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Dr. Edelberg, board certified in Internal Medicine in 1974, began incorporating alternative therapies into his practice during the 1980’s. Since founding the parent company of WholeHealth Chicago in 1993, he has become nationally recognized as one of the pioneers of integrative medicine, the new medical specialty combining conventional medicine with alternative therapies. Author of hundreds of articles and author or editor of five books of integrative medicine; his most recent books have been the bestselling “Healing Fibromyalgia” and “The Triple Whammy Cure”. Author of hundreds of articles and author or editor of five books of integrative medicine; his most recent books have been the bestselling “Healing Fibromyalgia” and “The Triple Whammy Cure”.

Ahmadur Rahman is a detailed and thorough physician specializing in internal medicine and primary care. Dr. Rahman is serving his patients in Manahattan, NY and Jamaica, NY with his two private practices. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 

Dr. Rahman received his doctorate degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Rahman welcomes patients to his practice who are experiencing issues such as acne, bunions, arthritis, asthma, ear infections, and diabetes. With his informative bedside manner, Dr. Rahman works to a solution for improved health and healing. Dr. Rahman provides services for his patients that include annual physicals, ECG/EKG, bone density measurements, and annual skin screenings, among many others. 

Dr. Rahman enjoys participating in outdoor activities, when time permits. He enjoys spending time with his family, photography, and traveling.

Zia Khan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiovascular specialist treating patients at Desert Cardiovascular Consultants in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Born in India, Dr. Khan's family immigrated to Africa when he was young before migrating to the United States. His exposure to a multicultural and multiracial upbringing has shaped his humanistic outlook, where equal treatment and opportunities for all are his core beliefs.

Dr. Khan graduated with advanced interventional training from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio and the University of Louisville in Kentucky. His father taught him the value of hard work and a sound education. He learned honesty and kindness from his mother, which was reflected in his humanitarian and charitable work.

Dr. Khan is a skilled teacher and has taken on numerous students and medical residents in training during their clinical rotations, receiving rave reviews and teaching accolades from medical schools and societies. 

Dr. Khan is actively involved with the administration of the Vegas Valley hospitals. He has been an executive medical committee member and the chief of cardiology for several years. His active involvement has contributed to better healthcare delivery and improved hospital standards.

In his free time, Dr. Khan enjoys reading, music, and the arts. He plays the piano and paints in oils with several finished works. Dr. Khan enjoys international travel for its cultural and historical value. He believes in a healthy lifestyle, regularly going to the gym, hiking, and skiing.

Pradeep Parihar, MD has devoted his medical career to family medicine, with a subspecialty in sports medicine, to help patients at Express Family Clinic in Allen, Texas, lead long and active lives. With a relationship-first approach, Dr. Parihar works with his patients, both young and old, to monitor their health through holistic and preventive practices that keep them functioning at their very best during every stage of life.

Dr. Parihar earned his medical and surgical degrees at Shyam Shah Medical College in India and then traveled to the United States, where he completed his residency in family practice at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Not stopping there, Dr. Parihar received a fellowship in primary care sports medicine from St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles.

To stay abreast of the best medical practices, Dr. Parihar became certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, and he holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Association of American Indian Physicians.

As a testament to his caring approach, Dr. Parihar has received awards from the American Registry for the Most Compassionate Doctor and Patient’s Choice Doctor. In 2016, he also received recognition as a World’s Top Doctor.

Specializing in gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders at Katy Digestive Center in Katy, Texas, board-certified gastroenterologist Murtaza Arif, MD, offers a variety of solutions to treat acute and chronic digestive health conditions. Dr. Arif is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Arif is a staff member of Katy-area hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Katy and Houston Methodist West.

Graduating with his residency training in Internal Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Arif completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the University of Missouri. He then pursued advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Arif is the author and coauthor of several peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and book chapters that address gastroenterology conditions and treatments. He is especially passionate about his work in colon cancer screening and prevention.

At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to address digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease, using the latest medical technologies. He offers a complete range of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and ERCP to ensure patients have answers quickly.

Dr. Arif is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and is known for his compassionate, comprehensive approach and his empathy for patient health care struggles. At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif and his staff provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions, address their queries, and help them develop a better understanding of their symptoms.

Priya Bansal, MD, is a triple-board-certified allergy, asthma, and immunology specialist at the Asthma and Allergy Wellness Center, providing complete allergy and immunology care to people in St. Charles, Illinois, and throughout Kane County.

Dr. Bansal is a well-respected allergist/immunologist on the faculty of Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine practicing at the Asthma and Allergy Wellness Center in Saint Charles, Illinois. 

Dr. Bansal was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. She completed her undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a six-year combined program through Penn State University in Centre County, Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

After graduation, Dr. Bansal completed an internal medicine and pediatrics residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She excelled in the program, earning board certification in both specialties. She is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and allergy and immunology. 

Dr. Bansal is a fellow and former president of the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. She was elected to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Board of Directors in 2022. She is the immediate former AAAAI Chairperson of the Practice Management Workshop and Communications Oversight Task Force, a Member of the AAAAI COVID-19 Task Force, Prior Authorization Task Force, Women’s Health A/I Committee, Health Disparities Task Force, mentor for the AAAAI Leadership Institute, and abstract reviewer for the AAAAI. She is a state delegate for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology House of Delegates, on their Practice Management Committee, and a reviewer for the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr. Bansal has also been honored with the Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award for 2021 and 2022.

Dr. Bansal welcomes anyone seeking relief from asthma, allergies, or immune system problems to schedule an appointment at the Asthma and Allergy Wellness Center today.

Rajiv Perinbasekar MD, is a gastroenterologist at Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology. He is passionate about providing high quality and personalized care to patients living in Putnam and northern Westchester. 

Dr. Perinbasekar received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency he received awards for his research in inflammatory bowel disease. He then completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Hofstra-Northwell at Northshore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Fellow.

Dr. Perinbasekar is knowledgeable in the treatment of digestive diseases of the gastrointestinal system and the liver, including colorectal cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. He has a special interest in using new technologies to enhance patient care.

Dr. Perinbasekar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ajay Agarwala, MD is a cardiology specialist with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Agarwala has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center.

Walid Elkhalili, MD, is an attentive and trusted internist and aesthetic physician serving Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas at Apex Medical Professionals.

Dr. Elkhalili began his medical career at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in the Caribbean, where he earned his doctorate in Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College before gaining certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s currently affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, and The Valley Hospital.

Dr. Elkhalili also has a background in research and frequently publishes in journals, such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He was recently honored as a doctor of excellence by the Leading Physicians of the World organization.

At Apex Medical Professionals, Dr. Elkhalili works in collaboration with a physician to assess and address the needs and conditions of his patients, with fluency in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He places a high priority on preventive care, wellness strategies, and health education. Dr. Elkhalili looks forward to leading you down the path of wellness.

He comes from a family of scientists, researchers and pharmacists. He has extensive experience in treating hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, asthma, emphysema, smoking cessation, weight loss , hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, preventive care, skin conditions and cosmetics.

Dr Lazar has helped treat patients who suffer from a wide variety of allergy, asthma, and immunodeficiency disorders since 1992. Dr Lazar is a native of Dearborn, MI who received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean after receiving a bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit, MI. He then completed two fellowships, including a stint as a bench researcher during a Medical Staff Fellowship at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. He completed an Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr Lazar lives in Traverse City with his wife, (Lisa). He has four adult sons, 4 grandsons and a granddaughter.

Meet Dr. Safayan

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Ali Safayan, MD, is an internal medicine and integrative primary care physician offering comprehensive care to patients at Restorative Health in Washington, DC. Dr. Safayan provides cutting-edge services like regenerative orthopedic medicine, including prolotherapy and PRP, male and female sexual enhancement, medical acupuncture, and NAET Allergy Elimination. He feels that good health care involves looking for and treating the root cause of imbalance rather than just its symptoms. 

Dr. Safayan’s idea for his practice at Restorative Health was simple; he designed the facility he would go to if he needed compassionate and comprehensive care. He treats all his patients with respect and empathy. Dr. Safayan is a born teacher and prides himself in giving his patients the time they need to fully understand their health concerns. fully. 

In line with his emphasis on education, Dr. Safayan has been teaching medical acupuncture to medical doctors with the Helms Medical Institute (HMI) since 1997; he regularly teaches 3-6 courses a year. Dr. Safayan also teaches medical acupuncture to the US military through the ACUS Foundation and has been doing so since 2009. His work at the ACUS Foundation is focused on training military physicians how to use medical acupuncture for PTSD, TBI, and other disorders associated with combat and post-combat trauma. 

Dr. Safayan also teaches prolotherapy with the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation. He has taught this novel injection technique since 2010 in the United States as well as Korea, Honduras, and Mexico. He has also been invited to lecture for the International Association of Regenerative Therapy (IART) since 2021. Dr. Safayan also teaches on an annual basis at

Georgetown University medical center in their CAM graduate program lecturing in integrative medicine and medical acupuncture. workshops. 

Dr. Safayan was born in Shiraz, Iran. He received his medical degree from Cebu Doctors’ College of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines. He has been in private practice since 1990 and was board-certified in Internal Medicine in 2000. He holds the following faculty positions: Senior instructor in medical acupuncture for the Helms Medical Institute and ACUS Foundation since 1997 and 2009 respectively; Senior instructor in prolotherapy for the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation since 2009; lecturer at the International Association of Regenerative Therapy since 2021; and adjunct Adjunct faculty at Georgetown University CAM graduate program 2010. 

Uchenna Ozuah, MD, is a compassionate and patient-focused caregiver. He is very caring, humble, highly respectful, and a good listener. He is proud to provide internal medicine services to patients throughout Aubrey, Texas, and the surrounding area at Zidon Internal Medicine.

 

A physician with over 11 years of experience in hospital medicine, Dr. Ozuah approaches care as a partnership with his patients and their families. He utilizes a holistic approach in order to achieve the best outcomes possible.

 

Dr. Ozuah graduated from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, in 1992. His initial post-graduate training was in OB/GYN before he moved to the US. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and a fellowship at Metropolitan Hospital Center (New York Medical College). 

 

Dr. Ozuah is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine. At Zidon Internal Medicine, his top priority is to consistently provide an enhanced and highly fulfilling patient experience. He also specializes in weight management and immigration physicals. 

 

Dr. Ozuah is happily married to his wife, and they have three lovely children. He loves to learn, travel, and spend lots of time with his family and friends.

About the Practice

Nu Wave Medical Center, located at the beautiful Breakfast Point Medical Center in Panama City Beach, Florida, is a full-service internal medicine practice providing advanced health care to adults of all ages. Gurprit Sekhon, MD, opened Nu Wave Medical Center in 2009 to better meet the health care needs of the community and proudly serves the areas of Panama City Beach, Destin, Panama City, and Bay Area, Florida.

In addition to providing annual physicals and updating vaccinations, Dr. Sekhon and her team at Nu Wave Medical Center also specialize in the medical management of chronic health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Nu Wave Medical Center also has a dermatologist and vascular nephrologist on staff for specialized care and is equipped with an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine to assess heart health when needed.

To improve the overall health and wellness of men and women in Panama City Beach, Nu Wave Medical Center also offers a medical weight loss program to help patients get to a healthier weight. On-site massage therapy is also available by appointment.

For medical management of all your health needs, call Nu Wave Medical Center, or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment.