NY Health News

In recent years many dietary approaches aimed at a healthier life have emerged. Similarly, dietary approaches to improve health in people with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), are changing. When you have a kidney disorder, you need to have a kidney-friendly meal plan. Besides the medications you take, the amount of fluids, salt, nutrients, minerals and vitamins in your diet are very important not only to stay healthy but also for healing. • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has gained epidemic proportions in the US and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It often coexists...

The physicians and staff at New York Kidney Specialists are committed to providing the best quality kidney care available. What is Nephrology? Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. Your two kidneys are below your ribcage on both sides of your spine. The kidneys have several vital functions, including removing waste and excess fluid from the blood, maintaining your body’s electrolyte balance, and releasing hormones with functions such as managing blood pressure. Who needs Nephrology? There are a variety of reasons why you would need to visit a nephrologist....

Urology is a complex specialty, involving many disorders needing to be addressed by highly-trained specialists. Urology is a part of health care that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract (kidneys, uterus, bladder, and urethra). It should be noted that in this complex, ever-changing field, there are different conditions and treatments between men and women. Male Urology- Prostate Conditions The prostate sits below the bladder, partially surrounding the urethra. As a man ages, the prostate can grow in size, leading to disorders such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. We offer a variety of treatments...

At New York Health, we provide physical therapy services. Our physical therapy helps treat a variety of different conditions. We provide a specialty program for cancer rehabilitation. Cancer treatment may affect physical, social, psychological, and work-related abilities. Rehabilitation helps people regain these abilities and maintain independence. When someone is undergoing cancer treatment, physical therapy may not be the first healthcare field that comes to mind. Early cancer treatment is met with oncologists, radiologists, nurses, and surgeons. These healthcare practitioners are essential to the treatment and management of cancer. However, the role of physical therapy should be considered in cancer recovery....

New York Health provides surgery for many different conditions, including colorectal surgery. Here are the basics of this procedure: What is Colorectal Surgery? Colorectal surgery repairs damage to the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum, and anus. Colorectal surgeons, also known as proctologists, are physicians who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions these conditions. What are the different types of colorectal surgery? There many different types of surgery: Colostomy – a procedure that creates an opening through the abdomen for the colon. The edges of the abdomen are stitched to the skin creating an opening called...

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY (December 9, 2019) New York Health is proud to announce that Dr. Jay B. Adlersberg, a rheumatologist and internist, has joined our team.  Dr. Adlersberg has forty-five years of experience treating the most severe forms of arthritis and joint disease. His main interests are rheumatoid arthritis, the arthritis of psoriasis, back pain and autoimmune disorders. His expertise is in the use of biologic drugs to treat severe arthritis. He serves on the Board of the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Dr. Adlersberg is already known to millions of Tri-State residents as the nightly medical...

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY (October 16, 2019) – 2019) New York Health is proud to announce that Dr. Natan Davoudzadeh, an esteemed, board-certified urologist, has joined our skilled team of experts in their fields. A urological surgeon, Dr. Davoudzadehfocuses on treating diseases of the genitourinary tract that can affect male and female patients of all ages. In addition to now practicing at New York Health, Dr. Davoudzadeh also has offices in Forest Hills, NY, and in Lawrence, NY. He has extensive experience in treating urologic cancers for which he uses the most up-to-date, minimally-invasive techniques. Dr. Davoudzadeh is also highly skilled...

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY (Sept. 23, 2019) – New York Health is pleased to welcome Sandip R. Parikh, MD, FACS, a highly-experienced board-certified surgeon, to our team of skilled practitioners. He practices general, breast and colorectal surgery and will be working at our Bayside and New Hyde Park locations. Additionally, he has an office location in Jamaica, Queens conveniently located in the Rochdale mall. Dr. Parikh brings over twenty-five years of experience to our practice. He has a wealth of knowledge in the diagnosis of both benign and malignant breast tumors. He is well versed in such modalities and genetic...

For Immediate Release: Contact: Michael Scanlon New York Cancer & Blood Specialists mscanlon@nyhealth.com Title: NY Health Proudly Announces Three New Urologists PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. (May 16, 2019) New York Health Welcomes the arrival of three highly skilled urologists: Dr. Iván Colón, Dr. Brent Yanke, and Dr. Edward Zoltan. They will be accepting new patients at 175 Remsen Street, Suite 1225, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Dr. Colón continues to introduce innovations in urology, co-founding the Brooklyn Urology Research Group (BURG), and the technique of cryotherapy to New York. Dr. Colón previously served as Chief of Robotics and Advanced Laparoscopic Urology, and was...

For Immediate Release: March 25, 2019 Contact: Michael Scanlon, Marketing PORT JEFFERSON, NY-- New York Health, a physician-led specialty practice announces today that Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani has been appointed as its Executive Director. Dr. Reejsinghani is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Reejsinghani has previously served as the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital (Northwell Health). Most recently, he served as the Regional Vice President and Medical Director of Heritage Healthcare Partners NY—Western Region. Dr. Reejsinghani has also worked in acute inpatient care as a...