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Prashanth Mannam, MD, has over 20 years of experience as an internist and primary care provider. He offers patient-focused care to patients aged 12 and older at Mannam Medical & Wellness in the Soundview neighborhood of The Bronx in New York City. 

Dr. Mannam completed his training in medicine in Madras, India. He earned his medical degree at the Madras Medical College and served his internship at the Madras Medical College General Hospital. 

After spending a year honing his skills as a primary care physician at Kommalapati Nursing Home in Ongole, India, he moved to the United States, where he completed his internal medicine residency at New York’s Montefiore North Medical Center in The Bronx. He has since become a member of the American Medical Association and is board-certified in internal medicine.

Dr. Mannam commits himself to provide personalized medical care to his community. He speaks several languages fluently: English, Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Dr. Mannam takes his time with each patient, never rushing anyone, and answering questions thoroughly. 

Outside of his practice, Dr. Mannam stays active by playing racquetball and tennis. He also enjoys world music and reading.

Board-certified nurse practitioner Nina Aronov, FNP-BC, provides superior health care services at HealthWell Family Health for families in and around the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York. Nina specializes in family medicine, primary care, and emergency medicine. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York. Nina is certified by and remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Prior to her work at HealthWell Family Health, Nina worked as a registered nurse at the Monter Cancer Center at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York. Nina takes a compassionate, personalized approach to care. She focuses on improving the lives of her patients and empowering them to make the best decisions about their health. When not serving her patients, Nina stays active in her community. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Uzbek."

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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.

 

Gritz Pierre, MD, is the founder, owner, and medical director of Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine, based in New York City. He is a board-certified physician with dual certification in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine and holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration. His background combines extensive frontline clinical experience with formal training in healthcare management, supporting both clinical and operational needs. Dr. Pierre maintains active medical licenses across multiple U.S. states, enabling nationwide telemedicine and a multi-state service model. His clinical experience includes high-acuity emergency departments, critical access hospitals, ICU-capable facilities, inpatient medicine, and outpatient care. He has also served rural communities throughout Southern Illinois, providing primary and urgent care in medically underserved areas.

Dr. Lum is the primary Emergency Medicine physician at Forest Urgent Care. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook Medical School and did his residency at NYU/ Bellevue Hospital. He has over 20 years of experience as an emergency room doctor at some of the best hospitals in New York including:  Columbia Hospital  and Montefiore Hospital. He practiced  in Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. Because of Dr. Lum’s vast amount of experience, he’s able to address a wide variety of patient needs.

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.

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At Elite Premier Medical Care, in Paterson, New Jersey, Fred Revoredo, MD, and his team provide expert, compassionate care to patients of all ages from throughout Passaic County. They provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized management of health-related issues such as asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Dr. Revoredo has over 25 years of experience as a family doctor and has been taking care of some of his patients for just as long. Dr. Revoredo provides outstanding, patient-focused care in both English and Spanish. He promotes healthy lifestyle choices to help patients improve their health and reduce their risk of debilitating, chronic diseases. 

Dr. Revoredo earned his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. He served his residency training in family medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook/North-Shore Long Island Jewish Health Center in Long Island, New York City. He is double Board Certified in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Also, Dr. Revoredo is an active member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Medicine, including the American Academy of Anti -Aging medicine and American Board of Obesity MedicineHe’s an active member of several professional medical organizations including the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Medicine, and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. 

Elite Premier Medical Care is committed to helping his patients stay healthy. The team offers a wide range of preventive medical services, including weight-loss programs, vaccines, health screenings, and diabetes prevention programs. 

Dr. Revoredo and his team at Elite Premier Medical Care educate patients about their health. They answer questions and offer suggestions to empower patients to make the best choices about their wellness. The goal is to help patients lead long, healthy, fulfilling lives with expert medical care. 

Appointments are available by calling the practice or booking online. Elite Premier Medical Care welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. 

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I am a board-certified psychiatric and medical provider with over a decade of experience caring for adolescents and adults across diverse clinical settings. My background spans outpatient psychiatry, primary care, and integrated medical-mental health treatment, which allows me to take a whole-person approach to care rather than treating symptoms in isolation. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and sleep concerns. I also manage common medical conditions that often overlap with mental health, such as hypertension, metabolic concerns, and medication-related side effects. My care is evidence-based, thoughtful, and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear diagnosis, realistic treatment plans, and measurable improvement. I believe strongly in partnering with patients to understand their goals, values, and lived experiences. Treatment plans are individualized and aimed at improving outcomes.

As a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to providing holistic healthcare that addresses both the physical and mental well-being of my patients. With a background in primary care and specialized training in mental health, I strive to offer comprehensive and integrated care that promotes overall health and quality of life. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative and empathetic relationship with my patients. I believe in active listening and open communication to truly understand each individual's unique needs and concerns. By combining my primary care and mental health knowledge, I am dedicated to offering personalized treatment plans that address both the physical and emotional aspects of health. Beyond direct patient care, I am a strong advocate for mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment or discuss any healthcare concerns.

T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.

Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.

With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.

She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.

She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.

Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients.  Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.

Christopher Savini, B.A. CASAC,  Advanced Counselor is a  NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports Certified Counselor with over 14 years of dedication, compassion and empathy in counseling individuals with mental health and addictive disorders.

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.

Jennifer Diaz is a licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant. Jennifer completed her undergraduate studies at Boston College and obtained her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Marist College. Jennifer is well trained in evaluating and treating a wide spectrum of dermatologic conditions in patients of all ages, ethnicities, and skin types. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the New York State Society of Physician Assistants.

Michelle Ilyayev, Psy.D, LMHC, DBT-C, REBT-C, is a highly skilled Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Doctor of Psychology at Silver Liningz Counseling, a virtual telehealth practice based in Flushing, Queens, in New York City. 

She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, and marital issues by offering individualized, couples, family, and group therapy sessions. Michelle’s compassionate, warm, welcoming demeanor puts patients of all ages at ease.

Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, she tailors each psychotherapy treatment to patients’ unique needs. Michelle enjoys helping patients gain insight, build upon their strengths, and develop effective coping skills to improve their mood, emotions, behaviors, and overall quality of life. 

She shares a passion for helping her clients fight against the stigma of mental health disorders and improving their lives by facilitating emotional regulation. Michelle understands that regardless of which struggles her clients have, they deserve to find their silver lining. 

She holds a mental health counselor license in the state of New York. She completed her training at St. John’s University in Queens, New York City, and Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.

Michelle loves helping her patients thrive and enjoys maximizing their mental health, wellness, and quality of life. She compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to Silver Liningz Counseling and looks forward to visiting with them.

Dr. Shauna Gallagher, board-certified in Family Medicine with extensive experience in emergency medicine and urgent care. Dr. Gallagher founded Gallagher Medical to bring unhurried, relationship-based primary care to the Larchmont community. Her practice covers the full scope of primary care for patients of all ages, with athlete-specific care available for those who need it, as well as a particular focus on women's health, including hormone care through the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Patients should expect to access the caliber of care they'd expect in the city, delivered closer to home.

Dr. Neola Gushway-Henry is a board-certified Sleep Medicine physician who has over a decade of experience in diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of sleep disorders. She combines clinical expertise, compassionate patient care, and a strong commitment to advancing the field of Sleep Medicine. During her Residency training, she first recognized the profound impact of the quality of sleep on overall health and well-being. This culminated in a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine during which she deepened her understanding of sleep physiology and acquired advanced skills in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of sleep disorders, interpretation of polysomnography, home sleep apnea testing and actigraphy. Dr. Henry is dedicated to providing personalized care and holistic solutions to ensure her patients enjoy restful nights and better days. She understands the importance of quality sleep and its impact on daily life and believes that “better sleep results in better health".