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• 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  

Stephanie Galbert is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Lasante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Garden area of Brooklyn. Proud Haitian-American serving her community with compassionate care for over ten years. She is passionate about the holistic wellness of her patients and building strong healthy habits that dismantle generational impediments.   Born and raised in Brooklyn and the product of a phenomenal Haitian immigrant mother, NP Galbert is fluent in Haitian Creole and English. She received her Bachelor of Nursing from CUNY New York City College of Technology and her Master of Science at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.   Before joining LaSante Health Center, NP Galbert proudly served various underserved areas of Brooklyn such as Brownsville, Bushwick, East Flatbush, and Canarsie. NP Galbert has a strong heart for youth development and leading outreach programs, domestically and internationally. NP Galbert is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.   At LaSante Health Center, NP Galbert provides annual checkups, immunizations, guidance in school and sports physical exams, and developmental testing for learning disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and many more. When she’s not treating children, NP Galbert enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and attending Purpose Life Church. Mantra: 1 John 3:18 Let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.

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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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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Samantha Saludades, MD is a board-certified pediatrician based in Brooklyn, NY. She obtained her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and completed her pediatric residency training at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, where she received recognition for her work in teaching medical students and junior residents.

At La Sante Health Center, Dr. Saludades is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in the community. She provides routine checkups, immunizations, guidance in school, sports physical exams and treatment of childhood illnesses. While caring for her patients, she enjoys building relationships with families, partnering with them to lead healthy lifestyles and helping them to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
When she is not advocating for the health of her patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new running trails and cheering on local sports teams.

Dr. Daniel Shtraykher is a board-certified pediatrician in Brooklyn who specializes in children’s neuro-immune and complex chronic conditions. He began by treating PANDAS/PANS, and his practice has grown to include mold illness (CIRS), chronic Lyme and coinfections, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), POTS/dysautonomia, ADHD, and folate-transport problems in autism (including folinic acid/leucovorin therapy).

Drawing on genetics, immune biology, and environmental medicine, Dr. Shtraykher recognizes that these diagnoses often overlap—shared pathways (inflammation, autoimmunity, mitochondrial stress, connective-tissue traits, and detox genetics) can blur boundaries. Instead of slicing a child into separate labels, he integrates findings and treats the root network: infections and biotoxins, immune dysregulation, mast-cell reactivity, autonomic imbalance, nutrient/folate transport, and the home environment.

His care is evidence-informed and practical: clear history, targeted testing when useful, and therapeutic trials when time or cost matters. Treatments may include antimicrobial strategies, anti-inflammatory and mast-cell stabilization, autonomic support for POTS, binders/detox for CIRS, and folinic acid for children with suspected cerebral folate deficiency—especially those with FRAA/FRAT positivity—often alongside school and behavioral supports.

Dr. Shtraykher accepts Medicaid and most major insurance, making specialized neuro-immune care accessible to families. His goal is simple: see the big picture, address what’s driving a child’s brain-body symptoms, and help kids regain function—whether the trigger is strep, mold, Lyme, MCAS, POTS, ADHD-related vulnerabilities, or folate transport.

Dr. Milrod has been practicing pediatric neurology for over 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of seizures, headaches, developmental delays, sleep disorders, tics, ADHD, and autism. Dr. Milrod earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University before attending Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in pediatric neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. He is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Milrod currently has privileges at St. Peter's University Hospital. He has previously worked at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston, MA, Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ, JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute in Edison, NJ, Neuroscience Associates of New York in Staten Island, NY, and is the former Director of Pediatric Neurology at Franciscan and NJ Neuroscience. Dr. Milrod is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep .