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Laura Boulos, DO, is the pediatric cardiologist at iHeart Pediatrics, located in Old Bridge, New Jersey. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to pediatric cardiology patients.

Dr. Boulos is a native of New Jersey, growing up in Monmouth County, and is proud to serve the community in which she was raised. With regards to her education, she graduated from Baruch College in New York City as Salutatorian of her class studying both business and science. She then received her medical degree from Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey. She completed her pediatric residency training at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey, and in her third year became chief resident. She then completed her pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York.

Dr. Boulos is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She is a member of several professional affiliations, including the American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, Society of Pediatric Echocardiography, Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, and American Academy of Pediatrics.

She continues to stay up to date and maintain her education in pediatric cardiology. She has also participated in several presentations, conferences, and research studies on various topics in pediatric cardiology.

Dr. Boulos’ patients appreciate her warmth, kind nature, and ability to put children at ease during their doctor’s visits. Dr. Boulos focuses on building long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families through open communication and individualized care.

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.

• 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  

Dr. Subhashini Subramanian is a pediatric cardiologist and obesity medicine specialist located in Paramus, NJ. She is the Founder and Medical Director of the Children’s Center for Holistic Heart Health, and former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine at Seton Hall University. She is fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi. Dr Subramanian is passionate about helping children and families live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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.

Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with a private practice in Cranbury and Trenton, New Jersey. She is highly skilled in all areas of pediatric care, treating mental health conditions, diseases, illnesses, injuries, and more.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso has practiced general pediatrics and adolescent medicine in the East Windsor, Hamilton, and Trenton areas since 1996. Originally from Indonesia, she earned her medical degree from Airlangga University in Surabaya, Indonesia. She then completed a residency in pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso’s compassionate demeanor helps children of all ages feel welcomed and at ease in a friendly environment. She uses the latest advances in pediatrics to ensure superior patient satisfaction and exceptional health outcomes.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso focuses on preventive medicine and takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to caring for her young patients. She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education to ensure top-notch care using research-backed solutions.

When not caring for children, adolescents, and teens, Dr. Sudjono-Santoso enjoys spending time with her family and friends and staying active.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at the office of Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, by calling or requesting an appointment online today.

• 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