Karthik Gujja, MD, MPH, is a board-certified physician specializing in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and endovascular intervention. He currently treats patients at Long Island Heart&Vascular Specialist offices located in Bronx, Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. He is the Associate Director for Endovascular program at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Dr. Gujja graduated from India’s Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College in Gulbarga, Karnataka, in 2003. He later completed an internal medicine internship at Long Island College Hospital in Long Island, New York, as well as fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. In addition to this comprehensive training, Dr. Gujja completed a third fellowship in endovascular intervention/peripheral at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Highly skilled and educated, Dr. Gujja strives to provide his patients with the best possible care as a longtime cardiovascular disease specialist. Dr. Gujja has undergone extensive training to treat cardiovascular-related conditions, such as art failure, heart attack, congenital heart problems, and coronary artery diseases.

Dr. Gujja is also a renowned endovascular intervention specialist, offering low-risk alternatives to open surgery. He has been treating patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) for many years and continues to improve their quality of life through minimally invasive procedures, lifestyle changes, and medications. These new treatments can help patients take control of their PAD symptoms, such as swollen legs and leg pain, allowing them to return to their regular activities.

At Long Island Heart & Vascular, Dr. Gujja is able to offer his patients the most advanced cardiovascular and endovascular intervention testing and treatments under one roof, making each visit as comfortable and convenient as possible.

 

Book Publications

1. Below the Knee Interventions (Critical Limb Ischemia). Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology: Principles and Practice, 2016 – Wiley / Blackwell – Second Edition
2. Popliteal Artery Interventions. Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology: Principles and Practice, 2016 – Wiley / Blackwell – Second Edition
3. Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology: Principles and Practice, 2016 – Wiley / Blackwell – Second Edition
4. Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Karthik Gujja - Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 2014 – Elsevier.
5. Acute Limb Ischemia. Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 2014 - Elsevier
6. Efficacy and Safety of Bare Metal and Drug-Eluting Stents. Karthik Gujja, MD, Amar Narula, MD, Gregg W. Stone, MD and Ajay J. Kirtane, MD. Coronary Stenting: A Companion to Topol's Textbook of Interventional Cardiology. Published year 2014
7. Prosthetic heart valves. Karthik Gujja, MD. Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting. Published year 2013.

 

Research

1. Intravascular ultrasound guided directional atherectomy versus directional atherectomy guided by angiography for the treatment of femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2018 Jan;12(1):17-22
2. An Algorithm for the Use of Embolic Protection During Atherectomy for Femoral Popliteal Lesions. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Feb 27;10(4):403-410.
3. Intravascular Ultrasound Is an Effective Tool for Predicting Histopathology-Confirmed Evidence of Adventitial Injury Following Directional Atherectomy for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. J Endovasc Ther. 2016 Aug; 23(4):672-3.
4. Histopathological Evidence of Adventitial or Medial Injury Is a Strong Predictor of Restenosis During Directional Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease. J Endovasc Ther. 2015 Oct;22(5):712-5.
5. Bifurcation stenting in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: an analysis from dkcrush II randomized study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Sep 1;82(3):E133-7.
6. The Incidence Of Procedural Difficulty In Transradial Coronary Angiography (Research Study).  Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC), 2011; 57:1876
7. Significance of Heart Rate Variability, Ventricular Arrhythmic Burden and a Novel Non-Invasive Marker Score in Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction  Prognostic Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2009 Aug; 15(6): S61

Aruna Chakrala, MD, is an internal medicine physician and the founder of First Health of Monroe in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Dr. Chakrala focuses on preventive care, emphasizing healthy habits like good nutrition and exercise, and encouraging patients to take a proactive approach to their well-being. 

Under her care, patients always receive compassionate, personalized care for their health concerns. For over two decades, patients have relied on Dr. Chakrala with all of their general health and wellness needs. 

Education plays an important role in Dr. Chakrala’s professional life. She completed her medical education at the Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in India. She then moved to New Jersey to pursue her residency training in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

At First Health of Monroe, Dr. Chakrala is truly looking forward to providing you with quality patient experiences and exceptional health outcomes.

Partiv Amin, MD, FACC, RPVI brings his vast clinical experience and expertise in the field of Cardiology to Cardio Metabolic Institute  in Somerset, and Monre Township, New Jersey.  Dr. Amin is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology,  Adult Echocardiography and Internal Medicine. 

Dr. Amin obtained Internal Medicine and Cardiology training at one of the premier teaching and training institutes in India.  He further pursued his Internal Medicine and Cardiology training in the USA.   He excelled in Inverventional Cardiology, Structural Cardiology and Vascular Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University - Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Deborah Heart and Lung  in New Jersey.   He was an Associate Professor of Medicine at Central Michigan Uninversty and the Director of Cardiovascular Imaging and Cardiac Rehab programs in Michigan before returning back to New Jersey. 

He is affiliated with Saint Peters University Hospital and Robert Wood University Hospital in New Brunsiwck, as well as Penn Medicine - Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro, New Jersey. 

Dr. Amin is committed to his patients, and provides comprehensive  eveidence-based care on an individual basis.  He has been successfully and respectfuly teating patients, enjoying his decade long journey, building a healthier society with his skills in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine. 

Dr. Aruna Chakrala is a skilled, Board-Certified healthcare provider who specializes in the fields of internal and aesthetic medicine. She serves a diverse clientele at Plainsboro Princeton Medical Associates PC’s office, located in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.

Since she opened her practice in 2000, Dr. Chakrala has been providing high-quality care to the residents of the Princeton-area and surrounding communities. She provides a wide array of aesthetic and internal medicine procedures, and her health care philosophy emphasizes preventive care, such as exercise and healthy nutrition. Dr. Chakrala provides counseling, guidance, and mentorship to encourage lifestyle changes that improve the overall well-being of her patients.

Dr. Chakrala attended medical school at Sri Venkateswara Medical College in India and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is certified to perform aesthetic, anti-aging procedures, such as Botox and dermal filler injections.

Female patients trust Dr. Chakrala with their most sensitive health issues and schedule appointments with her for their important routine procedures, like wellness exams and pap smears.

Apart from English, the expert team at Plainsboro Princeton Medical Associates PC speaks five languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Spanish, and Kannada.

Dr. Kintur Sanghvi has been intensely focused in learning, researching and teaching cardiovascular medicine since age 23. After practicing in a legendary academic teaching hospital for 11 years in New Jersey, acquiring experience of over 10,000 cardiovascular procedures, publishing multiple research articles, book chapters, and training over 100 cardiologists, he has opened NJ Heart & Vascular Care to provide what is missing: A personalized, compassionate and comprehensive care in all the areas of Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Medicine, including treatment for peripheral vascular disease, structural heart conditions, and venous diseases. He has been internationally acclaimed and has given talks as a guest faculty in multiple countries across 5 continents. He is one of the pioneers for the wrist artery and foot artery approach for catheterizations. With deep interest in problem solving, he has innovated and published multiple new procedures, techniques.

Dr. David J. Hersh, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a leading cardiologist providing men and women in and around Bellmore, NY, with custom care solutions aimed at helping each patient enjoy better cardiovascular health. At Heart Health of the South Shore, Dr. Hersh offers state-of-the-art care for an array of health issues, including hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, heart disease, chest pain, congestive heart failure and heart attack, as well as stress tests and comprehensive preventative cardiology services aimed at helping patients reduce their risks for heart disease and serious cardiovascular events.

A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Hersh completed his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology, Dr. Hersh has hospital privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY.

Heart Health of the South Shore is a top-ranked cardiology practice on Long Island's South Shore, serving patients in Bellmore, Merrick, East Meadow, Wantagh, Seaford, Freeport and Massapequa, NY, and the surrounding communities. 

With his advanced training in primary care and urgent care, Josh Shajan, MD, is the go-to provider for patients and their families in and around Greenwich, Connecticut. He cares for patients at his new private practice, Greenwich Primary Care located in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, and serves as the Medical Director of the practice.

After attending Bergen Catholic High School, Dr. Shajan earned admission to an 8-year BS/MBA/MD program, completing his bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, his Master of Business Administration through Union Graduate College, and then received his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012.

Dr. Shajan then completed his residency in internal medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.

Since completing residency, Dr. Shajan has provided comprehensive primary and urgent care services continuously in Greenwich. Additionally, he has also previously served as the medical director for a network of New York City-based urgent cares, prior to joining a private practice in Greenwich in 2018. WIth the launch of Greenwich Primary Care, Dr. Shajan continues his tenure of providing high-quality care comprehensive primary and immediate care for numerous Greenwich and surrounding-area residents and their families.

When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Shajan enjoys spending time with his wife Kavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.

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.

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)

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.

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT, is the founder and president of Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy with locations throughout New York in Farmingdale, Great Neck, North Shore Towers, Oceanside, Woodbury, Bayside, Deer Park, and Upper Westside of New York Cit. Started in 2003, Dr. Somareddy built his practice under the guiding principles of providing quality care that fosters a patient-centered culture committed to improving the lives of everyone who comes through the door. 

As the eldest son in the family, Dr. Somareddy decided to honor his father’s own dedication to patient care, naming his practice after him. Dr. Somareddy’s father, nicknamed “Reddy,” worked as a nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he garnered a reputation for his knowledge, perseverance, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Somareddy knows his success stems from his father’s influence, and he built a team that puts the patient’s needs above all else.

Dr. Somareddy earned his degree at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dedicated to his profession, he is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and participates in many educational programs, lecturing on clinical and administrative topics.

In his spare time. Dr. Somareddy enjoys playing sports and watching baseball, traveling, exercising, and broadening his skills in business management.

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT, is the founder and president of Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy with locations throughout New York in Farmingdale, Great Neck, North Shore Towers, Oceanside, Woodbury, Bayside, Deer Park, and Upper Westside of New York Cit. Started in 2003, Dr. Somareddy built his practice under the guiding principles of providing quality care that fosters a patient-centered culture committed to improving the lives of everyone who comes through the door. 

As the eldest son in the family, Dr. Somareddy decided to honor his father’s own dedication to patient care, naming his practice after him. Dr. Somareddy’s father, nicknamed “Reddy,” worked as a nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he garnered a reputation for his knowledge, perseverance, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Somareddy knows his success stems from his father’s influence, and he built a team that puts the patient’s needs above all else.

Dr. Somareddy earned his degree at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dedicated to his profession, he is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and participates in many educational programs, lecturing on clinical and administrative topics.

In his spare time. Dr. Somareddy enjoys playing sports and watching baseball, traveling, exercising, and broadening his skills in business management.

With his advanced training in primary care and urgent care, Josh Shajan, MD, is the go-to provider for patients and their families in and around Greenwich, Connecticut. He cares for patients at his new private practice, Greenwich Primary Care located in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, and serves as the Medical Director of the practice.

After attending Bergen Catholic High School, Dr. Shajan earned admission to an 8-year BS/MBA/MD program, completing his bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, his Master of Business Administration through Union Graduate College, and then received his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012.

Dr. Shajan then completed his residency in internal medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.

Since completing residency, Dr. Shajan has provided comprehensive primary and urgent care services continuously in Greenwich. Additionally, he has also previously served as the medical director for a network of New York City-based urgent cares, prior to joining a private practice in Greenwich in 2018. WIth the launch of Greenwich Primary Care, Dr. Shajan continues his tenure of providing high-quality care comprehensive primary and immediate care for numerous Greenwich and surrounding-area residents and their families.

When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Shajan enjoys spending time with his wife Kavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.

Melanie R. Weiner, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant committed to delivering top-notch, empathetic healthcare to her patients. With a wealth of experience serving diverse communities, Melanie currently practices at Greenwich Primary Care in Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut. 

After earning her bachelor’s degree in allied health from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Melanie pursued her passion for healthcare by obtaining her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. During her tenure at Pace University, Melanie distinguished herself as a PA didactic student tutor and was honored with induction into the prestigious Pi Alpha – National Honor Society.

Driven by a desire to foster enduring connections with her patients, Melanie gravitated towards primary care. She believes in a patient-centric approach to medicine, emphasizing collaboration and support throughout every stage of life. Melanie's dedication to personalized care ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan aimed at optimizing their overall well-being.

With Melanie, patients can expect compassionate care grounded in expertise and a genuine commitment to their health. Whether addressing acute concerns or providing ongoing preventive care, Melanie strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.