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.
Dr. Lazo-Vasquez is a double board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. His passion for metabolic medicine, fitness, and integrative medicine allows him to offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to healthcare. Dr. Lazo-Vasquez holds a certification in Testosteronology™ from Dr. O'Connor's program, further enhancing his expertise in Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
Hitesh Patel, MD is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and obesity medicine. He provides expert, compassionate primary care at Premier Healthcare Associates, PC, conveniently located in a state-of-the-art facility near Ocean University Medical Center (OUMC), part of Hackensack Meridian Health, in Brick, New Jersey.
Dr. Patel offers a wide range of services, including the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as thyroid disorders, heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and mental health conditions. His practice also provides preventive care, comprehensive physical exams, medical weight loss programs, and aesthetic treatments like TempSure® Envi for skin tightening. To enhance patient care, the office uses a modern electronic medical records system, and most prescriptions are sent electronically for convenience and efficiency.
Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, earning a double major in chemistry and biology. He was awarded the Loyola University Presidential Scholarship (a tuition merit scholarship), was a national member of the Pre-Medical Honor Society, and consistently made the Dean’s List. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2000, with extensive training across specialties including nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, pulmonology, critical care, surgery, and infectious disease.
His postgraduate training in internal medicine included residencies at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, and St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Queens, New York, affiliated with New York Medical College. Following his training, Dr. Patel served as both a staff and attending teaching physician. He was Associate Director of the Transitional Year Residency Program at Ocean University Medical Center, Clinical Site Director for Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and currently serves as Chairman of Medicine at Ocean University Medical Center, where he leads academic and clinical efforts within the department.
Dr. Patel also served as a physician for Monmouth and Middlesex County Correctional Facilities, providing care in challenging and high-security environments. In addition, he worked as an occupational physician for Continental Airlines at Newark International Airport. Before founding his private practice in Brick in 2006, he practiced medicine in both the Bronx, New York, and Manhasset, Long Island, gaining extensive experience in diverse clinical settings.
Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. He is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and pursuing personal interests such as yoga, biking, hiking, and traveling.
“Dr Patel is an excellent, knowledgeable doctor with a wonderful, welcoming & very competent team. They have a very nice comfortable office as well. I highly recommend them for your healthcare needs, you’ll be in good hands.”
Indira Madapati, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Medwell Medical and Aesthetic in East Windsor, New Jersey. Dr. Madapati manages all healthcare needs from general well-being to treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, for adults and children 10 years and older, and has been taking care of the Mercer County community for more than 15 years.
As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Madapati focuses on wellness and prevention and offers physicals to help her patients stay up to date on their health, as well as screenings for health concerns like cancer. In addition to diabetes management, she also provides comprehensive care for thyroid problems and arthritis. Dr. Madapati also provides comprehensive gynecological exams for women, including Pap smears, breast exams, and full-panel sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening.
To better serve the diverse community of East Windsor, Dr. Madapati also offers aesthetic treatments, including body contouring with SculpSure® and medical weight-loss management.
As a physician who stays on top of local health concerns, Dr. Madapati also provides treatment for men and women with opioid addiction to help wean them off the medication safely.
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.
Jack Brenner, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive and gastrointestinal disorders at Stoneleigh Medical Group in Jefferson Valley, New York. Dr. Brenner is thrilled to join the practice and help patients resolve their symptoms and achieve better health.
Dr. Brenner holds board certifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Board of Gastroenterology. He graduated from the University of Rome and received his residency training at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Brenner also joined a fellowship through Mount Sinai Health System.
As a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience, Dr. Brenner believes that the best way to provide health care is listening intently to patients and allowing them to express their concerns openly and honestly. He takes an evidence-based approach to care, using proven methods and the latest techniques in gastroenterology to offer his patients top-quality care and treatment options at Stoneleigh Medical Group.
“Dr. Brenner is a very gifted doctor, who is very empathetic to his patients. His medical knowledge is outstanding and I feel fortunate to be one of his patients.”
Dr. Jack Brenner, MD
Gastroenterologist
3630 Hill Blvd
Suite 402
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
Medical Compass MD, led by David Dunaief, MD, is an integrative, functional, and lifestyle medicine practice with offices in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, in New York City and in Setauket, New York, on Long Island.
Dr. Dunaief takes a plant-based approach to wellness as derived through nutritional medicine and lifestyle interventions that reverse, prevent and treat chronic disease. He takes an individualized approach to care, using cutting-edge medical research to guide his decision making.
Medical Compass MD specializes in chronic care management, providing integrative medicine treatments for conditions like autoimmune disorders, diabetes, migraines, and heart disease.
With a focus on preventive medicine, Dr. Dunaief’s integrative approach uses the low inflammatory foods every day (LIFE) diet — a plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole-foods approach to health and wellness.
Dedicated to improving health care for all, the practice produces cutting-edge research on the LIFE diet that has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
At Medical Compass MD, the focus is on reversing, treating, and preventing chronic disease by connecting conventional medicine with lifestyle modifications. This approach gives patients the ability to take a more proactive role in managing their own health.
For evidence-based medical care for optimal health, call Medical Compass MD or request an appointment online today.
Elliot Decker, MD, is a highly respected and fellowship-trained physician who specializes in hand and wrist surgery at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey.
Dr. Decker graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and finished his studies with a residency at New York Medical College and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.
He’s also completed numerous fellowships, including a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. He also was awarded two fellowships with the National Institute of Health, one in bone pathology at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and another in bone metabolism at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.
Dr. Decker stays active in his field as a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the Philadelphia Hand Society, the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New Jersey, and the Hunterdon County Medical Society. He also holds leadership positions in several institutions, serving as a member of the board of trustees for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the vice-chairman of the Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation, and a past president of the Hunterdon County Medical Society.
In his practice, Dr. Decker has expertise in hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, general orthopaedics, and sports injuries and conditions. He’s also highly skilled in shockwave therapy, “no crutch” foot surgery, minimal incision carpal tunnel surgery, and treating work-related injuries and conditions. He prides himself on developing treatment plans that are unique to each patient.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
Michael Milone, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon on the team of providers at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. He specializes in hand surgery and brings extensive experience to his practice.
Dr. Milone was born in Oceanside, New York, and was the valedictorian at Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. During his undergraduate years, he studied as an exchange student at Oxford University in Oxford, England.
Dr. Milone earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and won the school’s Orthopaedic Research Prize. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Orthopedics in New York City and went on to finish a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
As an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Milone stays connected to his peers and up-to-date on the latest developments in his field. He’s also passionate about academic and research efforts in orthopaedic surgery and has contributed to numerous textbooks, given poster and podium presentations, and is published in several leading peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Milone stays active and healthy by exercising with Peloton® and playing golf. He enjoys rooting for the New York Jets and serves as the medical analyst for Sleeper Fantasy Football. He also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife, Jackie, their daughter, Pippa, and dog, Lana.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
Dr. Borham is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. She treats both localized and generalized pain including pain in the back, neck, shoulders and hands, osteoarthritis, tendonitis and bursitis. She also treats complex systemic pain caused by diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus.
Assistant Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Completed her Fellowship at UMDNJ-Robert wood Johnson medical school
Completed her Residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Graduated from the University of Cairo – Egypt (1995)
Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel-Megid, MD is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist providing services to the communities of Somerville, Monroe, and Flemington, New Jersey. He is an expert in the management of a multitude of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. He has specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Megid also has extensive experience with office orthopedic disorders, sports medicine, connective tissue disorders and interventional joint procedures.
Private Practice-Rheumatology Center of New Jersey (June 2010)
Rheumatology Fellowship for 2 years: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2010)
Chief Medical Resident – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center (2008)
Medical Residency – UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Medical Residency – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Surgery Advanced Surgical – Saint Vincent’s Hospital – New York (2004)
One-Year Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship: University of Texas – Houston (2003)
Visiting Fellow: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery @ NYU – Hospital for Joint Diseases (2002)
Orthopedic Surgery Fellow: University of Rome Italy for 2 years (2001)
Completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Cairo University – Egypt (2000)
Graduated from Medical School, Cairo University – Egypt (1995)
Jessica Taff, MD, is a triple board-certified Hematologist, Medical Oncologist, and Internist. Through her leadership role at Coastal Hematology & Oncology Center, Dr. Taff is honored to serve the communities of Toms River and Forked River, New Jersey, where she was born and raised.
Education has always played a central role in Dr. Taff’s life. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Taff went on to complete her residency at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City, where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. She also completed a Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and was again selected to serve as Chief Fellow for Hematology/Oncology.
While there, Dr. Taff was named Fellow of the Year, and selected to participate in the highly competitive research Conference ASCO/AACR Workshop in Methods in Clinical Cancer Research in Vail, Colorado, and worked the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. Through her extensive research experience helping to develop new and improved cancer treatments, she trained with many of the nation’s top Hematology and Oncology physicians.
Dr. Taff is passionate about cancer research and has presented her work at numerous national and international medical conferences and symposia. As advancements in research and medical technology forge ahead, Dr. Taff is excited to remain on the cutting-edge of cancer treatment.
In addition to being well-published in the field of oncology, Dr. Taff prioritizes an outstanding bedside manner. She is warm and personable, takes the time to get to know the patients in her care, and is accessible at all times.
Working through a cancer diagnosis and treatment path is stressful and can be frightening. Dr. Taff understands the emotional component of cancer care and strives to help her patients understand what to expect and how to incorporate self-care into their treatment journey. She firmly believes that successful care treats the whole person, not just the immediate symptoms of the disease. Further, Dr. Taff recognizes that patient priorities in treatment may differ, and she is happy to incorporate complementary and alternative medicine when appropriate. She is also fluent in Spanish and welcomes the opportunity to provide multilingual care in her practice.
Dr. Taff is affiliated with RWJ Barnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only hospital in New Jersey designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This affiliation ensures her patients have access to outstanding subspecialized services and unique treatment opportunities in a location that is close to home.
Indira Madapati, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Medwell Medical and Aesthetic in East Windsor, New Jersey. Dr. Madapati manages all healthcare needs from general well-being to treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, for adults and children 10 years and older, and has been taking care of the Mercer County community for more than 15 years.
As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Madapati focuses on wellness and prevention and offers physicals to help her patients stay up to date on their health, as well as screenings for health concerns like cancer. In addition to diabetes management, she also provides comprehensive care for thyroid problems and arthritis. Dr. Madapati also provides comprehensive gynecological exams for women, including Pap smears, breast exams, and full-panel sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening.
To better serve the diverse community of East Windsor, Dr. Madapati also offers aesthetic treatments, including body contouring with SculpSure® and medical weight-loss management.
As a physician who stays on top of local health concerns, Dr. Madapati also provides treatment for men and women with opioid addiction to help wean them off the medication safely.
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.
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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