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Peter McGovern, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of University Reproductive Associates. He sees patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville New Jersey, where he specializes in the treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovary syndrome, microscopic tubal sterilization reversal, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. McGovern received his bachelor’s degree at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and his Doctorate of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York City. He remained in NYC to complete his OB/GYN residency at New York University Bellevue Medical Center and then moved to New Jersey to complete his Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellowship at New Jersey Medical School University Hospital in Newark.
In addition to co-founding University Reproductive Associates, Dr. McGovern is a clinical professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark and associate REI fellowship director at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. He is a member and oral board examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and reviewer for Fertility and Sterility, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Alla Khalfin, DO is a board-certified endocrinologist who provides a wide variety of services at her medical office in Syosset, New York. Dr. Khalfin is a thorough, compassionate provider who puts patient care first. She listens carefully to each patient and strives to help each person achieve their health care goals.
Dr. Khalfin provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for several endocrine-related conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis, adrenal problems, pituitary disorders, thyroid conditions, metabolic syndrome and obesity. The doctor along with her certified nutritionist provide effective weight loss services and approach to wellness health to her patients.
Dr. Khalfin is holding certifications in Internal Medicine and in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She’s also a current member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American College of Physicians, and the Endocrine Society.
Dr. Khalfin is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of the New York Institute of Technology. She continued her education through internships and residencies at the Staten Island University Hospital and North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. She also completed a fellowship program in clinical endocrinology at the New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center.
Whether your needs are weight-related or endocrine-related, you can rely on Dr. Khalfin, so click or call to book a consultation with her today.
Alla Khalfin, OD is a board-certified endocrinologist who provides a wide variety of services at her medical office in Syosset, New York. Dr. Khalfin is a thorough, compassionate provider who puts patient care first. She listens carefully to each patient and strives to help each person achieve their health care goals.
Dr. Khalfin provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for several endocrine-related conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis, adrenal problems, goiters, thyroid conditions, and obesity. She also employs a nutritionist to provide effective weight loss services to her patients.
Besides holding certifications in endocrinology from the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, Dr. Khalfin also has certifications in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. She’s also a current member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American College of Physicians, and the Endocrine Society.
Dr. Khalfin is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of the New York Institute of Technology. She continued her education through internships and residencies at the Staten Island University Hospital and North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. She also completed a fellowship program in clinical endocrinology at the Westchester Medical Center.
Whether your needs are weight-related or endocrine-related, you can rely on Dr. Khalfin, so click or call to book a consultation with her today.
Dr. Chinyere Agu is a board-certified Endocrinologist and an affiliate with State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Agu’s area of expertise is general endocrinology which includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of diabetes, obesity, thyroid, adrenal & pituitary gland disorders as well as lipid, hormonal and bone disorders. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Agu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Nigeria College of Medicine and completed a 3-year residency program in Internal Medicine at Harlem Medical Center in Affiliation with Columbia University. She is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists as well as Endocrine Society.
She is passionate about helping others regain their health, improving quality of life and providing excellent evidence-based care relative to patient needs.
Anat Chemerinski, MD, is a highly skilled and board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and an integral part of the team at University Reproductive Associates. Dr. Chemerinski takes great pride in helping those in her care achieve their dreams of parenthood through her work with patients at the Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey office.
Dr. Chemerinski completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore before completing a residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she eventually became an administrative chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology.
Fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences in Newark, New Jersey, further enhanced Dr. Chemerinski’s education and experience. She’s earned multiple honors and awards, including the Gold Humanism Honors Society and the William D. Kaplan, MD, Award for Humanism in the Practice of Medicine. Dr. Chemerinski was recently honored with acceptance into the ASRM/NICHD/Duke Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training Program (CREST).
Dr. Chemerinski will continue her research at Rutgers while working with patients at University Reproductive Associates, providing those in her care with the latest advancements in reproductive medicine.
Kavitha Persaud, MD, a double board-certified physician works at University Reproductive Associates in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, and Wayne, New Jersey.
A New Jersey native, Dr. Persaud received her Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, before completing her medical degree at the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her REI fellowship at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, following in the footsteps of University Reproductive Associates physicians Peter McGovern, MD, Susan Wolf, MD, Adam Fechner, MD, and Sara Morelli, MD, PhD. It was during Dr. Persaud’s fellowship that she learned about University Reproductive Associates and knew that was where she hoped to practice.
Dr. Persaud’s three-year REI fellowship consisted of 18 months of research followed by another 18 months of clinical experience, predominantly at University Reproductive Associates, where she worked one-on-one with all of the physicians in the group practice to learn about reproductive endocrinology and infertility, assisting with surgeries and observing how they interact with patients.
Dr. Persaud knew she wanted to specialize in obstetrics as she loved the prospect of bringing life into the world. She was drawn to the subspecialty of infertility because it was a way of helping couples become families through the ever-changing technological and medical treatments and procedures.
“Mi doctora me dio mucha confianza, me sentí cómoda hablando con ella y senti que mi situation le importaba y que quería ayudarme . Y la rapidez con la que me atendieron fue excelente. Gracias ”
Dr. Philip Rabito is a Mount Sinai trained endocrinologist practicing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai and holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, American Board of Nutrition Support Physicians, and the National Lipid Association. He has been published in articles and book chapters on the topics of nutrition, fitness, and diabetes.
Dr. Rabito treats a variety of hormonal disorders including thyroid, diabetes, pre-diabetes, cholesterol, low testosterone, osteoporosis, polycystic ovary disease, hair loss, pituitary, and adrenal disorders.
With a focus on wellness and disease prevention, he also specializes in weight loss medicine, general nutrition and fitness medicine. As a triathlete, open-water swimmer and cyclist, Dr. Rabito understands the importance of nutrition and fitness in one’s overall health.
Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a board-certified endocrinologist and the medical director at neXendo Wellness, located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens and the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
It all began with an idea. An idea involving more than just a prescription – an idea that would involve an entire team. That idea, healthy living. Dr. Manessis is a firm believer in the total spectrum of health. As a double board-certified medical doctor in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Manessis has witnessed how an individual's health is impacted by multiple factors ranging from medication to hormones and diet. He understands that a comprehensive approach to health is the only true option. neXendo Wellness is the living embodiment of this idea.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Manessis and the team at neXendo Wellness, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.
Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, is a double-board certified physician at Endocrine Associates of West Village PC in Murray Hill, Manhattan, and Long Island City, New York, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and obesity medicine. Dr. Manessis has an endocrine certification in neck ultrasounds and has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal dysfunction, and obesity.
Dr. Manessis pursued his undergraduate education at Manhattan College, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Manessis completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at New York Medical College at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York. Following a year as chief medical resident, he completed a two-year clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, where his research interest, among others, involved the use of insulin pumps in patients with Type II diabetes.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Manessis was a faculty member in the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College from 2008-2010. He then joined the faculty of New York University in 2011. He has been involved in many clinical research projects, including long-term studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GLP-I agonists and weight loss agents. Dr. Manessis’ primary clinical interest includes the treatment of diabetic patients with insulin pumps and how it has benefited the well-being of patients long-term.
Dr. Chinyere Agu is a board-certified Endocrinologist and an affiliate with State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Agu’s area of expertise is general endocrinology which includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of diabetes, obesity, thyroid, adrenal & pituitary gland disorders as well as lipid, hormonal and bone disorders. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Agu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Nigeria College of Medicine and completed a 3-year residency program in Internal Medicine at Harlem Medical Center in Affiliation with Columbia University. She is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists as well as Endocrine Society.
She is passionate about helping others regain their health, improving quality of life and providing excellent evidence-based care relative to patient needs.
The outstanding professional team at Elk Medical provides world-class medical care for disorders of the endocrine system and related conditions. Serving the community of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in New York City, the team creates personalized treatment plans designed to meet the specific needs of each individual patient.
Under the direction of Saka Kazeem, MD, a skilled endocrinologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, Elk Medical offers a broad array of care options. Dr. Kazeem and his team offer advanced and interventional management, using cutting-edge technology for thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and many other conditions. In addition to treatment plans, medically supervised weight loss programs at Elk Medical help patients reach and maintain a healthy weight while promoting overall health and wellness.
Dr. Kazeem earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan’s College of Medicine in Nigeria. He completed his residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in endocrinology at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Kazeem has served as president of medical staff and chief of endocrinology at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn and on the minority affairs committee of the American Association of Endocrinology. He is a two-time recipient of the quality improvement and health outcomes award granted by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. In addition to his duties at Elk Medical, Dr. Kazeem serves on advisory committees at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center as well as New York–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.
The entire team welcomes new patients to Elk Medical for exceptional medical services offered in a warm, friendly environment. To speak to a team member or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kazeem, call the clinic’s office today or request an appointment online.
Ndidiamaka Onwubalili, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and an essential team member at University Reproductive Associates. Dr. Onwubalili works with patients through the Millburn, Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York offices, providing personalized care in a warm and welcoming manner.
Dr. Onwubalili has always embraced the challenges and rewards of higher education. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology at Georgian Court College in Lakewood, New Jersey, before completing her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire.
She followed those degrees with a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she served as administrative chief resident. Dr. Onwubalili then completed fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology at New Jersey Medical School in Newark and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Onwubalili makes every effort to get to know those in her care. She understands the emotional challenges that accompany reproductive health challenges and strives to make patients feel secure in the quality of care they can expect from University Reproductive Associates.
Adam Fechner, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN practicing at University Reproductive Associates in Hasbrouck Heights, Wayne, and Millburn, New Jersey. He specializes in endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, uterine fibroids, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovary syndrome, and minimally invasive reproductive surgery.
Dr. Fechner earned his bachelor’s degree at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his Doctorate of Medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He also completed an OB/GYN residency and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Fechner received training to operate with the da Vinci®️ Surgical Robot.
In addition to seeing patients at University Reproductive Associates, Dr. Fechner is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Hackensack University Center. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Peter McGovern, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of University Reproductive Associates. He sees patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville New Jersey, where he specializes in the treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovary syndrome, microscopic tubal sterilization reversal, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. McGovern received his bachelor’s degree at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and his Doctorate of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York City. He remained in NYC to complete his OB/GYN residency at New York University Bellevue Medical Center and then moved to New Jersey to complete his Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellowship at New Jersey Medical School University Hospital in Newark.
In addition to co-founding University Reproductive Associates, Dr. McGovern is a clinical professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark and associate REI fellowship director at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. He is a member and oral board examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and reviewer for Fertility and Sterility, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Ndidiamaka Onwubalili, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and an essential team member at University Reproductive Associates. Dr. Onwubalili works with patients through the Millburn, Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York offices, providing personalized care in a warm and welcoming manner.
Dr. Onwubalili has always embraced the challenges and rewards of higher education. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology at Georgian Court College in Lakewood, New Jersey, before completing her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire.
She followed those degrees with a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she served as administrative chief resident. Dr. Onwubalili then completed fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology at New Jersey Medical School in Newark and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Onwubalili makes every effort to get to know those in her care. She understands the emotional challenges that accompany reproductive health challenges and strives to make patients feel secure in the quality of care they can expect from University Reproductive Associates.
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