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.
Hari Polavarapu, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Primary Care provider at Tru Medical Management. Dr. Polavarapu, who also goes by “Dr. P,” sees patients at both practice locations in the Navy Hill and Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. He provides all his patients with outstanding conservative and preventive care.
Dr. Polavarapu is the founder of Tru Medical Management — a modern, comfort-driven primary care practice. Growing up in a medical family in India with philanthropic roots, Dr. Polavarapu has planted the seed to expand the goal of primary care, advance the medical care model, and improve access to health services.
His mission is to create a positive experience and inclusive environment for all patients. Tru Medical Management is dedicated to fulfilling the vision of high-quality, patient-centered primary care because they believe that better is possible.
Get started with Tru Medical Management today. Call the office to schedule your consultation or appointment. Online booking is also available and is fast and easy.
Dr. Sheremet Gashi, M.D., is a top-ranked internist in Bergen County, NJ, offering state-of-the-art care for men and women in Rutherford. As an internist, Dr. Gashi is skilled in providing the most effective and most appropriate treatments for adult patients, including treatments for diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and other sleep problems and sleep disorders, vitamin deficiency issues, depression, and anxiety. In addition, he offers a comprehensive array of women's health services as well as obesity and weight management programs.
Dr. Gashi completed his medical degree at the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Medicine, Kosovo, followed by an internship at New Jersey Medical School and a residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He maintains active memberships in several medical associations, and he speaks Albanian and Croatian in addition to English.
Dr. Gashi is dedicated to providing individualized care focused on the unique needs of each patient. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most major medical insurance plans.
Hari Polavarapu, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Primary Care provider at Tru Medical Management. Dr. Polavarapu, who also goes by “Dr. P,” sees patients at both practice locations in the Navy Hill and Williamsburg neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. He provides all his patients with outstanding conservative and preventive care.
Dr. Polavarapu is the founder of Tru Medical Management — a modern, comfort-driven primary care practice. Growing up in a medical family in India with philanthropic roots, Dr. Polavarapu has planted the seed to expand the goal of primary care, advance the medical care model, and improve access to health services.
His mission is to create a positive experience and inclusive environment for all patients. Tru Medical Management is dedicated to fulfilling the vision of high-quality, patient-centered primary care because they believe that better is possible.
Get started with Tru Medical Management today. Call the office to schedule your consultation or appointment. Online booking is also available and is fast and easy.
Medical Compass MD, led by David Dunaief, MD, is an integrative, functional, and lifestyle medicine practice with offices in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, in New York City and in Setauket, New York, on Long Island.
Dr. Dunaief takes a plant-based approach to wellness as derived through nutritional medicine and lifestyle interventions that reverse, prevent and treat chronic disease. He takes an individualized approach to care, using cutting-edge medical research to guide his decision making.
Medical Compass MD specializes in chronic care management, providing integrative medicine treatments for conditions like autoimmune disorders, diabetes, migraines, and heart disease.
With a focus on preventive medicine, Dr. Dunaief’s integrative approach uses the low inflammatory foods every day (LIFE) diet — a plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole-foods approach to health and wellness.
Dedicated to improving health care for all, the practice produces cutting-edge research on the LIFE diet that has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
At Medical Compass MD, the focus is on reversing, treating, and preventing chronic disease by connecting conventional medicine with lifestyle modifications. This approach gives patients the ability to take a more proactive role in managing their own health.
For evidence-based medical care for optimal health, call Medical Compass MD or request an appointment online today.
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.
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.
“Best Nurse Practioner I have had to date. Not willing to schedule an appointment unless she is available. She is straightforward and care for her patients.”
Mary Alaina Burbage, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
200 Old Country Rd.
Suite 140
Mineola, NY 11501
4.82(129)
4.87
(163)
Lurline Stona, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner 18.7 mi
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)
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.
Irina Gressel, MD, is a skilled primary care physician and the medical director of Health Styles Medicare PC in New York City. Dr. Gressel brings her years of expertise to residents of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and her dedication to improving the lives and health outcomes of all her patients.
Dr. Gressel completed her medical degree from Vitebsk State Medical University and an internship at Polotsk Central City Hospital, both located in Belarus. She then completed an additional internship and her residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, where she remained as an attending physician for several years.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Gressel served as a clinical instructor in medicine at New York University and is currently a clinical assistant professor of medicine through the Weill Cornell Medical College, based at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.
Under the direction of Dr. Gressel, Health Styles Medical Center PC is a primary care clinic dedicated to a comprehensive approach to treatment. At their modern office, Dr. Gressel and her team strive to implement the latest technology and techniques in their patients’ treatment plans. They offer a wide range of both primary care and aesthetic services, including routine annual exams, treatment for acne, Botox®, IV infusion therapy, and weight management. Dr. Gressel also offers the convenience of telemedicine services so patients can receive the care they need from the comfort of their homes.
IIrina Gressel, MD, is committed to high-quality care and service for all her patients. To make an appointment, call the office or book online today.
Gene Kominer, PT is a dedicated, knowledgeable licensed Physical Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Gene Kominer, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. He has over 20 years of experience helping children and adults to lead healthier lives. Gene’s clinical experience includes, but is not limited to outpatient orthopedics, sports-related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, motor skills development in infants and children with developmental delays or disorders, and adult neurological rehabilitation.
Dr. Anatole Barkan is a board certified internist with over 30 years of experience. He graduated from Padova University in Italy, completed his residency in Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn and currently has privileges at Maimonides Medical Center.
Dr. Barkan has been our Medical Director since 2004. His main focus is the preventative care and making sure that every patient walks out of his office with positive health and clinical outcomes.
Multi-Specialty Diagnostic and Treatment Center located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY
Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center that is conveniently located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York and has been serving the community since 2004. The center is a one-stop-shop health care facility serving patients of all ages. In addition to providing evidence-based comprehensive primary care services with a strong focus on preventative care, patients have access to an extraordinary range of specialty services including dentistry, ophthalmology, optometry, and physical therapy. Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve patients’ overall health outcomes and well-being.
The center is licensed by the NYS Department of Health since February of 2004. It is also recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), for its combination of exceptional medical care and outstanding patient communication and services. PCMH recognition means that the practice emphasizes care coordination and communication to provide a team-based approach to primary care where the patients are at the center.
Patients always come first for the physicians and staff at Be Well Primary Health Care Center. Whether patients need routine annual physicals or more specialized care following a new diagnosis, hospitalization or surgery, the team focuses on delivering the best possible patient outcomes.
The center accepts most insurances and is currently welcoming new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or through the online booking agent.
Dr. Vladimir Fridman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiology. He also holds board certifications from the Board of Nuclear Cardiology and American Board of Echocardiography. Dr. Fridman completed his medical doctor degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His post graduate training was completed at NYU Medical Center for residency training and at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel for fellowship training, where he was a Chief Fellow. Currently he is a member of American College of Radiology, American Medical Association, Medical Society of New York and American College of Physicians.
Dr. Fridman is a physician, who is dedicated to his profession and making sure that his patients live longer and happier lives with no heartache.
Dr. Benjamin Barrah, M.D. is a Brooklyn internal medicine specialist serving the New York area. His practice provides a broad variety of services, including vaccinations and treatments for ailments such as hepatitis C, allergy testing and treatment, erectile dysfunction, cosmetic surgery, and immigration medical exams.
Dr. Barrah earned his medical degree from the University of Benin School of Medicine and studied clinical dermatology at the University of London, after serving time as a dermatology house officer. Next, he attended the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he served as a graduate education special trainee fellow in the field of dermatology and cutaneous surgery. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in New York.
Dr. Barrah is board-certified and provides a range of medical, skin, and aesthetic services, while also educating new health care professionals. He specializes as an internist and dermatologist and holds professional memberships in the American College of Physicians and American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He is affiliated with both the Interfaith Medical Center and the New York Methodist Hospital and is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
Dr. Barrah is eager to welcome new patients to his practice, whether they need basic acne treatment, care for chronic illnesses, or to complete an immigration medical exam to gain permanent residency in the United States. Whatever the medical needs may be, Dr. Barrah will provide the ideal treatment and do so in a caring and compassionate bedside manner while delivering the best possible care.
If patients are in need of medical services in the Brooklyn area, give Dr. Barrah’s office a call to schedule an appointment during office hours today. The team at Fulton Medical Plaza are looking forward to helping.
Withhis advanced training in primary care and urgent care, Josh Shajan, MD, is the go-to provider for patients and their families in and around Greenwich, Stamford and areas. He cares for patients at his new private practice, Greenwich Primary Care located in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, and serves as the Medical Director of the practice.
After attending Bergen Catholic High School, Dr. Shajan earned admission to an 8-year BS/MBA/MD program, completing his bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, his Master of Business Administration through Union Graduate College, and then received his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012.
Dr. Shajan then completed his residency in internal medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.
Since completing residency, Dr. Shajan has provided comprehensive primary and urgent care services continuously in Greenwich. Additionally, he has also previously served as the medical director for a network of New York City-based urgent cares, prior to joining a private practice in Greenwich in 2018. WIth the launch of Greenwich Primary Care, Dr. Shajan continues his tenure of providing high-quality care comprehensive primary and immediate care for numerous Greenwich and surrounding-area residents and their families.
When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Shajan enjoys spending time withhiswifeKavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.
Melanie R. Weiner, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant committed to delivering top-notch, empathetic healthcare to her patients. With a wealth of experience serving diverse communities, Melanie currently practices at Greenwich Primary Care in Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut.
After earning her bachelor’s degree in allied health from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Melanie pursued her passion for healthcare by obtaining her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. During her tenure at Pace University, Melanie distinguished herself as a PA didactic student tutor and was honored with induction into the prestigious Pi Alpha – National Honor Society.
Driven by a desire to foster enduring connections with her patients, Melanie gravitated towards primary care. She believes in a patient-centric approach to medicine, emphasizing collaboration and support throughout every stage of life. Melanie's dedication to personalized care ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan aimed at optimizing their overall well-being.
With Melanie, patients can expect compassionate care grounded in expertise and a genuine commitment to their health. Whether addressing acute concerns or providing ongoing preventive care, Melanie strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.
Dr. Timothy Jayasundera and his colleague Dr. Marsha Wesley provide a variety of medical services to their patients from offices located in Ozone Park, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, New York. Services range from primary care, annual wellness checkups, and regular health screenings to specialist treatment for cardiovascular issues such as hypertension, high cholesterol, chest pain and shortness of breath.
Drs. Jayasundera and Welsey are all dedicated to providing the highest quality care to their patients. They offer a warm caring environment to make their patients feel comfortable. The doctors take pride in practicing preventative medicine ensuring that all of their patients maintain and improve their health. In addition to treating various medical conditions Dr. Jayasundera and Dr. Wesley also educate patients on their particular medical diagnosis to ensure that the patient maintains good health and stays within healthy guidelines for vital statistics.
Dr. Jayasundera and Dr. Wesley are currently welcoming new patients and looking forward to building lasting relationships to improve and maintain health. Most major forms of insurance are accepted.
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Jayasundera for at least 15 years. My GP recommended him and boy was he right. He has a great staff who have been with him for years. When I walk in I feel recognized and comfortable. They remember my name and I know they are looking out for me. Dr. Jayasundera is very competent and knowledgeable. I know I’m in good hands.”
Dr. Timothy Jayasundera
Internist
130-56 Lefferts Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
4.37(27)
4.94
(18)
Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician 19.7 mi
Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, M.D., F.A.C.C., is an experienced cardiologist, skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of an array of heart-related diseases and conditions in patients from Park Slope and throughout Brooklyn, NY. At Park Slope Cardiac and Diagnostic, Dr. Ahmad offers patient-centered care for issues like congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD and PAD) and chest pain. With advanced training in cardiac diagnostic imaging, Dr. Ahmad is skilled in performing echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing and ultrasounds, as well as cardiac catheterization and other minimally-invasive procedures.
A fellow of the American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.), Dr. Ahmad specializes in non-invasive and minimally-invasive cardiology to help patients get the care they need while avoiding surgery whenever possible. He and his team at Park Slope Cardiac and Diagnostic are committed to providing the highest quality care throughout every phase of treatment. Patients receive compassionate, customized care focused on their needs and based on in-depth evaluations using state-of-the-art testing and diagnostic techniques and technology for long-term health and wellness. With an emphasis on prevention and education, Dr. Ahmad helps patients understand their medical issues and risks, providing them with the education they need to enjoy better health and a better quality of life.
Dr. Ahmad completed his medical degree at Allama Iqbal Medical College, followed by a residency and internship at Interfaith Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at New York Methodist Hospital. Widely published in top medical journals, including the International Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, Dr. Ahmad was awarded the New York’s Top Doctors Award in 2016. Certified in nuclear cardiology by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) and echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE), Dr. Ahmad maintains active memberships in several professional societies, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.
Park Slope Cardiac and Diagnostic welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Ahmad speaks both English and Hindi.