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Jessica Christolin-Joseph, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Christolin is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician. She treats patients at our Crown Heights Health Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Christolin completed her medical degree/graduate degree at SUNY Downstate. She completed her residency at SUNY Downstate.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Dr. Christolin can help you with:
- Yearly exams
- Pediatrics (care for babies, children, and teens)
- Treatment of general health problems
- Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
- STI infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment
- Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
- Reproductive health care
- Health screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
- Care for long-term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity.
- Referrals to other doctors
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Dr. Alexander Nmoma Jr., DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Alexander Nmoma Jr., DPM is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle specialist treating patients at our health centers in the Lower East Side, East New York (Health Hub), Tremont, and South Bronx Health Centers. Dr. Nmoma has expert training in many areas, including: treating common foot and ankle disorders, sports medicine diabetic foot care, fractures and sprains, and much more.
Dr. Nmoma Graduated from Western Carolina University with a B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. He received his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine/ Kent State University. He then started his extensive residency journey at the Maryland Healthcare system which was inclusive of Baltimore, VA hospital, University Maryland, DC VA hospital. He then completed his Surgical Residency Training at the St. Barnabas Hospital level one trauma center in Bronx, NY. Dr. Nmoma believes in taking care of his patients one Foot at a time and getting them back to a better standard of Health.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Dr. Nmoma provides treatment for:
- Ingrown toenails
- Heel pain
- Plantar warts
- Painful bunions
- Hammertoes
- Sprained ankles
- Fungal Toenails
- Athletes Foot/Fungal Infections
- Foot problems for people with diabetes (high blood sugar)
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Lisa Kirkland
Optometrist
Dr. Lisa Kirkland graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in Biology. She earned her optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University in 1994. During her optometric education, she completed her clinical internship at different Ophthalmological private practice settings in New York, as well as the Brooklyn/St Albans VA Hospital with a focus on primary eye care and ocular diseases. Since 1998, Dr. Kirkland has been in private practice in Jamaica, NY.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kirkland has reinforced standards of eye care and forged relationships within the medical community about the importance of comprehensive vision care. She is experienced in the treatment and co-management of eye emergencies, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and corneal anomalies such as keratoconus.
Her devotion to the community has led her to be heavily involved with the Lions Club where she helps organize vision screenings in the local community and the recycling of used glasses. In addition to her longtime membership in the American Optometric Association, she also is a member of the National Optometric Association, and the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
Dr. Kirkland received Senator Leroy Comrie’s Certificate of Merit for service to the Southeast Queens community in 2015, and the Patient Choice Award in 2018.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Dr. Kirkland can help you with:
- Refractive error (Blurred Vision)
- Conjunctivitis/Pink eye (Eye infections)
- Dry Eye Syndrome (Burning, itching, tearing, redness)
- Pain in and around the eyes
- Headaches – Migraines
- Allergies (Seasonal, contact dermatitis)
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Hypertension
- Diabetic Eye exams
- Blepharitis – eyelid inflammation
- Computer Visions
- Foreign body removal
- Emergencies – including (flashes of lights, floaters)
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Rufshana Uddin, RDH
Rufshana Uddin is a registered Dental Hygienist. She treats patients at CHN – East New York/Dr. Betty Shabazz, CHN – Williamsburg, and at CHN – Harlem.
Rufshana Uddin completed her Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene at New York City College of Technology.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Rufshana Uddin can help you with:
- Preventative care cleanings
- Sealants (to prevent cavities in children and teens)
- Oral (mouth) health education
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Victoria Amankwa, MD, FACOG
OB/GYN
Dr.Victoria Amankwa is a board-certified OB/GYN. She treats patients at our Jamaica, Long Island City, and Washington Heights Health Centers in Queens and Manhattan. Dr. Victoria Amankwa completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois School of Medicine at Peoria. She completed her residency at Queens Hospital Center.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Dr. Amankwa can help you with:
- Prenatal care (care during pregnancy)
- Care for new moms
- Breastfeeding tips and support
- Help with healthy eating
- Health screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
- Referrals to other doctors
- Yearly exams for women
- Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
- Colposcopy (a closer look at the cervix after an abnormal pap smear)
- LEEP (procedure to follow up abnormal pap results)
- Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
- STI (infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment
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Connor Carmichael, MD
Family Medicine
Connor Carmichael, MD is a family physician treating patients at our Harlem Health Center in Manhattan. He speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Carmichael completed his medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Dr. Carmichael can help you with:
- Yearly exams
- Pediatrics (care for babies, children, and teens)
- Treatment of general health problems
- Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
- STI (infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment
- Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
- Reproductive health care
- Health screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
- Care for long term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity
- Referrals to other doctors
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Judy Tam, DMD
Judy Tam, DMD is a general dentist who treats patients at our health center in Harlem. Dr. Tam completed her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University and her dental degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She completed her residency at the Brooklyn V.A. Medical Center.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Dr. Tam can help you with:
- Diagnosing oral (mouth) problems and treatment planning
- Teeth cleaning (general and deep cleaning)
- Sealants (to prevent cavities in children and teens)
- Silver and white fillings for cavities
- Crowns and bridges
- Extractions (tooth removal)
- Partial and Full Dentures
- Root canal therapy (not on back teeth)
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Maria Pizzirusso, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Maria Pizzirusso, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She treats patients at our Washington Heights Health Center in Manhattan. Maria earned both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Columbia University School of Nursing. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Public Health from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where her primary focus was on health promotion and disease prevention.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Maria can help you with:
- Yearly exams
- Pediatrics (care for babies, children, and teens)
- Treatment of general health problems
- Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
- STI (infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment
- Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
- Health Screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
- Care for long term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity
- Headache/migraine, nerve pain, back/neck pain, memory problems, long COVID
- Referrals for special doctors
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Emily Brock, LMSW
Licensed Masters Social Worker, Behavioral Health Therapist
Emily Brock, LMSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. She treats patients at our Williamsburg Health Center in Brooklyn. Emily completed her graduate degree at the Silberman School of Social Work.
New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.
Emily can help you with:
- General mental health care
- Depression
- Anxiety (feeling nervous or worried)
- Family problems
- Relationship problems
- LGBTQ+ problems
- Self-esteem (having respect for yourself)
- Loss of a loved one
- Social phobia (feeling shy and nervous around others)