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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. 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. 

Mary Alaina Burbage graduated with a Master of Science Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Nursing from Georgetown University. She has been working in primary care as a family NP since 2016. Before that, she was an RN at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Her patient care philosophy is founded on the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, caring for the whole person. She is passionate about primary care and the importance of preventative medicine to help keep you healthy. She originally went into nursing with dreams of working in Africa and has done several medical and community volunteer trips including to Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Peru, and Guatemala. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks with her family and adorable rescue dog Sasha, traveling, and yoga.

Michele Reed, DO, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician, public speaker, and best-selling author. She serves as the owner/medical director of MS Family Medicine Health Care, P.C., a holistic practice that is located in Garden City, Long Island. Recently, Dr. Michele was appointed as the first Health and Wellness Ambassador for Discover Long Island. Her debut book “Mentally Fit, Physically Strong: The FitDoc’s Guide to Real Life, Real Fitness, Real Health” was released May 2017 and became a bestseller on Amazon in June 2017.

Dr. Michele received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also serves as the School District Physician for the Malverne and Roosevelt School Districts in Nassau County, NY. Dr. Michele remains committed to serving her community and also serves as the community Medical Director for The Congregational Church of South Hempstead. One of her greatest accomplishments was completing The NYC Marathon in the fall of 2015. Since then, she has completed the Chicago Marathon (Oct 2016) and has challenged herself to run half-marathons in all 50 states.

Lurline P Stona is a Family Nurse Practitioner specialist in Garden City New York. She graduated with honors from The Down State University medical Center of Brooklyn in 2001. She has over 21 years of diverse experiences in Family practice and Womens Health.

NP Stona has worked at several Medical Practices, including MS Family Health in Garden City, New York, Hillside Polymedic Diagnostic and treatment Center, Delmont Health Care and Northwell Health System where she currently has Hospital affiliation.

Certifications:

- Masters in Nursing, MSN (Down State University Medical Center, Brooklyn New York)

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (Down State University Medical center, Brooklyn New York)

- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, (Down State University Medical Center, Brooklyn New York)

- Board Certification (American Nurse credentialing center, ANCC)

- Perinatal Board certification (ANCC)

- Certified Medical Examiner, US Department of Transportation National Registry (To certify drivers for DOT physicals)

- BLS, ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Certification, and External fetal monitoring (EFM -C)

- New York State DEA

In addition to her busy schedule, she still finds time to be active in several committees at Northwell Forest Hills Hospital. She participates in the activities geared at the renewal of the coveted designation of "baby Friendly 04/2017". She works with the organizers in the application for Magnet Status designation.

NP Stona goes above and beyond in the care of her patients. She was recently doing an Immigration Physical exam on a new patient to the facility. While obtaining the patient's medical history, she found out that the patient had several life-threatening Allergens, some of which had a potential for adverse reactions with some of the medications that she was already taking. She advised the patient to avoid such allergens and prescribed an Epi pen to be used in the event of a life -threatening Allergic reaction. The patient was impressed with the experience that the visit was only for Immigration purposes yet she learnt a lot about her allergens and realized how it impacted her medications and lifestyle in general. The patient queried if NP Stona was in network with her insurance because she would follow up with herfor primary care.

Ola Akinboboye, MD, MBH, MBA, is the renowned cardiologist at Laurelton Heart Specialists located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Queens in New York City. Dr. Akinboboye takes a comprehensive and integrative approach to cardiac care, utilizing state-of-the-art tools and techniques to assist with diagnosis and treatment, but always emphasizing the importance of diet and exercise when it comes to heart health.

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine at the College of Medicine at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, Dr. Akinboboye relocated to the United States to complete his internal medicine residency and part of his cardiology fellowship at the Nassau County Medical Center, State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. 

Dr. Akinboboye completed his cardiology fellowship training at the prestigious Columbia University in New York City, which included one year devoted to nuclear cardiology and one year to advanced echocardiography. He is board-certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. Dr. Akinboboye is also an expert in Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment.

Dedicated to improving his knowledge, Dr. Akinboboye went on to earn master’s degrees in public health and business administration at Columbia University. He’s also an accomplished clinician, teacher, and researcher with more than 100 scientific publications in the fields of hypertension, diabetes, and heart imaging.

Dr. Akinboboye’s dedication to medicine and his patients hasn’t gone unnoticed; he’s received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his career, including selection by Castle Connolly for inclusion in the prestigious Top Doctors: New York Metro Area - 9th Edition, and by the Network Journal as one of the Best Black Doctors in the New York tri-state area. 

Dr. Akinboboye also received a humanitarian award from the College of Medicine at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria for his ongoing efforts to spread expertise in the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Nigeria. 

Compassionate about his profession and his patients, Dr. Akinboboye is thorough and knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for his patients.

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.

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.

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.

We are an Internal Medicine clinic seeking to provide individualized care to every patient who walks through our doors. We have a focus on primary prevention of disease and we pride ourselves on patient education and promoting self-care. Huang Medical, P.C. offers a variety of preventive care services, including vaccinations, health screenings for early detection of disease, and lifestyle counseling/recommendations. Dr. Huang completed her Internal Medicine Residency program in 2023 and worked as a hospitalist for two years before starting her own primary care medical practice. She firmly believes the best way to treat disease is to prevent it, and that the best medical care is the combination of evidence-based medicine and patients' wishes/goals for life. Dr. Huang's vision is to minimize unnecessary hospital visits and empower patients to take an active role in their own health and well-being.

Ebrahim Sadighim, MD, a board-certified internist with extensive experience in the field, specializes in administering ketamine infusions at Long Island Ketamine Center in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Sadighim helps adults achieve rapid relief from chronic pain, clinical depression, treatment-resistant depression, and a range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, PTSD, bipolar depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dr. Sadighim received his Doctor of Medicine from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in Tehran, Iran, in 1977. He stayed at TUMS to complete a four-year residency in internal medicine, where he was honored to serve as the chief resident. He obtained additional training in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, receiving GI endoscopy licenses from TUMS and the Ministry of Health in Iran.

After relocating to the United States, Dr. Sadighim completed a two-year internal medicine residency program at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Based on his extensive training and work experience in Iran, he was awarded a one-year residency waiver from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Sadighim received his board certification in internal medicine in 2000. He subsequently received training in basic and advanced cardiac life support. He has researched lung diseases in coal miners, publishing his research in a medical journal, and published a series of articles titled Common Diseases in Jewish People.

Before joining the team at Long Island Ketamine Center, Dr. Sadighim gained extensive experience as an internist, with nearly two decades in private practice in Great Neck, New York. In earlier years, he served as an internist at a government hospital, Salmandan Nursing Home and Dr. Sapir Hospital and Charity Center in Tehran, Iran. He also served as a member of the board of directors at Dr. Sapir Hospital.

In addition to working as a staff and attending physician at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Sadighim served as an attending physician at Long Island Jewish Hospital and an internal medicine physician at state correctional facilities in New York.

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.

Dr. Jayasundera completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine and his internship in internal medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He went on to complete his residency at Georgetown University and fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Drexel University and Mount Sinai Hospital, respectively. Dr. Wesley  completed her medical degree at State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

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.

 

Arsalan Rehmani, MD, FACC, FSCAI is an Interventional and General Cardiologist at Chinatown Cardiology P.C. Dr. Rehmani completed his residency at BronxCare Health System followed by subspecialty fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. He is board-certified in multiple subspecialties including Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, and Cardiac CT.



Dr. Rehmani accepts new patients, and he currently provides consultations at various locations in New York City, including the Upper West Side and Chinatown in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Dr. Rehmani is multilingual, being fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, and Ukrainian.