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Charles Harring III, MD, FACC, is a board certified cardiologist at South Palm Cardiovascular Associates in Delray Beach, Florida. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. 

Dr. Harring graduated from Florida State University, majoring in biological sciences, and earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, followed by a cardiology fellowship at the University of South Florida. Dr. Harring’s training included proficiency in general cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac catheterization, with subspecialization in pacemaker and implantable defibrillator placement.

Upon completing his fellowship, Dr. Harring started working in private practice with Mid Carolina Cardiology in Charlotte, North Carolina. While working for one of the largest cardiology groups in the country, he maintained an invasive practice, performing all modalities of cardiovascular care. While Dr. Harring continued to battle all aspects of cardiovascular disease, he became attentive to catching diseases before events happened. It was at this time he was first exposed to the developing practice of preventive cardiology.

Dr. Harring joined the team at South Palm Cardiovascular Associates for social reasons, and his focus changed from a more non-invasive practice to prevention. As a clinical cardiologist, including echo and nuclear cardiology, he has developed extensive growth and training in the science of advanced lipidology. His memberships in the National Lipid Association and American Society of Preventative Cardiologists have continued to form a backbone for his continued education.

His future direction and desires include developing an integrative cardiology practice, incorporating not only traditional allopathic teachings but also blending functional and holistic approaches.

Dr. Sasan Massachi is a board-certified internal medicine specialist located in Beverly Hills, CA. His office facilities are equipped with a range of services for men and women including annual physicals, vaccinations, ultrasounds, digital x-rays, bone density scans, and EKG stress tests. Additionally, he offers patients the convenience of an in-house laboratory, ensuring expedited test results for his patients. Preventative care is paramount to Dr. Massachi's practice, as he specializes in the most innovative techniques available through modern medicine today. Additionally, Dr. Massachi assists patients with identifying healthy practices and behaviors to incorporate into their daily lives that can stave off common illnesses. 

 

Dr. Massachi received his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego. Upon graduating, Dr. Massachi completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is credentialed with a California State Medical License and certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating in 2010 from his residency program, Dr. Massachi joined the prestigious physicians group at Century City Primary Care, and recently opened a new state of the art office in Beverly Hills. 

 

Additionally, Dr. Massachi remains affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, performing a variety of procedures and overseeing inpatient care. Dr. Massachi's unique personal approach extends absolute courtesy, empathy, discretion, and respect to each of his patients, ensuring you receive foremost care and treatment in a comfortable and stress-free environment. 

 

To schedule an appointment please call 310-553-3013 or visit www.sasanmassachi.com/ and click on the ‘Request Appointment’ button.

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”.

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.

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. 

Mary Alaina Burbage graduated with a Master of Science Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Nursing from Georgetown University. She has been working in primary care as a family NP since 2016. Before that, she was an RN at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Her patient care philosophy is founded on the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, caring for the whole person. She is passionate about primary care and the importance of preventative medicine to help keep you healthy. She originally went into nursing with dreams of working in Africa and has done several medical and community volunteer trips including to Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Peru, and Guatemala. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks with her family and adorable rescue dog Sasha, traveling, and yoga.

Dionardo Medina Encarnacion, MD, is an Endocrinologist at Premier Endocrinology, serving patients at the St. Cloud and Kissimmee locations. Dr. Medina received his medical degree from Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. He finished his internship and Internal Medicine residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. He finished Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism fellowship at University of Central Florida / HCA Healthcare, in Orlando, where he also served as chief endocrinology fellow. 

Dr. Medina is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also an expert in Weight Loss Medicine, board-certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Medina is Endocrine-Certified in Neck Ultrasonography (ECNU), and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD).  

He is a member of several medical and endocrine societies including American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist, Endocrine Society, Obesity Medicine Association, American Thyroid Association and American College of Physicians.

Dr. Medina treat patients with complex endocrine and metabolic diseases including diabetes, thyroid diseases, obesity/weight loss, metabolic bone and calcium conditions, pituitary and adrenal diseases, along with other hormonal disorders. 

Humayun Naqvi, MD, MBA, FACC at West Houston Heart Center in Houston, Texas, provides outstanding cardiology care for residents throughout Harris County and other nearby communities. Although Dr. Naqvi is a skilled cardiologist with extensive experience treating heart disease, he prefers to pursue prevention whenever possible.

Dr. Naqvi grew up in Katy, Texas, and has lived most of his life in Houston. He completed his medical training at Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine and his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston.

During his residency program, Dr. Naqvi worked extensively with several specialists at the highly esteemed Texas Medical Center. He then completed his cardiology training at the University of Texas at San Antonio, developing a vast array of skills required to treat and prevent cardiac disease. 

During his training, Dr. Naqvi developed a heart for preventing rather than only treating heart disease. He also recognized that many patients feel forgotten and even ignored during their experiences with the nation’s healthcare system. He has since made it his mission to create a practice that allows him quality time with every patient as he helps them conquer the challenges of heart disease.

His preventive cardiology strategies include ongoing support that creates a lifetime professional relationship with men and women seeking to live their healthiest life while receiving the personalized care they require.  

Welcome to the Office of Dr. Irina Gressel

Irina Gressel, MD, is a skilled primary care physician and the medical director of Health Styles Medicare PC in New York City. Dr. Gressel brings her years of expertise to residents of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and her dedication to improving the lives and health outcomes of all her patients.

Dr. Gressel completed her medical degree from Vitebsk State Medical University and an internship at Polotsk Central City Hospital, both located in Belarus. She then completed an additional internship and her residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, where she remained as an attending physician for several years.

In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Gressel served as a clinical instructor in medicine at New York University and is currently a clinical assistant professor of medicine through the Weill Cornell Medical College, based at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.

Under the direction of Dr. Gressel, Health Styles Medical Center PC is a primary care clinic dedicated to a comprehensive approach to treatment. At their modern office, Dr. Gressel and her team strive to implement the latest technology and techniques in their patients’ treatment plans. They offer a wide range of both primary care and aesthetic services, including routine annual exams, treatment for acne, Botox®, IV infusion therapy, and weight management. Dr. Gressel also offers the convenience of telemedicine services so patients can receive the care they need from the comfort of their homes.

IIrina Gressel, MD, is committed to high-quality care and service for all her patients. To make an appointment, call the office or book online today.

Ralf Lukner, MD, PhD, is a primary care physician and the founder of Lukner Medical Clinic, located in the Pampa Mall in Pampa, Texas. Dr. Lukner is dedicated to exceptional patient care and offers his extensive experience in medicine to provide children and adult patients with well-rounded care. 

Dr. Lukner spends ample time with his patients to get to know them, their health, and treatment goals. Using his skillful problem-solving techniques, coupled with his respect and compassion toward patients’ concerns, he helps patients find the answers they need and treats their health with the utmost care. 

He earned his bachelor and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin before returning for his doctoral degree (PhD) in chemical engineering. He then went on to complete his doctorate in medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Following his studies, he received internal medicine training, which focuses on health conditions that affect adults. 

While he was in graduate school, Dr. Lukner was awarded the Hertz Foundation Fellowship for Research and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate of Operational Merit (for rescuing a drowning person). 

Dr. Lukner is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and is passionate about helping patients achieve excellent health outcomes.

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care in Lanham, Maryland, is a full-service clinic and medical testing facility offering primary care services and immediate medical treatment to people in Maryland and Washington, DC. 

Sherif Hassan, MD, and his colleagues at Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care take expert care of patients' medical needs, including men’s and women’s health, preventive care services such as immunizations and screening, and chronic disease management.

Dr. Hassan has 30 years of experience in internal medicine, having earned his medical degree from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt in 1988. Dr. Hassan underwent postgraduate training at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC.

As an internist, Dr. Hassan has the skills to accurately diagnose and effectively treat a broad spectrum of adult diseases. He’s known for his patience and understanding, the concise explanation he gives patients regarding their health issues, and his approach to treatment.

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care treats patients with long-term health problems and acute care needs. The practice has on-site lab services provided by Quest Diagnostics™ and an auto accident clinic for patients who suffer injuries in vehicle collisions. 

Patients have the option of walk-in visits for urgent care and a choice of telehealth or in-person appointments.

Dr. Hassan offers pre-employment and routine annual physicals and is an authorized provider of immigration physicals. Patients benefit from specialist services like sleep studies, preoperative clearances, and convenient access to diagnostics, including echocardiography for assessing heart health. 

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care also provides patients with information and resources that help them maintain optimum health.

To find out more about the exceptional care Dr. Hassan and his colleagues provide, call Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care today or book an appointment online. 

As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Gaffar Syed, MD, prides himself on his dedication to helping people of all ages regain their physical and emotional well-being. At his practice in Frederick, Maryland, Dr. Syed is determined to find the root cause of his patient’s health issues and develop a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. 

Dr. Syed completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York, which is affiliated with Cornell University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Since his residency, Dr. Syed has gained over 15 years of experience in managing a diverse patient population, both through inpatient and outpatient settings. This extensive experience, coupled with his medical training, allows him to provide his patients with the highest standard of care. 

Serving Frederick County residents for more than 16 years, Dr. Syed is proud to offer internal medicine services to his community, providing diagnosis and treatment for a variety of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is also skilled in diabetes and weight loss management. Dr. Syed holds hospital privileges at Frederick Memorial Hospital, which ensures continuity of care to his office patients who are hospitalized.

At his practice, Dr. Syed becomes a part of his patient’s care team, working alongside them to incorporate their personal health goals and ensure that they reach optimal health. His friendly nature helps patients feel welcomed and comfortable during their visits. Dr. Syed has been recognized on several occasions for his outstanding dedication and care. He received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition award in 2010, the Patients’ Choice Award four years in a row from 2008-2011, and was named a Top Ten Doctor in the city in 2014.

Gautam Ahluwalia, MD is an internal medicine and primary care physician with over 25 years of experience delivering holistic, evidence-based care focused on optimizing patient outcomes and building long-term, patient-centered relationships. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi—India’s top-ranked medical institution.

Dr. Ahluwalia previously served as Professor and Chief of Internal Medicine at a leading tertiary care medical school in North India, where he mentored thousands of medical students and residents and held senior leadership roles ensuring excellence in clinical care, education, and accreditation. An award-winning clinician, educator, and published author, he is recognized for his ethical, patient-first approach to care.

Dr. Ahluwalia now provides personalized primary care at Stoneleigh Medical Group’s Yorktown Heights and Brewster offices, where he is accepting new patients.

Dr. Tara Rajiyah is an experienced adult and pediatric endocrinologist at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, who sees patients at the West Orange and Belleville offices. 

Dr. Rajiyah earned her medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin and completed internal medicine and pediatrics residencies at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Rajiyah also completed pediatric and adult endocrinology training at the University of Chicago in Illinois. 

She offers expertise in caring for children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, hypoglycemia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and pubertal and growth concerns. She’s highly skilled in endocrinology and medical weight management — nutrition counseling plays a vital role in her treatment plans. 

Dr. Rajiyah is compassionate, personalizing treatment plans based on a patient’s unique needs. She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education and uses the latest advances in treatments and technologies.

Dr. Rajiyah welcomes new and existing patients to The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, and looks forward to exceeding their expectations. 

Maitri Patel, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and aesthetics physician at PrudentMD in Iselin, New Jersey. She specializes in cosmetic procedures, internal medicine, laser hair removal, and much more. She’s also an expert in primary care services, including preventive health, chronic disease management, medical weight loss, and women’s health.

Dr. Patal received her medical training at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India, at the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, and the Robertwood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is certified in laser hair removal, Botox®, dermal fillers, micro-needling, PRP (platelet rich plasma treatment), IV therapies and other cosmetic treatments. She has special interest in alternative therapies and continues to learn. She has helped many using such alternative therapies. She believes lifestyle changes and often alternative therapies make a bigger difference than allopathy alone. 

She has served for many years as an adult medicine physician at the Plainfield Community Health Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, the Tuberculosis Clinic of Union Counties in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and many other urgent care centers throughout New Jersey.

She also worked as a supervising physician for cardiac emergencies and nuclear cardiac stress tests before founding PrudentMD. Dr. Patel is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

She is a HealthGrades Recognized Physician and was featured in the Top Internal Medicine Physicians list by the Consumer Research Council of America. Dr. Patel won the Patients’ Choice Award, On-Time Doctor Award, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition. She is listed among The Leading Physicians of the World and was voted America’s Most Compassionate Doctor.

Dr. Patel enjoys helping her patients look better, feel better, and achieve the highest quality of life possible. She speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Patel warmly welcomes her patients to PrudentMD and looks forward to exceeding their expectations.

 

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About Prestige Medicine

Prestige Med offers the latest in aesthetics and anti-aging, for San Ramon, San Jose, and San Juan Capistrano, CA. We provide safe and effective treatments using the latest technology, with limited downtime.

Dr. Mardanzai's background consists of over 20 years as a procedurist in various settings. Most notably, he has worked in wound care specialty as the previous Medical Director of the San Ramon Regional Multispecialty Advanced Wound Center, before pursuing a fellowship in facial aesthetics. He is dual board-certified with ABIM and the American Aesthetic Association.

Our mission is to rejuvenate every patient, and help them reach their most youthful and vibrant self. Your care will be provided by our expert physician and our master nurse injector. Our services range from minimally invasive to more vigorous procedures, and are designed to help you feel and look your best.

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