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Morris Papernik, MD, FACP, is an experienced physician serving patients at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in the West Haven and Stratford, Connecticut, office.

A native New Yorker, Dr. Papernik graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Rush and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. 

He has distinguished himself as a national thought leader in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Papernik has served on the Medical Presidential Advisory Committee to President Bush and Obama within the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC. 

Upon moving to Connecticut to be closer to family in 2008, he brought his expertise to Connecticut and now to Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. Dr. Papernik has received numerous teaching awards and the Primary Care Leadership Award from the Connecticut Center for Primary Care. He has given multiple TV, radio, and newspaper interviews nationally. 

Dr. Papernik enjoys teaching medical and nurse practitioner students from Yale, UConn, and 

Netter School of Medicine. He also likes spending his free time with family and enjoys photography.

Margaret I. Chustecki, MD, MBA, is a skilled internist at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in Hamden, West Haven, and Milford, Connecticut. She is also an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. 

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and educated at Warsaw Medical School, Dr. Chustecki completed her internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital and New England Medical Center in Massachusetts. Before joining Yale University as a clinical instructor, Dr. Chustecki started Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003. 

Since then, the practice has flourished, boasting some of the best internists and providers in the United States. Dr. Chustecki maintains patients at the practice while teaching at Yale School of Medicine. She supervises up-and-coming medical professionals while educating them on the benefits of efficient health care. 

Dr. Chustecki remains active in research, and has contributed to over 55 medical publications. She co-founded Chase Medical Research of Greater New Haven in 2015, and serves as the chief clinical trial investigator.

Margaret I. Chustecki, MD, MBA, is a skilled internist at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in Hamden, West Haven, and Milford, Connecticut. She is also an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. 

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and educated at Warsaw Medical School, Dr. Chustecki completed her internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital and New England Medical Center in Massachusetts. Before joining Yale University as a clinical instructor, Dr. Chustecki started Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003. 

Since then, the practice has flourished, boasting some of the best internists and providers in the United States. Dr. Chustecki maintains patients at the practice while teaching at Yale School of Medicine. She supervises up-and-coming medical professionals while educating them on the benefits of efficient health care. 

Dr. Chustecki remains active in research, and has contributed to over 55 medical publications. She co-founded Chase Medical Research of Greater New Haven in 2015, and serves as the chief clinical trial investigator.

Margaret I. Chustecki, MD, MBA, is a skilled internist at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in Hamden, West Haven, and Milford, Connecticut. She is also an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. 

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and educated at Warsaw Medical School, Dr. Chustecki completed her internship and residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital and New England Medical Center in Massachusetts. Before joining Yale University as a clinical instructor, Dr. Chustecki started Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003. 

Since then, the practice has flourished, boasting some of the best internists and providers in the United States. Dr. Chustecki maintains patients at the practice while teaching at Yale School of Medicine. She supervises up-and-coming medical professionals while educating them on the benefits of efficient health care. 

Dr. Chustecki remains active in research, and has contributed to over 55 medical publications. She co-founded Chase Medical Research of Greater New Haven in 2015, and serves as the chief clinical trial investigator.

Morris Papernik, MD, FACP, is an experienced physician serving patients at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in the West Haven and Stratford, Connecticut, office.

A native New Yorker, Dr. Papernik graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Rush and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. 

He has distinguished himself as a national thought leader in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Papernik has served on the Medical Presidential Advisory Committee to President Bush and Obama within the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC. 

Upon moving to Connecticut to be closer to family in 2008, he brought his expertise to Connecticut and now to Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. Dr. Papernik has received numerous teaching awards and the Primary Care Leadership Award from the Connecticut Center for Primary Care. He has given multiple TV, radio, and newspaper interviews nationally. 

Dr. Papernik enjoys teaching medical and nurse practitioner students from Yale, UConn, and 

Netter School of Medicine. He also likes spending his free time with family and enjoys photography.

Medical Compass MD, led by David Dunaief, MD, is an integrative, functional, and lifestyle medicine practice with offices in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, in New York City and in Setauket, New York, on Long Island.

Dr. Dunaief takes a plant-based approach to wellness as derived through nutritional medicine and lifestyle interventions that reverse, prevent and treat chronic disease. He takes an individualized approach to care, using cutting-edge medical research to guide his decision making.  

Medical Compass MD specializes in chronic care management, providing integrative medicine treatments for conditions like autoimmune disorders, diabetes, migraines, and heart disease. 

With a focus on preventive medicine, Dr. Dunaief’s integrative approach uses the low inflammatory foods every day (LIFE) diet — a plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole-foods approach to health and wellness.

Dedicated to improving health care for all, the practice produces cutting-edge research on the LIFE diet that has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

At Medical Compass MD, the focus is on reversing, treating, and preventing chronic disease by connecting conventional medicine with lifestyle modifications. This approach gives patients the ability to take a more proactive role in managing their own health.

For evidence-based medical care for optimal health, call Medical Compass MD or request an appointment online today.

With his 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 with his wife Kavya, 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.

Pavel Romano, MD, is Board certified in Cardiology and Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association. He provides expert cardiology support to patients at Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington in Huntington, New York.

Dr. Romano graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and went on to complete his pre-med studies at Queens College in Queens, New York CIty. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx and went on to do his internship and residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, also in the Bronx, New York City.

Dr. Romano completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at North Shore University Hospital of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in North Shore, New York. 

Dr. Romano has a nuclear certification and level III training in echocardiography. He is also skilled in troubleshooting issues with pacemakers and defibrillators. 

Contact Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington to schedule an appointment with Dr. Romano or use the online scheduling tool. 

Mark Bergman, MD, is triple-board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology. He offers his premier cardiology services to patients at Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington in Huntington, New York.

Dr. Bergman received his Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine.

Dr. Bergman completed a residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and a residency in cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City. Dr. Bergman is affiliated with Huntington Hospital in Huntington, New York.

To schedule with Dr. Bergman, call Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Hungtington or use the online booking tool request an appointment.

James Klepper, MD, is triple-board certified in nuclear medicine, cardiology, and internal medicine, and offers superior cardiology services to patients at Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington in Huntington, New York. Dr. Klepper shares several decades of experience dealing with both routine and complex problems affecting the cardiovascular system. 

A graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Dr. Klepper went on to successfully complete medical school, with honors, at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He finished his residency in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, and a fellowship in cardiology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. 

Dr. Klepper is a successful attending physician specializing in cardiology and affiliated with Huntington Hospital in Huntington, New York. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Klepper, call Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington or request an appointment online.

Joshua Klein, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology as well as Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. He is pleased to be a part of the skilled team at Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington in Huntington, New York. 

After graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Yale University, Dr. Klein went on to receive his degree in Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 

Dr. Klein completed a residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, where he also did his fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and earned recognition as Chief Fellow. 

Dr. Klein is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He’s authored a major study and several abstracts, as well as done several poster presentations at major conferences. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Klein, call Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington or request an appointment online today.

Leah Bergman, DO, is a double board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington. Dr. Bergman sees patients at the practice’s office in Huntington, New York.

Dr. Bergman finished her bachelor’s degree in natural sciences at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, graduating cum laude. While there, she had the opportunity to conduct research under a grant from the National Institute of Health, with her findings later published in a medical journal. She then earned her medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was accepted into Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. Dr. Bergman completed her primary care internal medicine residency program at the University of Connecticut Health Center and rounded out her training with a fellowship program in cardiology at the New York-Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Bergman has given several presentations at various medical conferences around the country on her research findings and subject matters in her field. In addition to her two board certifications, she is also awaiting further certification approval from the National Board of Echocardiography and the National Board of Nuclear Cardiography.

Call Comprehensive Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates of Huntington to make an appointment with Dr. Bergman or request an appointment online today.

Anita Petruzzelli, MD, is the owner and medical director of BodyLogicMD of Hartford in Glastonbury, Connecticut. She is an integrative medicine specialist who focuses on empowering her patients to take care of their bodies and minds by embracing healthy lifestyles.

At BodyLogicMD of Hartford, her goal is to help patients achieve optimal health through structured fitness programs, nutritional guidance, and hormonal balance using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Petruzzelli aims to help women and men resolve their symptoms of menopause and andropause, including weight gain, sexual dysfunction, declining energy levels, depression, and stress.

Dr. Petruzzelli is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is also a certified Reiki practitioner and takes a holistic approach to care. She believes that by focusing on the whole person, including mind and spirit, people can enjoy a better, healthier existence. Dr. Petruzzelli was also inspired by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study and wanted to offer her patients alternative treatments to traditional hormone replacement therapy.

After completing her undergraduate education at Fairfield University in Connecticut, Dr. Petruzzelli attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC. She interned in general surgery at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Petruzzelli has worked as an OB/GYN for over 20 years, most recently at the Center for Women's Health and Midwifery in New Haven, Connecticut, as a hospitalist.

Formerly a competitive bodybuilder, Dr. Petruzzelli understands the importance of physical fitness and sound nutrition. She continues to live an active lifestyle and stresses the importance of mind-body interaction through her daily meditation practice, where she is a student and teacher at Odiyana Buddhist Center in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Petruzzelli’s commitment to education and her years of experience in integrative medicine have made her an expert in her field.

With his 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 with his wife Kavya, and their son at their home in Greenwich.