabby is up to date on current diabetes technology and eager to discover the next cutting-edge device to help better patient care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, taking a personalized approach to healthcare, steering away from rigid diets and instead emphasizing behavior modification and holistic wellness.

Gabby received her Bachelors in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Christian University and Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from California State University, Long Beach.

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.

Dr. Myszko is dedicated to the care of NYC teens and young adults. She understands the pressures of growing up in NYC and how they affect school, social circles, families, and overall well-being. Dr. Myszko empowers her patients to be active participants in their health. She believes in a collaborative approach, where good health is achieved through a close partnership between doctor and patient. Dr. Myszko provides her patients with up-to-date, comprehensive medical information and recommendations based on her clinical experience. Her patient-centered, trauma-informed approach ensures a level of comfort for her patients that allows her to get to know them well. Dr. Myszko listens to their concerns and uses a holistic lens to craft individualized care plans, making patients feel comfortable and secure in their healthcare.

Charles Ofori-Ampomah, DNP, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in comprehensive primary care, preventive health, and chronic disease management. He holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and is trained to provide patient-centered care to individuals and families across all ages. Dr. Ofori-Ampomah practices with a holistic and collaborative approach, focusing on education, prevention, and personalized treatment plans. He is known for his compassionate care, strong communication skills, and commitment to evidence-based practice.

Lin Sternlicht, LMHC, M.A., Ed.M. is a discreet, results-driven concierge therapist, consultant, and trusted advisor to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, executives, and families worldwide. She is highly sought after for her ability to navigate complex family systems—including divorce, co-parenting, custody, and blended families—while addressing substance use disorders and digital and behavioral addictions such as online gambling, gaming, cryptocurrency trading, and day trading.

Her work is deeply individualized, integrating evidence-based clinical modalities with strategic advisory frameworks, mindfulness, and holistic wellness practices. Lin is particularly adept at working with high-functioning ADHD clients, helping them strengthen executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sustainable self-care within demanding professional and personal environments.

Lin is a regular contributor to national and international media and is frequently sought for expert commentary on addiction, mental health, crisis intervention, and affluent family systems. Her insights have appeared in leading outlets including Bloomberg, Forbes, and The Washington Post, among other premier business, financial, and cultural publications, in both print and digital formats. She has also appeared as an expert on A&E’s Digital Addiction. Her media presence reflects recognized authority while maintaining uncompromising discretion.

Her practice is defined by precision, confidentiality, and transformative outcomes—guiding high-profile individuals and multigenerational families across New York, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East toward lasting stability, clarity, and fulfillment.

For families seeking strategic guidance beyond addiction treatment, Lin also serves as a Family Advisor through Sternlicht Advisory, where she works with ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices, principals, and international households navigating complex family dynamics, governance, succession planning, crisis management, behavioral challenges, and other sensitive family matters. This expanded advisory practice provides the same level of discretion, personalized counsel, and concierge support for families facing multifaceted challenges that extend beyond behavioral health.