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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.

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.

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.

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, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),  clinical depression, treatment-resistant depression, and a range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, CRPS ( Copelex Regional Pain Syndrome) , 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.

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.   

About Gary D. Schwartz, MD

Gary D. Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician providing membership-based concierge medicine services to patients in and around Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Schwartz specializes in high-quality primary care and preventive medicine. With his personalized, membership-based approach to health care, members develop a strong doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Schwartz, receiving unhurried, compassionate medical care.

Dr. Schwartz began his health care career at the age of 18, starting out working as an EMT on an ambulance in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing at Long Island University in Downtown Brooklyn and worked in the emergency room before pursuing his medical degree.

Dr. Schwartz earned his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean, formerly located in Montserrat, British West Indies, and then completed his internal medicine residency in Newark at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (currently known as Rutgers New Jersey Medical School), before completing his clinical training in London, England. He has over 20 years of experience in private practice and is a certified medical director of several local nursing homes.

An award-winning doctor, Dr. Schwartz was named one of Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors in 2018 and 2019, and Top Doctors New York Metro Area for three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020. He is a member of the American College of Physician Executives and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

Dr. Schwartz is dedicated to putting his patients first. Concierge medicine enables 24/7 communication and telemedicine connections, same-day or next-day appointments regardless of medical necessity, and extended office visits to ensure every patient receives personalized attention. He welcomes new patients to his practice.

Chirag Shah, MD, is a medical oncology and hematology specialist at Advanced Cancer Care of New Jersey, PC. Dr. Shah provides personalized, state-of-the-art cancer care to residents in Toms River, New Jersey. 

Dr. Shah attended M. P. Shah Medical College in Gujarat, India, completing his medical degree in 1992. He then pursued post-graduate training in internal medicine at Edgewater Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as chief resident. 

After completing his residency, he joined an oncology and hematology fellowship program at the State University of New York (SUNY)’s Upstate Medical University and later joined the faculty as an assistant professor. 

Dr. Shah has published in numerous peer-review journals and was the recipient of a lung cancer research grant. In addition, he was a principal investigator for many clinical trials. 

In 2010, Dr. Shah decided to move to New Jersey to be closer to his loved ones. He joined the private practice of Anil R Ponnambalam MD, PC, and has worked with him since 2010. 

While Dr. Shah has since taken over the practice and changed the name to Advanced Cancer Care of New Jersey, PC, in 2017, his steps to ensure proper care never change. Each cancer patient’s story is unique, but he always approaches each treatment with the same empathy and compassion.

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)

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)

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, located in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, is a multidisciplinary practice offering complete care under one roof.

Our integrative and holistic approach combines advanced medical services with personalized attention, ensuring every patient receives the proper treatment tailored to their unique needs. With X-rays and ultrasound diagnostic imaging performed onsite, we provide thorough evaluations to guide precise treatment plans.

Our team includes a chiropractor certified in the Grostic technique, as well as internal medicine providers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and mental health specialists.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, work-related injuries, and car accident injuries. Care options include manual therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, specialized stretching and strengthening programs, corticosteroid injections, trigger point injections, yoga, and other pain management techniques.

We are always mindful of patients’ capabilities, using the right specialists, testing, and therapies to ensure safe and effective recovery. Our practice also works closely with multiple attorneys to provide accurate documentation and support for patients navigating workers’ compensation or personal injury cases.

At Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, patients can access comprehensive care in one convenient location, helping them move better, feel better, and return to the life they love. Call the office to learn more or schedule a consultation online today.