Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Mark Akselrud, MD, is a board-certified Internist, Primary Care Doctor, serving South Florida with his office located in Tamarac. Dr. Akselrud is specially trained to address a broad range of medical conditions and places a high priority on preventive care, wellness strategies, and health education.
Dr. Akselrud attended Pirogov Russian National Medical University in Moscow, named after Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov, where he received his medical degree as well as his post-doctoral degree. He furthered his training by completing his residency in emergency medicine at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care. Continuing his training in the United States, Dr. Akselrud completed his residency in internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in northeast Pennsylvania, managing patients for both acute care and psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Akselrud is affiliated with Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center, as well as Woodmont Hospital and Medical Center in Tamarac. To the benefit of his patients, he is fluent in both English and Russian. Dr. Akselrud is licensed to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Since 1999, Dr. Akselrud has run his own practice and served those in Tamarac, Florida, and the surrounding communities of Broward County and beyond. He offers comprehensive, personalized care for his patients at his practice, including necessary health screenings and preventive care like executive physicals, blood testing, and musculoskeletal disorders. He can also help patients who need expert care managing pulmonary disease, endocrine disease, and cardiovascular disease.
To make an appointment with Dr. Akselrud, call the office or book your visit online today.
***AT THIS TIME, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WITH MEDICAID (APPLE HEALTH) EXCEPT FOR THOSE SEEKING HIV CARE OR PREP.***
Our primary provider, Warren Dinges, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist and board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has conducted extensive medical research concerning HIV and other infectious diseases. His work has been, and continues to be, published in numerous medical and scientific journals. In addition, Dr. Dinges provides private patients the highest-level of HIV, travel, and internal medicine care.
Dr. Dinges attended medical school and had his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas’ flagship medical school, UT Southwestern in Dallas. He then attended the University of Washington’s prestigious Infectious Disease fellowship program, ranked as one of the top two infectious disease programs in the country at the time of his matriculation.
D. David Ezeanolue, M.D., brings a wealth of experience to Apex Medical Center. With more than 25 years in practice, Dr. Ezeanolue has amassed many impressive skills that he uses to treat patients from in and around Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.
Dr. Ezeanolue began his education at the esteemed University of Nigeria College of Medicine where he was a medical and surgical graduate. He went on to do an internship at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he also completed his internship in internal medicine.
Additional experience came through his position as chief resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition to his formal medical training, Dr. Ezeanolue has embraced a lifetime love of learning and has taken numerous opportunities to enrich his understanding of a wide range of medical specialties.
He’s a proud diplomate of organizations such as the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
At Apex Medical Center, Dr. Ezeanolue is honored to put these skills and experience to use helping patients achieve their personal best in health and wellness. Working to find effective solutions for a wide range of physical ailments is also a driving force in his medical practice. His expertise, along with his personable nature, has earned Dr. Ezeanolue many loyal patients who turn to him in times of need.
D. David Ezeanolue, M.D., brings a wealth of experience to Apex Medical Center. With more than 25 years in practice, Dr. Ezeanolue has amassed many impressive skills that he uses to treat patients from in and around Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.
Dr. Ezeanolue began his education at the esteemed University of Nigeria College of Medicine where he was a medical and surgical graduate. He went on to do an internship at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he also completed his internship in internal medicine.
Additional experience came through his position as chief resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition to his formal medical training, Dr. Ezeanolue has embraced a lifetime love of learning and has taken numerous opportunities to enrich his understanding of a wide range of medical specialties.
He’s a proud diplomate of organizations such as the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
At Apex Medical Center, Dr. Ezeanolue is honored to put these skills and experience to use helping patients achieve their personal best in health and wellness. Working to find effective solutions for a wide range of physical ailments is also a driving force in his medical practice. His expertise, along with his personable nature, has earned Dr. Ezeanolue many loyal patients who turn to him in times of need.
Suneetha Maddineni, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician in private practice. Dr. Maddineni offers comprehensive care to patients of all ages at her conveniently located office in Mountain View, California.
Dr. Maddineni earned a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) from Siddhartha Medical College in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. She then moved to the United States, where she completed a number of medical observerships, externships, and research projects at hospitals and clinics in Maryland, California, and New York.
Dr. Maddineni completed her residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Jamaica, New York. During her residency, Dr. Maddineni taught other medical students, managed the critical care unit, and participated in important clinical research on such topics as infectious diseases and mammograms.
Following her residency, Dr. Maddineni moved to California, where she worked as a hospitalist and an internist at different medical centers before joining a private practice. She is affiliated with El Camino Hospital in Mountain View.
Dr. Maddineni is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, music, and movies.
Cristobal Rosario, MD, PA, is an experienced internist who has served the greater Tampa Bay area for over 20 years in both Pinellas and Pasco Counties. He currently practices at Gulf Coast Internists, located in New Port Richey and Palm Harbor, Florida, and is the founder, chairman, and CEO of HealthCare Now.
Dr. Rosario was raised in Miami, Florida. He received his medical degree from The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, located in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. After graduation, Dr. Rosario went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, located in Norfolk, Virginia.
He is a dedicated physician who always puts the needs of his patients first while diagnosing, treating, and managing their health concerns.
Dr. Rosario is board-certified in internal medicine and has an active Florida state medical license. He is affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida, and Florida Hospital North Pinellas in Tarpon, Florida.
Cristobal Rosario, MD, PA, is an experienced internist who has served the greater Tampa Bay area for over 20 years in both Pinellas and Pasco Counties. He currently practices at Gulf Coast Internists, located in New Port Richey and Palm Harbor, Florida, and is the founder, chairman, and CEO of HealthCare Now.
Dr. Rosario was raised in Miami, Florida. He received his medical degree from The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, located in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. After graduation, Dr. Rosario went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, located in Norfolk, Virginia.
He is a dedicated physician who always puts the needs of his patients first while diagnosing, treating, and managing their health concerns.
Dr. Rosario is board-certified in internal medicine and has an active Florida state medical license. He is affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida, and Florida Hospital North Pinellas in Tarpon, Florida.
Dr. Sorin Laza is a distinguished healthcare professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in both clinical and administrative roles. As an accomplished Medical Doctor and a graduate of the Master of Healthcare Administration Executive Program at the prestigious Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Laza has cultivated a career that blends the art of healing with the science of healthcare management.
His journey began with a solid foundation in medicine, earning his Medical Doctor degree from the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Dr. Laza further honed his clinical skills through Internal Medicine Residency at Moses Cone program affiliated with UNC Chapel Hill and an impactful Vascular Medicine and Cardiology Research Fellowship at his alma matter in Cluj. He also gained international experience during his Vascular Medicine Clerkship at the University of Milan, Italy
“My telehealth appointment went Dr. Laza went seamlessly. As always he was extremely responsive and helpful. I am so grateful to be one of his patients.”
Dr. Sorin Laza, MD
Internist
600 Peter Jefferson Parkway
Suite 200
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Empower your health with Dr. Shari Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer is a board-certified family physician whose career has spanned more than 25 years guiding patients through recovery from cardiac surgery, coronary artery stenting, and post-myocardial infarctions using the power of exercise. As she observed how lifestyle changes positively impacted her patients' overall health, Dr. Spitzer decided to pursue the field of lifestyle medicine.
Now fully certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Spitzer is passionate about providing holistic healthcare and lending her expertise to Southwest Mind & Body Care in Dallas, TX. She leads a team of holistic wellness specialists using clinically proven therapeutic lifestyle interventions alongside natural medicine to treat and prevent chronic conditions. Dr. Spitzer is ready to help you make some positive changes to your health and wellness. She can help set goals and make life-changing choices.
When she’s not helping patients, Dr. Spitzer is exercising, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
“Dr. Spitzer is amazing. I love her energy and spirit, her detailed information and conversations medical and spiritual, and i so much hate to see her go.But I understand. She will sincerely thoroughly be missed.”
I am deeply committed to empowering my patients with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to take charge of their health. I believe that true wellness begins with informed decisions and that each person has the power to improve their quality of life through intentional choices in nutrition, movement, emotional well-being, and spiritual balance.
My approach combines evidence-based medicine with lifestyle-focused care, supporting patients every step of the way on their journey to vibrant health and wholeness.
Laura Fernandes, MD, FACC, is a practicing interventional cardiologist at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute, located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr. Fernandes has shared her expertise in the medical community for over 30 years and specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and venous reflux disease.
Dr. Fernandes graduated from Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, as one of the top ten students in her class. After completion of her research assignment in rheumatology at the University of Pennsylvania, she fulfilled a three-year residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She relocated to the Houston area in 1997 to attend a cardiology fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine that she completed in June 2000. Immediately after that fellowship, she continued her training in interventional cardiology at The Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. This fellowship was completed in June 2001.
Dr. Fernandes is a kind and compassionate doctor who treats each patient with patience and understanding. She counsels her patients on living a healthy lifestyle and coaches them on how to make good choices for their wellbeing. “No two patients are the same,” said Dr. Fernandes, “I treat each patient as an individual. I take the time to get to know my patients and their lifestyle, which assists me in making a more accurate diagnosis and treatment strategy.” She is focused on serving the cardiac needs of adult patients of all ages, advancing great cardiovascular health, and meeting the individual objectives of every patient.
The team at Dr. Fernandes’s office is committed to creating a positive experience from the principal office visit, to the analysis and technique and development. In addition to English, Dr. Fernandes and her team can accommodate patients who speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Fernandes is very active in hospital and physician affairs in The Woodlands and Conroe area. She currently has hospital appointments at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital, Conroe Regional Medical Center, and CHI St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital.
Leah Bergman, DO, is a double board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington. Dr. Bergman sees patients at the practice’s office in Huntington, New York.
Dr. Bergman finished her bachelor’s degree in natural sciences at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, graduating cum laude. While there, she had the opportunity to conduct research under a grant from the National Institute of Health, with her findings later published in a medical journal. She then earned her medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was accepted into Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. Dr. Bergman completed her primary care internal medicine residency program at the University of Connecticut Health Center and rounded out her training with a fellowship program in cardiology at the New York-Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Bergman has given several presentations at various medical conferences around the country on her research findings and subject matters in her field. In addition to her two board certifications, she is also awaiting further certification approval from the National Board of Echocardiography and the National Board of Nuclear Cardiography.
Call Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington to make an appointment with Dr. Bergman or request an appointment online today.
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Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington
“The Office is very efficient and organized. Dr. Bergman is a wonderful doctor. She takes the time to explain any necessary procedures, reviews the results and discusses next steps. ”
Dr. Leah Bergman, DO
Internist
175 East Main Street
Suite 200
Huntington, NY 11743
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.
Lurline P Stona is a Family Nurse Practitioner specialist in Garden City New York. She graduated with honors from The Down State University medical Center of Brooklyn in 2001. She has over 21 years of diverse experiences in Family practice and Womens Health.
NP Stona has worked at several Medical Practices, including MS Family Health in Garden City, New York, Hillside Polymedic Diagnostic and treatment Center, Delmont Health Care and Northwell Health System where she currently has Hospital affiliation.
Certifications:
- Masters in Nursing, MSN (Down State University Medical Center, Brooklyn New York)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (Down State University Medical center, Brooklyn New York)
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, (Down State University Medical Center, Brooklyn New York)
- Board Certification (American Nurse credentialing center, ANCC)
- Perinatal Board certification (ANCC)
- Certified Medical Examiner, US Department of Transportation National Registry (To certify drivers for DOT physicals)
In addition to her busy schedule, she still finds time to be active in several committees at Northwell Forest Hills Hospital. She participates in the activities geared at the renewal of the coveted designation of "baby Friendly 04/2017". She works with the organizers in the application for Magnet Status designation.
NP Stona goes above and beyond in the care of her patients. She was recently doing an Immigration Physical exam on a new patient to the facility. While obtaining the patient's medical history, she found out that the patient had several life-threatening Allergens, some of which had a potential for adverse reactions with some of the medications that she was already taking. She advised the patient to avoid such allergens and prescribed an Epi pen to be used in the event of a life -threatening Allergic reaction. The patient was impressed with the experience that the visit was only for Immigration purposes yet she learnt a lot about her allergens and realized how it impacted her medications and lifestyle in general. The patient queried if NP Stona was in network with her insurance because she would follow up with herfor primary care.
Aruna Koney, MD, is an internal medicine specialist in Dallas, Texas, who provides comprehensive care for adults at her private practice in the White Rock Lake area. She focuses on diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic health issues. Dr. Koney takes an integrative approach to treat the whole person, rather than just their symptoms, and offers preventive care to help patients maintain longevity and quality of life.
Dr. Koney is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Sri Venkateswara University in India. She went on to complete her internship and residency in internal medicine at Central Texas Medical Foundation in Austin.
Known for her compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Koney values the time she spends with each patient and getting to know more about their health care needs. She is highly skilled in creating short-term and long-term treatment plans for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression. Her programs focus on evidence-based treatments and holistic care to promote total health and wellness.
As a primary care provider, Dr. Koney also offers same-day sick visits to help patients avoid the inconvenience of emergency room visits. She makes herself available after hours to treat acute and unexpected health issues.
In addition to providing chronic disease management and preventive care, Dr. Koney is credentialed as a NAMS-certified menopause practitioner (NCMP) to address the issues that impact the lives of women transitioning through their menopausal years. She specializes in women’s health, offering in-office pelvic exams and Pap smears.
For reliable, compassionate care from a primary care doctor, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Koney by calling her office or by requesting an appointment online now.