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A concerned internist, Dr. Edward Prior serves the communities of Hamden and West Haven, CT, where he is a part of the Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. Patients visit him for a myriad of medical concerns. Dr. Prior completed his medical at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at Kings County Hospital Center. He further completed fellowships in hematology and oncology at Saint Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is also certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a focus on medical oncology. Dr. Prior is committed to helping his patients enjoy a healthier lifestyle. He works with each one to discuss ways they can make better choices for their health. He conducts his appointments with the personalized care and attention that he would expect for his own family....read less
Practice names
Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven
Board certifications
• American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)
Education and training Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Blander earned his MD at the University of Buffalo Medical Center in 1981, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University in 1984. He was a research fellow for 2 years at Rockefeller University, and then completed his clinical fellowship in Infectious Diseases at UCLA, followed by 4 years of research and publications at UCLA. He was a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh medical Center until 1997. Since 1997, he has practiced Internal Medicine in CT. Dr. Blander is board certified in Internal Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
At Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, the team of expert internal medicine doctors strives to help young adults, adults, and seniors of Cheshire, Guilford, Hamden, Milford, North Haven, Meriden, Wallingford, West Haven, and Stratford, Connecticut, and the surrounding area experience and maintain optimal health. The practice emphasizes disease screening, to enable early detection of problems before they create serious health emergencies. The doctors also provide care for acute conditions, ongoing chronic medical illnesses, and general physical examinations.
Our practice is affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital, so we can refer and coordinate care with world-renowned medical specialists when necessary. The practice has ultrasound and laboratory services available on-site, as well as spirometry to screen for asthma and Holter monitors to measure your heart’s activity. At Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, you experience high-quality medical care unparalleled in the region. In 2014, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized the providers for delivering high-quality care to our patients with diabetes and heart disease. NCQA is known in the health care industry for having developed health care quality and cost-benchmarking systems.
At Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, the team of expert internal medicine doctors strives to help young adults, adults, and seniors of Cheshire, Guilford, Hamden, Milford, North Haven, Meriden, Wallingford, West Haven, and Stratford, Connecticut, and the surrounding area experience and maintain optimal health. The practice emphasizes disease screening, to enable early detection of problems before they create serious health emergencies. The doctors also provide care for acute conditions, ongoing chronic medical illnesses, and general physical examinations.
Our practice is affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital, so we can refer and coordinate care with world-renowned medical specialists when necessary. The practice has ultrasound and laboratory services available on-site, as well as spirometry to screen for asthma and Holter monitors to measure your heart’s activity. At Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, you experience high-quality medical care unparalleled in the region. In 2014, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized the providers for delivering high-quality care to our patients with diabetes and heart disease. NCQA is known in the health care industry for having developed health care quality and cost-benchmarking systems.
Steven L. Saunders, MD, MBA, FACP, is a board-certified physician with over 30 years of experience providing patient care. Certified in both internal and obesity medicine, Dr. Saunders specializes in a number of approaches to help patients in the Milford, Connecticut, area improve and maintain their overall health. At his private practice, Steven L. Saunders, MD, LLC, Dr. Saunders provides each patient with the inviting, compassionate environment needed to address their medical concerns.
Dr. Saunders received his undergraduate education from Columbia University in New York City. He then went on to the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia where he earned his doctor of medicine. Dr. Saunders also obtained a master of business administration from Quinnipiac University School of Business in Hamden, Connecticut.
After completing his medical education, Dr. Saunders received his postdoctoral training from New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City, where he completed an internship and residency in primary care internal medicine. Dr. Saunders treats patients with a number of conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity.
Dr. Saunders, who speaks English and Spanish, has spent much of his career serving as the attending physician for a number of hospitals in Connecticut and New York. In addition to his work in patient care, Dr. Saunders previously held a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York, NY. He currently teaches medical students and holds faculty appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine of the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT.
“Dr. Saunders is always professional, kind, caring, and sensitive to my needs. I have full confidence in his diagnosis and treatment plans and what hallmarks him as an exemplary physician is his ability to include the patient in treatment plans and work with the patient in determining both long and short term goals.
I have personally found Dr. Saunders to be an excellent communicator who truly listens to my input. So thankful that he is my doctor and so grateful that he always takes such good care of me.”
Michele Vallee, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and the founder of Advance Telemedicine, based in Milford, Connecticut.
Michele has over a decade of experience in hospital, school, and community settings caring for patients. After listening to thousands of patients’ concerns, the growing need for additional access to health care became increasingly clear. More patients were spending many hours in the emergency room to receive basic health care. ER visits were not only costly and time-consuming but often described as impersonal.
Realizing that patients were frustrated with the lack of health care options available, Michele was motivated to make a difference and started Advance Telemedicine.
“We understand that health concerns can arise at a moment’s notice. Especially on nights and weekends, making an appointment to see a primary care provider may be difficult, and an emergency room visit may not be necessary. That is why we provide flexible hours for patients while providing the same quality of care at an affordable price,” says Michele.
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University, Nurse Practitioner Program – Connecticut, USA
Fairfield University, School of Nursing – Connecticut, USA
University of Padova, School of Nursing – Padova, Italy
Costner McKenzie, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at the Skin Institute of New York (SINY®). He treats adult and pediatric patients and has expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
A graduate of Stanford University, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Human Biology, laying a solid foundation for his medical career. His academic pursuits continued at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. At Northwestern, Dr. McKenzie's commitment to academic and clinical excellence was recognized through his induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, an honor that recognizes academic achievements and dedication to the medical profession.
Following medical school, Dr. McKenzie pursued his dermatology residency at New York University. There, he honed his clinical and procedural skills under the mentorship of leading experts in the field. Demonstrating leadership and clinical acumen, he served as Chief Resident in his final year.
Dr. McKenzie is a well-published author, with several publications in reputable dermatology journals, which he has presented at national and international meetings. His research and clinical interests span a broad spectrum, including topics such as eczema, acne, hair loss, and health disparities. His work aims to advance the understanding and treatment of skin conditions and improve patient outcomes.
Beyond his clinical and research contributions, Dr. McKenzie is known for his compassionate patient care and his ability to combine scientific rigor with a personalized approach to treatment. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and is deeply committed to medical education and the training of future dermatologists.
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