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.
Board-certified in adult and pediatric allergy and immunology, Peter Benincasa, MD, proudly serves the communities of Clark, Garfield, and Clifton, New Jersey. As one of the expert providers of Consultants in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Benincasa dedicates himself to providing patients of all ages with excellent medical care.
Dr. Benincasa earned his medical degree from the University of Naples Federico II School of Medicine in Naples, Italy. Then he relocated to the United States to complete his internship and medical residency in adult and pediatric immunology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
During his training, Dr. Benincasa was named chief medical resident at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He has served as clinical assistant professor in the division of allergy and immunology at UMDNJ teaching internists and pediatricians who wish to specialize in allergy and immunology. Dr. Benincasa stays current on emerging research and medical developments
His commitment to excellence in the field of allergy and immunology has remained strong throughout his years of service.
“Dr. Benincasa was very kind and explained everything really well. I never once felt rushed and was able to ask as many questions as needed and got my answers. The front desk staff are also super nice and helpful! I’m so happy to have found this practice :) Highly recommend!”
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.
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,whichwas 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 andcompassion to deliver the most appropriate individualized treatment options.
Morris Papernik, MD, FACP, is an experienced physician serving patients at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in the West Haven and Stratford, Connecticut, office.
A native New Yorker, Dr. Papernik graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Rush and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
He has distinguished himself as a national thought leader in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Papernik has served on the Medical Presidential Advisory Committee to President Bush and Obama within the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC.
Upon moving to Connecticut to be closer to family in 2008, he brought his expertise to Connecticut and now to Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. Dr. Papernik has received numerous teaching awards and the Primary Care Leadership Award from the Connecticut Center for Primary Care. He has given multiple TV, radio, and newspaper interviews nationally.
Dr. Papernik enjoys teaching medical and nurse practitioner students from Yale, UConn, and
Netter School of Medicine. He also likes spending his free time with family and enjoys photography.
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.
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.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.
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.
Dr. Timothy Jayasundera and his colleague Dr. Marsha Wesley provide a variety of medical services to their patients from offices located in Ozone Park, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, New York. Services range from primary care, annual wellness checkups, and regular health screenings to specialist treatment for cardiovascular issues such as hypertension, high cholesterol, chest pain and shortness of breath.
Drs. Jayasundera and Welsey are all dedicated to providing the highest quality care to their patients. They offer a warm caring environment to make their patients feel comfortable. The doctors take pride in practicing preventative medicine ensuring that all of their patients maintain and improve their health. In addition to treating various medical conditions Dr. Jayasundera and Dr. Wesley also educate patients on their particular medical diagnosis to ensure that the patient maintains good health and stays within healthy guidelines for vital statistics.
Dr. Jayasundera and Dr. Wesley are currently welcoming new patients and looking forward to building lasting relationships to improve and maintain health. Most major forms of insurance are accepted.
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Jayasundera for at least 15 years. My GP recommended him and boy was he right. He has a great staff who have been with him for years. When I walk in I feel recognized and comfortable. They remember my name and I know they are looking out for me. Dr. Jayasundera is very competent and knowledgeable. I know I’m in good hands.”
Dr. Timothy Jayasundera
Internist
130-56 Lefferts Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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.
Ahmadur Rahman is a detailed and thorough physician specializing in internal medicine and primary care. Dr. Rahman is serving his patients in Manahattan, NY and Jamaica, NY with his two private practices. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Rahman received his doctorate degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Rahman welcomes patients to his practice who are experiencing issues such as acne, bunions, arthritis, asthma, ear infections, and diabetes. With his informative bedside manner, Dr. Rahman works to a solution for improved health and healing. Dr. Rahman provides services for his patients that include annual physicals, ECG/EKG, bone density measurements, and annual skin screenings, among many others.
Dr. Rahman enjoys participating in outdoor activities, when time permits. He enjoys spending time with his family, photography, and traveling.
Priscilla Chow, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. She provides expert care to patients at TruDoc Medical LLC in Clifton, New Jersey. With a strong focus on improving respiratory health, Dr. Chow brings extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of complex lung and breathing conditions.
She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Chow completed an Internal Medicine Residency and advanced her training with a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Her comprehensive training has equipped her to treat conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Dr. Chow takes a personalized approach to care, prioritizing open communication and collaboration with patients to develop tailored treatment plans. Whether managing long-term respiratory conditions or providing critical care in intensive settings, she is passionate about supporting patients through every stage of their health journey.
With a reputation for attentive, expert care, Dr. Chow looks forward to helping patients breathe easier and achieve better lung health.
“My experience with Dr. Chow has been exceptionally great. She listens, she understands when I speak, she doesn't jump to conclusions without thinking things through, and she just seems to make such perfect sense of things. Lastly, it is very evident...she cares! Dr. Chow has a new patient for life with me..and my family in the event any of them need her care.”
Rafath Humera, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist serving men and women through her private practice at Park Medical Center in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Humera is passionate about delivering top-quality care from a foundation of holistic principles.
Dr. Humera understands the interconnectivity of all aspects of health and wellness. Rather than treating individual symptoms as they arise, she prefers to treat each patient as a whole being, looking at how their body is functioning and devising ways to enhance that function.
Education has always played a pivotal role in Dr. Humera’s life. She earned her medical degree from the Gandhi Medical College in India, where she was the recipient of a scholarship. Upon arrival in America, Dr. Humera completed a residency in internal medicine at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Even today, Dr. Humera continues to pursue opportunities to expand her knowledge and skill set. Among her areas of focus are diabetes care and treatment for adult obesity. She believes that by educating patients on how to manage their own health needs, she can provide a service that extends far beyond simple office visits.
One thing that sets Dr. Humera apart is her attention to detail. She takes time to build a relationship with her patients, spending as much time as necessary to understand their needs and create customized treatment plans. She refuses to rush, and advises her patients to accept nothing less from anyone on their medical team.
Dr. Humera uses a unique blend of the latest medical tools and techniques with time-honored respect and concern. That approach is why so many of her patients were referred to her by friends or family members who wanted to share the benefits they receive from her care.
If you’re searching for an internal medicine specialist who places your needs at the center of each and every interaction, schedule a time to meet with Dr. Humera to learn more about her approach to health and wellness. Scheduling is as simple as a phone call or a visit to the online scheduling tool.
Hari Polavarapu, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Primary Care provider at Tru Medical Management. Dr. Polavarapu, who also goes by “Dr. P,” sees patients at both practice locations in the Navy Hill and Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. He provides all his patients with outstanding conservative and preventive care.
Dr. Polavarapu is the founder of Tru Medical Management — a modern, comfort-driven primary care practice. Growing up in a medical family in India with philanthropic roots, Dr. Polavarapu has planted the seed to expand the goal of primary care, advance the medical care model, and improve access to health services.
His mission is to create a positive experience and inclusive environment for all patients. Tru Medical Management is dedicated to fulfilling the vision of high-quality, patient-centered primary care because they believe that better is possible.
Get started with Tru Medical Management today. Call the office to schedule your consultation or appointment. Online booking is also available and is fast and easy.