Education and Residency
Certification: 2016 Re-certified, American Academy of Family Physicians Board. Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Hospital Privileges: 2002-Present; Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Medical Education:
1989 Doctor of Medicine
1985 – 1989 Mayo Medical School, M.D. PhD Program
Residency and Fellowship:
1992 – 1993 State University of New York at Stony Brook, Department of Family Medicine
1989 – 1992 State University of New York at Stony Brook, Department of Family Medicine
Education and Training
2017- Walden University - Online Doctor of Nursing Practice -Candidate.
2011 -Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794
MSN, Adult Nurse Practitioner
1998 -Pace University, One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038 BSN, RN
1988 - Port of Spain General Hospital School of Nursing, Trinidad, W.I. Certificate in General Nursing 1981 - St. Augustine Girl’s High School, Trinidad, W.I. University of Cambridge Examination, England, certificates.
Experience and Certification
2013-PRESENT Adult Nurse Practitioner/ Clinic Supervisor -Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Community Medicine. 1424 Herkimer Street Brooklyn NY 11233. -Primary Care, medical evaluations, chronic care management, women’s health for 200 women, at Magnolia House Women’s Shelter. Emphasis on Special populations: mentally ill, Chemically addicted, homeless women. Rotation to all Community Medicine Program sites.
1990-2013 Staff Nurse and Senior Clinical Nurse, Neurology and Stroke Unit, VIP Amenities Unit, and Neurosurgical-Neurology-ENT Intensive Care Unit Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. 10029
JUNE-JULY, 2005 Per Diem Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY. Responsible for care of 3 critically ill patients per 12 hour shift.
1988-1990 Head Nurse- 35-40 bed Medical-Surgical ward, Port of Spain General Hospital- Trinidad, WI. Staff Nurse and Supervisory responsibility for one Student Nurse and one Nursing Assistant per 8 hour shift. CERTIFICATIONS
2011- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, NP-C 2005-PRESENT- Critical Care Nursing, CCRN, Alumnus
Experience and Certifications
Education and Residency
Medical Director, Hampton Plastic Surgery
Southampton, NY — 1995 - 2015
www.hamptonplasticsurgery.com
Surgical Director, Gotham Plastic Surgery
New York, NY — 1994 - 2000
Founded and operated a multi-faceted plastic surgery practice
encompassing established aesthetic treatments and reconstructive care.
The practice addresses the aesthetic needs of a concierge clientele while
simultaneously performing state of the art reconstruction in the areas of
hand and trauma reconstruction. The patient population ranged from ultrahigh
net worth individuals requiring discrete personalized care to highly
specialized reconstruction related to manual labor and industrial
accidents. Surgical procedures were performed in office and hospital
based in Southampton and New York City.
Attending Surgeon— 1995 - 2015
Southampton Hospital
Southampton, NY
Attending Surgeon— 1998 - 2010
St. Vincent’s Medical Center of NY
New York, NY
1993-1994 - Daniel Marchac Craniofacial/Aesthetic Fellowship, Hopital L’Enfant-
Malades, Paris, France
1993 - Reconstructive Surgery Attache, Dept of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital St Louis, Paris. France
1993 - Breast and Microsurgery Chief Resident, Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Hospital, New York, NY — 1993
Hand Surgery Chief Resident, Hospital for Special Surgery, New
York, NY
1991-1993 - Resident-Plastic Surgery, New York Hospital-Cornell University
Hospital, New York, NY
1990-1991 - Chief Resident-General/Trauma Surgery, St Vincent’s Hospital and
Medical Center, New York, NY
1986-1990 - Resident-General Surgery, St Vincent’s Hospital and Medical
Center, New York, NY
1986 - Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC —
MD
1982 - Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA — BS
Experience and Certifications
Education and Residency and Licensure
June 2020 to present -Teladoc Health
Provide on-demand or scheduled telehealth virtual visits to patients seeking
consultation for immediate care or other health concerns.
January 2020 to present - Team Health Physician Services
The Commons on St. Anthony. Auburn, NY
Provide care to post-acute rehabilitation and chronic care residential patients.
October 2017 to October 2019 - Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
Canandaigua, NY
Provide Primary Care in clinic or by telemedicine to Veterans in Western NY State
with Agent Orange exposure, diabetes, PTSD, depression, chronic pain, etc.
October 2012 to September 2017 -Lifecare Medical Associates, P.C.
Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Family Physician
Provide healthcare in a large Primary Care practice in rural community with diverse population including geriatric, pediatric, and special needs patients. Experience with mental health, developmental, and substance abuse populations. Cultural awareness in service to Amish and Mennonite Community.
February 2011 to present - Obesity Medicine Physician
ABOM certified. Member of TOS and OMA. Fellow of OMA.
Manage Obesity as a chronic disease. Provide consultation to primary care providers in the community as an Obesity Medicine Specialist. Work in collaboration with Bariatric Surgeons in the region delivering Obesity care to patients in rural community setting. Teaching and training of rotating medical students when opportunity present.
February 2011 to September 2017 -Living Under Nutritional Challenges, P.L.L.C.
Finger Lakes Region, N.Y.
Medical Director/Founder. Multidisciplinary Obesity management; located in Finger Lakes since 2013.
Provide leadership to dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high quality Obesity care. Coordinate with nurses and other professional staff members to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Utilize four pillar approaches of nutrition, physical activity, behavioral health, and pharmacotherapy. Screen for genetic syndromes, sleep disorders, metabolic, endocrine, inflammatory, and other contributing factors. Provide coaching and community outreach. Promote prevention of chronic disease.
June 2010 to September 2012 - Shelter Island Family Medicine
Shelter Island, N.Y.
Primary Care Practice. Rural/exurban resort community with large population of retired Geriatric patients. Home Visits to chronically ill home-bound seniors. Coordination of care with visiting nurse
service, home health aides, hospice, pharmacy, and family.
November 2009 to May 2010 - Suffolk County Department of Health
East Hampton, N.Y.
Primary Care at a small rural health center until position eliminated in county budget cuts.
August 2005 to November 2009 - United States Naval Ambulatory Care Center
Groton, Ct
Medical Officer, Family Medicine, all office based on grounds of Naval Submarine Base New London located in Groton, Ct. Primary care to military personnel, dependents of all ages, and retirees. Included
pre and post deployment physicals, Overseas Suitability Exams for dependents, Med Board Exams, and Brig Exams.
February 1998 to August 2008 - Olde Seatuck Family Medicine,
Eastport, N.Y.
Traditional Family Medicine “from infants to great-grandparents.” Home visits and after-hours care as appropriate.
July 1992 Re-certified, December 2017 -Family Medicine
Diplomate – American Board of Family Medicine
Glen Cove, N.Y.
Post Graduate Residency at North Shore University Hospital
Fall 2002; Certified January 2015 - Obestity Medicine
Diplomate – American Board of Obesity Medicine
Denver, CO
Post Graduate Education on pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of Obesity and co-morbidities
December 1991 - Doctor of Medicine
St Georges University School of Medicine.
Grenada, West Indies
May 1986 - Bachelor of Science Biology
Long Island University Southampton Campus of CW Post/ Long Island University.
Southampton, N.Y.
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Obesity Medicine - Certified, January 2015.
American Board of Family Medicine - Certified, July 1996.
MEDICAL LICENSE
NY State Education Department - February 1996
Office of the Professions
Experience
Education and Residency
September 2019-May 2020 - Family Medicine Physician
Queens Medical Office
Jackson Heights, New York
June 2015-August 2019 -Family Medicine Attending
Bronx Care Hospital Center
Bronx, New York
Jan 2008-June 2011 - Health Nurse Aide
Personal Touch Home Care, Inc.
Central Islip, New York
June 2010-Sept.,2010 - Clinical Research Assistant
Neurobehavioral Research Inc.
Cedarhurst, New York
Feb 2008-Aug., 2010 - Physician Assistant
Mount Sinai Multispecialty Physicians
Queens, New York
May 2006-Aug 2006 - Medical Assistant
Steinway Family Health Center
Queens, New York
June 1998-Dec., 1999 - Rehabilitation Counselor
Federation of Employment and Guidance Center
Brooklyn, New York
May 1995-Dec., 1997 - Medical Counselor
Young Adult Institute
Queens, New York
July 1, 2011-December 31,2014 - Doctor in Family Medicine
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Bronx, New York,
June 1,2004-June 1, 2005 - New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York, Fifth Pathway Certificate of Completion
Jan 1,2000-December 5, 2003 - Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Mexico, Medico Cirujano
Sept 1994 - City University of New York, Hunter College
New York, New York
BA Biology and Psychology
Minor in Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR SOCIETIES:
North American Student Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
The New York Academy of Sciences
CERTIFICATIONS:
USMLE Certified
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
Board Certified in Family Medicine 2015