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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.

Kenilworth Primary Care is a thriving internal medicine and clinical lipidology practice led by Bhavani Jeereddy, MD. Offering a wide range of services to residents of Kenilworth, New Jersey, and the surrounding region, Kenilworth Primary Care has earned a reputation of excellence. 

The practice offers a range of services to cover the full spectrum of internal medicine needs. From advanced diagnostics to treatment for acute illness or management of chronic disease, Kenilworth Primary Care is equipped to meet and exceed patient needs. 

Dr. Jeereddy has gone to great lengths to assemble an outstanding team of medical support and administrative professionals. Team members share a dedication to providing excellent care on a personal level. Rest assured, however, that your primary care is always delivered directly by Dr. Jeereddy, not a physician assistant or another paraprofessional. 

The practice offers some of the latest medical technology on the market, creating opportunities for patients to achieve optimal health and wellness. From ankle-brachial index testing to spirometry, cryoprobe, and electrocardiograms, to advanced aesthetic laser treatments, the practice is fully equipped to meet a wide range of needs. 

Patient education is also a critical part of the process. Dr. Jeereddy works with patients one-on-one to help them build the skills and knowledge needed to play an active role in their own health journey. The ability to empower others is among the most exciting aspects of medical practice and an area where Dr. Jeereddy excels. Dr Jeereddy has certifications in Clinical Lipidology  with in depth knowlege on lipid management. She is also certified by American Board of Obesity medicine recently with  wider knowledge of treating the obesity and  the risk factors.

Kenilworth Primary Care is now accepting new patients. Residents of Kenilworth, New Jersey, and the surrounding area are invited to come and meet with Dr. Jeereddy and her team to learn more about her unique approach to health and wellness.

Gautam Ahluwalia, MD is an internal medicine and primary care physician with over 25 years of experience delivering holistic, evidence-based care focused on optimizing patient outcomes and building long-term, patient-centered relationships. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi—India’s top-ranked medical institution.

Dr. Ahluwalia previously served as Professor and Chief of Internal Medicine at a leading tertiary care medical school in North India, where he mentored thousands of medical students and residents and held senior leadership roles ensuring excellence in clinical care, education, and accreditation. An award-winning clinician, educator, and published author, he is recognized for his ethical, patient-first approach to care.

Dr. Ahluwalia now provides personalized primary care at Stoneleigh Medical Group’s Yorktown Heights and Brewster offices, where he is accepting new patients.

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.

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.

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.

Maitri Patel, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and aesthetics physician at PrudentMD in Iselin, New Jersey. She specializes in cosmetic procedures, internal medicine, laser hair removal, and much more. She’s also an expert in primary care services, including preventive health, chronic disease management, medical weight loss, and women’s health.

Dr. Patal received her medical training at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India, at the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, and the Robertwood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is certified in laser hair removal, Botox®, dermal fillers, micro-needling, PRP (platelet rich plasma treatment), IV therapies and other cosmetic treatments. She has special interest in alternative therapies and continues to learn. She has helped many using such alternative therapies. She believes lifestyle changes and often alternative therapies make a bigger difference than allopathy alone. 

She has served for many years as an adult medicine physician at the Plainfield Community Health Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, the Tuberculosis Clinic of Union Counties in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and many other urgent care centers throughout New Jersey.

She also worked as a supervising physician for cardiac emergencies and nuclear cardiac stress tests before founding PrudentMD. Dr. Patel is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

She is a HealthGrades Recognized Physician and was featured in the Top Internal Medicine Physicians list by the Consumer Research Council of America. Dr. Patel won the Patients’ Choice Award, On-Time Doctor Award, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition. She is listed among The Leading Physicians of the World and was voted America’s Most Compassionate Doctor.

Dr. Patel enjoys helping her patients look better, feel better, and achieve the highest quality of life possible. She speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Patel warmly welcomes her patients to PrudentMD and looks forward to exceeding their expectations.

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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. Hotchandani completed his residency in internal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He holds a doctorate degree of medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn.

Outside of the office, Dr. Hotchandani enjoys going on walks with his wife and dogs, hiking, tennis and basketball. He is also passionate about environmental science, particularly climate change.

Dr. Rakhee Ippili is an internist at Northern Medical Group in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, NY. She also offers virtual consultations to patients. She treats common illnesses, manages chronic diseases, provides first aid for minor injuries, and conducts preventive check-ups.

Dr. Ippili understands patients' conditions and prepares individualized treatment plans during consultations. In addition to writing prescriptions, she offers lifestyle and diet counseling for holistic recovery. She also answers questions and schedules follow-up appointments to maximize patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Dr. Ippili earned her medical degree from Andhra Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency at BronxCare Health System. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Margaret I. Chustecki, MD, MBA, is a skilled internist at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in Hamden, West Haven, and Milford, Connecticut. She is also an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. 

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and educated at Warsaw Medical School, Dr. Chustecki completed her internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital and New England Medical Center in Massachusetts. Before joining Yale University as a clinical instructor, Dr. Chustecki started Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003. 

Since then, the practice has flourished, boasting some of the best internists and providers in the United States. Dr. Chustecki maintains patients at the practice while teaching at Yale School of Medicine. She supervises up-and-coming medical professionals while educating them on the benefits of efficient health care. 

Dr. Chustecki remains active in research, and has contributed to over 55 medical publications. She co-founded Chase Medical Research of Greater New Haven in 2015, and serves as the chief clinical trial investigator.

Michael Milone, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon on the team of providers at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. He specializes in hand surgery and brings extensive experience to his practice.

Dr. Milone was born in Oceanside, New York, and was the valedictorian at Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. During his undergraduate years, he studied as an exchange student at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

Dr. Milone earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and won the school’s Orthopaedic Research Prize. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Orthopedics in New York City and went on to finish a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. 

As an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Milone stays connected to his peers and up-to-date on the latest developments in his field. He’s also passionate about academic and research efforts in orthopaedic surgery and has contributed to numerous textbooks, given poster and podium presentations, and is published in several leading peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Milone stays active and healthy by exercising with Peloton® and playing golf. He enjoys rooting for the New York Jets and serves as the medical analyst for Sleeper Fantasy Football. He also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife, Jackie, their daughter, Pippa, and dog, Lana.

Margaret I. Chustecki, MD, MBA, is a skilled internist at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in Hamden, West Haven, and Milford, Connecticut. She is also an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. 

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and educated at Warsaw Medical School, Dr. Chustecki completed her internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital and New England Medical Center in Massachusetts. Before joining Yale University as a clinical instructor, Dr. Chustecki started Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003. 

Since then, the practice has flourished, boasting some of the best internists and providers in the United States. Dr. Chustecki maintains patients at the practice while teaching at Yale School of Medicine. She supervises up-and-coming medical professionals while educating them on the benefits of efficient health care. 

Dr. Chustecki remains active in research, and has contributed to over 55 medical publications. She co-founded Chase Medical Research of Greater New Haven in 2015, and serves as the chief clinical trial investigator.