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Walid Elkhalili, MD, is an attentive and trusted internist and aesthetic physician serving Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas at Apex Medical Professionals.

Dr. Elkhalili began his medical career at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in the Caribbean, where he earned his doctorate in Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at New York Medical College before gaining certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s currently affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, and The Valley Hospital.

Dr. Elkhalili also has a background in research and frequently publishes in journals, such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He was recently honored as a doctor of excellence by the Leading Physicians of the World organization.

At Apex Medical Professionals, Dr. Elkhalili works in collaboration with a physician to assess and address the needs and conditions of his patients, with fluency in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He places a high priority on preventive care, wellness strategies, and health education. Dr. Elkhalili looks forward to leading you down the path of wellness.

Dr. Ajay Agarwala, MD is a cardiology specialist with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Agarwala has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center.

Having a chronic illness that requires regular monitoring, or living with a condition that has yet to be diagnosed, is overwhelming. Men and women in the Yonkers, New York area have relied on Jonas Leibowitz, MD for years. As the city’s longtime trusted endocrinologist, Dr. Leibowitz treats a wide scope of medical issues. His practice, Jonas Leibowitz, MD, is near New York City and Westchester County, New York.

Dr. Leibowitz tackles some of medicines toughest cases in his practice. Dr. Leibowitz graduated from Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York and completed his Internship and Residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Leibowitz continues his education regularly, focusing on new technologies and medications. On the cutting edge of new science, Dr. Leibowitz lectures all over the region to teach other medical professionals how to prescribe medication, and when.

The office of Jonas Leibowitz, MD, is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Leibowitz specializes in hormonal disorders, thyroid issues, diabetes, and all types of endocrine-related diseases, he’s highly skilled at treating almost any type of health concern patients may have. His expert team cares for patients from the diagnosis stage, all the way through establishing a treatment.

Igor Chernyavskiy, MD, is a top-ranked pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist providing patients in Brooklyn, NY 11235 with one of the best and unparalleled levels of care for an array of acute and chronic lung conditions and diseases and sleep disorders.

Dr. Chernyavskiy earned his medical degree at Krasnoyarsk State Medical University in Russia, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ, and a fellowship in pulmonary care at the State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook.

He maintains active memberships in many medical societies including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Thoracic Society, and the American Medical Association, and is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care, pulmonary disease, and sleep medicine. In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, Dr. Chernyavskiy maintains hospital affiliations with Stony Brook University Medical Center and the VA Medical Center in Northport.

Dr. Chernyavskiy welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. He speaks both English and Russian.

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.

Kenilworth Primary Care is a thriving internal medicine and clinical lipidology practice led by Bhavani Jeereddy, MD. Offering a wide range of services to residents of Kenilworth, New Jersey, and the surrounding region, Kenilworth Primary Care has earned a reputation of excellence. 

The practice offers a range of services to cover the full spectrum of internal medicine needs. From advanced diagnostics to treatment for acute illness or management of chronic disease, Kenilworth Primary Care is equipped to meet and exceed patient needs. 

Dr. Jeereddy has gone to great lengths to assemble an outstanding team of medical support and administrative professionals. Team members share a dedication to providing excellent care on a personal level. Rest assured, however, that your primary care is always delivered directly by Dr. Jeereddy, not a physician assistant or another paraprofessional. 

The practice offers some of the latest medical technology on the market, creating opportunities for patients to achieve optimal health and wellness. From ankle-brachial index testing to spirometry, cryoprobe, and electrocardiograms, to advanced aesthetic laser treatments, the practice is fully equipped to meet a wide range of needs. 

Patient education is also a critical part of the process. Dr. Jeereddy works with patients one-on-one to help them build the skills and knowledge needed to play an active role in their own health journey. The ability to empower others is among the most exciting aspects of medical practice and an area where Dr. Jeereddy excels. Dr Jeereddy has certifications in Clinical Lipidology  with in depth knowlege on lipid management. She is also certified by American Board of Obesity medicine recently with  wider knowledge of treating the obesity and  the risk factors.

Kenilworth Primary Care is now accepting new patients. Residents of Kenilworth, New Jersey, and the surrounding area are invited to come and meet with Dr. Jeereddy and her team to learn more about her unique approach to health and wellness.

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.

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.

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.

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.