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Board Certified Cardiologist & Varicose Vein Specialist located in Secaucus, Elizabeth, Paramus, and Lakewood, NJ

Kunal Patel, MD, FACC is a cardiologist and varicose vein specialist at NJ Cardiovascular Institute in Elizabeth and Secaucus, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is known for his friendly demeanor and personalized care, treating each patient like a member of his own family. 

Dr. Patel completed his internal medicine training at Seton Hall University. He then went on to participate in a noninvasive fellowship in cardiovascular disease research at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, also through Seton Hall University of Health and Medical Sciences. To round out his training, Dr. Patel completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at New York Medical College.

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Patel is board certified in five medical specialties, including cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation. He’s also a member of many professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Patel believes in the power of prevention and works diligently with his patients to help them improve their heart health and prevent more serious complications.

Education and training

• State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Master's in Family Nursing

Languages spoken

• English
• Spanish
• Hebrew

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.

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Emmanuel Valery, MD, is a board-certified internist at LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Dr. Valery diagnoses and treats chronic illnesses, offers preventative and primary care, and provides excellent treatments for patients in New York City with cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory or other chronic health issues.

Dr. Valery was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and has been in the medical field for over three decades. He immigrated to New York, where he received his Bachelor of Science from Long Island University in New York City. Dr. Valery then completed his Doctor of Medicine at The Universidad del Noreste (UNE) School of Medicine in Tampico, Mexico. He went on to finish his residency in internal medicine at Kings County Hospital and completed the prestigious Fifth Pathway program for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, both in New York City. 

Serving the community for years, Dr. Valery was the medical director at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, the CEO of Bedford Medical Group, and practiced at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital and the Bronx Lebanon Special Care Center, all in New York City.

Dr. Valery leads several community service and outreach initiatives and is a member of the NOAH NY, a not-for-profit organization that helps provide free health care to residents of Haiti. He has received numerous awards for his efforts.

As an immigrant and multilingual in English, Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish, Dr. Valery is passionate about serving diverse patients at LaSante Health Center. He brings years of medical knowledge to provide quality internal medicine care.

Dr. Valery is a member of the American Medical Association, Asclepius Medical Society, and certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Elizaveta is a Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Touro University, dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges and transitions. She views her work as a meaningful opportunity to help clients better understand themselves while fostering growth and emotional well-being. Elizaveta creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to show up as their authentic selves.

Through a collaborative and client-centered approach, she helps individuals explore how their thoughts, emotions, physical experiences, identity, cultural background, and relationships influence their daily lives. Her work focuses on helping clients move toward meaningful change that aligns with their personal values and goals.

Elizaveta utilizes an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual’s needs. She specializes in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, grief, and bereavement. She understands that experiences of loss, trauma, and overwhelming stress can feel isolating, and she is committed to providing a steady and compassionate presence throughout the healing process.

She prioritizes creating a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space while also gently encouraging clients to challenge patterns that may be keeping them stuck. In her work, Elizaveta draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and psychodynamic approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and develop a more balanced and fulfilling life.

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. With locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, our experienced team provides comprehensive services designed to support the whole person and improve long-term health outcomes.

For nearly 40 years, we have proudly served the communities of Southeast Queens and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing high-quality, community-based healthcare for generations of families. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to expanding access to coordinated, patient-centered care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. 

At JPAFHC, we deliver integrated, whole-person care that combines medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services under one healthcare network. Our care model focuses on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, and wellness while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing culturally responsive care rooted in compassion, dignity, equity, and respect.

We provide a wide range of primary and preventive care services at JPAFHC, including routine checkups and physicals, as well as specialized care such as chronic disease management. We also provide women's health and family planning services, pediatric care, and dental and oral health services for the whole family. Patients also have access to behavioral health, podiatry, and pharmacy services at JPAFHC, and telehealth appointments are available to help make patient care more accessible. 

Whether you are managing a chronic condition, prioritizing preventive care, seeking behavioral health support, or navigating important life changes, our team works alongside you to develop a personalized care plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At JPAFHC, we are proud to be part of the communities we serve and remain committed to helping individuals and families live healthier lives for years to come.

Call 718-945-7150 or book online to schedule an appointment, consultation, or telehealth visit.