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***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.

Dr. William “Bill” Kern, MD is board certified internal medicine physician who practices at Thirlby Clinic, PLC, in Traverse City, MI.   He specializes in both preventative medicine as well as management of chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and lung diseases such as asthma/COPD.    Dr. Kern is also board certified in Pediatrics, and while he will not be seeing pediatric patients at Thirlby Clinic, he is passionate about caring for young adults who may be seeking a new doctor as they transition out of their own pediatrics practice.   
Dr. Kern completed his undergraduate education at The University of Notre Dame.  He originally hails from West Virginia, and he returned there for medical school at West Virginia University.  He completed his internal medicine/pediatrics residency at The University of Louisville.   
Dr. Kern practiced inpatient Medicine at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City prior to joining Thirlby clinic.   He continues to maintain active privileges at the Medical Center.  He has also maintained affiliation with Michigan State University teaching both residents and medical students rotating in our community.   

Dr. Kern, his wife, and children are huge winter sports enthusiasts, particularly skiing.  They enjoy any time out on the water during our beautiful Michigan summers.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver high-quality care that best treats multiple conditions that utilizes the most recent advancement in medicine. Dr. Jason Gajraj, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Coral Springs, FL and has over 11 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Matthew's University medical school in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities University Hospital and Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Gajraj to book an appointment.

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 four hospitals in the area around her office: El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Gatos, San Jose Regional Hospital in San Jose, and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas.

Dr. Maddineni is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, a language spoken in Andhra Pradesh and other Indian states. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, music, and movies.

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.

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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. 

Narayn Pillai, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified Cardiologist at Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants in Atlantis and West Palm Beach, Florida. He has a special interest in coronary and peripheral vascular disease. 

Dr. Pillai received his MD from The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) medical school in India. 

He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, now called UMass Chan Medical School, in Worcester, Massachusetts, followed by an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio. 

Dr. Pillai spent three years in academics teaching residents and cardiology fellows before moving to private practice and was involved in clinical research at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Pillai has published his work in numerous scientific journals.

He completed a dedicated Vascular Fellowship at the Prairie Vascular Institute and expanded his peripheral arterial and venous disease expertise.

Dr. Pillai is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a designated Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).

He is dedicated to saving lives in emergent and non-emergent situations through complex interventions and appreciates the opportunity to care for people in their most vulnerable moments. He strives to provide the best care for his patients by staying up-to-date and engaging patients in their management.

When he is not working, he cherishes his time with his beautiful wife, Shaachi Gupta, an oncologist in West Palm Beach, and their two adorable children.

Call Dr. Pillai 561-919-0090

 

Narayn Pillai, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified Cardiologist at Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants in Atlantis and West Palm Beach, Florida. He has a special interest in coronary and peripheral vascular disease. 

Dr. Pillai received his MD from The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) medical school in India. 

He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, now called UMass Chan Medical School, in Worcester, Massachusetts, followed by an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio. 

Dr. Pillai spent three years in academics teaching residents and cardiology fellows before moving to private practice and was involved in clinical research at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Pillai has published his work in numerous scientific journals.

He completed a dedicated Vascular Fellowship at the Prairie Vascular Institute and expanded his peripheral arterial and venous disease expertise.

Dr. Pillai is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a designated Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).

He is dedicated to saving lives in emergent and non-emergent situations through complex interventions and appreciates the opportunity to care for people in their most vulnerable moments. He strives to provide the best care for his patients by staying up-to-date and engaging patients in their management.

When he is not working, he cherishes his time with his beautiful wife, Shaachi Gupta, an oncologist in West Palm Beach, and their two adorable children.

Call Dr. Pillai 561-919-0090

 

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.

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.

Andres Ruiz, MD, FACC, is a top-ranked, board-certified cardiologist providing state-of-the-art care at South Palm Cardiovascular Associates. He serves patients in Delray Beach, Florida, offering each patient individualized care and attention customized for their specific medical needs and lifestyles. 

As a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Ruiz has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of heart diseases and related conditions, including heart attack, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, heart murmur, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pulmonary hypertension. He uses stress testing, echocardiography, angiography, and other advanced techniques to assess patients and manage their care. 

In addition to treating patients with existing diseases, Dr. Ruiz is also skilled in helping patients prevent cardiovascular disease through patient education and interventional approaches aimed at reducing the risks of disease.

Dr. Ruiz completed his medical degree at the Health and Science Institute (CES) in Medellin, Colombia, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Medical College of Georgia. He then completed another residency in interventional cardiovascular disease at Loyola University. In addition, he has been the recipient of several medical awards and has been widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Ruiz enjoys the opportunity to care for new patients and looks forward to meeting them.

Mohammed Islam, MD, FACC, is a cardiovascular disease specialist at Gulf Coast Cardiology Group PLLC in Port Arthur, Texas. Dr. Islam trained in Connecticut and New York at the well-known Yale University and Cornell University programs. He did not like the bitter cold of the Northeast Coast and moved to the Port Arthur area. 

He completed three years of internal medicine training and pursued further subspecialty training in cardiovascular diseases for another three years of training. He is board certified in internal medicine as well as cardiovascular disease. He is well trained in preventive cardiology and also board certified in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.

Dr. Islam is a very compassionate, ever-smiling physician. Caring for patients in need is his prime target. He skillfully encourages people to comply with and follow published and standard recommendations. Besides giving emphasis on preventive cardiology, he enjoys echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, pacemaker placement, and heart failure management.

Dr. Islam has privileges to perform his patient care in all area hospitals, including The Medical Center, St Mary Hospital, and Renaissance Hospital.

About Dr. Koney

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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.

Gustavo Cardenas, MD, FACC, is a highly trained and experienced interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at South Palm Cardiovascular Associates. At the practice in Delray Beach, Florida, he provides direct patient care and consultative services. 

He is dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and management of cardiac and vascular problems non-invasively and invasively. Dr. Cardenas takes pride in taking the time to listen to his patients, examining them, and establishing personalized care strategies for all of their cardiac and vascular problems.

Dr. Cardenas’ clinical interests include the prevention and management of hypertension, as well as the interpretation of cardiac and vascular tests. He is certified as a hypertension specialist by the American Society of Hypertension and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. He is also a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular specialist, treating all types of vascular diseases.

His invasive cardiology interests include minimally-invasive interventional procedures to restore blood flow to blocked coronary and peripheral arteries, treatment of aneurysms, and management of complex cases using advanced technologies. Dr. Cardenas has developed special and unique expertise in the treatment of structural heart diseases, including valvular diseases and procedures to prevent stroke and treat congenital abnormalities.

When clinically indicated, Dr. Cardenas performs coronary procedures through radial access (transradial), an approach that leads to better procedural outcomes and improved patient comfort. He also performs outpatient endovenous ablation for the treatment of varicose veins.