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Dexter McKenzie, MD, is an experienced internist and pediatrician serving patients of all ages at LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Dr. McKenzie has served the central Brooklyn community for over 30 years as a registered pharmacist and physician and treats a wide range of medical conditions for adults and children in New York City. 

After immigrating to Brooklyn from the Caribbean, Dr. McKenzie attended the public schools in the area, then received his Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical and health sciences from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University in New York City. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and was honored with a residency and internship in internal medicine and pediatrics from Kings County Hospital in New York City. 

Dr. McKenzie is proud to serve a diverse range of patients at LaSante Health Center and advocates as a health educator, mentor to youth, and for the medical care of single mothers and senior citizens. He is passionate about supporting the local arts and small businesses. His involvement in the community has garnered him several awards and recognition. 

Dr. McKenzie is president of the Provident Clinical Society of Brooklyn, and a member of the National Medical Association, Medical Society of the State of New York, New York Empire State Medical Association, and The Medical Society of the County of Kings.

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A proud Haitian-American, Anise Joseph, MD, is a pediatrician offering compassionate care to families and children in New York City. At LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn, she is passionate about the health and wellness of children of all ages. 

Born and raised in Brooklyn and of Haitian immigrant parents, Dr. Joseph speaks Haitian Creole, English, and French. She received her Bachelor of Arts in math and economics from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York City before completing her Doctor of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in New York City. She flourished in her pediatric residency and internship at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. 

Before joining LaSante Health Center, Dr. Joseph proudly worked in the pediatric emergency department at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City, where she gained experience in emergency care for children. Dr. Joseph is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

At the LaSante Health Center, Dr. Joseph offers annual checkups, immunizations, guidance in school and sports physical exams, and developmental testing for learning disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

When she’s not treating children, Dr. Joseph enjoys spending time in her Brooklyn neighborhood with family, friends, attending church, and diving into a good book. 

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Daniela Atanassova-Lineva, MD, is dedicated to the health of children and families at Peds For Kids in Rego Park, New York. A Board-Certified Pediatrician and a fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics’ section of Adolescent medicine, she was named among America’s top Pediatricians for 13 years running. Born in Bulgaria, she showed passion about medicine at an early age and pursued it with dedication and perseverance. Dr. Atanassova-Lineva started her elementary education in Kenitra, Morocco where she attended Lycee Francais. She graduated from High School as Valedictorian from the most prestigious High School in her native town Russe, Bulgaria, "The International School of Foreign Languages."

Dr. Atanassova-Lineva’s areas of clinical interest span Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Primary Care, and Adolescent Medicine, as well as asthma disease, allergic disorders, obesity, nutrition, and dermatology, integrated with aesthetic medicine. As a Pediatric Specialist, her emphasis remains on prevention for the young, younger, and youngest of patients. She received certifications in  Aesthetic Medicine in 2016 and in Obesity Medicine from Harvard University in 2019.

Dr. Atanassova-Lineva has practiced Pediatric and Emergency Medicine for more than 20 years. As a veteran Pediatrician, she has seen how parents’ health affects children. Her new focus is extending her practice to encompass treatment for the entire family by offering group counseling and telehealth medicine and remaining in close contact with the parents of her patients regardless of distance, location and time zone difference.

Earning a maximum medical school admittance score, Dr. Atanassova-Lineva won acceptance to Varna Medical University in Bulgaria where she earned her medical degree. She then completed a Pediatric residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York. 

She remained  an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Hospital’s Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine  for more than 15 years where she instructed medical students and pediatric residents. Currently she teaches the Stony Brook University PA students by percepting  their clinical rotations in Pediatrics at her private office. In addition, Dr. Atanassova-Lineva maintains affiliations with the prestigious NorthWell Children's Hospital in Long Island, NewYork Presbyterian-Queens Hospital,  and Mount Sinai Hospital, Manhattan.

With diverse interests in Medicine, Dr. Atanassova-Lineva has published scholarly articles on the subjects of obesity, nutrition, sports medicine and children with cleft lip and palate. Shortly after graduating from Medical University she led research in neuroscience and child's psychiatry.

In 2016 Dr Atanassova-Lineva lost her 20 year old daughter Stefani Lineva ( a division 1 Tennis player in pre-med College) in a hit and run accident. The tragedy inspired her to create a Non for Profit Organization in memory of her beloved Stefani, "Stefani Forever 20 ". Together with her son Daniel she became the CEO of this organization with the Mission to promote the game of tennis to all unprivileged children in the World.

Volunteering has always come naturally to Dr. Atanassova-Lineva and she has been donating her time helping children in Nepal, India, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala and Ecuador.

Fluent in five languages, Dr. Atanassova-Lineva has delivered numerous presentations at the Eastern European Meetings of Pediatrics, has numerous TV presentations on TV5Monde in Paris, France, Telemundo TV channel in New York, Bulgarian and Russian Radio Stations and the International Pediatric Association honored Dr. Atanassova-Lineva as a leading physician of the World and top pediatrician in Queens, New York. The following year, she was recognized with a Patients’ Choice Award. In 2018 Dr. Atanassova -Lineva was honored to cut the ribbon of the newly renovated Pediatric Clinic of Gotham Health and Hospital Corporations in Jackson Heights, NY. The International Association of Top Professionals honored Dr. Atanassova-Lineva  as the “Top Pediatrician of the Year for 2022”.  At the International Business Excellence Awards in 2023, Dr. Atanassova-Lineva was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement in Pediatric Medical Care Award”.

Dr. Atanassova-Lineva appeared at the front page of the IAOTP magazine in 2022 and in 25 A Magazine, Long Island, NY where she published articles about the success of her achievements.

Israel Kochin M.D. is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist who provides care to children of all ages in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and the Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, New York. 

Dr. Kochin completed his bachelor’s degree in economics at Columbia University. After graduating, he attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1999. He then completed a residency in pediatrics at the Maimonides Medical Center before pursuing his fellowship training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and the University of California San Diego. 

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Kochin specializes in several childhood illnesses, including food allergies, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, and autoimmune diseases. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and was elected to become a fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Kochin can speak Russian, Hebrew, and English. He is also the author of several gastrointestinal disease articles published by esteemed medical journals. 

At his offices in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Dr. Kochin looks forward to providing your children with the compassionate and comprehensive care they need for gastrointestinal issues. 

• Leonid Iskhakov graduate of York College Physician Assistant Program Cum Laude in 2008
• 10 years of Neurology experience with specialty in Botox injection for treatment of Migraines and cervical dystonia.
• Additionally perform Trigger Point injections and numerous Nerve Blocks 
• Current active member of American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Physician Assistants  

• Leonid Iskhakov graduate of York College Physician Assistant Program Cum Laude in 2008
• 10 years of Neurology experience with specialty in Botox injection for treatment of Migraines and cervical dystonia.
• Additionally perform Trigger Point injections and numerous Nerve Blocks 
• Current active member of American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Physician Assistants  

All families deserve access to outstanding pediatric care, whether to meet routine health needs or when unexpected injuries or illnesses arise. For many families in and around Corona, New York, Valencia Health Pediatric Urgent Care, led by Jonathan Valencia, MD, FAAP, is a wonderful resource for pediatric urgent care and urgent care services. 

At Valencia Health Pediatric Urgent Care, our entire team of caring and compassionate practitioners are standing by to deliver the best possible care. We understand that nothing is more important to parents than knowing their children are in the best of hands. 

For Dr. Valencia, education has always been a guiding force. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. John’s University in Queens, New York City, New York. He went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at Loma Linda University in California. Dr. Valencia continues to seek out opportunities to broaden his education and experience.  

Routine pediatric care services begin with newborn care, providing a setting for little ones to receive the vaccinations and developmental screening they need to thrive. Physicals continue as children move through the toddler years and beyond. 

When kids become injured or ill, sick visits provide a fast track toward relief. Cuts and scrapes, as well as sprains and strains, commonly bring families in for care. Those who experience chronic health issues like asthma or allergies receive ongoing treatment to help them function at peak levels.  

The best way to explore all that Valencia Health Pediatric Urgent Care has to offer is to schedule a time to come in and meet our team. Online booking is always available, and visits can also be set up over the phone. 

Israel Kochin M.D. is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist who provides care to children of all ages in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and the Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, New York. 

Dr. Kochin completed his bachelor’s degree in economics at Columbia University. After graduating, he attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1999. He then completed a residency in pediatrics at the Maimonides Medical Center before pursuing his fellowship training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and the University of California San Diego. 

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Kochin specializes in several childhood illnesses, including food allergies, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, and autoimmune diseases. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and was elected to become a fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Kochin can speak Russian, Hebrew, and English. He is also the author of several gastrointestinal disease articles published by esteemed medical journals. 

At his offices in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Dr. Kochin looks forward to providing your children with the compassionate and comprehensive care they need for gastrointestinal issues. 

Dr. Ritu Sharma’s extensive medical training enables her to provide quality, compassionate medical care for your entire family. Dr. Sharma enjoys educating her patients, as well as sharing tips on how to prevent common illnesses. Her current patients call her  “kind,” “considerate,” and “a great example of what a doctor stands for.”

Double board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Sharma believes that listening to patients and performing a thorough exam prepares her to provide the best care possible.

A graduate of The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey, Dr. Sharma went on to medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark. She served her residency at the University Hospital, also in Newark, and later served as the Chairperson for the Department of Pediatrics at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

Dr. Sharma has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Apple Award from the Class of 2009 New Jersey Medical School, the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2009, and the Physicians We Admire Award from the nursing staff at Chilton Medical Center in 2012. She speaks Hindi and Spanish. Dr. Sharma welcomes residents living in and around Jersey City, New Jersey, to DRS Medical Associates.

Board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Santos combines the personal attention of the traditional small-town doctor with an evidence-based approach to modern medicine. He focuses on preventing illness and maintaining your good health.

Dr. Santos received an undergraduate degree, with honors, from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. He went on to study medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical school in Newark, where he received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism Award and the Dean Brown Award for significant student contributions to the school. He continued on at Rutgers for his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics and was further honored to receive the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching.

Dr. Santos is affiliated with the Chilton Medical Center, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, part of the Atlantic Health System. He also has an academic appointment as clinical preceptor at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.

His calming demeanor, even in an emergency, puts patients’ minds at ease and is why he received both the “Physician We Admire Award” and the “New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc” distinction. Dr. Santos is responsive to your questions and takes the time to explain what’s happening during an appointment. He speaks Tagalog and Spanish.