Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Renita Butler, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Northern Medical Group, Primary Care Division, in Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, and Wappinger Falls
, New York. She believes the provider-patient relationship should be about teamwork and that trust is essential in today’s medicine.
Dr. Butler has had a fascination with science, math, and helping others since elementary school. Her parents bought her a play doctor’s kit, and she would check family members' reflexes with a play reflex hammer and try to listen to their hearts with a play stethoscope.
As she grew up, Dr. Butler participated in health fairs, listened to other career health professionals from elementary to high school, and shadowed some doctors in their offices during summers. Her pursuit of becoming an internal medicine physician has been lifelong.
For her undergraduate education, Dr. Butler attended Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, she went to the University of South Alabama Medical Center for her Doctor of Internal Medicine and completed her residency at Meharry Medical College.
Internal medicine follows a patient’s adult lifespan. Dr. Butler chose this specialty because she wants to provide lifelong care for individuals. She connects with patients by actually listening instead of just hearing. She works with each individual to create the best care for their condition and unique needs.
Outside of work, Dr. Butler is very passionate about music. She even played classical piano for years.
“Kr Kurtovic and his entire staff at Pleasant Valley Medical Care are AMAZING. It's so nice to have a doctor that cares! A doctor that is not held to corporate metrics like those at the big medical groups. Simply the best!”
Rajiv Perinbasekar MD, is a gastroenterologist at Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology. He is passionate about providing high quality and personalized care to patients living in Putnam and northern Westchester.
Dr. Perinbasekar received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency he received awards for his research in inflammatory bowel disease. He then completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Hofstra-Northwell at Northshore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Fellow.
Dr. Perinbasekar is knowledgeable in the treatment of digestive diseases of the gastrointestinal system and the liver, including colorectal cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. He has a special interest in using new technologies to enhance patient care.
Dr. Perinbasekar is currently accepting new patients.
Jack Brenner, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive and gastrointestinal disorders at Stoneleigh Medical Group in Jefferson Valley, New York. Dr. Brenner is thrilled to join the practice and help patients resolve their symptoms and achieve better health.
Dr. Brenner holds board certifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Board of Gastroenterology. He graduated from the University of Rome and received his residency training at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Brenner also joined a fellowship through Mount Sinai Health System.
As a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience, Dr. Brenner believes that the best way to provide health care is listening intently to patients and allowing them to express their concerns openly and honestly. He takes an evidence-based approach to care, using proven methods and the latest techniques in gastroenterology to offer his patients top-quality care and treatment options at Stoneleigh Medical Group.
Byoung Yang, MD, is the experienced physician and wound care specialist at BY Wound Care Internal Medicine in White Plains, New York, where he provides cutting-edge medicine with old-school care. Dr. Yang understands how difficult it is for patients to make decisions about their health care, and spends the time necessary educating his patients so they can make the most informed decisions about their health and medical needs.
After earning his medical degree at Chonbuk National University School of Medicine in Chonbuk, South Korea, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, Dr. Yang completed his internship at the National Police Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. He then relocated to the United States to continue his residency training in Internal Medicine at Mt. Vernon Hospital, New York, while also receiving his Pathology residency training at New York Medical College.
During his internal medicine residency, Dr. Yang was fortunate to train under renowned wound care specialist Jorge Beale, MD. He then completed his fellowship training in wound care and hyperbaric medicine at the esteemed Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Dedicated to his profession and medical specialty, Dr. Yang is a frequent speaker at local and national wound care meetings. He was the second-place winner of the 2007 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society President Award for research in stem cells in hyperbaric oxygen.
Dr. Yang holds board certifications from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an affiliated physician with White Plains Hospital.
Withhis advanced training in primary care and urgent care, Josh Shajan, MD, is the go-to provider for patients and their families in and around Greenwich, Stamford and areas. He cares for patients at his new private practice, Greenwich Primary Care located in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, and serves as the Medical Director of the practice.
After attending Bergen Catholic High School, Dr. Shajan earned admission to an 8-year BS/MBA/MD program, completing his bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, his Master of Business Administration through Union Graduate College, and then received his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012.
Dr. Shajan then completed his residency in internal medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.
Since completing residency, Dr. Shajan has provided comprehensive primary and urgent care services continuously in Greenwich. Additionally, he has also previously served as the medical director for a network of New York City-based urgent cares, prior to joining a private practice in Greenwich in 2018. WIth the launch of Greenwich Primary Care, Dr. Shajan continues his tenure of providing high-quality care comprehensive primary and immediate care for numerous Greenwich and surrounding-area residents and their families.
When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Shajan enjoys spending time withhiswifeKavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.
Melanie R. Weiner, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant committed to delivering top-notch, empathetic healthcare to her patients. With a wealth of experience serving diverse communities, Melanie currently practices at Greenwich Primary Care in Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut.
After earning her bachelor’s degree in allied health from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Melanie pursued her passion for healthcare by obtaining her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. During her tenure at Pace University, Melanie distinguished herself as a PA didactic student tutor and was honored with induction into the prestigious Pi Alpha – National Honor Society.
Driven by a desire to foster enduring connections with her patients, Melanie gravitated towards primary care. She believes in a patient-centric approach to medicine, emphasizing collaboration and support throughout every stage of life. Melanie's dedication to personalized care ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan aimed at optimizing their overall well-being.
With Melanie, patients can expect compassionate care grounded in expertise and a genuine commitment to their health. Whether addressing acute concerns or providing ongoing preventive care, Melanie strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.
Withhis advanced training in primary care and urgent care, Josh Shajan, MD, is the go-to provider for patients and their families in and around Greenwich, Stamford and areas. He cares for patients at his new private practice, Greenwich Primary Care located in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, and serves as the Medical Director of the practice.
After attending Bergen Catholic High School, Dr. Shajan earned admission to an 8-year BS/MBA/MD program, completing his bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, his Master of Business Administration through Union Graduate College, and then received his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012.
Dr. Shajan then completed his residency in internal medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.
Since completing residency, Dr. Shajan has provided comprehensive primary and urgent care services continuously in Greenwich. Additionally, he has also previously served as the medical director for a network of New York City-based urgent cares, prior to joining a private practice in Greenwich in 2018. WIth the launch of Greenwich Primary Care, Dr. Shajan continues his tenure of providing high-quality care comprehensive primary and immediate care for numerous Greenwich and surrounding-area residents and their families.
When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Shajan enjoys spending time withhiswifeKavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.
Dr. Hotchandani completed his residency in internal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He holds a doctorate degree of medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn.
Outside of the office, Dr. Hotchandani enjoys going on walks with his wife and dogs, hiking, tennis and basketball. He is also passionate about environmental science, particularly climate change.
Dr. Hotchandani completed his residency in internal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He holds a doctorate degree of medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn.
Outside of the office, Dr. Hotchandani enjoys going on walks with his wife and dogs, hiking, tennis and basketball. He is also passionate about environmental science, particularly climate change.
Renita Butler, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Northern Medical Group, Primary Care Division, in Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, and Wappinger Falls
, New York. She believes the provider-patient relationship should be about teamwork and that trust is essential in today’s medicine.
Dr. Butler has had a fascination with science, math, and helping others since elementary school. Her parents bought her a play doctor’s kit, and she would check family members' reflexes with a play reflex hammer and try to listen to their hearts with a play stethoscope.
As she grew up, Dr. Butler participated in health fairs, listened to other career health professionals from elementary to high school, and shadowed some doctors in their offices during summers. Her pursuit of becoming an internal medicine physician has been lifelong.
For her undergraduate education, Dr. Butler attended Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, she went to the University of South Alabama Medical Center for her Doctor of Internal Medicine and completed her residency at Meharry Medical College.
Internal medicine follows a patient’s adult lifespan. Dr. Butler chose this specialty because she wants to provide lifelong care for individuals. She connects with patients by actually listening instead of just hearing. She works with each individual to create the best care for their condition and unique needs.
Outside of work, Dr. Butler is very passionate about music. She even played classical piano for years.
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