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About Dr. Maniya

Zak Maniya MD, FACP, is a triple board-certified in Nephrology & Hypertension, Critical Care and Internal Medicine at Consultants in Kidney Diseases, located in Hamilton, New Jersey.

 

Dr. Maniya founded Consultants in Kidney Diseases over 20 years ago to better serve patients with kidney diseases locally in Mercer County. He has pioneered innovations in preventive care, patient safety & quality of care.

 

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Maniya is an expert in all forms of kidney diseases, including acute and chronic kidney diseases and hypertension. He is highly skilled in all modes of dialysis and kidney transplant care. He is a master at combining his vast knowledge and expertise with compassion. His philosophy is to treat the patient as a whole, not only the kidneys.

 

He completed his Nephrology and Critical Care training at Columbia University in New York and is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the United States. 

 

Dr. Maniya is a prestigious Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a distinction reserved for physician-leaders and educators who are at the forefront of their profession and considered cutting-edge in their field.

 

He currently serves as Chief of Nephrology at St. Francis Medical Center and is involved in teaching medical residents. He also serves as Medical Director of the DaVita Hamilton and DaVita Trenton Dialysis Centers, and he is proud of the fact that under his leadership the center achieved Medicare's highest 5-star ranking for quality of patient care.

 

Dr. Maniya is also a leader within New Jersey and has served on the Board of NJ Health Care Quality Institute. He currently serves on the Board of St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.

 

He is the father of two beautiful kids and the husband of a primary care physician. During his spare time he unwinds by going on the treadmill and reading books on philosophy, cosmology and astrophysics.

 

Zhuping Chang Karaisz, MD PA

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Located in the heart of Plainsboro, New Jersey, Zhuping Chang, MD, is an elite internal medicine practice. The office proudly treats patients from all over the Central New Jersey area. When patients arrive, they’re greeted by warm, friendly staff who set the tone for their visit. The welcoming environment in the clean, spacious waiting room puts patients at ease and helps create a pleasant and satisfying experience. The team, led by Dr. Chang, can address all of your internal medicine and primary care needs.

In addition to providing routine diagnoses, Dr. Chang and her team also help manage and treat a range of chronic health conditions. Dr. Chang also offers skin tightening and rejuvenation procedures using Cynosure® laser aesthetic products. These minimally invasive procedures can enhance the appearance of your skin and produce enviable wrinkle reduction and anti-aging results.

Offering comprehensive, personalized treatment means never sacrificing the quality of care or integrity. Consequently, Dr. Chang and the team never apply a one-size-fits-all approach because they deeply value offering individualized care. To see what sets this practice apart, call the office or request an appointment online today.

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, located in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, is a multidisciplinary practice offering complete care under one roof.

Our integrative and holistic approach combines advanced medical services with personalized attention, ensuring every patient receives the proper treatment tailored to their unique needs. With X-rays and ultrasound diagnostic imaging performed onsite, we provide thorough evaluations to guide precise treatment plans.

Our team includes a chiropractor certified in the Grostic technique, as well as internal medicine providers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and mental health specialists.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, work-related injuries, and car accident injuries. Care options include manual therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, specialized stretching and strengthening programs, corticosteroid injections, trigger point injections, yoga, and other pain management techniques.

We are always mindful of patients’ capabilities, using the right specialists, testing, and therapies to ensure safe and effective recovery. Our practice also works closely with multiple attorneys to provide accurate documentation and support for patients navigating workers’ compensation or personal injury cases.

At Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, patients can access comprehensive care in one convenient location, helping them move better, feel better, and return to the life they love. Call the office to learn more or schedule a consultation online today.

Miguel Tirado is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine with over 20 years of experience as a physician. Dr. Tirado attended medical school at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn College of Medicine and did his Internal Medicine Residency at Staten Island University Hospital. During his time at Staten Island University Hospital, Dr. Tirado served as Chief Medical Hospitalist, Attending Physician in the Emergency Department and Medical Director of Chemical Dependency Services. He currently retains privileges at SIUH as well as RUMC.

Dr. Tirado is currently Medical Director of ArchCare as well as Carmel Richmond Rehabilitation and Healthcare along with being the Medical Director at Eger Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

His Memberships include the Richmond County Medical Society, American Society of Addiction Medicine, American College of Physicians and the New York State Medical Society. Dr. Tirado currently resides in Staten Island and enjoys spending time with family friends.

Kathryn Kirpan, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Richmond Primary Care Specialists, providing high-quality primary care to adults in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City.

Dr. Kirpan brings more than 40 years of experience in preventive and primary care to the practice. She studied at Akademia Medyczna W Wrocławiu in Warsaw, Poland, earning her medical degree. 

After graduation, Dr. Kirpan moved to New York City. She completed two residencies –– one at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn and the second at Staten Island University Hospital | Northwell Health in Staten Island.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Kirpan completed a fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kirpan holds privileges at Staten Island University Hospital | Northwell Health. 

At Richmond Primary Care Specialists, she strives to provide patient-centered solutions to various ailments, including acute illnesses and chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Kirpan speaks English and Polish fluently, letting her serve the practice’s diverse clientele. 

Dr. Kirpan welcomes anyone seeking improved health and well-being to Richmond Primary Care Specialists today. 

Dr. Belecanech received his Medical Doctorate from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the United States Air Force Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base. He completed his Allergy and Immunology fellowship training at the State University of New York Stony Brook. Dr. Belecanech is Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Belecanech sees patients in our Mount Laurel, Hamilton, Pine Street, and Bala Cynwyd Locations

About Ramzan Zakir, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI

Ramzan M. Zakir, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI, is an interventional vascular specialist at Cardiac & Vascular Interventions of New Jersey. He specializes in minimally invasive treatments for patients in New Brunswick, New Jersey, who suffer from vascular disease.

Dr. Zakir is recognized by the International Association of Top Professionals as the Top Interventional Cardiologist of the Year for 2021. He is currently the Director of High-Risk PCI and Research at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas University Hospital, practices at RWJPE Heart and Vascular Institute of Central Jersey, and is an invited speaker at regional and global conferences.

Since 2009, in his role as an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Zakir has performed thousands of successful angioplasty procedures. He has expanded his practice to peripheral vascular disease and has obtained his RPVI certificate for vascular ultrasound. The RWJPE Heart and Vascular Institute of Central Jersey is where he can assess the needs of his patients prior to performing complex coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions, carotid artery stenting, endovascular interventions for patients with peripheral arterial disease as well as venous ablations, sclerotherapy, and Varithena® procedures for venous insufficiency. 

Early in his career, Dr. Zakir attended Rutgers College and completed both his internship and residency at UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School, and served as chief medical resident at Hackensack University Hospital. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and endovascular. A clinical associate professor of medicine at Rutgers Medical School – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, he is involved in research and fellow training. As a leader in interventional cardiology, he serves as principal investigator of several clinical trials to enhance the management of patients with coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, and venous disease. 

Dr. Zakir is an affiliate of several organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, a fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention, and a member of the Police Defense Foundation, as well as Health Forces for Police. An illustrious scholar, he is known for his distinguished contributions to prominent medical publications and he has been invited as faculty to numerous international conferences, including TCT, NCVH, and ACC. Dr. Zakir is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and English. 

Dr. Zakir’s hobbies include tennis, basketball, football, and watching the New York Jets, Knicks and Yankees. He cites raising his two sons and daughter as personal achievements. He dedicates this recognition to his father, Mirza, and to Saud Sadiq. 

For more information, visit www.NJHeartandvascular.com. 

Dr. Jerry Sojan is an expert Florida-based specialist in internal medicine with experience in patient care. Dr. Sojan has dedicated his practice to specialty care within a primary care telehealth model, thus providing unparalleled access to patients in a virtual-first, real-world practice that treats patients where they are. Dr. Sojan utilizes adaptive logic clinical interviews to diagnose Sleep Apnea without specialty consultation or cumbersome overnight sleep tests, and prescribes Automated Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) therapy with 90 days of respiratory therapist support (or, if preferred, referral to a sleep dentist for Oral Appliance Therapy). Dr. Sojan assures the highest quality care by partnering with elite medical device distributors.

Adults, children, and teens, who need mental health care have the opportunity to receive counseling services offered at G & P Connections 2 Wellness LLC in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Licensed mental health counselor Gerri M. Parrish, LPC, CAADC, provides the behavioral health needed to help people improve their quality of life. 

Gerri M. Parrish, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, CAADC, (Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) provides support to build connection as a therapeutic foundation. This provides the ability to increase cognitive and emotional skills, coping strategies and help individuals to reduce symptoms, all which can “promote emotional health, instill hope & inspire a healthier sense of well-being.”

Gerri, graduated from Union Institute University/Vermont College in Montpelier, Vermont, with a master’s degree in psychology counseling and has her undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in accounting. Her master’s externship experience was at Friends Psychiatric Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Friends, Gerri conducted research “A Correlative Study on Adolescent Behavior & Family Support,” as part of her master’s thesis; with findings that attachment may link family counseling for potentially effective interventions and treatment.   

Gerri’s effortful learning, life experience and nineteen plus years of professional counseling experience is reflected in a variety of clinical approaches and individualized treatment modalities to help individuals of all ages to overcome challenges. 

G&P practice welcomes persons struggling with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addiction, anxiety, and depression, while dealing with trauma and assist to overcome stressors and daily life issues increased or resulting from covid and the pandemic.  Gerri guides individuals through life transitions and those struggling with family relational dynamics or couples looking to improve and strengthen their relationship.  

Gerri uses an approach with each client to develop treatment goals, interventions, and stage of recovery. Every person receives a customized counseling experience that includes attention for most mental health issues, mindfulness, and body-mind relationship. Gerri may use, evidence-based screens, self-report scales and collaborate with other professionals if needed to create a comprehensive therapeutic treatment experience.

Contact Gerri at G & P Connections 2 Wellness to help you decide if working together could potentially be a good fit to help you get the support you and or your family need. by use of this website to reach out.

A knowledgeable, experienced, caring physician is what patients of all ages find with Hao Zhang, MD, Ph.D., of Edison Wellness Medical Group in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Zhang is an internal medicine specialist dedicated to improving healthcare in the community by providing a wide range of patient-centered care for common illnesses, diagnostic testing, and preventive health care. Those with both acute illnesses or chronic conditions are welcomed in the clinic for diagnosis and treatment in a warm, friendly environment.

Before Dr. Zhang began providing expert medical care to patients in New York and New Jersey, he graduated from Fourth Military Medical University, in Xi'an, China. He went on to complete an orthopedic residency training and a Master of Science at First Military Medical University in Guangzhou, China. Next, Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in orthopedic research at General Hospital of PLA (301) in Beijing, China.

In the United States, Dr. Zhang completed his residency at the Interfaith Medical Center, Internal Medicine for Primary Care in Brooklyn, New York, and a fellowship in rheumatology at State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Zhang also gained valuable experience during his residency, postdoctoral training, and practice in orthopedic surgery and as a research fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.

From 2013-2014, Dr. Zhang was a professor in Orthopedic Surgery at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanfang University in Guangzhou, China. He returned to the U.S. where he practiced medicine as both a wound care and primary care physician in the New York City and New Jersey areas. He is certified by the United States Internal Medicine Board and is a licensed physician in New York and New Jersey, and his research is published in numerous medical journals.

Dr. Zhang brings his extensive experience and concern for improving health care to those in Edison, New Jersey, and the surrounding community.