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Shashala McGregor is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background spanning primary care, long-term care, skilled nursing, emergency medicine, home care, behavioral health, and nursing education. Her experience supports a comprehensive approach to caring for adults with both routine and complex healthcare needs.

McGregor earned her Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner studies from Hofstra University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York College. Her clinical experience includes conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating health conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing care plans, prescribing within scope of practice, and educating patients and families.

Before advanced practice, McGregor built extensive nursing experience in emergency, telemetry, behavioral health, and community settings. She has also served as a clinical instructor for nursing students. Her background in acute care, chronic disease management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration allows her to support coordinated, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs.

Dr. Mikolaenko completed his medical education at the State Medical University in Ukraine, followed by The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Neurocritical Care Society, and the Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association. At Advanced Medical Care, Dr. Mikolaenko treats common conditions, including headaches, dizziness/vertigo, seizures, strokes, neurodegenerative diseases, neuropathy, trauma-related brain and spinal cord injuries, infections of the brain, and brain tumors.

Maria Dolgovina, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with a strong background in sleep medicine. She completed her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. in Edison, New Jersey. A sleep medicine residency and fellowship through Stony Brook University Hospital in New York further refined her skills and knowledge. Dr. Dolgovina’s professional experience includes positions in sleep medicine/neurology as well as work in hospital settings and neurology practices. She has affiliations with New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital, Queens Hospital Center, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Board-certified neurologist Farhad Elyaderani, MD, offers specialized brain and nervous system disorder diagnosis and treatment at his modern, well-equipped offices in Yonkers and New Rochelle, New York.

Dr. Elyaderani sees adult patients over age 18, who affected by neck and back pain, headaches, migraines, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.

His neurology expertise enables Dr. Elyaderani to diagnose symptoms ranging from dizziness, balance problems, and numbness to loss of function, visual disturbances, and seizures. He has extensive experience performing diagnostic procedures like electromyography (EMG), nerve blocks, and videonystagmography (VNG) and interpreting the results.

Treatments Dr. Elyaderani uses include medications that slow down or cure neurological disorders, Botox therapy for migraine headache and cosmetic botox, physical and occupational therapies. Dr Elyaderani is a speaker for Abbvie products across their Migraine portfolio.

He actively  participates in clinical trials for dementia and headache disorders. He is advocate for dance and music for treatment of dementia.

In addition to being a board-certified neurologist, Dr. Elyaderani completed a neurological fellowship combining electrophysiology and neuromuscular/peripheral nerve disease. He is also an assistant clinical professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Gun hill road neighborhood of the Bronx, Mt Vernon and New Rochelle New York.  

Call Dr. Farhad Elyaderani to learn more about the exceptional neurology care he provides, or book an appointment online today.

Sarasavani Jayaram, MD, is a neurology specialist at Doctors United, which has offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the Bronx, and Yonkers, New York. 

After earning her Doctor of Medicine at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India, Dr. Jayaram worked for several years as a physician in India before relocating to the United States. She then completed her psychiatry and neurology residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Jayaram is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York. She has a hospital affiliation with Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.

With more than 50 years of experience in health care, Dr. Jayaram is an expert at diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. She’s also highly involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic and translational research. 

 

Dr. Mitra will be joining Greenwich Avenue Psychiatry in March 2024 as Medical Director. She is not yet accepting patients.

Paroma Mitra MD MPH has completed her adult Psychiatry training at Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University Medical Center. She also trained at NYU Langone School of Medicine in Geriatric Psychiatry and Public Sector Psychiatry. She is board certified in both Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. She has numerous awards in teaching and training and has presented her work in clinical research both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Mitra does not believe that one treatment fits all. She believes in a compassionate approach and strongly emphasizes on holistic well being. She works on both medications using a therapeutic person-centered approach with care. Her understanding of Eastern philosophy and well being is a part of how she views every person's concerns. Her approach is uniquely tailored to each and every individual.

My career goals have been focused on the LGBTQ population working both as president of AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists and Director of Psychiatry at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, one of the largest LGBTQ Medical Centers in the world. I provide psychotherapy and/or medication management. My training is largely psychodynamic but I use behavioral therapies when needed.

Iyantta Howell, M.D. is a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist with over 17 years’ experience working in a variety of clinical environments, including inpatient and outpatient settings, prisons, residential treatment facilities, and partial hospital programs. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan and obtained her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training at The University of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

She enjoys working with all age groups and has served ethno-culturally diverse populations, engaging with patients, families, and partnering with team members within complex organizational structures. In addition to interventions such as medication management, Dr. Howell places a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, with the goal of empowering patients on topics such as disease recovery and disease prevention.

Neil Altman, PhD, is a seasoned psychoanalytic psychotherapist at Harlem Family Services, located in the East Harlem community of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Altman has many years of experience in community-based work, in public clinics, and in private practice. He is currently co-chair of the section on Community Psychoanalysis of the American Psychoanalytic Association. He is a member of the faculty at the William Alanson White Institute in New York City and at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis in Boston. He is an Honorary Member of the William Alanson White Society and Visiting Faculty at Ambedkar University of Delhi, India. 

Dr. Altman is Editor Emeritus and Associate Editor of Psychoanalytic Dialogues, and on the editorial staff of The Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy; The Journal of Child Psychotherapy; and The International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies. He is the author of "Psychoanalysis in Times of Accelerating Cultural Change: Spiritual Globalization" (2015), "The Analyst in the Inner City: Race, Class and Culture through a Psychoanalytic Lens" (2010), and "White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives" (2020). He is the co-author of "Relational Child Psychotherapy" (2002). Dr. Altman has published more than sixty articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Robin Blaize, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. With over three years of clinical experience, she works with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other behavioral health challenges.
Robin believes that effective mental health treatment begins with understanding each individual's unique experiences, strengths, and goals. She takes a collaborative and evidence-based approach to care, partnering closely with patients and their families to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term emotional wellness and improved quality of life. Her approach combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, patient education, and ongoing support to help individuals make informed decisions about their care.

Known for her warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental demeanor, Robin strives to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey. She is committed to reducing barriers to care, fostering resilience, and helping individuals build the skills and confidence needed to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their mental health and overall well-being.

At LaSante Health Center, Robin is proud to serve a diverse community and remains dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral health services that are accessible, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the needs of each patient.