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Robert Mmereole, MD, is a board-certified family practitioner offering comprehensive medical care at his practice, Mmereole Health, in West New York, New Jersey. He welcomes new and established patients whether they need care for an acute illness or management of chronic disease. His experiences in surgery, OB/GYN, family medicine, and treating patients with burns have broadened his understanding of how each patient might feel when they walk into the office.

Dr. Mmereole started his career in chemical engineering, then decided to pursue medicine at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. After graduating with his medical degree, he completed a transitional year internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City before entering his residency training.

Dr. Mmereole finished a family medicine residency at the State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York. He also completed a general surgery residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla. He holds active certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. Stephanie Idjadi, PT, DPT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the New York Institute of Technology. She has done research in Parkinson's and was published in the International Journal of Health Sciences. Stephanie began her career at Reddy Care Physical Therapy 12 years ago as a physical therapy aide while also working on marketing, recruiting, human resources, and many other administrative activities. After graduating in 2015 Stephanie started her career with us as a physical therapist. As the clinical director of our Great Neck clinic, she supports a team of therapists. In her role, she ensures that clinical care is delivered to the highest standards so that patients can achieve their goals.

Dr. Eric Bayer, PT, DPT received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy with honors from Thomas Jefferson University in 2008. His Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science was earned at the University of Delaware in 2005. After graduating Physical Therapy school, he moved back home to Long Island, where started his career working in outpatient private practice. He has now been working for Reddy Care Physical Therapy for the past 8 years and has strived to advance his clinical and managerial skills. As the director of the Farmingdale office, he supports a team of 5 people. He provides guidance and monitors the performance of the physical therapists and the front desk staff as well as makes day-to-day decisions for the Farmingdale office in order to better serve the needs of our patients.

Michael Jurewicz, MD, is a dedicated urologist and the founder of Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York. Dr. Jurewicz has extensive experience in providing exceptional men’s health care. 

Dr. Jurewicz earned his bachelor’s degree in brain, behavior, and cognitive sciences from Michigan University in 2007. He then went on to pursue his doctorate in medicine at Wayne State University, graduating in 2011. Following medical school, he received post-graduate training in general surgery, urology, and infertility around medical clinics in Miami, Florida, and New Hyde Park, New York. 

He is certified by the American Board of Urology. To provide the highest quality of care at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., Dr. Jurewicz holds professional memberships in the American Urological Association, Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, Society for the Study of Male Reproduction, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society. 

In addition to serving patients, Dr. Jurewicz is also actively involved in clinical research for infertility, hypogonadism, bladder tumors, prostate issues, and several other urology topics. He is a co-author of “The Complete Guide to Male Fertility Preservation.”

Michele Reed, DO, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician, public speaker, and best-selling author. She serves as the owner/medical director of MS Family Medicine Health Care, P.C., a holistic practice that serves two locations in Garden City, Long Island and Rosedale, Queens. Recently, Dr. Michele was appointed as the first Health and Wellness Ambassador for Discover Long Island. Her debut book “Mentally Fit, Physically Strong: The FitDoc’s Guide to Real Life, Real Fitness, Real Health” was released May 2017 and became a bestseller on Amazon in June 2017.

Dr. Michele received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also serves as the School District Physician for the Malverne and Roosevelt School Districts in Nassau County, NY. Dr. Michele remains committed to serving her community and also serves as the community Medical Director for The Congregational Church of South Hempstead. One of her greatest accomplishments was completing The NYC Marathon in the fall of 2015. Since then, she has completed the Chicago Marathon (Oct 2016) and has challenged herself to run half-marathons in all 50 states.

Chika Kuwama, MD, is an experienced family medicine specialist. She currently sees patients at Hibari Family Medical in Edgewater, New Jersey. 

Dr. Kuwama graduated from the Tokyo University School of Medicine. She trained in the internal medicine department at the University of Tokyo Hospital. After that, she worked at the former Social Insurance Central Hospital (now Tokyo Yamate Medical Center). 

After staying in New York for three and a half years, Dr. Kuwama worked at the Tokio Marine Building Clinic (Shinjuku/Marunouchi). After returning to New York, she completed the family medicine residency program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel - Hospitalists Program in New York City, New York. She became a board-certified physician by the American College of Family Medicine. 

Dr. Kuwama has been practicing as a family physician at Edgewater Family Care Center in New Jersey for the past 17 years. In September 2020, she was named director of Hibari Family Medical.

Dr. Kuwama is currently accepting both new and existing patients. She looks forward to treating you.

Family medicine physician Jessica Chow, MD, provides evidenced-based care to patients throughout Edgewater, New Jersey, at Hibari Family Medical. Dr. Chow is fluent in English and medical Spanish, allowing her to better serve her diverse community.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Chow earned her medical degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New Jersey Medical and Dental (UMDNJ). She went on to complete her Family Medicine Specialist residency at UMDNJ-RWJMS Central State Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey.

After graduating, Dr. Chow worked as an adjunct physician in various states and gained extensive experience in different types of family practice offices.

At Hibari Family Medical, Dr. Chow uses her extensive knowledge and prior experience to provide therapeutic and preventive care consultations for patients. She believes in devoting herself to the care of her patients and meeting their needs with compassion.

To book an appointment with Dr. Chow, call the office or use the online booking tool. 

Jia Park, MD, is a compassionate, board-certified family medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience. She provides high-quality medical care to patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds at her practice, Comprehensive Family Medical Practice in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, New York. Dr. Park manages all aspects of family medical care, from preventive care to the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Dr. Park received her bachelor of science degree from the City College of New York/Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program in New York City. She earned her medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Park then relocated to upstate New York to complete her family medicine residency at the Albany Medical Center in Albany. To better serve her community, she is also a licensed medical acupuncturist.

Dr. Park is a professional member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the New York Society of Acupuncture for Physicians and Dentists, and the Community Health Care Association of New York State.

When she’s not busy taking care of her patients in Bayside, Dr. Park often travels the world as a volunteer. She uses her medical expertise as a medical missionary in underprivileged communities, including Guatemala, Uganda, and Ecuador. She served as the team physician for the National Prevention and Diabetes Collaborative Task Force for the Hudson River Community.

Dr. Park is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish.  

Prashanth Mannam, MD, has over 20 years of experience as an internist and primary care provider. He offers patient-focused care to patients aged 12 and older at Mannam Medical & Wellness in the Soundview neighborhood of The Bronx in New York City. 

Dr. Mannam completed his training in medicine in Madras, India. He earned his medical degree at the Madras Medical College and served his internship at the Madras Medical College General Hospital. 

After spending a year honing his skills as a primary care physician at Kommalapati Nursing Home in Ongole, India, he moved to the United States, where he completed his internal medicine residency at New York’s Montefiore North Medical Center in The Bronx. He has since become a member of the American Medical Association and is board-certified in internal medicine.

Dr. Mannam commits himself to provide personalized medical care to his community. He speaks several languages fluently: English, Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Dr. Mannam takes his time with each patient, never rushing anyone, and answering questions thoroughly. 

Outside of his practice, Dr. Mannam stays active by playing racquetball and tennis. He also enjoys world music and reading.

My name is Tijuana Temple and I am the owner of T Temple Family Health NP PLLC. I have many years of experience in healthcare providing medical care to those in need. My background in telemetry, emergency, internal, and neurology allows me to provide a broad range of services and offer my patients with the quality care they deserve. I graduated from Long Island University with a Masters of Science in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. I am AANP Board Certified, and a long-time member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. My passion for medicine fuels my drive on a daily basis to face the obstacles of healthcare and motivates me to be a better provider to my patients. The feeling you get as a provider when you can make someone feel good about their health is priceless.

Purnima Shivaram, RDN is an experienced dietician at the Nutrition & Health Center. She is a goal-oriented nutritionist focused on conducting detailed nutritional consultations and creating personalized evidence-based nutrition plans to meet the needs of her clients. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences from Montclair University, New Jersey. She speaks English and Hindi.

Limor Tabib, RDN completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at The Pennsylvania State University. As a native New Yorker, she then went on to complete her Dietetic Internship at Long Island University with a focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy. Her passion for health, well-being, and helping others to have a quality life is what inspired Limor to pursue becoming a Registered Dietitian as a career. Limor has experience working as an RDN in the settings of rehabilitation and long-term care, social media, culinary, and private practice counseling. She takes on an individualized approach to bridge the gap between sustainable habits and health.

Her goal is to positively impact people's lives through holistic lifestyle changes for overall well-being. Her approach stems from finding the balance between a healthy relationship with food, body, and mental wellness.

Yaelle Joselit, RDN, MS in Nutrition and BS in Psychology. Focused on developing an evidence based practice complemented by extensive research experience as well as providing a mindful approach to health. She graduated from Brooklyn College (NY), had Priority Nutrition Care Distance Dietetic Internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center. After that she worked as a Registered Dietitian at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Jewish Renaissance Medical Center and a Researcher at Brooklyn College. She has good experience in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients undergoing bariatric surgery