Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
At Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, the team of expert internal medicine doctors strives to help young adults, adults, and seniors of Cheshire, Guilford, Hamden, Milford, North Haven, Meriden, Wallingford, West Haven, and Stratford, Connecticut, and the surrounding area experience and maintain optimal health. The practice emphasizes disease screening, to enable early detection of problems before they create serious health emergencies. The doctors also provide care for acute conditions, ongoing chronic medical illnesses, and general physical examinations.
Our practice is affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital, so we can refer and coordinate care with world-renowned medical specialists when necessary. The practice has ultrasound and laboratory services available on-site, as well as spirometry to screen for asthma and Holter monitors to measure your heart’s activity. At Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, you experience high-quality medical care unparalleled in the region. In 2014, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized the providers for delivering high-quality care to our patients with diabetes and heart disease. NCQA is known in the health care industry for having developed health care quality and cost-benchmarking systems.
Boston University School of Medicine, MD with high honors in Medicine and Surgery clerkships 2001
Residency in Internal Medicine at Brown School of Medicine
Dr. Ramzan is Board Certifed in Internal Medicine with close to 20 yrs of experience in Primary Care, Hospital and Critical care, Urgent Care and Addiction medicine.
He takes special personal and professional interest in helping those afflicted with the disease of addiction. He holds a license to prescribe suboxone.
Morris Papernik, MD, FACP, is an experienced physician serving patients at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in the West Haven and Stratford, Connecticut, office.
A native New Yorker, Dr. Papernik graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Rush and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
He has distinguished himself as a national thought leader in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Papernik has served on the Medical Presidential Advisory Committee to President Bush and Obama within the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC.
Upon moving to Connecticut to be closer to family in 2008, he brought his expertise to Connecticut and now to Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. Dr. Papernik has received numerous teaching awards and the Primary Care Leadership Award from the Connecticut Center for Primary Care. He has given multiple TV, radio, and newspaper interviews nationally.
Dr. Papernik enjoys teaching medical and nurse practitioner students from Yale, UConn, and
Netter School of Medicine. He also likes spending his free time with family and enjoys photography.
Dr. Blander earned his MD at the University of Buffalo Medical Center in 1981, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University in 1984. He was a research fellow for 2 years at Rockefeller University, and then completed his clinical fellowship in Infectious Diseases at UCLA, followed by 4 years of research and publications at UCLA. He was a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh medical Center until 1997. Since 1997, he has practiced Internal Medicine in CT. Dr. Blander is board certified in Internal Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
David Bauder, PA-C: CEO, Assistant Medical Director, Co-Founder, and Author
David Bauder, PA-C, serves as the CEO, Assistant Medical Director, and co-founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, with locations in Manassas, Alexandria, Stafford, Washington, D.C., and Gaithersburg, Maryland. With over 30 years of diverse medical experience, David is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals, enhancing both their physical and mental well-being for a higher quality of life.
Education and Professional Development
David’s dedication to advancing healthcare is reflected in his extensive academic and professional training. He earned his physician assistant degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and further advanced his expertise by completing a graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Health Science Center in Omaha.
David also completed the prestigious RAND Arroyo Research Fellowship, where he contributed to cutting-edge studies aimed at improving health systems and policies. This fellowship reflects his commitment to leveraging research and innovation to enhance healthcare delivery.
Throughout his career, David has cultivated expertise across multiple medical disciplines, including:
Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Expeditionary Medicine
General Surgery
Urgent Care
Functional and Integrative Medicine
Podiatry
Leadership and Vision as CEO
As the CEO of Weight Loss & Vitality, David has guided the organization’s growth into a leading provider of medical weight loss, hormone therapy, functional medicine, and aesthetic treatments. His leadership ensures that the practice remains at the forefront of medical innovation, offering cutting-edge solutions tailored to the individual needs of every patient.
Under David’s guidance, Weight Loss & Vitality has expanded to five locations, providing exceptional healthcare across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Distinguished Military Career
David proudly served for 27 years in the United States Army, excelling in both clinical and leadership roles. His military service included:
Three combat tours in Southwest Asia, where he provided critical medical care in high-pressure environments.
Executive Officer of the Army Medical Specialist Corps at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, overseeing medical operations and advancing healthcare initiatives.
Strategic Advisor at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, contributing to the development of military health policies and programs.
David’s military career reflects his unwavering dedication to service and his ability to lead in complex, high-stakes situations.
Author of "Thrive Beyond Your Limits"
David is the author of the newly released book, “Thrive Beyond Your Limits,” now available on Amazon. In this inspiring guide, he shares actionable strategies for achieving optimal health, weight loss, overcoming challenges, and living a more fulfilling life. Drawing from his decades of medical experience and personal dedication to fitness, David empowers readers to unlock their full potential.
A Personal Commitment to Health and Fitness
David’s passion for health extends into his personal life. An avid cyclist, he has competed in national cycling events for over a decade. His commitment to fitness mirrors his professional advocacy for a healthy lifestyle, inspiring patients to prioritize wellness in their own lives.
Why Patients Trust David Bauder
Patients value David’s unique combination of:
30 years of medical expertise across a range of disciplines.
Leadership as the CEO of Weight Loss & Vitality, driving innovation and patient-centered care.
The RAND Arroyo Research Fellowship, showcasing his dedication to research-driven healthcare improvements.
Compassionate, tailored care that empowers patients to achieve lasting results.
A proven commitment to health, fitness, and personal growth, both professionally and personally.
Inspiring Health, Fitness, and Vitality
As a dedicated healthcare professional, CEO, and author, David Bauder continues to guide individuals toward a healthier, more fulfilling future. Whether through personalized care at Weight Loss & Vitality or his book, “Thrive Beyond Your Limits,” David remains a pivotal figure in helping others reclaim their vitality and confidence.
Schedule Your Consultation with David Bauder, PA-C
Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Schedule a consultation with David Bauder, PA-C, at Weight Loss & Vitality today and experience his expertise, leadership, and personalized approach to health and wellness.
“I’m always intrigued by the wealth of knowledge he has when it comes to research and efficacy of health trends and solutions. More importantly, his ability to break it down, explain and diagram how things work. I always learn something new”
Michelle W. Ma, MD, FAAD is a Board Certified Dermatologist who completed her residency through the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in June 2017. We're very excited to have her as a full-time provider at MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, located in Plainview, Commack, Manhattan, Upper East Side and Hampton Bays, New York. In her professional and educational work, Dr. Ma has:
Completed multiple postdoctoral programs
Published articles in a variety of professional journals
Participated in presentations across the nation
Dr. Ma graduated from Cornell University with a degree in biological sciences. She then:
Pursed her Doctor of Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine
Served as an intern at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts
Began and continues her dermatology residency at MDCS
She has completed two postdoctoral fellowships. Dr. Ma was a Dermatopharmacology Fellow at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in Bronx, New York. She was also a Melanoma Translational Research Fellow at the Department of Dermatology at New York University.
Dr. Ma has also been the recipient of numerous awards. These include:
The Maurice Husik Prize for the best paper written by a dermatology resident/fellow
The Todd Nagel Research Grant Award from The Skin Cancer Foundation
The Medicine Clerkship Award for outstanding essay in medical science
Merrill Presidential Scholar
The William T. Keeton Prize for academic excellence in introductory biology
“Dr. Ma has been my dermatologist for a few years now after changing from my previous doctor. She is very warm and caring. Her skin exams are extremely thorough of which they should be. I would highly recommend Dr. Ma for anyone searching for an excellent Dermatologist.”
Dr. Vivian Huynh is an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner practicing primary care and internal medicine in Connecticut since 2014. She treats multiple chronic and acute conditions. Her primary goal is to help patients maintain good health by early screening and treatment.
Kempton Brisport, MSW is a licensed social worker who brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to supporting individuals and families through the complexities of healthcare systems. He earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Hunter College and is a licensed LMSW in the state of Connecticut.
Kempton specializes in working with geriatric populations and adults in need of home care services. In his role at High Quality Home Therapy, he assists individuals in navigating Medicaid and Medicare systems, helping them access the care and resources they need. He is experienced in guiding patients and families through enrollment processes, maintaining communication with government agencies, and ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
In addition to his direct work with clients, Kempton contributes to policy development and supports staff through training and education on navigating healthcare systems. He collaborates with organizations such as Maximus and plays an important role in helping both patients and team members understand and access available benefits.
Kempton has worked with diverse populations throughout his career, including experience in geriatrics, bereavement, and supporting children and families. His multicultural background and years of experience in social work allow him to approach each situation with empathy, understanding, and cultural awareness.
Kempton is committed to making healthcare more accessible and less overwhelming for those he serves. His thoughtful and supportive approach helps individuals feel confident and cared for as they navigate their health and wellness journey.
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