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Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice 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, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.

The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).

Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.

Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.

Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.

Adam Moskowitz, MD, is an experienced physician 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, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York. Dr. Moskowitz has been in practice for over two decades and has extensive experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He currently has hospital privileges at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn.

Dr. Moskowitz graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, with his bachelor’s degree. He then completed continuing education courses at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, before graduating with his medical degree at Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed a psychiatry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, as well as a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

Scott Andes, DO, is a doctor of osteopathy at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., providing high-quality pain management to adults in The Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods of Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York.

Dr. Andes studied at Columbia University in New York City, earning his Bachelor of Science in osteopathic medicine. Then, he enrolled at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury and obtained his medical degree. 

Before starting his career, Dr. Andes completed a rotating osteopathic internship at Baptist Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and an internal medicine residency at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. 

Since entering private practice, Dr. Andes has served in various capacities, including attending physician and primary care physician. At Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., he provides complete care for acute and chronic pain.

Dr. Andes is friendly and compassionate and boasts over 30 years of experience. He takes a patient-centered treatment approach and emphasizes non- and minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Dr. Andes welcomes anyone seeking long-term pain relief to schedule an appointment at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., today.

Mary Alaina Burbage graduated with a Master of Science Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Nursing from Georgetown University. She has been working in primary care as a family NP since 2016. Before that, she was an RN at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Her patient care philosophy is founded on the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, caring for the whole person. She is passionate about primary care and the importance of preventative medicine to help keep you healthy. She originally went into nursing with dreams of working in Africa and has done several medical and community volunteer trips including to Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Peru, and Guatemala. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks with her family and adorable rescue dog Sasha, traveling, and yoga.

Lurline P Stona is a Family Nurse Practitioner specialist in Garden City New York. She graduated with honors from The Down State University medical Center of Brooklyn in 2001. She has over 21 years of diverse experiences in Family practice and Womens Health.

NP Stona has worked at several Medical Practices, including MS Family Health in Garden City, New York, Hillside Polymedic Diagnostic and treatment Center, Delmont Health Care and Northwell Health System where she currently has Hospital affiliation.

Certifications:

- Masters in Nursing, MSN (Down State University Medical Center, Brooklyn New York)

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (Down State University Medical center, Brooklyn New York)

- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, (Down State University Medical Center, Brooklyn New York)

- Board Certification (American Nurse credentialing center, ANCC)

- Perinatal Board certification (ANCC)

- Certified Medical Examiner, US Department of Transportation National Registry (To certify drivers for DOT physicals)

- BLS, ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Certification, and External fetal monitoring (EFM -C)

- New York State DEA

In addition to her busy schedule, she still finds time to be active in several committees at Northwell Forest Hills Hospital. She participates in the activities geared at the renewal of the coveted designation of "baby Friendly 04/2017". She works with the organizers in the application for Magnet Status designation.

NP Stona goes above and beyond in the care of her patients. She was recently doing an Immigration Physical exam on a new patient to the facility. While obtaining the patient's medical history, she found out that the patient had several life-threatening Allergens, some of which had a potential for adverse reactions with some of the medications that she was already taking. She advised the patient to avoid such allergens and prescribed an Epi pen to be used in the event of a life -threatening Allergic reaction. The patient was impressed with the experience that the visit was only for Immigration purposes yet she learnt a lot about her allergens and realized how it impacted her medications and lifestyle in general. The patient queried if NP Stona was in network with her insurance because she would follow up with herfor primary care.

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.

Ola Akinboboye, MD, MBH, MBA, is the renowned cardiologist at Laurelton Heart Specialists located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Queens in New York City. Dr. Akinboboye takes a comprehensive and integrative approach to cardiac care, utilizing state-of-the-art tools and techniques to assist with diagnosis and treatment, but always emphasizing the importance of diet and exercise when it comes to heart health.

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine at the College of Medicine at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, Dr. Akinboboye relocated to the United States to complete his internal medicine residency and part of his cardiology fellowship at the Nassau County Medical Center, State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. 

Dr. Akinboboye completed his cardiology fellowship training at the prestigious Columbia University in New York City, which included one year devoted to nuclear cardiology and one year to advanced echocardiography. He is board-certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. Dr. Akinboboye is also an expert in Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment.

Dedicated to improving his knowledge, Dr. Akinboboye went on to earn master’s degrees in public health and business administration at Columbia University. He’s also an accomplished clinician, teacher, and researcher with more than 100 scientific publications in the fields of hypertension, diabetes, and heart imaging.

Dr. Akinboboye’s dedication to medicine and his patients hasn’t gone unnoticed; he’s received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his career, including selection by Castle Connolly for inclusion in the prestigious Top Doctors: New York Metro Area - 9th Edition, and by the Network Journal as one of the Best Black Doctors in the New York tri-state area. 

Dr. Akinboboye also received a humanitarian award from the College of Medicine at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria for his ongoing efforts to spread expertise in the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Nigeria. 

Compassionate about his profession and his patients, Dr. Akinboboye is thorough and knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for his patients.

Adam Moskowitz, MD, is an experienced physician 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, West Hempstead, and Babylon, New York. Dr. Moskowitz has been in practice for over two decades and has extensive experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He currently has hospital privileges at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn.

Dr. Moskowitz graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, with his bachelor’s degree. He then completed continuing education courses at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, before graduating with his medical degree at Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed a psychiatry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, as well as a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

Scott Andes, DO, is a doctor of osteopathy at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., providing high-quality pain management to adults in The Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods of Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York.

Dr. Andes studied at Columbia University in New York City, earning his Bachelor of Science in osteopathic medicine. Then, he enrolled at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury and obtained his medical degree. 

Before starting his career, Dr. Andes completed a rotating osteopathic internship at Baptist Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and an internal medicine residency at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. 

Since entering private practice, Dr. Andes has served in various capacities, including attending physician and primary care physician. At Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., he provides complete care for acute and chronic pain.

Dr. Andes is friendly and compassionate and boasts over 30 years of experience. He takes a patient-centered treatment approach and emphasizes non- and minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Dr. Andes welcomes anyone seeking long-term pain relief to schedule an appointment at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., today.

Dr. Rafael A. Guillén is an internist in the Bronx, in New York City. As the physician at R. Guillén MD PC, Dr. Guillén offers a wide range of care including allergy care, help with obesity, hepatitis care, diabetes care, cholesterol management, high blood pressure treatment, asthma treatment, and arthritis treatment. R. Guillen MD PC is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for providing coordinated, advanced primary care, ensuring that patients are put in the forefront of their care, and a commitment made for continuous quality improvement. Dr. Guillén offers comprehensive health care for adults in the Bronx area. He’s bilingual in English and Spanish and has also carefully chosen a multi-lingual staff for the convenience of his patients.

Dr. Guillén attended the University Eugenio Maria de Hostos School of Medicine in the Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Guillén is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is an active member of numerous medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Dominican College of Physicians.

Dr. Guillén and his team look forward to seeing new patients and established patients alike. Contact the office anytime to arrange an appointment.

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.

Dr. Sheremet Gashi, M.D., is a top-ranked internist in Bergen County, NJ, offering state-of-the-art care for men and women in Rutherford. As an internist, Dr. Gashi is skilled in providing the most effective and most appropriate treatments for adult patients, including treatments for diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and other sleep problems and sleep disorders, vitamin deficiency issues, depression, and anxiety. In addition, he offers a comprehensive array of women's health services as well as obesity and weight management programs.

Dr. Gashi completed his medical degree at the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Medicine, Kosovo, followed by an internship at New Jersey Medical School and a residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He maintains active memberships in several medical associations, and he speaks Albanian and Croatian in addition to English.

Dr. Gashi is dedicated to providing individualized care focused on the unique needs of each patient. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT, is the founder and president of Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy with locations throughout New York in Farmingdale, Great Neck, North Shore Towers, Oceanside, Woodbury, Bayside, Deer Park, and Upper Westside of New York Cit. Started in 2003, Dr. Somareddy built his practice under the guiding principles of providing quality care that fosters a patient-centered culture committed to improving the lives of everyone who comes through the door. 

As the eldest son in the family, Dr. Somareddy decided to honor his father’s own dedication to patient care, naming his practice after him. Dr. Somareddy’s father, nicknamed “Reddy,” worked as a nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he garnered a reputation for his knowledge, perseverance, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Somareddy knows his success stems from his father’s influence, and he built a team that puts the patient’s needs above all else.

Dr. Somareddy earned his degree at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dedicated to his profession, he is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and participates in many educational programs, lecturing on clinical and administrative topics.

In his spare time. Dr. Somareddy enjoys playing sports and watching baseball, traveling, exercising, and broadening his skills in business management.

Ebrahim Sadighim, MD, a board-certified internist with extensive experience in the field, specializes in administering ketamine infusions at Long Island Ketamine Center in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Sadighim helps adults achieve rapid relief from chronic pain, clinical depression, treatment-resistant depression, and a range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, PTSD, bipolar depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dr. Sadighim received his Doctor of Medicine from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in Tehran, Iran, in 1977. He stayed at TUMS to complete a four-year residency in internal medicine, where he was honored to serve as the chief resident. He obtained additional training in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, receiving GI endoscopy licenses from TUMS and the Ministry of Health in Iran.

After relocating to the United States, Dr. Sadighim completed a two-year internal medicine residency program at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Based on his extensive training and work experience in Iran, he was awarded a one-year residency waiver from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Sadighim received his board certification in internal medicine in 2000. He subsequently received training in basic and advanced cardiac life support. He has researched lung diseases in coal miners, publishing his research in a medical journal, and published a series of articles titled Common Diseases in Jewish People.

Before joining the team at Long Island Ketamine Center, Dr. Sadighim gained extensive experience as an internist, with nearly two decades in private practice in Great Neck, New York. In earlier years, he served as an internist at a government hospital, Salmandan Nursing Home and Dr. Sapir Hospital and Charity Center in Tehran, Iran. He also served as a member of the board of directors at Dr. Sapir Hospital.

In addition to working as a staff and attending physician at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Sadighim served as an attending physician at Long Island Jewish Hospital and an internal medicine physician at state correctional facilities in New York.