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Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.

The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. 

Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.

Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.

T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.

Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.

With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.

She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.

She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.

Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients.  Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.

At Elora Health and Wellness, board-certified family nurse practitioner Dr. Shakiraye Rookwood, DNP, FNP-BC, provides comprehensive primary care for residents in the Rockville Centre neighborhood of Long Island and throughout New York City.

Elora Health and Wellness’ vision is to provide access to patient centered quality care to the community and facilitate a collaborative environment between patient and provider.

In February 2023, Dr. Rookwood opened Elora Health and Wellness to provide the best evidence-based and patient-centered care for people in and around Long Island. 

At Elora Health and Wellness, Dr. Rookwood works with patients collaboratively to develop treatment plans that encourage informed healthcare decision-making. 

She takes a holistic and personalized treatment approach with patients, incorporating healthy lifestyle changes and routine preventive screenings. Dr. Rookwood also prescribes medications but prefers alternatives when possible.

As a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, Dr. Rookwood has the knowledge and expertise to treat various acute and chronic health problems, including asthma, urinary tract infections, flu, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Patients visit Elora Health and Wellness for various medical services, including annual exams, Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, and STD testing. Dr. Rookwood also provides women’s health services that include Pap smears, breast exams, and referrals for mammograms and ultrasounds.

Dr.Rookwood is a compassionate and altruistic provider. She knows there are many barriers to achieving good health, and she takes her professional responsibility seriously. Dr.Rookwood's focus on collaborative care and patient education ensures each individual receives the help they need to thrive.

Call Elora Health and Wellness today to request a new patient consultation, or book your appointment online. Telehealth is also an option.

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.

Kenya Crafton is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and the visionary behind KC Performance. With over a decade of experience, she bridges the gap between medical treatments and fitness to optimize health, recovery, and performance. Kenya specializes in non-surgical pain management, weight loss, and regenerative therapies, offering personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Through services like peptide therapy, IV hydration, biomarker testing, and body composition scanning, she empowers patients to achieve their wellness goals and improve their quality of life. Kenya combines her expertise in sports medicine and athletic recovery to help patients overcome injuries and maximize performance. Her approach includes advanced techniques like VO2 max testing and metabolic assessments to enhance recovery and optimize physical potential. With a focus on comprehensive care and lasting results, Kenya redefines what it means to thrive in health, wellness, and peak performance.

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.

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

Christine Limpin, MS, RDN, is a very experienced registered dietician nutritionist. At Nutrition & Health Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Christine helps her patients lead healthier lifestyles through advanced nutrition counseling that includes body composition testing, nutrient analysis, and other data-driven methods.

Health and wellness have always been Christine’s passions. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 2012. Christine later returned to school and received her Master of Science in Nutrition from the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, New Jersey, in 2015.

In 2017, Christine completed her dietetic internship at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to pursuing higher education, she is currently completing her Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition at the Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel, Maryland.

As an experienced dietician, Christine knows how important it is to form productive, positive relationships with patients. Relationships built on trust and respect allow her to create targeted, individualized nutrition plans that are effective and objective.

Outside of her work at Nutrition & Health Center, Christine is an active member of several professional organizations. She currently holds memberships with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and DPG: Weight Management.

Shira Levine, RDN, is a registered dietician at Nutrition & Health Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As a passionate nutrition and dietetic professional, she’s determined to help her patients along their health journey, no matter their age.

With more than 28 years of experience, Shira began her career in health and wellness at New York University in New York City. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, she has worked with countless clients, creating personalized diet and nutrition plans for each. Shira also received additional training from Long Island University Post (LIU Post) in Brookville, New York.

At Nutrition & Health Center, Shira provides a comprehensive suite of diet and nutrition services. Nutrition counseling is just one aspect of care that she delivers. To design the right plan for every patient, she uses body composition, metabolic rate testing, nutrient analysis, and nutrition data. 

Using evidence-based testing ensures that Shira can provide nutrition plans targeted to each patient, for dramatic, sustainable results. At the end of the day, Shira’s primary goal is to help her patients feel as happy and healthy as possible.