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Dr. Belecanech received his Medical Doctorate from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the United States Air Force Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base. He completed his Allergy and Immunology fellowship training at the State University of New York Stony Brook. Dr. Belecanech is Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Belecanech sees patients in our Mount Laurel, Hamilton, Pine Street, and Bala Cynwyd Locations

Adults, children, and teens, who need mental health care have the opportunity to receive counseling services offered at G & P Connections 2 Wellness LLC in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Licensed mental health counselor Gerri M. Parrish, LPC, CAADC, provides the behavioral health needed to help people improve their quality of life. 

Gerri M. Parrish, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, CAADC, (Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) provides support to build connection as a therapeutic foundation. This provides the ability to increase cognitive and emotional skills, coping strategies and help individuals to reduce symptoms, all which can “promote emotional health, instill hope & inspire a healthier sense of well-being.”

Gerri, graduated from Union Institute University/Vermont College in Montpelier, Vermont, with a master’s degree in psychology counseling and has her undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in accounting. Her master’s externship experience was at Friends Psychiatric Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Friends, Gerri conducted research “A Correlative Study on Adolescent Behavior & Family Support,” as part of her master’s thesis; with findings that attachment may link family counseling for potentially effective interventions and treatment.   

Gerri’s effortful learning, life experience and nineteen plus years of professional counseling experience is reflected in a variety of clinical approaches and individualized treatment modalities to help individuals of all ages to overcome challenges. 

G&P practice welcomes persons struggling with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addiction, anxiety, and depression, while dealing with trauma and assist to overcome stressors and daily life issues increased or resulting from covid and the pandemic.  Gerri guides individuals through life transitions and those struggling with family relational dynamics or couples looking to improve and strengthen their relationship.  

Gerri uses an approach with each client to develop treatment goals, interventions, and stage of recovery. Every person receives a customized counseling experience that includes attention for most mental health issues, mindfulness, and body-mind relationship. Gerri may use, evidence-based screens, self-report scales and collaborate with other professionals if needed to create a comprehensive therapeutic treatment experience.

Contact Gerri at G & P Connections 2 Wellness to help you decide if working together could potentially be a good fit to help you get the support you and or your family need. by use of this website to reach out.

Dexter McKenzie, MD, is an experienced internist and pediatrician serving patients of all ages at LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Dr. McKenzie has served the central Brooklyn community for over 30 years as a registered pharmacist and physician and treats a wide range of medical conditions for adults and children in New York City. 

After immigrating to Brooklyn from the Caribbean, Dr. McKenzie attended the public schools in the area, then received his Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical and health sciences from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University in New York City. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and was honored with a residency and internship in internal medicine and pediatrics from Kings County Hospital in New York City. 

Dr. McKenzie is proud to serve a diverse range of patients at LaSante Health Center and advocates as a health educator, mentor to youth, and for the medical care of single mothers and senior citizens. He is passionate about supporting the local arts and small businesses. His involvement in the community has garnered him several awards and recognition. 

Dr. McKenzie is president of the Provident Clinical Society of Brooklyn, and a member of the National Medical Association, Medical Society of the State of New York, New York Empire State Medical Association, and The Medical Society of the County of Kings.

 

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Education and training

• State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Master's in Family Nursing

Languages spoken

• English
• Spanish
• Hebrew

Emmanuel Valery, MD, is a board-certified internist at LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Dr. Valery diagnoses and treats chronic illnesses, offers preventative and primary care, and provides excellent treatments for patients in New York City with cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory or other chronic health issues.

Dr. Valery was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and has been in the medical field for over three decades. He immigrated to New York, where he received his Bachelor of Science from Long Island University in New York City. Dr. Valery then completed his Doctor of Medicine at The Universidad del Noreste (UNE) School of Medicine in Tampico, Mexico. He went on to finish his residency in internal medicine at Kings County Hospital and completed the prestigious Fifth Pathway program for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, both in New York City. 

Serving the community for years, Dr. Valery was the medical director at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, the CEO of Bedford Medical Group, and practiced at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital and the Bronx Lebanon Special Care Center, all in New York City.

Dr. Valery leads several community service and outreach initiatives and is a member of the NOAH NY, a not-for-profit organization that helps provide free health care to residents of Haiti. He has received numerous awards for his efforts.

As an immigrant and multilingual in English, Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish, Dr. Valery is passionate about serving diverse patients at LaSante Health Center. He brings years of medical knowledge to provide quality internal medicine care.

Dr. Valery is a member of the American Medical Association, Asclepius Medical Society, and certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine.

 

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Prashant Patel, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary physician at Respacare in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He specializes in pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine and works closely with patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, allergies, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea.

Dr. Patel earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in St. Michael, Barbados. He then completed medical education and training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark, and Hackensack University Medical Center, also in New Jersey. He received further medical training at the East Orange VA Medical Center in New Jersey.

Dr. Patel is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. 

For hospital-based care, Dr. Patel has affiliations with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville and Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, both in New Jersey.

He maintains professional memberships with the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Nehal Mehta, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a board-certified pulmonary doctor at Respacare in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He specializes in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine and is especially interested in assisting patients with pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, septic shock, and sleep apnea. 

Dr. Mehta earned his medical degree at Saint George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He then received medical training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark, New Jersey, New York University in New York City, and JFK Medical Center in Atlantis/Miami, Florida.

To better serve the diverse community in Bridgewater, Dr. Mehta speaks Gujarati in addition to English. 

Dr. Mehta is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. 

When his patients require hospital-based care, Dr. Mehta has an affiliation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville. 

He maintains professional memberships with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the American College of Chest Physicians.

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A graduate of Stanford University, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Human Biology, laying a solid foundation for his medical career. His academic pursuits continued at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. At Northwestern, Dr. McKenzie's commitment to academic and clinical excellence was recognized through his induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, an honor that recognizes academic achievements and dedication to the medical profession.

Following medical school, Dr. McKenzie pursued his dermatology residency at New York University. There, he honed his clinical and procedural skills under the mentorship of leading experts in the field. Demonstrating leadership and clinical acumen, he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. McKenzie is a well-published author, with several publications in reputable dermatology journals, which he has presented at national and international meetings. His research and clinical interests span a broad spectrum, including topics such as eczema, acne, hair loss, and health disparities. His work aims to advance the understanding and treatment of skin conditions and improve patient outcomes.

Beyond his clinical and research contributions, Dr. McKenzie is known for his compassionate patient care and his ability to combine scientific rigor with a personalized approach to treatment. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and is deeply committed to medical education and the training of future dermatologists.