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 serves two locations in Garden City, Long Island and Rosedale, Queens. 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.

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.

Kishwar Shareef MD, PC, brings more than two decades of experience to patients in Randolph, New Jersey. An award-winning doctor, she leads a comprehensive primary care practice specializing in internal and metabolic medicine. Dr. Shareef, who is known for passionately focusing on the health and well-being of patients young and old, treats prevalent health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid problems. 

As a board-certified internist, Dr. Shareef takes a proactive, evidence-based approach to health. She encourages her patients to live a healthy lifestyle while emphasizing preventive care to catch and treat illnesses before they become more serious. A Medicare-selected provider, Dr. Shareef, is known for her excellent bedside manner, compassion, skill, and knowledge. 

Dr. Shareef earned her medical degree from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. She currently holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists.

Throughout her career, Dr. Shareef has won numerous distinctions. She was named a USA Top Doc and one of America’s Top Physicians and was honored with the Commitment to High Quality Award by Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey in 2008. The American Medical Association recognized her achievements the following year. Dr. Shareef was awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the CARE program in 2016.

John Lee, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is an internal medicine physician with further certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and vascular medicine. He sees patients at CANJ Aesthetics, an interventional cardiology practice located in Oakland, New Jersey. 

For many years, Dr. Lee has been treating vascular diseases for both medical and aesthetic reasons and is now offering further aesthetic therapies at CANJ Aesthetics utilizing laser technology.

Dr. Lee graduated from Yonsei University, College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea, and went on to complete his internal medicine training at the University of Illinois. He completed his preventive cardiology and cardiac imaging training at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and his specialized training in peripheral arterial, venous and structural heart interventions at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.

Dr. Lee looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to CANJ Aesthetics and providing them with exceptional care.

Hima Yalamanchili, MD completed her residency in internal medicine at SUNY downstate program. She has worked as a hospitalist in North Shore Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital.

Primary Care:

From the Doctor: "The science of helping people, developing relationships over time with patients walking them towards better health is what made me a physician. Being personable, caring and accessible to patients makes me happy and content. I work towards giving patients the ability to make better choices about their health and feel better"

Cosmetic Therapy:

Dr. Hima specializes in Spider Veins Treatment and Weight Loss management. All the services are provided in the office and individualized to the patient needs. She uses latest technology the giving the best results for the patient and gain better overall health.

Her weight loss plans are especially helpful for patients suffering from diabetes. Weight loss and regular exercise have been shown to dramatically reduce the symptoms of diabetes, such as glucose tolerance, kidney failure, liver damage, and neuropathy.

Dr. Yalamanchili is committed to helping her patients lead active lives and change habits that may put them at risk of developing serious diseases. With her help, many patients have seen dramatic improvements in their quality of life.

Karthik Gujja, MD, MPH, is a board-certified physician specializing in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and endovascular intervention. He currently treats patients at Long Island Heart&Vascular Specialist offices located in Bronx, Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. He is the Associate Director for Endovascular program at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Dr. Gujja graduated from India’s Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College in Gulbarga, Karnataka, in 2003. He later completed an internal medicine internship at Long Island College Hospital in Long Island, New York, as well as fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. In addition to this comprehensive training, Dr. Gujja completed a third fellowship in endovascular intervention/peripheral at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Highly skilled and educated, Dr. Gujja strives to provide his patients with the best possible care as a longtime cardiovascular disease specialist. Dr. Gujja has undergone extensive training to treat cardiovascular-related conditions, such as art failure, heart attack, congenital heart problems, and coronary artery diseases.

Dr. Gujja is also a renowned endovascular intervention specialist, offering low-risk alternatives to open surgery. He has been treating patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) for many years and continues to improve their quality of life through minimally invasive procedures, lifestyle changes, and medications. These new treatments can help patients take control of their PAD symptoms, such as swollen legs and leg pain, allowing them to return to their regular activities.

At Long Island Heart & Vascular, Dr. Gujja is able to offer his patients the most advanced cardiovascular and endovascular intervention testing and treatments under one roof, making each visit as comfortable and convenient as possible.

Book Publications

1. Below the Knee Interventions (Critical Limb Ischemia). Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology: Principles and Practice, 2016 – Wiley / Blackwell – Second Edition
2. Popliteal Artery Interventions. Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology: Principles and Practice, 2016 – Wiley / Blackwell – Second Edition
3. Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology: Principles and Practice, 2016 – Wiley / Blackwell – Second Edition
4. Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Karthik Gujja - Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 2014 – Elsevier.
5. Acute Limb Ischemia. Karthik Gujja- Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 2014 - Elsevier
6. Efficacy and Safety of Bare Metal and Drug-Eluting Stents. Karthik Gujja, MD, Amar Narula, MD, Gregg W. Stone, MD and Ajay J. Kirtane, MD. Coronary Stenting: A Companion to Topol's Textbook of Interventional Cardiology. Published year 2014
7. Prosthetic heart valves. Karthik Gujja, MD. Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting. Published year 2013.

Research

1. Intravascular ultrasound guided directional atherectomy versus directional atherectomy guided by angiography for the treatment of femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2018 Jan;12(1):17-22
2. An Algorithm for the Use of Embolic Protection During Atherectomy for Femoral Popliteal Lesions. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Feb 27;10(4):403-410.
3. Intravascular Ultrasound Is an Effective Tool for Predicting Histopathology-Confirmed Evidence of Adventitial Injury Following Directional Atherectomy for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. J Endovasc Ther. 2016 Aug; 23(4):672-3.
4. Histopathological Evidence of Adventitial or Medial Injury Is a Strong Predictor of Restenosis During Directional Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease. J Endovasc Ther. 2015 Oct;22(5):712-5.
5. Bifurcation stenting in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: an analysis from dkcrush II randomized study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Sep 1;82(3):E133-7.
6. The Incidence Of Procedural Difficulty In Transradial Coronary Angiography (Research Study).  Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC), 2011; 57:1876
7. Significance of Heart Rate Variability, Ventricular Arrhythmic Burden and a Novel Non-Invasive Marker Score in Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction  Prognostic Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2009 Aug; 15(6): S61

Dr. David J. Hersh, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a leading cardiologist providing men and women in and around Bellmore, NY, with custom care solutions aimed at helping each patient enjoy better cardiovascular health. At Heart Health of the South Shore, Dr. Hersh offers state-of-the-art care for an array of health issues, including hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, heart disease, chest pain, congestive heart failure and heart attack, as well as stress tests and comprehensive preventative cardiology services aimed at helping patients reduce their risks for heart disease and serious cardiovascular events.

A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Hersh completed his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology, Dr. Hersh has hospital privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY.

Heart Health of the South Shore is a top-ranked cardiology practice on Long Island's South Shore, serving patients in Bellmore, Merrick, East Meadow, Wantagh, Seaford, Freeport and Massapequa, NY, and the surrounding communities. 

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 15 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.

Allied Healthcare Physicians is a multi-specialty practice directed by internal medicine physician Eyad Hijazin, MD. The offices are conveniently located in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, New York as well as City Island in the Bronx in New York City. The staff pairs traditional medical values with the latest technology.

At Allied Healthcare Physicians, the warm, welcoming, friendly staff uses a modern approach to medicine at their state-of-the-art facilities. Patients feel right at home at Allied Healthcare Physicians, as the medical team treats them like family.

The staff specializes in primary care, psychiatry, family medicine, and pediatrics. They also offer aesthetics, psychiatry, and pediatrics services at Her Secret MedSpa in Mamaroneck, New York, where Dr. Hijazin serves as the medical director.

Patients suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease can turn to the experienced medical team at Allied Healthcare Physicians for quality care. The team offers annual physicals, preventative care, and women’s health services to optimize patients’ health and prevent minor disease symptoms from becoming serious complications. 

The staff at Allied Healthcare Physicians stays up to date with the latest advances in medical weight loss and internal medicine, offering on-site lab, ultrasound, and other diagnostic screening services. They also provide home visits for added patient convenience.

The Allied Healthcare Physicians team is currently accepting new patients.

Double board-certified physician Hitesh Patel, MD, provides expert primary care services for people living and working in Brick, New Jersey, at his practice Premier Healthcare Associates, PC. Dr. Patel is a highly skilled and experienced internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist. 

Dr. Patel is conveniently located near Ocean Medical Center in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. An electronic medical records system is used to maintain your private health records. Most prescriptions are sent out electronically. The practice delivers professional yet compassionate care for people suffering from a wide range of disorders, including thyroid disease, mental health disorders, heart disease, diabetes, and COPD. Dr. Patel also offers additional services, including physical examinations, medical weight loss management, and aesthetic treatments such as skin tightening with TempSure® Envi.

Dr. Patel went to Loyola University of Chicago in Illinois to complete an undergraduate degree with a double major in chemistry and biology. He was awarded the Loyola University Presidential Scholarship (a tuition merit scholarship), was a Pre-Medical Honor Society National Member, and on the Dean's List. Dr. Patel went on to study at Ross University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. His areas of study included nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, pulmonary disease, ICU (intensive care), surgery, and infectious diseases.

For his postgraduate training in internal medicine, Dr. Patel went to West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, then St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, part of New York Medical College in Queens, New York City. After completing his training, Dr. Patel worked as a staff physician and an attending teaching physician. He was also an occupational physician for Continental Airlines at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, before launching his private practice in 2006.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. He is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi as well as English. In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his hobbies.     

Byoung Yang, MD, is the experienced physician and wound care specialist at BY Wound Care Internal Medicine in White Plains, New York, where he provides cutting-edge medicine with old-school care. Dr. Yang understands how difficult it is for patients to make decisions about their health care, and spends the time necessary educating his patients so they can make the most informed decisions about their health and medical needs. 

After earning his medical degree at Chonbuk National University School of Medicine in Chonbuk, South Korea, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, Dr. Yang completed his internship at the National Police Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. He then relocated to the United States to continue his residency training in Internal Medicine at Mt. Vernon Hospital, New York, while also receiving his Pathology residency training at New York Medical College. 

During his internal medicine residency, Dr. Yang was fortunate to train under renowned wound care specialist Jorge Beale, MD. He then completed his fellowship training in wound care and hyperbaric medicine at the esteemed Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. 

Dedicated to his profession and medical specialty, Dr. Yang is a frequent speaker at local and national wound care meetings. He was the second-place winner of the 2007 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society President Award for research in stem cells in hyperbaric oxygen. 

Dr. Yang holds board certifications from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an affiliated physician with White Plains Hospital.

Dr. Yang is a classical pianist and painter.

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.