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David T. Jacobs, MD, DABR, DABVLM, has devoted his medical career to treating venous disease. Based in Rockville Centre, New York, this fellowship-trained, board-certified vein and vascular specialist personally handles all cases at his practice South Shore Vein and Aesthetic Medicine – the only dedicated vein practice on the south shore of Nassau County. 

Dr. David T. Jacobs holds dual board certifications in radiology and phlebology (vein medicine), a certification held by fewer than 900 physicians in the United States.

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Dr. David T. Jacobs attended medical school at the New York University School of Medicine.

Before opening his own practice, Dr. Jacobs completed a residency and fellowship in diagnostic and interventional radiology at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn. He acted as Chief Resident in Interventional Radiology, and completed an additional fellowship specifically focused on vascular malformations at the Medical College of Wisconsin, training with world experts in the field.

Dr. David T. Jacobs has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and is the author of a chapter on vascular malformations in a newly published textbook – Interventional Radiology: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice. He is a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine), the American College of Radiology, the American Board of Radiology, the American Medical Association, and Radiological Society of North America.

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. As a direct primary care practice with locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, our mission is to remove barriers to care and build lasting relationships so you receive the time, attention, and support you need to truly thrive.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve served as a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families. Our approach is rooted in culturally responsive, community-based care that respects your background, understands your needs, and prioritizes equity at every level.

We go beyond traditional primary care by offering a comprehensive, integrated model that we designed to treat your whole person. In addition to preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management for conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease, we provide behavioral health services for anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our services also include routine checkups and physicals, women’s health services, including pregnancy care and family planning, and dental care, like minor oral surgery and restorations, all supported by the convenience of an on-site pharmacy.

Our care extends even further to meet everyday health needs, including treatment for foot and ankle conditions like heel pain, ingrown toenails, and injuries, as well as support for concerns such as irregular heart rhythms and other ongoing health conditions. By integrating medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services, we can address the full picture of your health and connect you with the resources you need to feel your best.

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we focus on your long-term wellness. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or addressing life changes, our team works alongside you to create a personalized plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

We’re proud to be a part of the communities we serve, and we’re committed to helping you and your family live healthier lives for years to come. Call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Luis Velasquez, MD, Director of Pediatrics at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, which has locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, Brooklyn, and Jamaica, New York. He joined the pediatrics medical care team in 2010.

Dr. Velasquez graduated Cum Laude from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York, and thereafter, from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. His post-graduate training includes Preliminary Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital, Anesthesia and Pediatrics at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He also took courses in Medical Health Administration at Bellevue University.

During his tenure at Addabbo, Dr. Velasquez has served as an EclinicalWorks (EMR) SuperUser, Member and Co-chair of the Addabbo Risk Management Committee, Chairman of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee, Acting Chief Medical Officer, and Associate Medical Director. Among his many credentials, Dr. Velasquez holds Certifications in Ambulatory Care Level 1 and 2 Risk Management, Opioid Prescribing Program 1 and 2, Infectious Control, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) and Conscious Sedation. Among his many organizational memberships, he is a Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics, a member of the International Pediatric Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Velasquez was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in a closely-knit but not affluent family. His dad worked in a factory making beach umbrellas, and his mom was a stay-at-home mom so she could be there with him and for his sister. He remembers “growing up not necessarily having everything everyone else did, including access to medical care.” Because of his upbringing, Dr. Velasquez feels a special connection to many of his pediatric patients at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center.

He enjoys working at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center because he enjoys helping others and making a difference in the lives of Addabbo children – one child at a time. He enjoys watching his patients grow up, year after year, and become individuals. Combining his love for biology and children, Dr. Velasquez believes that his career as a pediatrician is the very best of both worlds.

He speaks fluent Spanish and English, a “teeny” little bit of Arabic, and in his spare time, enjoys landscape and portrait sketching, watercolor, creative writing, nature, horror/occult and Sci-Fi fiction, multi-cultural music and foods, travel, and sightseeing.

• 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  

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. As a direct primary care practice with locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, our mission is to remove barriers to care and build lasting relationships so you receive the time, attention, and support you need to truly thrive.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve served as a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families. Our approach is rooted in culturally responsive, community-based care that respects your background, understands your needs, and prioritizes equity at every level.

We go beyond traditional primary care by offering a comprehensive, integrated model that we designed to treat your whole person. In addition to preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management for conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease, we provide behavioral health services for anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our services also include routine checkups and physicals, women’s health services, including pregnancy care and family planning, and dental care, like minor oral surgery and restorations, all supported by the convenience of an on-site pharmacy.

Our care extends even further to meet everyday health needs, including treatment for foot and ankle conditions like heel pain, ingrown toenails, and injuries, as well as support for concerns such as irregular heart rhythms and other ongoing health conditions. By integrating medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services, we can address the full picture of your health and connect you with the resources you need to feel your best.

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we focus on your long-term wellness. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or addressing life changes, our team works alongside you to create a personalized plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

We’re proud to be a part of the communities we serve, and we’re committed to helping you and your family live healthier lives for years to come. Call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

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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At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. As a direct primary care practice with locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, our mission is to remove barriers to care and build lasting relationships so you receive the time, attention, and support you need to truly thrive.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve served as a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families. Our approach is rooted in culturally responsive, community-based care that respects your background, understands your needs, and prioritizes equity at every level.

We go beyond traditional primary care by offering a comprehensive, integrated model that we designed to treat your whole person. In addition to preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management for conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease, we provide behavioral health services for anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our services also include routine checkups and physicals, women’s health services, including pregnancy care and family planning, and dental care, like minor oral surgery and restorations, all supported by the convenience of an on-site pharmacy.

Our care extends even further to meet everyday health needs, including treatment for foot and ankle conditions like heel pain, ingrown toenails, and injuries, as well as support for concerns such as irregular heart rhythms and other ongoing health conditions. By integrating medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services, we can address the full picture of your health and connect you with the resources you need to feel your best.

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we focus on your long-term wellness. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or addressing life changes, our team works alongside you to create a personalized plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

We’re proud to be a part of the communities we serve, and we’re committed to helping you and your family live healthier lives for years to come. Call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. As a direct primary care practice with locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, our mission is to remove barriers to care and build lasting relationships so you receive the time, attention, and support you need to truly thrive.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve served as a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families. Our approach is rooted in culturally responsive, community-based care that respects your background, understands your needs, and prioritizes equity at every level.

We go beyond traditional primary care by offering a comprehensive, integrated model that we designed to treat your whole person. In addition to preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management for conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease, we provide behavioral health services for anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our services also include routine checkups and physicals, women’s health services, including pregnancy care and family planning, and dental care, like minor oral surgery and restorations, all supported by the convenience of an on-site pharmacy.

Our care extends even further to meet everyday health needs, including treatment for foot and ankle conditions like heel pain, ingrown toenails, and injuries, as well as support for concerns such as irregular heart rhythms and other ongoing health conditions. By integrating medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services, we can address the full picture of your health and connect you with the resources you need to feel your best.

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we focus on your long-term wellness. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or addressing life changes, our team works alongside you to create a personalized plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

We’re proud to be a part of the communities we serve, and we’re committed to helping you and your family live healthier lives for years to come. Call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. As a direct primary care practice with locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, our mission is to remove barriers to care and build lasting relationships so you receive the time, attention, and support you need to truly thrive.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve served as a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families. Our approach is rooted in culturally responsive, community-based care that respects your background, understands your needs, and prioritizes equity at every level.

We go beyond traditional primary care by offering a comprehensive, integrated model that we designed to treat your whole person. In addition to preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management for conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease, we provide behavioral health services for anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our services also include routine checkups and physicals, women’s health services, including pregnancy care and family planning, and dental care, like minor oral surgery and restorations, all supported by the convenience of an on-site pharmacy.

Our care extends even further to meet everyday health needs, including treatment for foot and ankle conditions like heel pain, ingrown toenails, and injuries, as well as support for concerns such as irregular heart rhythms and other ongoing health conditions. By integrating medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services, we can address the full picture of your health and connect you with the resources you need to feel your best.

At Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, we focus on your long-term wellness. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or addressing life changes, our team works alongside you to create a personalized plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

We’re proud to be a part of the communities we serve, and we’re committed to helping you and your family live healthier lives for years to come. Call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

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.