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Dr. Martha Ayewah is a Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon based in Manhattan, NY. She is the owner and CEO of Ayewah Aesthetics Inc. and has just started her own private practice. Born in Nigeria and raised in the Netherlands, Dr. Ayewah grew up with an appreciation for diversity in languages, ethnic backgrounds, cultures and traditions. She attended Baylor University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Chinese Mandarin. After graduation, she went on to medical school at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ayewah assumed multiple prestigious local and national leadership positions, including becoming the first Black Female National President of the Student Osteopathic Surgical Association (SOSA). Dr. Ayewah completed her General Surgery residency training in NYC, during which time she realized that her love for art, design and creative projects could be expressed professionally through Cosmetic Surgery. She completed an AACS General Cosmetic Surgery fellowship under the guidance of Dr. Jacob Haiavy MD FACS. Dr. Ayewah’s favorite thing about being a Cosmetic Surgeon is the amazing way that both subtle and dramatic physical changes can transform a person’s entire demeanor and self-esteem. She specializes in body contouring, breast surgery and mommy makeovers. Her goal is always to make her patients look and feel like their most authentic selves. In her free time, Dr. Ayewah likes to practice wellness and selfcare, read books, paint, and spend time with her wonderful husband.

Nelson S. Menezes, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and has served patients for more than 25 years. Throughout his career, he has always provided personal attention to each patient at his New York City practice, Nelson Menezes Vascular Specialist PC, located in Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Dr. Menezes offers two convenient locations to serve patients throughout the city, and he proudly performs minimally invasive vascular surgery and diagnostic procedures in his accredited, state-of-the-art surgical suite at his Brooklyn Heights office.

Dr. Menezes received his medical degree from Goa Medical College in Goa, India, and then earned his Bachelor of Surgery and Master of Surgery at the University of Bombay. After graduating, he traveled to the United Kingdom to complete fellowship training at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London. 

He continued his training at Brooklyn Hospital Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and with deep dedication to expanding his knowledge and training, Dr. Menezes also completed fellowships in vascular surgery at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, and State University of New York at Stony Brook.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Menezes serves as the chief of vascular surgery and director of the Vascular Laboratory at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. He is an attending vascular surgeon at New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. He also holds academic appointments as a clinical assistant professor of surgery at New York City’s Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Manhattan.

Dr. Menezes has been named a top doctor by US News and World Report. He was honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award, offered by his peers at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. In 2018, Dr. Menezes was awarded the prestigious Walter E. Reed Medal given to those who carry on a tradition of excellence and commitment.

Dr. Menezes maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. He’s also a member of the New York Society of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Access Society of Americas and the Society of Vascular Surgery.

Waldemar Majdanski, DPM, AACFAS, works at the Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, with offices in Forest Hills, Gramercy, East Williamsburg, Woodhaven, Remsen Village, New York, and Fort Lee and Ringwood, New Jersey as a foot and ankle surgeon.

Dr. Majdanski has special interests in elective and traumatic forefront and rearfoot surgery, wound care, sports medicine, and sports injuries of the foot and ankle.

After receiving his medical degree in 2011 from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, Dr. Majdanski trained at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn. While there, Dr. Majdanski focused on wound care, sports medicine and sports injuries to the foot and ankle, elective reconstructive and traumatic foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, podiatric dermatology, and pediatric podiatry.

Dr. Majdanski is fluent in English and Polish. In addition to his work in the United States, Dr. Majdanski has spent time in developing countries, providing medical care to the needy.

Greg Khaimov, DPM, FACFAS, cares for patients at the Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, as the founding physician of the practice, with offices in Forest Hills, Gramercy, East Williamsburg, Woodhaven, Remsen Village, New York, and Fort Lee and Ringwood, New Jersey.

Dr. Khaimov specializes in elective, reconstructive, and traumatic forefoot and rearfoot surgery, as well as diabetic limb salvage and wound care. He’s certified in rearfoot reconstructive surgery, ankle surgery, and foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Khaimov works with patients of all backgrounds. He’s fluent in English and Russian, and he speaks medical Spanish.

Dr. Khaimov received his medical degree in 2003 from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. A passionate and dedicated student, he graduated in the top 10% of his class.

After graduation, Dr. Khaimov completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn. During his final year of training, Dr. Khaimov served as chief resident, supervising his 26 fellow residents.

In 2007, Dr. Khaimov founded Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC. In addition to his work here, he spends time educating hospital residents and fellow podiatrists.

He teaches podiatric residents at New York medical centers, including Lenox Hill Hospital, Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and NewYork–Presbyterian/Queens.

Dr. Khaimov also runs workshops and lectures to the fellows at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Dr. Khaimov himself is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Nelson S. Menezes, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and has served patients for more than 25 years. Throughout his career, he has always provided personal attention to each patient at his New York City practice, Nelson Menezes Vascular Specialist PC, located in Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Dr. Menezes offers two convenient locations to serve patients throughout the city, and he proudly performs minimally invasive vascular surgery and diagnostic procedures in his accredited, state-of-the-art surgical suite at his Brooklyn Heights office.

Dr. Menezes received his medical degree from Goa Medical College in Goa, India, and then earned his Bachelor of Surgery and Master of Surgery at the University of Bombay. After graduating, he traveled to the United Kingdom to complete fellowship training at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London. 

He continued his training at Brooklyn Hospital Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and with deep dedication to expanding his knowledge and training, Dr. Menezes also completed fellowships in vascular surgery at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, and State University of New York at Stony Brook.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Menezes serves as the chief of vascular surgery and director of the Vascular Laboratory at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. He is an attending vascular surgeon at New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. He also holds academic appointments as a clinical assistant professor of surgery at New York City’s Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Manhattan.

Dr. Menezes has been named a top doctor by US News and World Report. He was honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award, offered by his peers at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. In 2018, Dr. Menezes was awarded the prestigious Walter E. Reed Medal given to those who carry on a tradition of excellence and commitment.

Dr. Menezes maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. He’s also a member of the New York Society of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Access Society of Americas and the Society of Vascular Surgery.

Sergei Dolgopolov, MD, is a founding partner at Lenox Hills Surgeons, LLP, located in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan in New York City. 

In 1983, he graduated with honors and science awards from Sechenov Moscow Medical School. Dr. Dolgopolov started his surgical training as a resident in urology at Moscow Medical Academy Hospital Center and completed it with honors. 

He continued as a faculty member and attending physician urologist at Burdenko Central Military Hospital, where he had an extensive experience in clinical research and reconstructive surgery, helping wounded victims of war. 

Dr. Dolgopolov continued his surgical education as a resident and chief resident at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center and completed it with honors. 

After residency, he worked as a surgical attending and clinical assistant professor in general, minimally invasive, and trauma surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center.

In 2000, Dr. Dolgopolov joined Surgical Associates of New York, LLP, which regrouped into General and Laparoscopic Surgeons of New York, LLP in 2012. 

Valery Dronsky, MD,  is board certified in general surgery and trained and certified in robotic surgery. He is also the co-founder at Lenox Hill Surgeons, LLP, located in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan, New York City. 

Dr. Dronsky graduated from the Russian State Medical University in 1988. After training, he started his surgical career as a faculty member at the university. 

Dr. Dronsky gained extensive clinical research experience at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center, formerly known as UCSF California Pacific Medical Center. He then continued his surgical education as a resident at Lenox Hill Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Health Science Center. Dr. Dronsky also completed a minimally invasive laparoscopic fellowship at Lutheran Medical Center. 

He worked as a surgical attending and clinical assistant professor in general, minimally invasive, and trauma surgery at Lutheran Medical Center. In 2009, Dr. Dronsky joined Surgical Associates of New York, LLP, regrouped as General and Laparoscopic Surgeons of New York, LLP in 2012.

"I have a great passion for my profession," shares Dr. Dronsky. "I feel that it is an honor and a privilege to take care of patients and to have them entrust me with their health. Sometimes, in fact, my friends and family reveal to me that they think I care too much about my patients and their outcomes. They see that I spend days and nights at the hospital caring for people. I do not think that a physician, especially a surgeon, can care too much. Every decision I make, every recommendation I give, and every operation I do, has incredible importance. I have always felt this way, and I always plan to practice medicine in this fashion.”