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Gautam Ahluwalia, MD is an internal medicine and primary care physician with over 25 years of experience delivering holistic, evidence-based care focused on optimizing patient outcomes and building long-term, patient-centered relationships. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi—India’s top-ranked medical institution.

Dr. Ahluwalia previously served as Professor and Chief of Internal Medicine at a leading tertiary care medical school in North India, where he mentored thousands of medical students and residents and held senior leadership roles ensuring excellence in clinical care, education, and accreditation. An award-winning clinician, educator, and published author, he is recognized for his ethical, patient-first approach to care.

Dr. Ahluwalia now provides personalized primary care at Stoneleigh Medical Group’s Yorktown Heights and Brewster offices, where he is accepting new patients.

At our medical practice, we prioritize healthspan by going beyond traditional treatment of chronic conditions. We are committed to proactive care, emphasizing prevention and early detection to promote a long and healthy life, rather than merely extending lifespan. By identifying potential issues before they manifest into serious problems, we strive to empower our patients to maintain optimal health and wellbeing throughout their lives.

At Ever Medical, your health is personal. You deserve thoughtful, individualized care, to be heard, respected, and fully supported every step of the way. Dr. Harow is welcoming new and returning patients for dedicated, compassionate care. You may request an appointment or additional information by: 📞 Call or Text: (475) 330-3369 ✉️ Email: info@evermedicalgroup.com 🌐 Web: www.evermedicalgroup.com

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.

 

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.

Rajiv Perinbasekar MD, is a gastroenterologist at Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology. He is passionate about providing high quality and personalized care to patients living in Putnam and northern Westchester. 

Dr. Perinbasekar received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency he received awards for his research in inflammatory bowel disease. He then completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Hofstra-Northwell at Northshore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Fellow.

Dr. Perinbasekar is knowledgeable in the treatment of digestive diseases of the gastrointestinal system and the liver, including colorectal cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. He has a special interest in using new technologies to enhance patient care.

Dr. Perinbasekar is currently accepting new 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.

 

Certifications

Dr. Hotchandani completed his residency in internal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He holds a doctorate degree of medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn.

Outside of the office, Dr. Hotchandani enjoys going on walks with his wife and dogs, hiking, tennis and basketball. He is also passionate about environmental science, particularly climate change.

IN-PERSON APPTS ARE MON-FRI BEFORE 1PM. VIRTUAL APPTS ARE MON-FRI AFTER 1pm.

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.

Michael Milone, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon on the team of providers at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. He specializes in hand surgery and brings extensive experience to his practice.

Dr. Milone was born in Oceanside, New York, and was the valedictorian at Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. During his undergraduate years, he studied as an exchange student at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

Dr. Milone earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and won the school’s Orthopaedic Research Prize. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Orthopedics in New York City and went on to finish a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. 

As an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Milone stays connected to his peers and up-to-date on the latest developments in his field. He’s also passionate about academic and research efforts in orthopaedic surgery and has contributed to numerous textbooks, given poster and podium presentations, and is published in several leading peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Milone stays active and healthy by exercising with Peloton® and playing golf. He enjoys rooting for the New York Jets and serves as the medical analyst for Sleeper Fantasy Football. He also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife, Jackie, their daughter, Pippa, and dog, Lana.

Margaret I. Chustecki, MD, MBA, is a skilled internist at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in Hamden, West Haven, and Milford, Connecticut. She is also an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. 

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and educated at Warsaw Medical School, Dr. Chustecki completed her internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital and New England Medical Center in Massachusetts. Before joining Yale University as a clinical instructor, Dr. Chustecki started Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003. 

Since then, the practice has flourished, boasting some of the best internists and providers in the United States. Dr. Chustecki maintains patients at the practice while teaching at Yale School of Medicine. She supervises up-and-coming medical professionals while educating them on the benefits of efficient health care. 

Dr. Chustecki remains active in research, and has contributed to over 55 medical publications. She co-founded Chase Medical Research of Greater New Haven in 2015, and serves as the chief clinical trial investigator.

Renita Butler, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Quality Healthcare NY, Primary Care Division, in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie , New York. She believes the provider-patient relationship should be about teamwork and that trust is essential in today’s medicine.

Dr. Butler has had a fascination with science, math, and helping others since elementary school. Her parents bought her a play doctor’s kit, and she would check family members' reflexes with a play reflex hammer and try to listen to their hearts with a play stethoscope. 

As she grew up, Dr. Butler participated in health fairs, listened to other career health professionals from elementary to high school, and shadowed some doctors in their offices during summers. Her pursuit of becoming an internal medicine physician has been lifelong.

For her undergraduate education, Dr. Butler attended Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, she went to the University of South Alabama Medical Center for her Doctor of Internal Medicine and completed her residency at Meharry Medical College. 

Internal medicine follows a patient’s adult lifespan. Dr. Butler chose this specialty because she wants to provide lifelong care for individuals. She connects with patients by actually listening instead of just hearing. She works with each individual to create the best care for their condition and unique needs. 

Outside of work, Dr. Butler is very passionate about music. She even played classical piano for years.