The psychiatrist whose fascination with the brain led her to focus on treating addiction On our arrival at her office in the heart of Midtown, Dr. Ileana Benga welcomed us in with a warm smile and chocolate, her nurturing demeanor clear right away. The space was calm and its simplicity…

The psychiatrist who values the synergistic combination of medication and therapy In her cozy and welcoming Greenwich Village office (which she decorated herself) Dr. Gauri Khurana sees patients of all ages — though her focus is on college and graduate students, given her proximity to several campuses. We chatted about…

The integrative medicine physician who thinks outside the box to treat patients Walking into the Crossover Health office in Midtown Manhattan, you’ll likely first be struck by the lack of a traditional waiting room; there are no couches or magazine racks in the expansive, sleek entryway. “We don’t have one…

The psychiatrist helping you step away from the screen…gently Chatting with Dr. Jodi Gold feels like sitting down with an old friend. Within minutes of welcoming us into her office, she had whipped up cappuccinos and told us to make ourselves at home in her bright, comfortable office, packed with…

The dermatology physician associate with a focus on holistic treatment Allison Santhouse, a physician associate at Schweiger Dermatology has been practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology for over ten years, with a focus on keeping up with the newest procedures and techniques. In fact, on the day we met at the…

Founder Eric Schweiger on brand building, technology, and patient experience With its airy reception area furnished with wide banquette couches, Schweiger Dermatology’s pristine Long Island City headquarters feels like a clean, bright retreat from the grit of surrounding Queens Plaza. Now that the practice is a little over seven years…

The concussion expert giving back to the community “I really like to get things done,” says Dr. Christine Persaud, in what may be the understatement of the century. Since graduating medical school at the age of 23 and landing her dream job practicing nonoperative sports medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical…

The adult and geriatric psychiatrist with a passion for mindfulness Dr. Nidhi Goel practices as both an adult and geriatric psychiatrist, and has worked in several diverse environments — from the inpatient unit an acute care and state hospital to private practice in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. No stranger to…

The endocrinologist developing long-lasting patient relationships Dr. Shira Eytan had always been attracted to the idea of using science to help people, and as an endocrinologist, she now gets do so every day, treating a variety of conditions, from the more common thyroid disorders, diabetes, and obesity to the lesser…