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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.

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.

With his advanced training in primary care and urgent care, Josh Shajan, MD, is the go-to provider for patients and their families in and around Greenwich, Stamford and areas. He cares for patients at Greenwich Primary Care in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, and serves as Medical Director of the practice. 

After attending Bergen Catholic High School, Dr. Shajan earned admission to an 8-year BS/MBA/MD program, completing his bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, his Master of Business Administration through Union Graduate College, and then received his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012.

Dr. Shajan then completed his residency in internal medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.

Since completing residency, Dr. Shajan has provided comprehensive primary and urgent care services continuously in Greenwich. Additionally, he has also previously served as the medical director for a network of New York City-based urgent cares, prior to joining a private practice in Greenwich in 2018. WIth the launch of Greenwich Primary Care, Dr. Shajan continues his tenure of providing high-quality care comprehensive primary and immediate care for numerous Greenwich and surrounding-area residents and their families.

When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Shajan enjoys spending time with his wife Kavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.

Melanie R. Weiner, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant committed to delivering top-notch, empathetic healthcare to her patients. With a wealth of experience serving diverse communities, Melanie currently practices at Greenwich Primary Care in Stamford, Connecticut. 

After earning her bachelor’s degree in allied health from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Melanie pursued her passion for healthcare by obtaining her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. During her tenure at Pace University, Melanie distinguished herself as a PA didactic student tutor and was honored with induction into the prestigious Pi Alpha – National Honor Society.

Driven by a desire to foster enduring connections with her patients, Melanie gravitated towards primary care. She believes in a patient-centric approach to medicine, emphasizing collaboration and support throughout every stage of life. Melanie's dedication to personalized care ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan aimed at optimizing their overall well-being.

With Melanie, patients can expect compassionate care grounded in expertise and a genuine commitment to their health. Whether addressing acute concerns or providing ongoing preventive care, Melanie strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.

Dr. Mansourati is a board-certified internal medicine physician widely recognized for his compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach to care. He is deeply committed to building strong, lasting relationships with his patients—empowering them with knowledge and support to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. With a unique blend of clinical expertise, research experience, and holistic care philosophy, Dr. Mansourati delivers care that is both comprehensive and deeply personalized.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Kalamoon and went on to join Duke University as a Postdoctoral Researcher, where he studied cell biology and the cancer microenvironment. His passion for advancing medical science continued at the University of Southern California, where he contributed to research on innovative cancer therapeutics.

Dr. Mansourati completed his internal medicine residency at MedStar Health in Baltimore, gaining broad experience in managing complex medical conditions and delivering high-acuity urgent care. During this time, he also collaborated with Johns Hopkins University on cutting-edge research projects.

His dedication to advancing clinical care and research led to his selection for the competitive Hematology and Oncology fellowship at St. Joseph's University Medical Center. While he continues to train in this specialized field, Dr. Mansourati remains deeply connected to his roots in internal medicine and is proud to bring his diverse expertise to the patients of Greenwich Primary Clinic.

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Mansourati leads an active lifestyle and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, CrossFit, and playing basketball.

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.

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.

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.

Kornelia Teslic, MD  is a Board Certified Diagnostic NeuroRadiologist at Citimed Comprehensive TBI Center. She completed her fellowships at Weill Cornell, NY, and Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center, NY. She has 20 years of experience in neuroimaging including advanced MRI techniques. She speaks English, Spanish, Croatian, and Serbian.

As a highly-trained diagnostic radiologist, Dr. Teslic specializes in neuroradiology. She provides a complete range of diagnostic imaging services, including advanced diffusion-weighted MRIs for cancer detection and diffusion tensor MRIs for brain imaging.   

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.

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.

Eyad Hijazin, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Allied Healthcare Physicians, with locations in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, New York as well as City Island in the Bronx in New York City. He serves as the owner and president of Allied Healthcare Physicians and is the medical director of Her Secret MedSpa in Mamaroneck, New York.

Dr. Hijazin has over 20 years of internal medical and medical weight loss experience. He received his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in the Netherlands, and he  completed an internal medicine residency with the Mt. Sinai Medical Program at Bronx Veteran Affairs Campus. Dr. Hijazin offers superior comprehensive care and takes a modern approach to medicine.

Patients seeking medical weight loss, annual physicals, preventive care, disease management, or women’s health treatments can turn to Dr. Hijazin and his experienced team for quality, innovative care. He screens for, diagnoses, and manages numerous chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

Dr. Hijazin maintains his advanced credentials and stays up to date with the latest advances in internal medicine and aesthetics to help patients look and feel their best. He holds surgical licenses in New York and Connecticut and has advanced training in cardiac life support, CPR, and emergency cardiac care.

Dr. Hijazin and his team practice in modern, clean, state-of-the-art facilities and provide a warm, welcoming environment for patients. He even offers home visits for added patient convenience. Dr. Hijazin and his team are currently accepting new patients and welcome them to Allied Healthcare Physicians.

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.