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We are an Internal Medicine clinic dedicated to providing individualized care to every patient who walks through our doors. Our focus is on the primary prevention of disease, with a strong commitment to patient education and promoting self-care. We offer a variety of preventive care services, including vaccinations, health screenings for early detection of disease, and lifestyle counseling and personalized recommendations. Dr. Huang completed her Internal Medicine Residency in 2023 and gained valuable experience as a hospitalist for two years before founding Huang Medical, P.C. She believes the best way to treat disease is to prevent it — and that the most effective medical care combines evidence-based medicine with each patient’s personal goals and values. Her vision is to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and empower patients to take an active role in their own health and well-being.

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.

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.

Board-certified in adult and pediatric allergy and immunology, Peter Benincasa, MD, proudly serves the communities of Clark, Garfield, and Clifton, New Jersey. As one of the expert providers of Consultants in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Benincasa dedicates himself to providing patients of all ages with excellent medical care.

Dr. Benincasa earned his medical degree from the University of Naples Federico II School of Medicine in Naples, Italy. Then he relocated to the United States to complete his internship and medical residency in adult and pediatric immunology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

During his training, Dr. Benincasa was named chief medical resident at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.  He has served as clinical assistant professor in the division of allergy and immunology at UMDNJ teaching internists and pediatricians who wish to specialize in allergy and immunology. Dr. Benincasa stays current on emerging research and medical developments

His commitment to excellence in the field of allergy and immunology has remained strong throughout his years of service.

Maitri Patel, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and aesthetics physician at PrudentMD in Iselin, New Jersey. She specializes in cosmetic procedures, internal medicine, laser hair removal, and much more. She’s also an expert in primary care services, including preventive health, chronic disease management, medical weight loss, and women’s health.

Dr. Patal received her medical training at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India, at the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, and the Robertwood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is certified in laser hair removal, Botox®, dermal fillers, micro-needling, PRP (platelet rich plasma treatment), IV therapies and other cosmetic treatments. She has special interest in alternative therapies and continues to learn. She has helped many using such alternative therapies. She believes lifestyle changes and often alternative therapies make a bigger difference than allopathy alone. 

She has served for many years as an adult medicine physician at the Plainfield Community Health Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, the Tuberculosis Clinic of Union Counties in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and many other urgent care centers throughout New Jersey.

She also worked as a supervising physician for cardiac emergencies and nuclear cardiac stress tests before founding PrudentMD. Dr. Patel is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

She is a HealthGrades Recognized Physician and was featured in the Top Internal Medicine Physicians list by the Consumer Research Council of America. Dr. Patel won the Patients’ Choice Award, On-Time Doctor Award, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition. She is listed among The Leading Physicians of the World and was voted America’s Most Compassionate Doctor.

Dr. Patel enjoys helping her patients look better, feel better, and achieve the highest quality of life possible. She speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Patel warmly welcomes her patients to PrudentMD and looks forward to exceeding their expectations.

 

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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.

About Dr. Nikki Bajaj

HOPE Hematology & Oncology Associates LLC is an adult care practice centrally located in Iselin, New Jersey. Led by Triple Board-certified Internist, Hematologist, and Medical Oncologist Nikki Bajaj, MD, the practice offers personable, one-on-one care to every new and returning patient. Dr. Bajaj’s wide-ranging medical background allows her to treat patients with individualized care, from simple to complex, using the latest knowledge in her fields of specialty.

Dr. Bajaj completed her Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship as a chief fellow at St. Jospeh Regional Medical Centre, NJ, an affliate of New York Medical College, a member of the Touro College and University System. She finished her Internal Medicine Residency at Seton Hall University, West orange, NJ. Prior to her residency, Dr. Bajaj was a research assistant at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During her training, she published a multitude of journal articles and case reports.

Dr Bajaj has been practicing medicine for about eight years in the states of New Jersey, Michigan and Missouri, intially as a hospitalist / Internist and then a specialist in Hematology & Oncology after completing her fellowship training.

This has provided her immense exposure and opportunity to acqquire substantial clinical grounding in the management of various aspects of acute and chronic diseases. She believes the most important aspect of cancer treatment is patient education and shared decision makin​g for an individualized, evidence based and comprehensive treatment plan for all her patients.

Throughout her career, Dr. Bajaj has accumulated experience treating malignant cancers, benign hematological disorders, and high-risk pregnancies. In her current role at HOPE, Hematology & Oncology Associates LLC, she specializes in diagnosing and carefully treating skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and brain tumors. She also frequently sees patients for bleeding disorders and anemia.

Dr. Bajaj is consistently recognized for her stand-out drive, personability, and communication skills in four languages. She was recognized in New Jersey Monthly Magazine’s “Top Docs” for two years in a row.

At HOPE Hematology & Oncology Associates, Dr. Bajaj is currently accepting new and returning patients. Call the office for an appointment or book one online today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.