Ƶ recently expanded its medical team at Ƶ Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge, adding 10 new primary and specialty care providers.
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NYU Langone Health continues to improve access to primary and specialty care at Ƶ Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge, recently welcoming 10 new specialists in cardiology, hand surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, and spine surgery.
“Three years since its opening, we continue to expand comprehensive care at Ƶ Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge to make it easier for patients to see the best clinicians in their respective fields,” says Andrew Rubin, senior vice president for clinical affairs and ambulatory care at Ƶ. “The new providers are welcome additions for these clinical areas in particular as they are in high demand.”
The outpatient care center, located at 6740 Fourth Avenue in southwest Brooklyn, is now home to more than 50 providers across a dozen clinical areas who deliver streamlined care to more than 420 patients daily. The center also features a women’s health program and an imaging suite.
New Recruits Bring World-Renowned Expertise to Brooklyn
As part of Ƶ’s commitment to enhancing local access to high-quality care where patients live and work, the following clinicians now see patients at Ƶ Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge.
- Two new surgeons recently joined Ƶ’s world-class orthopedic care team in Bay Ridge. Juan C. Rodriguez-Olaverri, MD, PhD, specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of scoliosis, spina bifida, spine injuries in athletes, and many other conditions of the spine. Patients travel from around the world to seek Dr. Rodriguez-Olaverri’s expertise. In addition, Jadi E. De Tolla, MD, a hand and wrist surgeon, specializes in conditions and injuries of the upper extremities.
- Expanding Ƶ’s nationally ranked , three new specialists have been recruited to treat conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Marie T. Homsi, MD, a pediatric otolaryngologist who specializes in ENT issues in infants and children, recently joined the practice, as well as Kinneri Mehta, MD, and Loris Dawes, NP, who both treat ENT issues in adults.
- To meet the need of growing families in Brooklyn—where more babies are born than anywhere else in New York City—Ƶ welcomed Kelly J. Flores, DO, and Maureen L. Clark, DO, who provide obstetrics care for pregnant patients, as well as offer wellness care for women of all ages. Maternal–fetal medicine consultations for high-risk pregnancies and deliveries are performed for new and expecting parents at Ƶ Hospital—Brooklyn.
- Adding to the location’s expertise in cardiac care, two new subspecialty cardiologists now provide personalized heart treatment at the practice. Adam Small, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in adult congenital heart disease, and Robert J. Knotts, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in heart rhythm disorders.
- Helping patients manage their personal health needs, Valeriia Shnayder, MD, is a new internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive preventive care.
Integrated, Nationally Acclaimed Care
Ƶ consistently comes out on top nationally, in New York state, and the metro area across the leading healthcare quality ratings, including Leapfrog, U.S. News & World Report, Vizient, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Patients of Ƶ have access to more than 350 locations across the region and in Florida.
In Brooklyn, Ƶ offers a full range of primary and specialty care at more than 60 locations, which includes 2 emergency department locations, Ƶ Hospital—Brooklyn, and Perlmutter Cancer Center—Sunset Park.
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