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Peter McAllister, MD, FAAN, is an experienced neurologist and the CEO and president of Ki_Ketamine in Stamford and Westport, Connecticut. At the practice, Dr. McAllister and the team offer patients infusion ketamine therapy to treat a wide variety of conditions, including depression, chronic migraines, and complex regional pain syndrome, to name a few. 

Dr. McAllister earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. After graduating, he completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He was the chief resident during the final year of his neurology residency. 

Dr. McAllister is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Always staying abreast of the latest developments in his field, he has earned accolades for his work and research throughout his career. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, the vice president of the board of directors of the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, and a member of multiple professional organizations. 

To learn more about the benefits of ketamine, schedule an appointment with Dr. McAllister by phone or online. 

 

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.

Susane Frith-Headley, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Vantage Medical Associates PC, which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York. Susane has over 15 years of experience delivering exceptional nursing care at various health facilities across New York. 

Susane earned her associate’s degree of applied science in nursing at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and began working on the nursing staff at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. She then went on to finish her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing before working at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn. Alongside her work at NYU Langone Hospital, Susane finished her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

She also finished post-graduate work as an acute care nurse practitioner in adult-gerontology through the Hofstra University School of Graduate Nursing & Physician Assistant Studies and is in the process of completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice in healthcare systems leadership at Chamberlain University.

In addition to her clinical practice, Susane also previously served as an adjunct clinical professor at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State, American Organization for Nursing Leadership, American Vascular Association, and the National Kidney Foundation.

Double board-certified physician Hitesh Patel, MD, provides expert primary care services for people living and working in Brick, New Jersey, at his practice Premier Healthcare Associates, PC. Dr. Patel is a highly skilled and experienced internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist. 

Dr. Patel is conveniently located near Ocean Medical Center in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. An electronic medical records system is used to maintain your private health records. Most prescriptions are sent out electronically. The practice delivers professional yet compassionate care for people suffering from a wide range of disorders, including thyroid disease, mental health disorders, heart disease, diabetes, and COPD. Dr. Patel also offers additional services, including physical examinations, medical weight loss management, and aesthetic treatments such as skin tightening with TempSure® Envi.

Dr. Patel went to Loyola University of Chicago in Illinois to complete an undergraduate degree with a double major in chemistry and biology. He was awarded the Loyola University Presidential Scholarship (a tuition merit scholarship), was a Pre-Medical Honor Society National Member, and on the Dean's List. Dr. Patel went on to study at Ross University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. His areas of study included nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, pulmonary disease, ICU (intensive care), surgery, and infectious diseases.

For his postgraduate training in internal medicine, Dr. Patel went to West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, then St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, part of New York Medical College in Queens, New York City. After completing his training, Dr. Patel worked as a staff physician and an attending teaching physician. He was also an occupational physician for Continental Airlines at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, before launching his private practice in 2006.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. He is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi as well as English. In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his hobbies.     

Adam Redlich, MD, is board-certified and fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, practicing at A+ Athlete Sports Medicine. With two office locations in Robbinsville (Mercer county) and Neptune (Monmouth), New Jersey, Dr. Redlich sees patients at both offices & brings with him over 20 years of experience in the field.  

Dr. Redlich's passion is to maintain the small-town, local sports doctor approach for the region, which he has been doing since 2003 - even before he opened A+ Athlete Sports Medicine. He takes great pride in serving the community and surrounding area he calls home. 

Dr. Redlich also trained under one of the non-operative sports medicine field’s founders at Rutgers/Jersey Shore University Medical Center - Sports Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Stephen Rice, in addition to leaders in the Sports Medicine & Regenerative Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound fields – Dr. Brian Shiple and Dr. Robert Monaco.  

Education has always been of importance to Dr. Redlich. He trained at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Crozer Keystone Healthplex Sports Medicine Institute.  During his family medicine residency at suburban Philadelphia's Crozer Keystone Health System, he acquired tremendous experience caring for athletes from local schools, weekend warriors doing marathons and triathlons, and higher level athletes at nearby Olympic Training Sites thru Healthplex Sports Medicine Institute.   Dr. Redlich remains an adjunct faculty member and volunteer clinical instructor for Rutgers - RWJ Medical School – Family Medicine, RWJBarnabas Residency – Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore University Medical Center / Ocean Medical Center – Pediatrics & Family Medicine, CentraState Medical Center – Family Medicine, Newark Beth Israel – Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 

He also maintains medical hospital staff privileges at RWJBarnabas - Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton, Penn Health - Princeton Medical Center, and Hackensack Meridian Health - Jersey Shore University Medical Center.   He serves on the Medical Advisory Panels for the joint ventures between the hospitals/fitness & wellness centers regarding programs related to health and wellness for RWJ Hamilton & Princeton Medical Center.  Furthermore, he works with local Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Programs serving as a consulting physician.

Dr. Redlich lives with his family within a few minutes of his office and was born and raised in Monmouth County.  He himself enjoys being active having over the years been a coach, runner, marathoner, triathlete, golfer, weight-lifter, hiker, mountain & trail biker, cycling, spin, yoga, walker, and High Intensity Interval Training participant at various points in his life. 

Peter C. Wenger, MD, is an orthopedic and non-operative sports injury specialist at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. 

Dr. Wenger graduated magna cum laude from Loyola College with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He attended and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wenger then completed a surgical internship at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and was promoted with highest honors. 

Afterward, he completed his residency in family medicine with an emphasis in orthopedics at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center. Finally, he completed his training at the University of Pittsburgh – Center for Sports Medicine, where he graduated from the Shadyside Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship with distinguished honors.

Dr. Wenger brings a unique approach to sports medicine care with his comprehensive understanding of family medicine, sports medicine, and surgery. As a multisport athlete himself, he understands a patient’s desire to safely return to their sport.

Richard Levandowski, MD, specializes in orthopedic medicine and primary care medicine at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is a primary care sports medicine specialist who is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine.

Dr. Levandowski spent ten years as a team physician and the Director of Athletic Medicine at Princeton University in New Jersey. He then became the Director of the Institute for Sports Medicine Institute, where he started the Sports Medicine Fellowship that is now part of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Dr. Levandowski has been a team physician at the Pan American Games, World Athletics Championships for USA Track and Field, and Princeton Training Camps for the USRowing, as well as for the Haitian National Athletics Team and Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Dr. Levandowski is deeply proud of his long association with Special Olympics New Jersey and is honored to be named the Head Physician for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.

Cara Barlis, MD, is a primary care physician who is board certified in family medicine. She currently sees patients at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. 

She was raised in Toronto, Canada, and graduated from Queen’s University Medical School. She completed her family practice residency at the University of Toronto.  

Dr. Barlis evaluates and treats patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Her patients range in age from adolescence to the elderly, and she enjoys seeing multiple generations of family members. She also offers women’s health care, including contraception, routine gynecology, menopausal concerns, and osteoporosis management.   

Dr. Barlis also works as a collaborative physician at The College of New Jersey Student Health Services. She is responsible for the medical care of students who present to health services with medical illness, sports injuries, women’s and men’s health concerns, and preventive needs.  She also serves as a consulting physician to The Hun School of Princeton, and in the past, has provided medical services at Hamilton Township Health Department sexually transmitted disease clinics. 

For a number of years, Dr. Barlis has been privileged to be part of a medical mission team, providing care to underserved populations in Guatemala.  

Dr. Barlis recognizes that mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing are interrelated.  She truly believes in a patient-centered approach to family medicine and strives to partner with her patients with the goal of preventing disease and achieving lifelong wellness.

Chukwunwike Paul Okafor, MD (Chike), a New Jersey native, is a board-certified sports medicine and family medicine provider at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine. He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship training at Duke University where he served as a team physician for Duke, Elon, and North Carolina Central University Athletics.

Chike graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at Albert Einstein - Montefiore in Family Medicine. He is passionate about keeping his patients active as well as himself. Whether it’s helping an athlete or patient return after an injury or discussing injury prevention strategies, his mission is to work in collaboration with each individual he encounters to achieve their goals.

Chike strives to provide personalized care for each of his patients that address their unique needs. As a sports medicine physician he provides care for injury prevention, acute and chronic tendinopathy, degenerative joint disease (arthritis), fractures, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound guided injections, concussion care, and other musculoskeletal conditions. As a family medicine physician, he provides comprehensive care including annual wellness visits, sick visits, management of chronic medical condition, and discussing preventative care. He is invested in empowering his patients to better understand and take control of their health.

When Chike is not practicing medicine, you can find him playing basketball, practicing Jiu Jitsu, spending time with family or friends or trying new restaurants.

Natalie Ball, a dedicated family nurse practitioner, founded Encompass to offer a holistic, personalized healthcare experience. With degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, Natalie brings extensive expertise to her practice. She specializes in root-cause medicine, ensuring detailed, compassionate, and personalized care. Encompass provides comprehensive services including primary care, hormone health, gut health, thyroid conditions, women's health, weight counseling, health coaching, integrative medicine, and health optimization and longevity services. Separate services for medical cannabis certification and urgent care are also available. Natalie's approach fosters a true partnership with her patients, working together to achieve optimal health. Choose Encompass for a compassionate, cutting-edge healthcare experience that prioritizes your unique needs.

Peter McAllister, MD, FAAN, is an experienced neurologist and the CEO and president of Ki_Ketamine in Stamford and Westport, Connecticut. At the practice, Dr. McAllister and the team offer patients infusion ketamine therapy to treat a wide variety of conditions, including depression, chronic migraines, and complex regional pain syndrome, to name a few. 

Dr. McAllister earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. After graduating, he completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He was the chief resident during the final year of his neurology residency. 

Dr. McAllister is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Always staying abreast of the latest developments in his field, he has earned accolades for his work and research throughout his career. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, the vice president of the board of directors of the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, and a member of multiple professional organizations. 

To learn more about the benefits of ketamine, schedule an appointment with Dr. McAllister by phone or online. 

 

Sharon Gertzman, DO, is a highly trusted and experienced aesthetic medicine physician at Serenity Medical Spa in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Gertzman offers skin tightening, body contouring, injectables, microneedling, anti-aging treatments, and other aesthetic services to help patients look as good as they feel.

Dr. Gertzman earned her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. She has more than 15 years of aesthetic medicine experience. As an aesthetic medicine specialist, Dr. Gertzman focuses on helping patients make the changes that they want — not changes prompted by others. Dr. Gertzman and her highly skilled support staff are a powerful all-female team who love empowering other women to be their best selves.

Dr. Gertzman always says that an educated patient is the best patient. She truly listens to patients, so she can fully understand their needs and goals. Consultations are always free, so use the online appointment tool, or call Serenity Medical Spa to arrange a consultation today.