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.
Dexter McKenzie, MD, is an experienced internist and pediatrician serving patients of all ages at LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Dr. McKenzie has served the central Brooklyn community for over 30 years as a registered pharmacist and physician and treats a wide range of medical conditions for adults and children in New York City.
After immigrating to Brooklyn from the Caribbean, Dr. McKenzie attended the public schools in the area, then received his Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical and health sciences from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University in New York City. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and was honored with a residency and internship in internal medicine and pediatrics from Kings County Hospital in New York City.
Dr. McKenzie is proud to serve a diverse range of patients at LaSante Health Center and advocates as a health educator, mentor to youth, and for the medical care of single mothers and senior citizens. He is passionate about supporting the local arts and small businesses. His involvement in the community has garnered him several awards and recognition.
Dr. McKenzie is president of the Provident Clinical Society of Brooklyn, and a member of the National Medical Association, Medical Society of the State of New York, New York Empire State Medical Association, and The Medical Society of the County of Kings.
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.
Dr. Marissa T. Santos has more than 25 years of experience as a board-certified internist and aesthetic medicine physician. At her Woodside, New York solo practice, Marissa T. Santos, M.D., Dr. Santos offers a wide variety of care for adult patients, including preventive health care, laser hair removal, CoolSculpting® fat removal, screenings including Pap smear, and many other kinds of care. As a licensed Civil Surgeon, Dr. Santos performs medical immigration exams as well.
Dr. Santos is Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certified. The PCMH certification is a highly respected one that means a physician is qualified to manage the entire spectrum of patient health needs. If patients need specialists, they’re right on the premises. Dr. Santos maintains local hospital affiliations to be there for her patients at all times,
Having earned her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, Dr. Santos then continued her medical education at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and the New York Hospital in Queens. Dr. Santos regularly attends internal medicine conferences so that she can keep her practice up-to-date with the newest advances in medicine.
Dr. Santos speaks Spanish, English, Filipino, and Russian, and she enjoys talking with patients in the language they feel most comfortable speaking. Use the online appointment tool to schedule now, or call for an appointment with Dr. Santos.
Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a double-board certified physician at Endocrine Associates of West Village PC in Murray Hill, Manhattan, and Long Island City, New York, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and obesity medicine. Dr. Manessis has an endocrine certification in neck ultrasounds and has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal dysfunction, and obesity.
Dr. Manessis pursued his undergraduate education at Manhattan College, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Manessis completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at New York Medical College at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York. Following a year as chief medical resident, he completed a two-year clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, where his research interest, among others, involved the use of insulin pumps in patients with Type II diabetes.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Manessis was a faculty member in the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College from 2008-2010. He then joined the faculty of New York University in 2011. He has been involved in many clinical research projects, including long-term studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GLP-I agonists and weight loss agents. Dr. Manessis’ primary clinical interest includes the treatment of diabetic patients with insulin pumps and how it has benefited the well-being of patients long-term.
Mikhail Kapchits, MD, is an accomplished cardiologist and a co-founder of Advanced Medical Care. Through his role at the practice, Dr. Kapchits assists patients from Brighton Beach (Brooklyn) and Forest Hills (Queens), New York.
Education has always shaped Dr. Kapchits’ life. He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute in Russia and remained in his nation of birth to complete his first internship. He also completed internships in internal medicine at Municipal Hospital #50, known as Moscow Central Clinical Hospital, in Moscow, Russia, and at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York.
A residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York rounded out Dr. Kapchits’ training. He continues seeking opportunities to expand his knowledge and skill set in all aspects of neurology. Dr. Kapchits is also a board-certified cardiologist.
In addition, Dr. Kapchits is presently affiliated with New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital, Northwell Health, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens.
Dr. Kapchits is passionate about the importance of delivering the highest standard of care to those who rely on him. He takes the time to build true bonds with his patients, understanding that outstanding care requires personal connections.
MD Care Now PC provides the highest level of health care to the Forest Hills, New York residents. Ananthakumar Thillainathan, MD, and the professional medical team offer a wide range of services for many healthcare needs.
They support women’s health with in-house services, including sonograms (ultrasound) and Pap smears. They also provide physical exams for children 12 and older — whether going back to school or playing sports — and for adults starting a job at a new workplace or those needing annual checkups.
For weight loss management, the providers carefully consider the individual’s goals and develop a plan tailored to the patient’s needs and lifestyle. For convenience, they offer walk-in and same-day appointments for all conditions like urgent care needs, diabetes testing, high blood pressure concerns and treatment, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing.
They also provide in-house allergy testing, electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms, and lung function tests. No matter your health needs, the team has the expertise to provide superior care and treatment to every patient.
The practice has several providers offering patients a wide range of availability for appointments Monday through Saturday. Don’t hesitate to book a visit with the MD Care Now PC team. For an appointment, call the office today, use the online scheduler, or walk into the practice.
Dr. Ora Pearlstein’s interest in medicine began with a love of biology while completing her Bachelor of Arts at Barnard College in New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and receiving the Constance Von Wahl Award for Excellence in Biology. Dr. Pearlstein graduated from The University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, a hospital of Harvard Medical School, and became board certified in Internal Medicine in 1998.
After completing her residency, Dr. Pearlstein joined the faculty at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University where she was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and served as the course director of the Introduction to Clinical Practice course for medical students. Dr. Pearlstein also worked as a clinician and educator at Long Island College Hospital, before joining Downtown Primary Care and the faculty at New York University Langone Medical Center, as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine.
As a concierge physician, Dr. Pearlstein enjoys being able to focus on patient-centered care and promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle. She has been practicing medicine in New York for 25 years and is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, New York Super Doctor, and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine.
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