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Jeffrey Crespin, MD

Jeffrey Crespin, MD, has been a practicing gastroenterologist in Manhattan for more than 20 years and has convenient office locations across New York City in the Upper East Side, Midtown East, and Midtown West. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Crespin strives to provide the highest quality medical care in a compassionate, professional, and personalized manner.

Dr. Crespin graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After spending a year studying cinema, psychology, and literature at the Sorbonne in France, Dr. Crespin attended Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, where he graduated with his medical degree. He then completed his internship and residency training through the University of Minnesota before rounding out his training with a fellowship in gastroenterology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to his medical education and training, Dr. Crespin has a Master of Business Administration from the New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business.

Before opening up his private practice, Dr. Crespin served as the director of the Columbia-St. Luke's Roosevelt GI clinic. He is expertly trained in endoscopic procedures, which allows for direct visualization of the intestinal tract for optimal diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and colitis. To ensure his patients have access to the best care possible, Dr. Crespin conveniently offers same-day, late-hour, and weekend appointments.

Recognized as one of New York’s “Top Doctors,” Dr. Crespin is affiliated with NYU Lenox Hill Hospital, St. Luke's Roosevelt, and the Beth Israel hospitals. He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at NYU.

Scott Andes, DO, is a doctor of osteopathy at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., providing high-quality pain management to adults in The Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods of Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York.

Dr. Andes studied at Columbia University in New York City, earning his Bachelor of Science in osteopathic medicine. Then, he enrolled at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury and obtained his medical degree. 

Before starting his career, Dr. Andes completed a rotating osteopathic internship at Baptist Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and an internal medicine residency at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. 

Since entering private practice, Dr. Andes has served in various capacities, including attending physician and primary care physician. At Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., he provides complete care for acute and chronic pain.

Dr. Andes is friendly and compassionate and boasts over 30 years of experience. He takes a patient-centered treatment approach and emphasizes non- and minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Dr. Andes welcomes anyone seeking long-term pain relief to schedule an appointment at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., today.

About The Practice

Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.

The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).

Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.

Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.

Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.

Adam Moskowitz, MD, is an experienced physician at Vantage Medical Associates PC, which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York. Dr. Moskowitz has been in practice for over two decades and has extensive experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He currently has hospital privileges at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn.

Dr. Moskowitz graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, with his bachelor’s degree. He then completed continuing education courses at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, before graduating with his medical degree at Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed a psychiatry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, as well as a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

Dr. Saltzman realized a calling to medicine during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City in the mid-eighties.  Prior to entering the field of medicine Dr. Saltzman worked in the music business for record companies and publishers. Moving in the NYC club scene of the nineties, Dr. Saltzman saw many of her friends and colleagues become ill with AIDS.  She observed the rampant prejudice and stigma that LGBTQ people and IV drug users suffered, and committed herself to becoming a physician specializing in HIV/AIDS.

Despite not having a background in the sciences Dr. Saltzman was able to earn admission to medical school, while supporting herself as a single parent.  After medical school, she chose to do her residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, which was at the forefront of providing specialized treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS.  After completing her residency, she practiced at the Samuels Clinic at Roosevelt Hospital (now The Institute for Advanced Medicine at Mount Sinai), a major outpatient center for patients during the epidemic.  While practicing at the Samuels Clinic, Dr. Saltzman was an early prescriber of the “triple cocktail”, the first effective combination therapy for HIV.

Dr. Saltzman’s interest in addiction was born out of her experience providing care for HIV/AIDS patients who were often IV drug users. She was one of the first physicians in New York City to embrace the use of Suboxone, a novel medication for the treatment of opiate addiction, that allows patients to access treatment without daily clinic visits as is the case with methadone therapy.  Suboxone was one of the first therapies approved for in-office prescribing under the federal Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. By prescribing Suboxone on an outpatient basis Dr. Saltzman is able to help patients get back to their work and family, and functioning at a high level.

Dr. Saltzman founded her busy Midtown Health and Wellness Center in 2000.  She focuses on providing individualized care, realizing that patients need more than the standardized approach for addiction treatment.  Dr. Saltzman provides guidance through all stages of recovery, supporting patients with primary care, individual and group therapy. She feels addiction is treated incorrectly in many settings with a focus on simply handing out prescriptions, instead of a more comprehensive approach.
Dr. Saltzman is a well-known expert in the field of addiction and regularly expresses her views on television, radio, and in the press.  She uses warmth and humor to engage with her patients. She understands where they’re coming from and does not judge them, using empathy and compassion to deliver the most appropriate individualized treatment options.

Walid Elkhalili, MD, is an attentive and trusted internist and aesthetic physician serving Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas at Apex Medical Professionals.

Dr. Elkhalili began his medical career at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in the Caribbean, where he earned his doctorate in Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College before gaining certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s currently affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, and The Valley Hospital.

Dr. Elkhalili also has a background in research and frequently publishes in journals, such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He was recently honored as a doctor of excellence by the Leading Physicians of the World organization.

At Apex Medical Professionals, Dr. Elkhalili works in collaboration with a physician to assess and address the needs and conditions of his patients, with fluency in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He places a high priority on preventive care, wellness strategies, and health education. Dr. Elkhalili looks forward to leading you down the path of wellness.

Dr. Ajay Agarwala, MD is a cardiology specialist with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Agarwala has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center.

Scott Andes, DO, is a doctor of osteopathy at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., providing high-quality pain management to adults in The Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods of Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York.

Dr. Andes studied at Columbia University in New York City, earning his Bachelor of Science in osteopathic medicine. Then, he enrolled at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury and obtained his medical degree. 

Before starting his career, Dr. Andes completed a rotating osteopathic internship at Baptist Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and an internal medicine residency at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. 

Since entering private practice, Dr. Andes has served in various capacities, including attending physician and primary care physician. At Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., he provides complete care for acute and chronic pain.

Dr. Andes is friendly and compassionate and boasts over 30 years of experience. He takes a patient-centered treatment approach and emphasizes non- and minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Dr. Andes welcomes anyone seeking long-term pain relief to schedule an appointment at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., today.

Adam Moskowitz, MD, is an experienced physician at Vantage Medical Associates PC, which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York. Dr. Moskowitz has been in practice for over two decades and has extensive experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He currently has hospital privileges at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn.

Dr. Moskowitz graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, with his bachelor’s degree. He then completed continuing education courses at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, before graduating with his medical degree at Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed a psychiatry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, as well as a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

Dr. David Harnick is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist who provides exceptional cardiovascular care at Heartwise Cardiology in the Murray Hill and Upper East Side neighborhoods of New York City.

While he treats the full range of heart conditions, he specializes in helping patients with cardiac arrhythmias, dizziness, and syncope. He specializes in implanting cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, and he is an expert in performing a full range of cardiac ablations.

He has been placing Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs) in the convenience of his office as a quick, safe, and easy procedure to help diagnose and treat arrhythmias.

Dr. Harnick received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey, where he graduated summa cum laude as a Henry Rutgers Scholar Award recipient. He then graduated with his Doctor of Medicine from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

During his second year in medical school, he was awarded a research scholarship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Program. He successfully cloned the first calcium channel in human T-cells, which contributed to understanding the mechanisms involved in cellular signaling. After completing his internal medicine residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, Dr. Harnick returned to Mount Sinai to pursue advanced training in general cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.

In addition to being named to the New York Times Super Doctors of New York, Dr. Harnick has also been featured in Castle Connolly Best Physicians. He often lectures medical professionals on atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation management and stays involved in clinical trials on multiple studies from cardiac devices to new pharmacologic agents.

Dr. Harnick is affiliated with two prestigious New York City hospitals -  The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital. He serves as an assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Lenox Hill, where he is involved in regular teaching of cardiology fellows.

Dr. Harnick welcomes the opportunity to help new and existing patients achieve optimal heart health. 

Dr. Raymonda Rastegar is a triple-boarded cardiologist with certifications in general cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. She has expertise in general and noninvasive cardiology, as well as preventive care. At Heartwise Cardiology in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, she treats varied cardiovascular conditions with a special interest in helping patients prevent heart disease and heart attacks. 

With board certification in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, she offers extensive in-office testing to quickly and accurately diagnose cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. 

Dr. Rastegar received her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She remained at Mount Sinai for her residency and fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases. 

After completing her fellowship, Dr. Rastegar became co-director of echocardiography and noninvasive cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center-North Division in New York City. Then she established her private practice, where she is currently the co-director of Heartwise Cardiology.

Dr. Rastegar is affiliated with two prestigious institutions in NY City - New York University Langone Medical Center and the Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Rastegar continues her academic endeavors by teaching medical students and residents at these medical centers.

She stays on the cutting edge of cardiology with her involvement in clinical research studies, including dyslipidemia and coronary artery disease. She is an active speaker and lecturer on these topics.

Dr. Rastegar is honored to be named the New York Times Super Doctors of New York and NY Top Docs best doctors. Dr. Rastegar prides herself on providing personalized and thorough care. She looks forward to working one-on-one with new and existing patients whether they want to prevent heart disease or need exceptional care for existing conditions.

Adam Moskowitz, MD, is an experienced physician at Vantage Medical Associates PC, which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York. Dr. Moskowitz has been in practice for over two decades and has extensive experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He currently has hospital privileges at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn.

Dr. Moskowitz graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, with his bachelor’s degree. He then completed continuing education courses at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, before graduating with his medical degree at Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed a psychiatry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, as well as a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

About The Practice

Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.

The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).

Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.

Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.

Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.

Renita Butler, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Northern Medical Group, Primary Care Division, in Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, and Wappinger Falls

, New York. She believes the provider-patient relationship should be about teamwork and that trust is essential in today’s medicine.

Dr. Butler has had a fascination with science, math, and helping others since elementary school. Her parents bought her a play doctor’s kit, and she would check family members' reflexes with a play reflex hammer and try to listen to their hearts with a play stethoscope. 

As she grew up, Dr. Butler participated in health fairs, listened to other career health professionals from elementary to high school, and shadowed some doctors in their offices during summers. Her pursuit of becoming an internal medicine physician has been lifelong.

For her undergraduate education, Dr. Butler attended Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, she went to the University of South Alabama Medical Center for her Doctor of Internal Medicine and completed her residency at Meharry Medical College. 

Internal medicine follows a patient’s adult lifespan. Dr. Butler chose this specialty because she wants to provide lifelong care for individuals. She connects with patients by actually listening instead of just hearing. She works with each individual to create the best care for their condition and unique needs. 

Outside of work, Dr. Butler is very passionate about music. She even played classical piano for years. 

Kornelia Teslic, MD  is a Board Certified Diagnostic NeuroRadiologist at Citimed Comprehensive TBI Center. She completed her fellowships at Weill Cornell, NY, and Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center, NY. She has 20 years of experience in neuroimaging including advanced MRI techniques. She speaks English, Spanish, Croatian, and Serbian.

As a highly-trained diagnostic radiologist, Dr. Teslic specializes in neuroradiology. She provides a complete range of diagnostic imaging services, including advanced diffusion-weighted MRIs for cancer detection and diffusion tensor MRIs for brain imaging.   

Robert Waxman, MD Board Certified Radiologist. He completed his fellowship at Body Imaging & Musculoskeletal, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Waxman is extremely knowledgable in any musculoskeletal imaging. 

Damon Spitz, MD Board Certified Radiologist in Musculoskeletal Radiology. Dr. Spitz completed his fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  Dr. Spitz plays a key role in expanding the radiology and interventional pain services and building a strong foundation for musculosketal reads.

Dr. Ritesh Kalra is committed to improving the quality of life of his patients. Through his practice in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Dr. Kalra assists patients with their primary care and internal medicine needs. 

Through comprehensive annual physical exams and lab testing, Dr. Kalra shapes customized plans to put patients on a path toward relief. For every set of needs, he always offers top-quality diagnostic services to determine the source of symptoms and the best treatment for his patients. 

Those living with one or more types of chronic disease can rely on Dr. Kalra for chronic disease management services. Dr. Kalra views his role as a partner in each patient’s health journey and works closely with those in his care to reduce their risk of complications for diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, thyroid disease, hypertension, and much more. 

Patient education is woven into every interaction. Details about treatment options empower individuals to take an active role in shaping their care planning, and preventive health guidance helps them avoid many common health problems. 

Residents of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, who are searching for a great primary care provider, should schedule a time to come in and meet with Dr. Ritesh Kalra and his caring staff. Scheduling a visit is fast and easy using the online booking tool or by calling the office. 

Elizabeth Sharp Edens, M.D., DABOM, IFMCP is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the founder of Health Meets Wellness. Dr. Sharp started Health Meets Wellness to make functional medicine more accessible, combining her expertise in healthcare with physical activity, specifically yoga. Dr. Sharp completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and believes in combining daily movement practices with medicine to help treat her patients. She is dedicated to helping her patients reach their wellness goals and developed the Health Meet Wellness method with Troy Flanagan, Ph.D. and Susie Parker-Simmons, RDN, specifically to help patients with weight management. 

In addition to her innovative practice, she is an Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital. She graduated medical school Magna Cum Laude from St. George’s University and completed her residency in Manhattan at Lenox Hill Hospital. After residency, she worked for Mount Sinai Doctors where she was awarded the Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician Communication and worked at OneMedical. Through her education and real-life experience, Sharp uncovered that taking a functional medicine approach helps diagnose and treat the root cause of her patient’s symptoms and disease processes. Her patient-centered style of practice combines diet and lifestyle with medicine to deliver multifaceted, holistic care for her patients. When she's not seeing patients she enjoys cooking, hiking, rock climbing , running, yoga and spending time with her friends and family.