CONTINENTAL WHO’S WHO
QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
FEATURE ARTICLES A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART INCOME TAX FILING TIPS THREE TIPS TO SHOW APPRECIATION WORKING IN THE OFFICE AGAIN
ANTHONY J. CLASSI, DMD
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It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.
As the spring season brings forth hope and renewal, we are so excited to contribute
one of our most inspiring editions yet of The Inner Circle magazine. Every feature in this spring 2021 issue represents progress and resilience. Collectively, our writing and editorial team are continuously discovering the joy in connecting with featured professionals who are extraordinarily passionate about their work. They remind us of nature’s resilience, and teach us the beauty in exploration and experience. We are proud to feature Dr. Anthony J. Classi, DMD, a dual-trained Implantologist and Prosthodontist, as our cover story. His excellent work in restoring smiles at Classi Dental Aesthetics is unmatched. We are also pleased to highlight his commitment to his patients, his community, and his students at NYU School of Dentistry. On behalf of our entire team, we are honored that you all entrust us to share your career journeys to the world, as we hope to inspire others to courageously embark on their own. We wish you continued success in this season and the following after.
Atiya Jordan
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Contents Cover Story ANTHONY J. CLASSI, DMD Private Practice
3 Featured Articles INCOME TAX TIPS AND SOLUTIONS FOR FREELANCERS
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THREE TIPS TO SHOW EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION
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1 38 UTPAL K. BHANJA, MD Oncologist & Medical Director Advent Health Hematoloogy & Oncology
Member Spotlight
26 ANDRZEJ KUDELKA, MD, FACP, FACE Oncologist
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MILTON WANER Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgeon & Co-Founder Vascular Birthmark Institute of NY
RIDHA AREM, MD Endocrinologist & Director Texas Thyroid Institute
173 WENDY ARNOLD, MD CEO & Founder Dr. Wave, Inc.
Member Profiles and Articles BUSINESS......................................................................7
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART................................. 138
EDUCATION................................................................ 13
LAW......................................................................... 146
INCOME TAX TIPS AND SOLUTIONS............................. 15
MISCELLANEOUS..................................................... 166
ENGINEERING............................................................ 17
REAL ESTATE............................................................ 174
FINANCE.................................................................... 20
WHO’S WHO........................................................... 177
HEALTHCARE.............................................................. 22
MEMBERS’ CIRCLE.................................................. 181
WORKING IN PERSON AGAIN..................................... 50
CWW NOMINATION BALLOT................ Inside Back Cover
THREE TIPS TO SHOW EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION... 128 SPRING 2021
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Cover Story
Anthony Classi, DMD by Remy Millisky, Associate Content Writer & Editor
Practicing at his dental office on Fifth Avenue
in Manhattan, Dr. Classi is all smiles. Anthony J. Classi, DMD, is a highly respected professional Prosthodontist renowned for his commitment to restoring his patient’s teeth to proper function and aesthetic beauty. Dr. Classi is one of the few dual-trained Implantologists and Prosthodontists in the country with an eye for perfection at his NYC practice, Classi Dental Aesthetics. With professional excellence spanning more than three decades, he prides himself on a wideranging knowledge of implant and prosthodontic treatments. To cater to a wide range of patients, his office offers all levels of dentistry, encompassing cosmetic, implant and full mouth restorative dentistry. Treatments are designed to minimize patient discomfort and leave patients with a beautiful, beaming smile that they are proud to show off.
of Dental Medicine Degree in 1988. He completed a general practice residency from 1988-1989 at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Classi attended a Post-Graduate Prosthodontic Program at New York University College of Dentistry. Upon completion of his 2-year post-graduate program in Prosthetics, he was one of the five candidates hand-selected for the country’s first 2-year fulltime Implant Fellowship program. While attending the Implant Fellowship program at NYU, Dr. Classi was part of establishing the protocol and case study that led to the publishing of the first ten successful Immediate-Load cases. This study laid the foundation for the All-On-4 and AllOn-6 procedures performed today. His expertise successfully converts dentally challenged denture patients into patients with precision fitting ImplantSupported dentures and bridges. He is an expert in mimicking nature when it comes to the anterior single tooth implant, in which he offers the highest level of aesthetics to achieve the most natural appearance.
Throughout Dr. Classi’s notable career, he has provided life-changing dentistry to patients worldwide from all walks of life. He is sought after for his expertise and perfection in Aesthetic and Implant dentistry. Dr. Classi began his dental profession after graduating from Iona College in 1984. He graduated from Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. College of Dental Medicine with his Doctor www.incircleexec.com
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Due to his years of experience, he was chosen to be Chief Clinical Director at New York University College of Dentistry in the Full Mouth Rehabilitation program. In order to stay up-to-date about the latest developments in the field, Dr. Classi maintains active memberships and affiliations with several professional organizations. This includes the American College of Prosthodontics, the Northeastern Gnathological Society, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International College of Oral Implantologists, and the New York County Dental Society. Additionally, as a leading professional in the field of Prosthodontics, Dr. Classi continues to conduct research. He has had his work featured in several peer-reviewed publications. Topics explored in these research studies include: Full-Arch Ridge Expansion Techniques, Creating the “Aesthetic Site Foundation,” the Transfer of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Emergence Profile, Full Arch Immediate Loading Protocol, and other Prosthodontic topics.
Prominently located at 800B Fifth Avenue in New York City, Classi Dental Aesthetics offers a multitude of treatment options to best serve patients. Dr. Classi specializes in all aspects of crown and bridge, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental implant restorations, and all levels of restorative implant treatment from All-On-4 to single implant restorations. He prides himself on creating natural-looking smiles tailored to each individual patient. Dr. Classi understands that when a patient is suffering from tooth loss and periodontal disease, it can affect their ability to properly chew and digest food. It can also have a negative impact on their self-esteem and confidence. He strives to make patients feel comfortable from the moment they walk into his office. He offers a complete comprehensive exam and evaluates the patient’s oral health and provides the best course of treatment to restore their dental health. Dr. Classi stands behind the work that he does by providing patients with a tailored maintenance program that enables them to preserve their beautiful smile. Classi Dental Aesthetics offers a range of stateof-the-art innovative technology, offering a fully digitalized workflow which includes intraoral scanning, cone beam technology, and an in-house lab. Being dual-trained gives him the knowledge base and experience that few practitioners have. His expertise also enables him to troubleshoot many complex dental scenarios.
When he isn’t creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Classi enjoys the great outdoors, a multitude of sports, and spending time with his family. He is also devoted to several charitable organizations. Dr. Classi has been inspired and guided by many people close to him throughout his life. In honor of this recognition, he would like to thank his wife, Dr. Jeni Glavicic, a general dentist, for her support throughout the years and for the beautiful family of three sons they have created. Their eldest son, Chris, is following in his father’s footsteps, studying at NYU and graduating in 2021. Dr. Classi would like to dedicate this recognition In Loving Memory of his mother, Theresa, and In Honor of his father, Joseph. Dr. Classi owes much of his success to his parent’s tireless devotion and sacrifice. Additionally, he attributes his drive for success and perfection as a leading NY Prosthodontist to his mentor, Dr. Dennis Tarnow.
He is considered an expert on All-On-4 and All-On-6 Implant supported teeth. Dr. Classi is a pioneer in this field and published the first 10 immediate-load cases at NYU Implant Fellowship program. Dr. Classi contributes to the Dental community when he is not working at his private practice. He devotes his time to teaching as a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Eager to give back to the next generation of dental professionals, Dr. Classi trains future Prosthodontists and Dentists in advanced dental techniques.
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NON-PROFIT SERVICES
Holly A. Wells Founder & CEO Eye Love Nature Chicago, IL Holly A. Wells is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award as the Founder & CEO at Eye Love Nature.
meditation, E- exercise, C- connect with nature, T- take time to celebrate. In hopes to continue spreading awareness, Ms. Wells is in the process of writing a book entitled, “Wired to Embrace Change.” She hopes to have a PDF out soon of her new eBook, Wake up World, available on Eye Love Nature, which offers seven lessons and seven songs to self-mastery. In addition, she looks forward to in person collaborations.
Holly Wells, Founder and CEO of Eye Love Nature, has devoted seven years to pouring everything she knows to promote education and awareness of sustainable living. Eye Love Nature is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting and sharing effective practices for sustainable living. She established Eye Love Nature after she took a sabbatical from her corporate career of 20 years. In addition, she has accrued 15 years of professional experience in consulting and is currently working as a consultant at a boutique consulting firm, CTS Impact.
An active member in her field, Ms. Wells is a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the Triple Helix Association (THA), and the Amnesty International Leadership Circle. In her spare time, Ms. Wells enjoys reading, learning, and taking road trips with her dogs.
Having practiced personal growth and self-mastery, Ms. Wells believes if you follow at least one of these a day, your life will be happy: R- recycle, E- eat organic, S- stay hydrated, P- practice
To learn more, please visit http://www.eyelovenature.com/.
ART STUDIO
Angelique Daniels Owner & CEO The Shoe Chick Art Studio Las Vegas, NV Angelique Daniels is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive for her professional excellence and outstanding leadership.
for her use of scenes of everyday African American life, the animated emotion of the personalities, and two-dimensional figures.
A Michigan native, Mrs. Angelique Daniels is a talented selftaught artist who continuously strives to introduce others to the joy of painting. She currently serves as the Owner and CEO of The Shoe Chick Art Studio, which she opened five years ago. Through her business, Mrs. Daniels offers virtual paint parties and painting tutorials on YouTube. She also offers paint kits, posters, and magnets for purchase online. A philanthropist at heart, Mrs. Daniels makes a monthly donation to “The Shoe Project” that provides kids in Africa with shoes. She curated many paintings of shoes at the beginning of her career and filled her studio with them at the start of her career.
In addition to operating her art studio, Mrs. Daniels has worked at Olive Garden for 27 years. She is most proud to be serving as the first black manager of Olive Garden in Las Vegas and is currently serving in that position three days a week. Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Daniels is a living kidney donor. She takes pride in having been able to give her kidney to her husband in August of 2019. Since then, she is committed to utilizing her art to support those affected by kidney disease and is currently pursuing the opportunity to start a non-profit organization. In addition, Mrs. Daniels is a partner with LIFE Today, a Christian organization devoted to establishing and strengthening effective outreaches in every population center throughout the world.
A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Mrs. Daniels holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business. She has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years and has had the pleasure of working with the late great Ms. Annie Lee, who inspired her to pursue her passion for art. Ms. Lee was an American artist, greatly acknowledged
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CWW Member Profiles CONSULTING
Karen Eastman President Solve B2B Solutions Las Vegas, NV Karen Eastman is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive for her professional excellence in the field of consulting and her exemplary contributions as President at Solve B2B Solutions.
has always inspired her. Ms. Eastman became a travel agent at the age of 18 and enjoyed that career for 35 years. Since then, she has embarked on various business ventures, and for the past 10 years, has been dedicated to her passion for working with small business owners to help them sustain themselves through trying times. She has accrued many years of professional experience in working with business owners and utilizes her knowledge in all areas of business to provide structuring and development resources.
A small business consulting firm, Solve B2B Solutions is passionate and dedicated to providing guidance, support, and solutions for growing businesses. The firm specializes in helping all businesses in branding, online marketing, licensing, creating strategies, setting goals, market research, and more. From startup to seasoned businesses, Solve B2B Solutions can provide your business with tools and resources to help sustain through any type of economic environment, especially post-COVID.
In her spare time, Ms. Eastman enjoys traveling around the world with her family, photography and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. To learn more, please visit https://solveb2bsolutions.com/.
Karen Eastman, a lifetime entrepreneur, is proud to have come from an entrepreneurial family. Her mother’s hardworking spirit
CATERING
Marilyn Hastings Owner Marilyn’s Catering Seaford, DE Marilyn Hastings is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Business Professional for her outstanding service in the food catering industry and her exemplary leadership operating Marilyn’s Catering.
her success in the restaurant business. Her parents, eager to serve the community, purchased an old “filling station” on route nine. They completely remodeled it into the Smith Family Restaurant, the first restaurant in the area. Prior to successfully operating her own catering business, Ms. Hastings gained valuable knowledge working for the Smith Family Restaurant from 1986 to 2009.
A full-service catering company, Marilyn’s Catering was established in 2008 by owner Marilyn Hastings and has garnered a commendable reputation for its quality services. Ms. Hastings and her team have proudly served people all over the Eastern Shore, with traditional southern cooking as well as cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special events. Having maintained her reputation for providing the highest level of honesty, helpfulness, and hospitality, Ms. Hastings is devoted to making your special event special. Notably, Marilyn’s Catering received a 100% Rating from the Delaware State Board of Health.
In looking to the future, Ms. Hastings aspires to create her own YouTube channel of instructional cooking videos for people who enjoy her style of cooking. She also wishes to create a “Smith’s Family Cookbook to honor her late mother. Ms. Hastings dedicates this honorable recognition to her mother, Evelyn Smith. To learn more, please visit https://www.facebook.com/MarilynsCatering-432181800209093/about/.
A proud native of Sussex County, Ms. Marilyn Hastings’ mother, was regarded as one of the best cooks in the area and watched
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CONSULTING
Melvin A. Zelaya Owner JCMZ Publishing & Consulting Sun City West, AZ
building and motivating teams, exceeding goals, and cultivating profitable long-term relationships. A distinguished author, Mr. Zelaya has been well-reviewed by readers and industry press for his works such as, The Real Life in Christ in 2013 and Living Daily in The Kingdom of God in 2019.
Melvin A. Zelaya is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Consultant for his professional excellence in publishing and his exemplary contributions as the Owner at JCMZ Publishing & Consulting. A retired marketing professional, Mr. Melvin A. Zelaya has led an impressive career for over 30 years, working with some of the major corporations in America. His vast repertoire of expertise includes sales, auditing, management, merchandising, and marketing consulting. His career began working for IBM in the early 1970s, and later pursued sales and marketing. From 1987 until 1989, Mr. Zelaya served as an accounts executive for Midland Communications and subsequently a territory sales manager for the Coca-Cola Company in 1990. At Coca-Cola, he was responsible for negotiating large contracts, emphasizing an outcome of a win-win situation with customers, thus cementing a loyal and long-term relationship. He excelled with the company for more than 15 years thereafter in their offices based out of Atlanta, Georgia and Phoenix before retiring in 2006 Arizona. In recognition of his professional excellence, Mr. Zelaya has received multiple sales awards while working at Coca-Cola.
Among his academic achievements, Mr. Zelaya holds a degree in computer systems analysis from the San Francisco Computer Academy in 1967. In addition, he holds a BBA degree in Business and Accounting from the University of Alaska and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. In his spare time, Mr. Zelaya is a volunteer counselor at the Maricopa County Jail and affiliated with Open Ministry at 211 Brooks Street, Suite #1224 in Oceanside, CA. He also enjoys golfing and prison ministry. Sadly, Mr. Zelaya’s beloved wife, Miriam, passed away last year on June 30th, 2020. Mr. Zelaya dedicates this honorable recognition to “Bob George, radio personality who had the radio show called “People to People and was the author of the book entitled “Classic Christianity.” He also dedicates this to Hal Linsey, the author of the renowned book, “Late Great Planet Earth” and to Josh McDowell, author of “Evidence that Demands a Verdict.”
In his retirement, Mr. Zelaya is currently devoted to his writing and consulting career. He has garnered a commendable reputation as a creative customer focuses sales leader and his exceptional work through JCMZ Publishing & Consulting. He takes pride in
BEAUTY CONSULTING
Debbie Gilliard Beauty Advisor & Professional Coach Mary Kay Cosmetics Waipahu, HI Debbie Gilliard is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Beauty Professional for her outstanding achievements in the beauty industry and her unwavering dedication to helping others as a Beauty Advisor & Professional Coach at Mary Kay Cosmetics.
gift-giving, age-fighting skin care, fragrance, and body care, and facials, to name a few.
With a passion for empowering women, Ms. Debbie Gilliard has led an impressive career, having operated her own beauty business with Mary Kay Cosmetics for nearly 20 years. She specializes in all facets of her work, including sales, beauty consulting, and coaching. As a professional coach, she enjoys coaching women in positivity by hosting events and fashion shows. Ms. Gilliard is proud to have met some fantastic people throughout her career and looks forward to providing top quality beauty solutions. At Mary Kay, she offers services in skincare,
In her spare time, Ms. Gilliard enjoys running, hiking, playing soccer, and reading. She currently devotes her time to military veteran endeavors as a retired Master Sergeant in the US Army.
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In light of her academic achievements, Ms. Gilliard earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Astra University.
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CWW Member Profiles Mark R. Edwards, CPM
SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Permit Pros, LLC Dallas, TX Mark R. Edwards CPM is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at Permit Pros, LLC, with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Los Angeles, California,
Following this, Mr. Edwards served as a material control associate and buyer for GTE. After the GTE merger with Bell Atlantic creating Verizon Communications, he received his C.P.M. (certified purchasing manager) and excelled in the supply chain as a specialist buyer and planner in commercial markets, international, COE, and outside plant groups. Similarly, he also worked in the same capacity for Frontier Communications when his group was sold. He then served as a supply planner II for Coca-Cola Refreshments Inc. and Coca-Cola SW Beverages from 2010 to 2020.
Permit Pros, LLC is a concierge and software business service featuring state-of-the-art modern cloud-based license management software. The Permit Pros team was created by the coming together of industry veterans from the compliance and IT world with over 40 years of combined experience. They utilize their own cloud-based LMS (License Management Software) developed under Ninth Street Bridge Development. From filing an original application to transferring an existing license, the highly-trained team at Permit Pros is fully equipped to handle high volume, high transaction, and high-touch work. They are dedicated to delivering total license management with solutions and savings so your business can run smoothly.
From supply chain management to the commercial printing industry and account management, Mr. Edwards has garnered decades of professional excellence in each endeavor. He credits his success to his tenacity and his ability to reinvent himself as needed. In his current capacity, Mr. Edwards began working with his wife, Laine, when she co-founded Permit Pros, LLC. He utilizes his experience and knowledge, in addition to his CPM, to excel in his role as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Mr. Mark Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Communications with a minor in Business Management. He began his career in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, in equipment sales at ABDick/Savin, moving to commercial printing sales at Marathon Press in Wausau. In 1981 he joined the American Standard Printing Group in Dallas, Texas. He served at a number of major printing companies in roles as a planner, estimator, buyer, manager of customer services, and plant manager. When desktop publishing transformed the printing industry, Mr. Edwards pivoted his career into supply chain management.
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Edwards was the recipient of a lifetime CPM in 2017. Over the years of his commercial printing career, he was granted 13 “Certificates of Merit” in annual International Graphics Art Award competitions. In his spare time, Mr. Edwards enjoys downhill skiing, fly fishing, woodworking, growing roses, orchids, and gardening in the greenhouse on his property. To learn more, please visit https://permitpros.com/.
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BEAUTY SALES
Perla Lichi, ASID Principal Owner Perla Lichi Design Pompano Beach, FL
Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Her extensive portfolio includes private residences on the impressive Star Island in Miami Beach and California legacy estates to 45,00-sq. ft. custom A to Z design in South Africa and 30,000-sq. ft. palaces in the Middle East. An expert in her field, she is also the author of numerous design books, including her newest, Interior Design Inspirations: from Cottages to Castles. She has now opened a new division called “Sacred Creations” for the design of religious spaces.
Perla Lichi, ASID, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award and for her outstanding achievements as a Principal Owner at Perla Lichi Design. Since 1984, Perla Lichi, ASID, has been known as a renowned global multicultural interior designer (FL ID # 1727), as she understands and captures various styles from many cultures around the world. Known for her diverse projects, she has been designing luxury residential and commercial interiors throughout North America with a hint of focus on Florida, California, and New York. Globally, she has designed masterpieces throughout the world in which she has been captured in many acclaimed books and media outlets.
Always striving for excellence, Ms. Lichi, a graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with an Interior Design degree. She maintains active memberships with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). She has won over 600 Awards in the U.S. and also in many international regions for many design projects.
As Founder and CEO of Perla Lichi Design, Ms. Lichi showcases her continuous inspiration for her love of fashion, bold jewelry, and travel. She had garnered a well-deserving reputation for her unique interior approach and dedication to transforming your unique design vision into a reality, from concept to installation. Well respected for her tenacity, Ms. Lichi takes pride in listening to her clients and carefully taking into consideration their wants and needs.
Ms. Lichi enjoys history and world travel and has been to 80 countries. She loves integrating her passion and love for art into her interior design, as she believes every design she creates is a piece of art in itself. She’s a lover of all cultural and art hobbies such as collecting art, playing the violin, cello, drums, and the tranquility of knitting and creating all types of unique artwork that people collect. She thrives on learning new languages, astrology, numerology, and Feng Shui.
During her earlier years as a business owner, Lichi started out with small projects such as model homes and local residences. Successfully, she later expanded into larger-scale projects around the country and internationally, now with showrooms in South Florida’s Coral Springs and Pompano Beach, as well as
For further questions or information, visit https://perlalichi.com/.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Janis Tyrrell President & Owner Kilroy’s Wonder Market, Inc. Glen Rock, NY
As the President and Owner of Kilroy’s Wonder Market, Inc., Ms. Janis Tyrell takes pride in knowing most of her customers by name and maintaining a clean store. She took over the business in 1999 after her father passed away, and her grandfather opened the store in 2013, which was the first store in New Jersey to have frozen food.
Janis Tyrrell is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive for her professional achievements in retail marketing and her outstanding leadership as the President and Owner of Kilroy’s Wonder Market, Inc. In 1916, Frank Kilroy opened up Kilroy’s Wonder Market in the heart of Glen Rock, NY. Since then, Kilroy’s has become a staple for Northern NJ communities and has garnered a reputation for excellent customer service. Kilroy’s offers weekly specials, gluten-free selections, deli selections. They also feature a large selection of wines, spirits, and beer.
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In her spare time, Ms. Tyrell enjoys sailing on her sailboat and going antique hunting with her daughter. She’s an artist and also likes to paint and draw. To learn more, please visit https://kilroyswondermarket.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Sheila Ann McCall Lovekamp
HOSPITALITY
Sole Proprietor Whole Hearts Bed & Breakfast Wellford, SC For many years, Mrs. Lovekamp has been an entrepreneur, embarking on the logistics industry while owning L&M Logistics. Prior to her career endeavors, Mrs. Lovekamp took various courses in psychology and business. She has garnered professional expertise in the logistics industry working in numerous management roles with GAF/ELK and Dynamic Security Inc. In addition, she dedicated more than five years to the U.S. Department of Defense, serving in the United States and abroad.
Sheila Ann McCall Lovekamp is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever in the hospitality industry for her professional excellence at Whole Hearts Bed & Breakfast. Located at 695 Main Street in Historic Wellford, SC, Whole Hearts Bed & Breakfast is a beautifully renovated, civil war era home. It strives to be a place that individuals, local organizations, and businesses can utilize as an overnight stay, weekend retreat, a meeting place, or an event venue. Established in 2013, Whole Hearts Ministry online was created with a mission to encourage all couples, whether married or not, by providing guidance and ideas to keep their relationship healthy. This mission was expanded from an internet presence to a destination location with an inviting Victorian atmosphere.
In her free time, Mrs. Lovekamp enjoys reading and learning Spanish. She also devotes her time helping those less fortunate and volunteering at Impact Community Church. Mrs. Lovekamp dedicates honorable recognition to her husband, James Lovekamp, as her continued supporter.
As a sole proprietor, Mrs. Sheila Ann McCall Lovekamp opened Whole Hearts Bed & Breakfast in 2018 and maintained Whole Heart’s daily operations. She specializes in relationships, holds a real estate license in Georgia, and has written the book entitled, “Money In the Bank”.
To learn more, please visit https://www.wholeheartsbnb.com/.
ART HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY
Richard Brilliant Professor Emeritus Columbia University New York, NY
Alternative Claims in the Interpretation of Artworks (2000). Additionally, he greatly impacted television and film, having earned numerous prizes for his contribution to a project on the ancient painted portraits of Fayum. Dr. Brilliant also served as editor-in-chief of The Art Bulletin from 1991 to 1994, the director of the Corpus of Roman Sculpture, United States, and the first director of the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America, based at Columbia.
Richard Brilliant is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Art History and Archaeology. Dr. Richard Brilliant, professor emeritus of art history and archaeology, has garnered an outstanding reputation as a leading member of the art-history community for over 30 years. He is well known for opening the field to new critical historical and stylistic analysis methods through his writings and his teachings on Greek and Roman art, visual narrative, portraiture, and the theory of art history. In his current capacity, Dr. Brilliant serves as the Anna S. Garbedian Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University in New York, where he has made exemplary contributions to the art-history community. He has mentored multiple generations of young scholars who have become for most of his career at Columbia.
A Boston native, Dr. Brilliant attended Boston Latin School. Later he received his B.A. in Classics from Yale, LL.B. from Harvard University, and M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University. Subsequently, he received numerous fellowships and awards that have brought him to Rome for several years of study and residence. He has traveled extensively in Western Europe and throughout the Mediterranean the latter both on land and by sea. Dr. Brilliant dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Eleanor L. Brilliant, whom he thanks for her continuing love and support. He is proud to have been married to his childhood sweetheart for 70 years.
As a writer, consultant, and director, Dr. Brilliant has contributed to various works. He is the author of countless articles, reviews, and essays; his principal publications include Gesture and Rank in Roman Art: The Use of Gestures to Denote Status in Roman Sculpture and Coinage (1963), Visual Narratives: Storytelling in Etruscan and Roman Art (1987), Portraiture (1991), Commentaries on Roman Art (1994), and My Laacoön: SPRING 2021
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Barry Percy Dixon Correctional Health Program Manager Correctional Health Facilities Riverside, CA Mr. Barry Percy Dixon is being recognized as a Top Correctional Health Program Manager for his exceptional work in the Correctional Institution field.
In 1983, Mr. Dixon became a certified instructor in the Aramaic work of George Lamsa ThD through the Noohra Foundation under Dr. Rocco A. Errico. Throughout his diverse career, Mr. Dixon had the opportunity to contribute numerous scholarly articles to various professional journals. He covered Kung Fu and other topics. Mr. Dixon’s crowning achievement is his writing the book entitled, Culture Wars: Correcting the Great Lies Myths and Omissions in History Science and Religion.
With over three decades of work experience, Mr. Dixon retired in 2016 from the California Department of Health Care Services as a health program manager III. He formerly spent eight years as a Health Facilities Evaluator in San Bernardino, California. He now specializes in consulting with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare as a surveyor of prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities seeking certification of their healthcare services.
As a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion, he has also served as a frequent speaker for both organizations. Mr. Dixon is a member and former master member of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis. Additionally, he is a certified teacher of Bruce Lee’s art of Jeet Kune Do.
An alumnus of California Baptist College (now known as California Baptist University), Mr. Dixon received a Bachelor of Arts in 1972. Returning to college years later, he achieved a Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Brandman University in 2013.
Mr. Dixon has been recognized as one of the Premiere Health Program Managers in the State of California. A celebrated Marquis listee, he has been cited in the 53rd edition of Who’s Who in America, the fourth edition of Who’s Who in Religion, and the 27th edition of Who’s Who in the West.
Mr. Dixon initially worked in public service as a corrections officer for several years. He subsequently became a religious educator at the Noohra Foundation in Irvine, California, in 1983. Aligned with the Foundation for 34 incredible years, the non-profit non-sectarian spiritual-educational organization teaches individuals of all faiths. He is presently consulting with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare as a surveyor of prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities seeking certification of their health care services.
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He would like to dedicate this recognition to Dr. Rocco E. Errco, Th.D in thanks for his continuing mentorship. He would also like to dedicate this recognition in memory of George Lamsa, Th.D.
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CWW Member Profiles LIFE COACHING
Pamela Van Nest Founder & Life Coach PVN Coaching Ontario, Canada Pamela Van Nest, CPCC, ACC, GCC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional as the Founder and Life Coach at PVN Coaching.
workings of inner self-talk, and the confidence and necessity of being compassionate with oneself to create a deep sense of purpose. She uses an integration of the Twelve Steps and selfcompassion tools in addressing self-doubt, perfectionism, and deferring their dreams.
A retired educator, Ms. Van Nest has accrued 38 years of professional excellence in special education teaching. She was inspired to enter the field by the short life of her younger brother, who was born with Down Syndrome. Her teaching career spans both the United States and Canada, where she set up a unique program for students with developmental challenges. She taught life skills and coached students in developing job skills in their community. She continued as a consultant and an instructional coach, working and coaching with teachers to expand their professional expertise.
Among her academic achievements, Ms. Van Nest holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Toronto. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, a Certified Associate Coach through the International Coach Federation, and a Group Certified Coach. As a way to give back to her community, Ms. Van Nest has created a number of fundraising events over the past four years to raise money for the local YWCA , and the Down Syndrome Association.
After experiencing the process of life coaching toward the end of her teaching career, she became motivated to coach others, and pursued her coach certification. She began her life coaching business, PVN Self-Compassion Coaching, in 2012.
Ms. Van Nest is an active member in the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, The Women’s Business Network, and The Abraham Festival. She is President of Naturally Speaking Toastmasters.
Throughout her life coaching career, Ms. Van Nest has garnered a well-deserving reputation as an expert at guiding professional women nearing the end of their career, women who may be finishing their career, but not finished with their impact. She coaches them to reset and realign their passion, purpose, and impact going into the third act of their lives.
After the COVID-19 pandemic passes, she will continue volunteering at Array Services and The John Howard Society. In her spare time, Ms. Van Nest enjoys sewing, cross country skiing, kayaking, biking, and exercising.
Pamela leads workshops, facilitates retreats and speaks to women about how to create the life they want. Combined with her experience as a teacher, consultant, and instructional coach, Ms. Van Nest addresses the power of the mind, the
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by Mary Grace Donaldson
INCOME TAX TIPS AND SOLUTIONS FOR FREELANCERS Freelance workers -- otherwise known as independent contractors -- across all industries, are familiar with filing a complicated income tax return. With multiple employers comes the frustration of multiple Form-1099s. Another frustration that comes with freelance work is the apparent absence of those forms. Should an employer or a client fail to provide their freelance workers or independent contractors with a Form-1099, the employees are still obligated to produce an accounting of the income from that employer for the IRS. With multiple obstacles at play, how can a freelancer go about filing taxes efficiently? Keep track of all of your income Track every check or electronic payment on a spreadsheet or other log -- whatever works best for your needs. Even if, historically, clients have provided a Form 1099, log the payments anyway. Do not assume that you will receive any documentation from your clients. Be sure to keep this log organized; when multiple clients are involved, it is easy for human error to affect your record-keeping. It is not easy to keep track of similar payment amounts. Make sure you ask for tax forms early, and follow-up if they do not arrive Employers -- or clients -- are required by law to send all tax forms to you by January 31. Of course, as evidenced by the need for the above suggestion, that scenario does not always come true. In addition to keeping track of your income on your own, make every effort to obtain the tax forms due you, and early. Start asking your clients for the forms prior to January 31. If you do not receive a response or the forms by the first week and a half of February, follow-up. If one is within your budget, visit an accountant A tax expert -- any tax expert -- can answer all of your tax ramification questions, and find all of those tax breaks that are available to folks who work out of a “home office” -- as a freelancer, that’s you. “Do-it-yourself” tax software programs are useful, but many of the tax questions which arise for independent contractors are highly specialized and should be answered by a person rather than a computer. Set aside funds for Uncle Sam Unfortunately, a pitfall of holding a career as a worker who receives Form-1099s is that tax payments aren’t taken out of your paycheck. It is highly possible that you’re going to owe Uncle Sam some of your hard-earned money before Tax Day as a result. While parting is difficult, some of the pain of parting with your funds can be alleviated if you plan to part with them. Keep money sequestered away in a special account that you don’t touch before the big day. Set a benchmark for how much money you’d like to save in that account prior to when you’ll need it, based on how much you’ve paid in previous years, plus a bit more. The best case scenario is that you’ll over-save, and end up with more money than you thought you’d have. Filing and paying taxes do not have to be the tedious tasks that they often are for independent contractors with organization and advance preparation. Couple attention to detail with saving your money and impeccable follow-up, and tax time won’t nearly feel so stressful this year. 15
CWW Member Profiles EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Marnie Forestieri Founder Young Innovators Academy Oviedo, FL Marnie Forestieri is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Entrepreneur for her exemplary contributions in early childhood education and outstanding leadership as the Founder of Young Innovators Academy.
Among her academic achievements, Mrs. Forestieri attended Huron University in Japan and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1995. In 2000, she started an MBA program at Tampa University and graduated from Stanford University’s Latino Entrepreneurs Leaders Program.
Dedicated to the education and childcare industry, Mrs. Marnie Forestieri is an early childhood entrepreneur, visionary, and writer, having led an impressive career for more than 25 years. She has garnered a commendable reputation for her continuous efforts in improving the quality of early learning through creative innovation.
Early in her career, Mrs. Forestieri began at CNN International as an independent documentary producer and journalist and then worked at CNN en Español from 1994 to 2000. Later she served as a vice president of marketing for Centennial Communications between 2003 and 2005, then established Business Centers Inc., a contractor for Verizon, and remained president until 2008. Mrs. Forestieri entered the early childhood industry as a franchisee in 2008 and operated her first center as a director until 2014. During this time, Mrs. Forestieri obtained her certifications to become an educator and center director.
In her current capacity, she has been successfully operating the Young Innovators Academy and Young Innovators Technologies since 2019, where she works closely with a team of software developers, marketing experts, early childhood professionals, visionaries, and teachers to create change in the early childcare industry and education.
A lead curriculum writer, Mrs. Forestieri, is the author of numerous educational resources. Her books include The Basics of Leading Childcare Organizations (2021), The Basics of Starting a Childcare Center (2020) M, and Grow in STEAM. She is also the co-author of Simple Steam and Stem Play: Integrating Inquiry Into Learning Centers. Among her many accolades, she is the author of an award-winning Spanish-language novel, El Yakusa de mi Corazon, which was released in 2010. Mrs. Forestieri was also nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on the documentary, Conspiracy in the Caribbean.
Young Innovators Academy offers the next generation of education entrepreneurs a franchise opportunity to own a business that makes a real, lasting difference in the lives of their students, their parents, and in turn, their communities at large. Unlike traditional preschools and kindergartens, which have used the same educational approach for the last 50 years, Young Innovators Academy thinks outside the box with child-led based learning curriculum that is based on significant research into how children learn and develop. By allowing children to follow their interests, imaginations, and natural curiosity, Young Innovators Academy can teach young learners how to problem solve, how to become innovative thinkers, and how to treat people and the environment with compassion, empathy, and dignity.
In her spare time, Mrs. Forestieri enjoys spending time with family and friends, the outdoors, reading, writing, traveling, and researching. She is married to her husband, Abel Gomez, Fine Arts photographer and creative director for the Young Innovators Academy brands; they have two children. Valerie Trapp attends Stanford University and intends to graduate in 2023, and Oliver Von Trapp currently leads the technology division, Hopscotch Software Solutions, and Hopscotch CRM).
Through her companies, Mrs. Forestieri is committed to creating career paths for early childhood professionals, provide technology solutions to operate schools efficiently, and design learning experiences for children that set the foundation of lifelong learning.
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Richard Beaubien, PE, PTOE
ENGINEERING
Managing Director Beaubien Engineering Troy, MI University of Michigan in 1967. He gained valuable knowledge from a traffic engineering course he completed with Professor Donald Cleveland at the University of Michigan. Mr. Beaubien continued his studies at the institution and received a Master of Science in Transportation and Traffic Engineering in 1968. In addition, he has been certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer and a Road Safety Professional by the Transportation Professional Certification Board, Washington, D.C.
Richard Beaubien, PE, PTOE, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Engineer for his professional excellence in civil engineering and his outstanding leadership as Managing Director at Beaubien Engineering. Highly recognized as a traffic engineering expert, Mr. Richard Beaubien has garnered 44 years of experience in municipal traffic engineering, transportation planning, highway design, traffic system operations, right-of-way acquisition, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. He is a registered professional engineer in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and California. In his current capacity, Mr. Beaubien is utilizing his extensive knowledge to offer exceptional engineering services to public and private clients at Beaubien Engineering since 2012.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Beaubien has maintained affiliations and active memberships with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers. He is a lifetime member of the Institute of Transport Engineers, Past-President of the Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan, and Past International President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He currently chairs the Metro Detroit Traffic Incident Management Coordinating Committee.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Beaubien has excelled in various experiences, including over 20 years as Transportation Director for Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.; 23 years as Transportation Director for Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., 14 years as the Transportation Director for the City of Troy, Michigan; 2 years as Chief Engineer for Reid, Cool & Michalski Traffic and Transportation Engineers; and 5 years as a Highway Engineer for the Federal Highway Administration. He also has court testimony experience.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Beaubien has been honored with awards and accolades throughout his career. He has been recognized with a Burton W. Marsh Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers and received the Engineer of the Year Award in 1987.
In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Beaubien earned an AB and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the
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CWW Member Profiles Lubomyr T. Romankiw, Ph.D.
ENGINEERING & CHEMISTRY
IBM Fellow IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center Manor, NY Dedicated to his work, Dr. Romankiw has published more than 150 scientific papers, has written six book chapters, and edited nine volumes of ECS symposia proceedings in (1) Magnetic Materials, Processes, and Devices for Storage and MEMS and in (2) Electrochemistry in Electronics. His research has dealt with nearly all aspects of electroless plating, electroplating, etching, lithography, and microfabrication used in electronics.
Lubomyr T. Romankiw, Ph.D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Engineering and Chemistry and his exemplary contributions at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. A distinguished pioneer in his field, Dr. Lubomyr T. Romankiw has garnered an excellent reputation for his outstanding achievements in engineering, technology, and science. He is currently an IBM Fellow at the IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY, where he has excelled since 1962. He invented new tools to demonstrate the outstanding capability and cost performance that electrochemical technology offers throughout his career. He holds 68 patents and has over 130 published inventions. Additionally, he has received praise for introducing magnetic thin-film storage heads to the world in 1979 and continues to lead the industry with head fabrication inventions and metallurgical developments that study the chemical and physical processes of material science.
As a testament to his professional excellence, IBM has honored Dr. Romankiw with 14 Outstanding Invention and Contribution Awards and 31 IBM Invention Achievement Awards for his key inventions that have made possible manufacturing of thinfilm inductive heads, MR heads, merged MR-inductive heads; and his seminal contributions to electrochemical science and technology which led to the widespread use of electrochemistry in electronics. In 1986 he received the IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award and was named an IEEE Fellow. In 1993 he was awarded the Societies of Chemical Industries Perkin Gold Medal. He also received the ECS Vittoria de Nora Medal in 1994, and was named ECS Fellow, and is currently an honorary member. In May of 2012, he was inducted into the USA Inventors Hall of Fame for his early patents on magnetic thin film heads.
Having always had an interest in chemistry, Dr. Romankiw decided to pursue engineering early on. He received his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada in 1955, and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Metallurgy and Materials from MIT in 1962.
To learn more, please visit www.watson.ibm.com and https:// ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37295775000.
An active member of his field, Dr. Romankiw has been granted honorary membership in The Electrochemical Society and a lifetime membership in the Ukrainian Engineering Academy.
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Melanie Ariana Blackburn Flight Software Engineer NOAA Satellite Operations Facility Woodbridge, VA
Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Blackburn excelled in various engineering and programming positions with ITT, Hines Industries, CharityUSA, the University of Michigan’s Radiation Laboratory, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She also worked at NASA as a programmer analyst II, systems engineer, senior programmer, and analyst. Among her many achievements, she has the opportunity to oversee real-time data taken at the Savannah River National Laboratory and supported testing of satellite instruments, including the Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite for the National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System.
Melanie Ariana Blackburn is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Flight Software Engineer for her outstanding achievements in the field of engineering and her exemplary contributions at NOAA Satellite Operations Facility. Having led an impressive career in engineering, Ms. Melanie Ariana Blackburn encourages women to pursue STEM fields. She was inspired to enter the space field at six years old, and has always excelled in math and physics. In her current capacity, she excels a flight software engineering for Arctic Slope Regional Corporation at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility. She is responsible for generating procedures to run against spacecraft simulators, developing command procedures, telemetry display pages, and real-time plots, and overseeing pre-launch testing of GOES-R/S subsystems. Prior to her current role, she gained valuable knowledge as a lead flight operations simulation engineer on the NASA NPP Flight Vehicle Simulator at NOAA Satellite Operations Facility.
An expert in her field, Ms. Blackburn has contributed to various publications and presentations throughout her career, including “Ion Temperature Anisotropy Limitation in High Beta Plasmas,” “The Mode-separated Pulse Profiles of Pulsar Radio Emission,” “Exams in Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy” and “A Search for Dwarf Novae in Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae.”
In light of her academic achievements, Ms. Blackburn obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in degree in Physics from West Virginia University and her Master of Science degree in Space and Planetary Physics from the University of Michigan. She continues to remain abreast of the latest advancements by maintaining active affiliations with the Society of Physics Students, The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the American Physical Society, and the American Astrophysical Society.
Ms. Blackburn dedicates this honorable recognition to her mother, Brigitte Blackburn, whom she thanks for her continuing love and support. To learn about NOAA Satellite Operations Facility, please visit https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Operations/satellite_operations.html.
CONSULTING / ENGINEERING
Hormuzd Y. Rassam Consulting Executive (Retired) Highland University Farmington, NM
and worked for the Iraq Petroleum Company from 1955 to 1958. After relocating to the United States, in 1960, he graduated from the University of Michigan, where he earned a Master of Science in Engineering. In 1969, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy from Colorado State University. Always striving for excellence, Dr. Rassam completed postdoctoral studies in scientific advancement at Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Denver.
Hormuzd Y. Rassam is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional for his professional excellence and outstanding achievements in the consulting industry. Having led an impressive career for 59 years, Dr. Hormuzd Y. Rassam has gained a commendable reputation for his professional excellence in consulting, engineering, and education. He is a retired consulting executive, having most recently served as the head of the business program and professor at Highland University and professor of engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Prior to this, Dr. Rassam began his career as a faculty member at Fort Lewis College and a research and faculty assistant at Colorado State University throughout the 1960s. Committed to furthering his professional development, Dr. Rassam also served as a master planner of two school districts with Colwan College at Farmington and head of business at San Juan College in 1972. He is also proud to have served as president of a consulting, architectural, engineering and planning firm, in which he specialized in government buildings and banks. In addition to his engineering and consulting experience, he is licensed contractor and real estate broker.
An active member of the engineering field, Dr. Rassam maintains an active life membership with the National Society of Professional Engineers and serves as a life fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. In addition, he is affiliated with the Knights of the Columbus, the Elks Club, the American Society of Engineering Education, Delta Mu Delta Business Society, University of Michigan Alumni Association, Colorado State University Alumni Association and his local Chamber of Commerce. As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Rassam have earned numerous accolades, including the Iraq Lectorium Company Award for Student Excelling and various honor society Features.
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CWW Member Profiles Jasmine Nicole Holmes
TAX & CONSULTING
Founder & Life Coach Price Waterhouse Coopers Dallas, TX Readiness Assessment. In her current capacity, Ms. Holmes harnesses her creativity, organization, open-mindedness, and enthusiasm to solve problems.
Jasmine Nicole Holmes is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional for her professional excellence in the field of Tax & Consulting and her unwavering dedication at PriceWaterhouse Coopers.
In light of her academic achievements, Ms. Holmes received her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Miami in 2014. To further expand her knowledge, she holds a CISA certification.
PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PwC) is a global network of firms delivering assurance, tax, and consulting services for your business. Dedicated to helping businesses thrive, the global network of highly qualified associates specialize in cybersecurity and privacy, human resources, deals, and forensics and offers professional services in audit and assurance, tax, and consulting.
In her spare time, Ms. Holmes enjoys traveling and painting. She is a professional painter and creative entrepreneur pursuing her love of art and using art as a vehicle to motivate others to pursue their passions. Moreover, Ms. Holmes enjoys volunteering her time to the Florida Education Fund and helping to paint and design Mobile Libraries for her local Community Center.
Ms. Jasmine Nicole Holmes has devoted nearly six years to providing excellent client service as a Senior Associate in PwC’s Florida Risk Assurance Practice. A position she acquired right after college, she has gained valuable knowledge and experience working primarily with financial services and technology clients. She has supported SarbanesOxley Act Section 404 (SOX 404) integrated audits and readiness assessments, COSO 2013 Internal Controls Framework implementation, business process Mapping, SOX control optimization, BSA/AML Assessments, and SOC 2
Ms. Holmes attributes her success to the support of her parents, friends, and mentors at PwC. To learn more, please visit https://www.pwc.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminenholmes/.
Linda A. Lundquist
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Partner & Founding Member IEA Wealth Management LLC Ankeny, IA Ms. Lundquist is a certified agent to market Medicare plans and supplements, is federally certified on the marketplace for individual health insurance, and is a Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow. In 2005, she became a partner and founding member of IEA Wealth Management LLC, where she advises and protects clients with the proper insurance policies.
Linda A. Lundquist is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional for her professional excellence in financial planning and her outstanding leadership as a Partner and Founding Member of IEA Wealth Management LLC. Founded in 2005, IEA Wealth Management was successfully operated by four financial professionals who average over 20 years of experience in financial services. Currently, IEA has multiple office locations in Iowa and Minnesota offering a unique selection of strategies including Strategic Asset Allocation, Tactical Asset Allocation, and several Trading Strategies.
An active member of her specialty, Ms. Lundquist maintains a member of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. As a testament to her professional excellence, Ms. Lundquist was notably named an Iowa City Advisor of the Year from 1999 to 2000. Recognized as a Des Moines Advisor of the Year, she also earned an Earnest Craig Award from the Life Underwriters Training Council in 2004.
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Anthony R. Pasqua, CRPC
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Financial Planner Integrated Financial Partners (IFP) Bonita, FL Anthony R. Pasqua, CRPC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Financial Planner for his professional achievements in the finance industry and dedication to helping his clients at Integrated Financial Partners (IFP).
A former faculty member at Mercy College in New York, Mr. Pasqua lectured for the department of business and economics. He has taught marketing management, sales management, and investments. An expert in his field, he has conducted workshops on retirement, estate planning, planned gifting, long-term care strategies, and wealth-building techniques.
Having led an impressive career in the finance industry, Mr. Anthony R. Pasqua is a financial planner with more than 25 years of professional experience. He brings his vast repertoire of expertise in retirement planning and business development to Integrated Financial Partners (IFP), an independent team of advisors that provides an objective long-term approach to financial planning needs. As a company leader and financial planner, Mr. Pasqua first considers personal goals, objectives and comfort level as the driving force of the financial plan to help his clients move towards achieving their financial goals.
In recognition of his success in financial planning, Mr. Pasqua has received the honor of being named as a Five Star Wealth Manager between 2014 and 2021. He also received a Papal Decree from Pope Francis, a Meritorious Service Medal from the SMOTJ, and has received many military awards. Dedicated to his mission of serving those in need, Mr. Pasqua have contributed to several worthy charitable causes. In addition to his local church, he has volunteered his time, service, and support for Children’s Leukemia Research Association, Inc., where he is President. He also volunteers at Mary F. Clancy Charities, Inc., American Lung Association in Massachusetts, and Priory of St. David of Wales in New England of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem®.
Among his academic achievements, Mr. Pasqua earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Iona College, followed by a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, with distinction, from Marist College. A retired Brigadier General from the Army National Guard, he is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the renowned U.S. Army War College. Then he graduated from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, where he earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation.
In his spare time, Mr. Pasqua enjoys voice lessons and singing. He has a daughter, Susan Kerwin, and a son, Michael Pasqua. To learn more, please visit https://www.anthonypasqua.com/team/ anthony-r-pasqua-crpc and https://integrated-partners.com/.
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Robert W. Doyle Veteran and Security Consultant Florida Veterans Foundation Merritt Island, FL
operations, and oversees volunteers and community service individuals to assist on multi-agency issues.
Robert W. Doyle is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for his exemplary contributions in veterans’ services and his outstanding leadership at the Florida Veterans Foundation and the Veterans Memorial Center.
Coupled with his military training work ethic and discipline, Mr. Doyle holds various military and law enforcement certifications. He is certified in crowd control management and taught firearms and tactical maneuvers to police and military personnel. He has won national awards in competitive shooting.
Mr. Robert W. Doyle’s long-standing career began in ROTC during his high school years. Shortly thereafter, he served as Military Police in the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corp with many overseas assignments, followed by serving the next 28 years in the police department in Las Vegas. Upon relocating to Florida to be with his daughter, he focused his career on veteran and security services. He served as a commander in the American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a service officer for the Disabled American Veterans. He assisted veterans with disaster relief, feeding the homeless, and more. In his current capacity, he is the Deputy Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Team Southern Conference.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Doyle is the recipient of several awards including, the Sons of American Revolution Law Enforcement Award, Daughters of American Revolution Community Service Award, 4 Chaplains National Award Marine Corp League, Outstanding Americanism, two times, with the Disabled American Veterans. Elite American Military had also recognized him for dedication, achievement, and leadership in military service. An active military service member, Mr. Doyle devotes his time to the Veteran’s Associations.
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CWW Member Profiles Abdelaziz Ali Elsanjak, MD
NEPHROLOGY
Nephrologist Valley Nephrology Associates Roanoke, VA Abdelaziz Ali Elsanjak, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Nephrologist for his professional achievements in the medical field and his dedication to serving the community at Valley Nephrology Associates.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Elsanjak received his medical degree in Sudan and began practicing medicine there. He relocated to the United States and acquired additional training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Texas Tech University in 2004. Then he went on to complete a Research Nephrology Fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School, followed by a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is currently taking his board exams.
For over 40 years, Valley Nephrology Associates has been highly committed to providing the best comprehensive kidney care to their patients in Southwest Virginia. The well-trained providers specialize in the treatment of kidney disorders, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. At Valley Nephrology Associates, they offer Chronic Care Management, Dialysis Access Treatments, Home Hemodialysis, and Pediatric Nephrology, to name a few.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Elsanjak maintains active memberships with the American Society of Transplantation and the American College of Physicians. He is also a distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Having led an impressive medical career since 1991, Dr. Abdelaziz Ali Elsanjak is a practicing Nephrologist specializing in kidney transplant, C-reactive protein (CRP), Hypertension, and more. He joined Valley Nephrology Associates from Danville, Virginia, where he practiced as a Nephrologist. Dedicated to serving his patients, he demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Alongside his primary role at Valley Nephrology Associates, Dr. Elsanjak is a Medical Director of the Fresenius Dialysis Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is also an appointed faculty member at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Dr. Elsanjak dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Ama, his father, Ali, and his mother, Sitana. He also dedicates this to Dr. Anil Kandlaker, Dr. John Birsch, Dr. Agi Djamali, Dr. James Burke, and Dr. Edgar Milford. To learn more, visit http://www.valleynephrologyassociates.com/.
Abdulla A. Attum, MD, FACS
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Pikeville Medical Center Pikeville, KY Abdulla A. Attum, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever in the field of Medicine for his distinguished role as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Pikeville Medical Center.
Board of Thoracic Surgery and by the American Board of Wound Management. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Attum remains abreast of the latest developments and innovations in his field. He maintains active affiliations and memberships with professional medical organizations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Attum has led an impressive career, having accrued many years of professional experience in his field. He specializes in open-heart procedures, off-pump bypass, valve surgery, lung and chest wall resections, and complex cardiac procedures. In his current capacity, Dr. Attum is a surgeon at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville Kentucky demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and integrity. He takes pride in maintaining the lowest complication rates, nationally, and treats all patients as if they were his family.
Dr. Attum is happily married to his wife, Mrs. Mervat Attum since November 8, 1971. They have four children and eight grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. This honorable recognition is dedicated to Joseph McLoughlin, MD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland and his colleague, Alan Lansing, MD from Louisville, KY. He also dedicates this to his wife, Mervat for coping with his call schedule and long working hours.
Dr. Attum’s acclaimed career began after obtaining his Medical Degree with honors from Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. Upon relocating to the United States, he subsequently completed a General Surgical Residency at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse and Johnson City, NY, and a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Research at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He is Board Certified by the American
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Albert P. Allick, MD Psychiatrist Indigenous Behavioral Health Healing South Fargo, ND
pursue his medical career and graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1996. He completed his residencies in psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison and at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Always striving for excellence, Dr. Allick is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Albert P. Allick MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Psychiatrist for his professional excellence in psychiatry and his unwavering dedication to serving the medical community Indigenous Behavioral Health Healing. Having devoted his career to psychiatry, Dr. Albert P. Allick has accrued over 20 years of promoting mental health, self-care, and spirituality training. He is licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with substantial experience in treating patients of all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Closely connected to both groups, Dr. Allick presently works largely with Native American youth and LBGTQ populations. He takes a holistic approach to his treatments, integrating both the western and eastern philosophy of medicine to help his patients pursue their goals. In his current capacity, he is providing the best possible psychiatric care at Indigenous Behavioral Health Healing.
Throughout his medical training and professional career, Dr. Allick has received various awards and accolades, including the Inmed Premed Student of the Year Award and the National Leadership and Achievement Award for Outstanding American Indian member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. He is also the recipient of the AISES Scholarship and was listed on the Dean’s List. He is a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society. An active member of the LGBTQ community, Dr. Allick devotes his time as a volunteer yoga instructor, a mentor, and outreach to Native American youth and LBGTQ populations.
A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Dr. Allick obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He went on to
Ameen Al-Obaidi, BDS, MSDS, DDS, ICOI DIPLOMAT
DENTISTRY
Dentist Tomken Dental Mississauga, ON, Canada Ameen Al-Obaidi, BDS, MSDS, DDS, ICOI Diplomat, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Dentist for his outstanding achievements in the dental field and his professional excellence at Tomken Dental.
founded High Tech Dental Seminars, which offers hands on training for dentists taught by dentists. Motivated by continuous learning, Dr. Al-Obaidi strives to grow his own knowledge while actively participating in the dental community.
Proudly serving Mississauga, Ontario, Tomken Dental has garnered a commendable reputation as a pioneer in the dental profession and a leader in customer service. The friendly Mississauga dental team strives to be the happiest, most patientfriendly. Offering a lifetime of exceptional dental and oral health, Tomken Dental offers a variety of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and children’s dentistry. Additional services include oral cancer screenings, sleep apnea treatment, TMJ therapy, and more.
To prepare for his distinguished career, Dr. Al-Obaidi received his Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery in 1997 from the College of Dentistry University of Baghdad in Iraq. Following this, he obtained a post-graduate diploma in dental surgery (MFDS) from Glasgow in 2010 and subsequently grew an interest in implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry. Upon relocating to the United States, Dr. Al-Obaidi completed a fellowship in placing and restoring implants from The International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Having led an impressive dental career for over two decades, Dr. Ameen Al-Obaidi has been practicing at Tomken Dental for seven years. He brings a valuable repertoire of dental surgery expertise and specializes in implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry. In addition to his practice at Tomken Dental, Dr. AlObaidi currently operates four successful practices across Ontario and is proud to have worked with hundreds of dentists and thousands of patients spanning four continents. He most recently
On a personal note, Dr. Al-Obaidi played soccer for 23 years before injuring his ACL. He still enjoys watching soccer in his spare time, as well as weightlifting, skiing, and running.
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CWW Member Profiles Andrea J. King, MD, FACS
TRAUMA SURGERY
Trauma Surgeon PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Vancouver, WA With a commitment to excellence, Dr. King is double boardcertified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Medicine.
Andrea J. King MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Trauma Surgeon for her years of professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering commitment to her patients and staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. King maintains active memberships with the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. She is also a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Having practiced medicine individually for five years, Dr. King is currently serving patients at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center as a trauma/critical care physician and the Vice Chief of Staff. She is devoted to providing the highest standard of surgical care by utilizing her vast repertoire of expertise in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery. Prior to her current leadership role, she flourished as the Medical Director of the Surgical ICU for three years.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. King was awarded the Mission and Values Award for Collaboration in 2019 from PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. She is the Co-Chair for the Committee of Professional Enhancement, Vice Chief of Staff in the Medical Staff and will transition to the Chief of Staff role in January 2022.
Known as the leading trauma hospital for Vancouver and Southwest Washington, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is renowned for its commitment to “carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way.” The medical center is a Level II Trauma Center and provides a full range of medical and surgical services.
Born in Alaska, Dr. King enjoys traveling to visit her family and outdoor adventures. She also enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, as well as serving on the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, scuba diving, backpacking, hiking, swimming, and traveling. She continues to cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dr. King has recently renovated her house, a cottage from 1915.
For her academic achievements, Dr. King received her undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, her medical degree at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and completed her surgical training in Cleveland, Ohio, at University Hospitals Case Medical Center for General Surgery Residency and MetroHealth Medical Center for Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.
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Dr. King dedicates this honorable recognition to all the trauma attendings at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. To learn more, please visit https://www.peacehealth.org/ southwest-medical-center and https://www.peacehealth.org/ findadoc/care-providers/8509/andrea-j-king-md.
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Andrew M. Vallo, DDS
DENTISTRY
Dentist The Dental Boutique Westchase Tampa, FL graduated from Michigan State University, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences. Dr. Vallo then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he earned a Doctorate of Dental Sciences. With a commitment to remain abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Vallo participates in numerous continuing education seminars that far exceed the state dental board requirements. He is an active member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Academy of Clear Aligners, The North Tampa Spear Study Club, The American Dental Association, The Florida Dental Association, and The West Coast Dental Association.
Andrew M. Vallo, DDS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his exceptional contributions in the medical field and his professional excellence at The Dental Boutique Westchase. Situated near Tampa, FL, The Dental Boutique Westchase exemplifies “Luxury meets Family Dentistry.” Dr. Andrew Vallo and his team provide an exceptional patient experience that goes above and beyond that of a typical dental visit. The Dental Boutique Westchase offers hometown dental care in a spa-like environment. Specializing in cosmetic and family dentistry, The Dental Boutique Westchase offers a full range of services, including Invisalign, Tooth Whitening, Veneers, Crown and Bridge, Fillings, Root Canals, Extractions, Dentures, Preventative Dentistry, and Cleanings.
In his spare time, Dr. Vallo enjoys playing golf and tennis, keeping fit, and training for organized running events. He still holds true to his Pittsburgh roots and loves to cheer on his Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. In addition, he devotes time to his “No Hungry Pets” program. For every new patient that visits The Dental Boutique Westchase, Dr. Vallo commits to provide an entire month’s worth of food for a hungry animal. When he first adopted his dog, Samson, he was underweight and malnourished, so Dr. Vallo decided to partner with The Humane Society of Tampa Bay to ensure No More Hungry Pets!
Dr. Andrew Vallo is on a mission to revolutionize the dental experience at The Dental Boutique Westchase. He carefully constructed a hand-crafted comfort menu that includes amenities like noise-canceling headphones, extra soft blankets, and specialty espresso beverages for his patients to enjoy. Dr. Vallo stays on the cutting edge of dental technology, and he utilizes a state-of-the-art scanner so his patients can avoid messy impressions for their dental work.
Dr. Vallo and his fiancé, Dana, are Westchase residents and enjoy spending time outdoors with their dogs, Ruthie and Samson.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Dr. Vallo spent a summer working at a local orthodontics office, a valuable experience that led him to pursue a career in dentistry. He
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Andrzej Kudelka, MP, FACP, FACE
ONCOLOGY
Oncologist Hilo Medical Center Hilo, HI Andrzej Kudelka, MD, FACP, FACE, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement in Oncology for his professional excellence in the medical field and his unwavering dedication as a traveling doctor for Hilo Medical Center.
after obtaining his medical degree in 1982 at the Medical Academy of Gdansk in Poland. In the same year, he was elected as a member of the Electoral College of the Medical Academy of Gdansk for the Academy’s President, Vice President, and Deans’ first free elections.
Dr. Andrzej Kudelka, a board-certified oncologist, has been in medical practice for over four decades, specializing in gynecology, melanoma, sarcoma, advanced thyroid, cancer, and breast medicine, to name a few. He most recently moved to Hawaii and joined the Hilo Medical Center team as an attending and traveling doctor. Prior to his current role, he gained valuable experience as a vital member of the Melanoma Management Team at Stony Brook Cancer Center, which he joined in 2006. Dr. Kudelka remains a faculty member within the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Oncology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. An expert in his field, Dr. Kudelka has researched the areas of gynecology and breast cancer.
Dedicated to his medical training, Dr. Kudelka’s completed an internal medicine residency at Coney Island Hospital and the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. Lastly, he completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Kudelka is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hospice, and palliative medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Kudelka excelled in the academic sector. He has served as an associate professor and associate internist at The University of Texas / M. D. Anderson Cancer Center within the following: Department of Gynecologic Medical Oncology, the Department of Breast Medical Oncology, the Department of Clinical Investigation, the Department of Medical Oncology, and the Department of Clinical Immunology and Biological Therapy. Furthermore, he served on various medical committees, including the Stony Brook Cancer Center Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Quality and Patient Safety Committee at Stony Brook University.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Kudelka graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from City College of CUNY in 1974. He was also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Furthering his studies, Dr. Kudelka attended Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, where he studied Applied Mathematics, followed by Columbia University, where he studied Biology. Dr. Kudelka’s medical career began
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Kudelka is the recipient of many awards and accolades. He was named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Top Doctor by Newsday.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Kudelka maintained active memberships with several professional organizations, including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, The Society for Melanoma Research, the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society. Additionally, he is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology.
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CWW Member Profiles Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT
SOCIAL WORK
Founder / Executive Director Longwood Care, Inc. Swampscott, MA Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.
Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Sensory Integrated Therapy, Group Therapy, Play Therapy, and Expressive Art Therapy.
Devoted to transforming child and family support networks, Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is a well-respected licensed marriage and family therapist, social worker, and author. She has devoted over ten years of professional experience as a health analyst at Boston Children’s Hospital, a social worker and supervisor, and as an in-home therapy clinician and supervisor for the Home for Little Wanderers. Ms. Svetchnikov is the Founder and Executive Director at Longwood Care, Inc.
She has a background as a resident, therapist with a resident, partial treatment, and intensive outpatient treatment centers in the New England area. She has previously worked at the Walden Behavioral Center, The Home for Little Wanders, the Boston Children’s Hospital research department, and many adult daycare facilities and in-home therapy centers. An active member of her field, Ms. Svetchnikov maintains memberships and affiliations with professional organizations, including the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists and the New England Association for Family and Systemic Therapies.
After starting a Computer Science program at MIT, Ms. Svetchnikov decided to change her career path to pursue a career path in psychology. In 2003, she enrolled in the Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Among her academic achievements, Ms. Svetchnikov received a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2010 and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Therapy Family in 2014 from the University of Massachusetts. She gained experience at internships and residencies prior to starting her own buisness.
A reputable author, Ms. Svetchnikov has published and received awards for over 40 therapeutic books for children, including “I Deserve More!”, “Good Night Apollo: A Story About Kindness,” “Awesome Team Vs CoronaVera,” “Unfreeze Time,” and so many more. Her organization is working with representatives to make the literature available to children, parents, and adults. Her books, videos, and other materials have received 12 awards for excellence. This includes the Mom’s Choice Award, Book of the Year, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Reader’s Choice Award, and the Royal Dragonfly Book Award.
For the last four years, Ms. Svetchnikov has served as the Founder and Executive Director at Longwood Care, Inc., committed to providing effective therapeutic care to individuals, couples, parents, children, and families. Her therapeutic approach utilizes methods such as the Positive Parenting Initiative to help parents better understand their children’s behavior and create positive changes in their interactions. As a board member and executive for the non-profit, she is heavily involved in the management, oversight, fundraising, and plotting future paths for the growth of Longwood Care. She takes pride in having served hundreds of clients.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Ms. Svetchnikov is the recipient of several awards, honors, and accolades. She received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama’s administration, an Official Citation from Senator Joseph Boncore, and five President’s Achievement Awards for community service. Additionally, Ms. Svetchnikov was named as the Business Woman of the Year by the Lynn Chamber of Commerce and was listed among the 40 Under 40 by the Boston Business Journal. Finally, she received the Bronze Medal for Female Executive of the Year.
Proudly serving the greater Boston area, Longwood Care, Inc. is a community-focused and registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Longwood Care is dedicated to creating, improving, and sustaining family support networks through its commitment to the Commonwealth communities. As a family therapy and behavioral center, the highly trained therapists and staff provide accessible child-centered, parent-focused behavioral health services, including Individual, Couples & Family Therapy,
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Ms. Svetchnikov dedicates this honorable recognition to her mom, Vera, her husband, Michael, and her children, Anthony, Adrian, and Apollo. To learn more, please visit https://longwoodcare.org
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Anthony J. Classi, DMD
DENTISTRY
Prosthodontist Classi Dental Aesthetics New York, NY Anthony J. Classi, DMD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Prosthodontist for his professional excellence in the medical field and his exemplary contributions to serving the dental community at Classi Dental Aesthetics.
S. Dickinson Jr. College of Dental Medicine from 1984 to 1988. Shortly after, he completed a residency in general medicine from 1988 to 1989 at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, followed by a post-graduate prosthodontic program from 1990 to 1992 at New York University College of Dentistry. From 1992-1994, Dr. Classi completed an advanced education program implant fellowship to study dental implantology. Remaining abreast of the latest dental advancements, Dr. Classi maintains active memberships and affiliations with several professional organizations, including the American College of Prosthodontics, the Northeastern Gnathological Society, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International College of Oral Implantologists, and the New York County Dental Society. Furthermore, as a leading professional in the field of prosthodontics, Dr. Classi continues to conduct research and has had his work featured in several peer-reviewed publications.
Committed to restoring all smiles with proper function and impeccable design, Classi Dental Aesthetics serves patients at 800B Fifth Avenue, Suite 304 in New York City. Dr. Anthony J. Classi, a highly respected professional, is dedicated to providing you with the most natural-looking, beautiful smile possible with the most innovative dental procedures currently available. At his NYC dental office, Dr. Classi offers various dental restorations utilizing state-of-the-art, innovative technology to minimize discomfort and leave you with a beautiful smile as quickly as possible. The dental services offered at the office include Holistic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Full Mouth Restorative Dentistry, and Implant Dentistry for those of all ages. As a dual-trained implantologist and prosthodontist, Dr. Classi has garnered a commendable reputation for his professional excellence of more than 30 years serving the medical community. He specializes in all facets of his work, including dental crowns, dental bridges, all levels of implant restorative treatment from “All on Four” to single implant restoration, porcelain veneers, Invisalign® clear braces, teeth whitening, dental implant surgery, and more at his private practice in NYC. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Classi is well-known for his contributions to university medicine practice and his devotion to teaching. He currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the department of periodontics and implant dentistry, where he helps future prosthodontists and dentists learn proper dental techniques. Dr. Classi is also a Clinical Director at New York University College of Dentistry in the full mouth rehabilitation program.
In his spare time, Dr. Classi enjoys hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He is also devoted to various charitable endeavors, including the American Cancer Association and Wounded Warriors. In honor of this dedication, Dr. Classi would like to thank his wife, Dr. Jeni Glavicic, a general dentist, for the support throughout the years and the beautiful family of three sons they have created. Their eldest, Chris, is currently in Dental school at NYU and will graduate this year. He must also recognize the loving memory of his mother, Theresa, and dedicates this honor to her as well as his father, Joseph. Dr. Classi would not be here if not for his parent’s dedication and sacrifice, thus allowing him to obtain a valuable education with opportunity to excel and grow. Dr. Classi also attributes his desire to drive for success and perfection as a leading Prosthodontist in NYC to his mentor, Dr. Tarnow.
A 1984 graduate of Iona College, Dr. Classi’s dental career began after obtaining his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Fairleigh
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Ariel Jurmann, MD Anesthesiologist North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) Melville, NY Ariel Jurmann, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Anesthesiologist for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her professional excellence at North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA).
Island Jewish Valley Stream, and the North Shore University Hospital. To prepare for his distinguished medical career, Dr. Jurmann obtained his Medical Degree from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, followed by completing a general surgery residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2001. Then he completed an anesthesiology residency at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2005. Committed to excellence, Dr. Jurmann is board-certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology / Pain Management.
Founded in 1986 by the anesthesia group from Long Island’s North Shore University Hospital, North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) proudly serves nearly 3 million patients annually in more than 500 healthcare facilities nationwide. NAPA is one of the leading single-specialty anesthesia and perioperative management companies in the United States. It has become well known for employing the most respected clinical staff, management leadership, and evidence-based quality initiatives in the industry. In addition to providing anesthesia services, NAPA delivers specialized services to those suffering from chronic and acute pain through North American Partners in Pain Management (NAPPM).
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Jurmann maintains active memberships with professional organizations such as the American Society of Anesthesiology, the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Ariel Jurmann, a well-respected, board-certified anesthesiologist, is currently providing exceptional healthcare at North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA). He has been practicing medicine since 2005, specializing in all areas of anesthesiology. As a highly sought after physician, Dr. Jurmann is affiliated with the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Jurmann was honored with a Top Doctor award. To learn more, please visit https://napaanesthesia.com/.
PULMONOLOGY
Asad U.Khan, MD Pulmonologist Primary Critical Care and Sleep Bryn Mawr, PA Asad U. Khan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pulmonologist, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialist for his unwavering dedication in the medical field and his professional excellence at Primary Critical Care and Sleep.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Khan obtained his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan in 1984, followed by completing his residency at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA, in 1997 and his fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital in 2000. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Khan is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Having excelled in the medical field for 20 years, Dr. Asad U. Khan has garnered a commendable reputation for his outstanding service. He is a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care, and sleep specialist, specializing in all facets of his work, including clinical research in Bronchosocopy, Thoracentesis, and Pleural Biopsy. In his current capacity, Dr. Khan is serving Pennsylvania communities at Primary Critical Care and Sleep. He continues to remain abreast of the latest advancements in his field, as a member of the Royal College of Physicians, to ensure he provides the highest standard of healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Khan is affiliated with Crozier Health and offers his services at Memorial Hospital of Salem County in Salem, NJ.
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Ariyo Ihimoyan, MD Gastroenterologist BronxCare Health System New York, NY Ariyo Ihimoyan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Gastroenterologist for his exceptional contributions in the medical field and his professional excellence in the Division of Gastroenterology at BronxCare Health System.
colonoscopies, and treats a diverse population of patients with viral hepatitis. Dr. Ihimoyan’s medical career began after obtaining his medical degree at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine in Nigeria in 2002. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York in 2012. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Ihimoyan is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Proudly serving the South and Central Bronx, the BronxCare Health System is a voluntary, not-for-profit health and teaching hospital system dedicated to delivering the highest quality and accessible services to the community. The Division of Gastroenterology at BronxCare Health System provides the community with excellent clinical care in addressing gastrointestinal diseases and related problems. With two state-ofthe-art endoscopic centers, the Division also performs advanced endoscopic procedures, including ERCP EUS capsule endoscopy balloon enteroscopy and high-resolution manometry.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Ihimoyan maintains active memberships with the American Gastroenterological Association , American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy , New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Medical Association.
Having garnered over 18 years of professional experience in his field, Dr. Ihimoyan is a board-certified attending gastroenterologist within the Division of Gastroenterology at BronxCare Health System in the Bronx, NY. He offers a vast repertoire of expertise in all facets of his work, including gastroenterology, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and removing tumors. As an attending gastroenterologist, he manages patients with a wide variety of gastroenterology liver biliary and pancreatic disorders, performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies and
In his spare time, Dr. Ihimoyan enjoys exercising and running. Dr. Ihimoyan dedicates this honorable recognition to his parents Mr. Kola and Mrs. Cecelia Ihimoyan. He also dedicates this to his mentor Dr. Chilimuri. To learn more, please visit https://www.bronxcare.org/physicians/ find-a-physician/detail/ariyo-ihimoyan/.
Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Internist Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians Woodbridge, VA Dr. Owusu-Nyamekye’s distinguished medical career began after receiving her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2011. Then she completed an internship in 2012 and a fellowship in 2014 at MCV Hospitals VCU Health System.
Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Internist for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her commitment to serving families at Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians. Proudly serving Virginia and North Carolina, Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to providing the highest quality of healthcare. The system consists of 12 hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and more. An integral part of Sentara Healthcare, Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians cares for a wide variety of medical needs for all members of your family, from children to seniors.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Owusu-Nyamekye maintains an active membership with the American College of Physicians. As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. OwusuNyamekye was named Top Doctor. Dr. Owusu-Nyamekye is married to her husband, Albert Kusi – Appiah, a data analyst. They have two small children, Caleb is 3 ½, and Josia is 1. She dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Stephanie Carle, her residency director.
A top internist, Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye MD, has accrued nine years of professional excellence in family medicine and internal medicine. She specializes in diabetes and hypertension and offers her vast repertoire of expertise to patients at Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians. In addition, she provides her services at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. She speaks Spanish and French. www.incircleexec.com
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CWW Member Profiles B.A. Deirmenjian, DDS
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Multi-Specialty Dentist Private Practice Bel-Air, CA B.A. Deirmenjian, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dental Expert for his remarkable contributions in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment for his professional excellence as a Multi-Specialty Dentist in Private Practice.
Remaining abreast of the latest dental developments, Dr. Deirmenjian has maintained active memberships and affiliations with several professional organizations. He is currently a peerreview member at MetLife Insurance and Liberty Dental. He also sits on the advisory committee of Henry Schein Dental. Formerly, he was a peer-reviewed member at Cigna Insurance and actively served on the dental advisory committee of United Concordia and as a member of the American Dental Association.
As a distinguished board-certified general dentist, Dr. Deirmenjian has led a prolific career, having garnered 26 years of professional leadership experience. Before entering private practice, he served as Dental Director at Guards Dental, where he demonstrated strong leadership skills in operating over 40 locations. Subsequently, he established his own family dental private practices, Smile West, Desert Dental Group, and Ponderosa Dental Group. His practices offer a wide range of dental services including, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, children’s dentistry, endodontics/root canals, oral surgery, and dental implants, and more. During this time, Dr. Deirmenjian has thrived in operating multiple offices in Nevada, Sacramento, Oakland, Las Vegas, Reno, and Southern California.
An active member of his community, Dr. Deirmenjian truly enjoys helping the less fortunate and volunteering when he can involving food drives and community outreach initiatives. Previously, he’s participated in pro bono work for human trafficking victims in the Los Angeles area. He also was involved in a health hair head-start program, senior citizens program, and maintained an affiliation with Veteran Affairs. In light of his professional achievements, Dr. Deirmenjian has been voted #100 on the Inc.5000 Series list of the FastestGrowing Companies in California. He was also named one LA Business of the Year, Best office by Insurance Companies, and one of the Emerging Dental Groups to Watch 2020 by Group Dentistry Now.
Revered for his extensive leadership background, Dr. Deirmenjian is an expert at dental practice management with excellent DSO growth leadership skills. He is fluent in English, Armenian, Spanish, and French. He has extensive knowledge of dental procedures, diagnosis, and treatment. As a multi-specialist dentist, he is devoted to providing quality, rewarding, and compassionate care to every patient that visits his offices.
In his spare time, Dr. Deirmenjian enjoys the outdoors. Dr. Deirmenjian dedicates this recognition to his father, Jack Deirmenjian.
To prepare for his career, Dr. Deirmenjian completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California at Irvine, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1988. Furthering his studies, he went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Dental School in 1992. With a commitment to excellence, he is board certified by the Dental Board of California.
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Benjamin David Christiansen, Psy D
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Clinical Neuropsychologist Tanner Clinic, Davis Hospital and Medical Center Layton, UT At an early age, Dr. Ben knew he would one day be a doctor. He completed his undergraduate work in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Weber State University of Phoenix. He later earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology in 2013 at the Minnesota School of Psychology at Argosy and became a neuropsychologist. Between 2009 and 2015, Dr. Ben served as an assessment practicum student at the Hennepin County Medical Center, a therapy practicum student with the U.S. Department of Justice, an advanced practicum student in forensics at Valley Mental Health, a pre-doctoral intern with Applied Psychology Group of Texoma and a post-doctoral fellow at the Neuropsychology.
Benjamin David Christiansen, Psy D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Clinical Neuropsychologist for his professional excellence in the medical field and his exemplary contributions at Tanner Clinic, Davis Hospital and Medical Center. With 20 years of professional experience in his field, Benjamin D. Christiansen, PsyD—known by his patients as “Dr. Ben”— leads Tanner Clinic’s neuropsychology department as the clinic’s first neuropsychologist in its history. Dr. Ben and his team are located in the west wing’s lower level of the Layton Tanner Clinic where they successfully run their neuropsychology, traumatic brain injury, and memory care clinics. Alongside his role at Tanner Clinic, Dr. Ben has been a clinical neurologist at the David Hospital and Medical Center since 2015. He also shares his expertise in his specialty as an adjunct clinical professor at Rocky Vista University since 2018.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ben has excelled in various clinical roles including medical director at Genote LLC in 2018 and 2019 and the owner of the Utah Center for Assessment and Treatment in 2015 and 2016. To stay up-to-date with the latest in his field, Dr. Christiansen maintains active memberships with the Sports Neuropsychology Society, the American Psychological Association, the Utah Psychological Association, the International Neuropsychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Academy for Brain Injuries, and the International Pediatric Academy for Brain Injuries.
As a highly trained neuropsychologist, Dr. Ben always strives to understand everything about his patients’ experiences and help provide effective solutions. He and his team are dedicated to evaluating patients for any potential underlying issue that could be causing that problem. In addition, Dr. Ben demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and integrity in his accomplishing his goal of keeping his patients more informed than other medical professional. His number rule is “treat people, not treat symptoms.”
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Bernice Shiu Lam Koo, Pharm.D.
PHARMACY
Pharmacist Rite Aid Pharmacy Mercer Island, WA Bernice Shiu Lam Koo, Pharm.D is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for her exemplary contributions in pharmacy and her professional excellence as a Doctor of Pharmacy at Rite Aid Pharmacy.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Koo earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2017 at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy. She remains abreast of the latest advancements in her field and maintains an active membership with the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
Having devoted the past three years as a Doctor of Pharmacy, Dr. Bernice Shiu Lam Koo is passionate about her field. She truly enjoys helping people and found pharmacy to be her calling in college. She began her journey at Rite Aid in 2009 as a pharmacy cashier and is currently serving patients as a pharmacy technician. In addition to her primary responsibilities, Dr. Koo continues to study substance abuse prevention. www.incircleexec.com
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CWW Member Profiles Cheryl A. Brewer, MD, FACOG
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Obstetrician / Gynecologist Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center Las Vegas, NV followed by her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Then she completed her Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of California, Irvine. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Brewer is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), and board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).
Cheryl A. Brewer, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Obstetrician & Gynecologist for her professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering dedication to serving women at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center. Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, located in the Las Vegas Valley in Winchester, Nevada, is a for-profit hospital owned by the Hospital Corporation of America and operated by Sunrise Healthcare System. Serving the community for nearly 60 years, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides high-quality, advanced healthcare services for the entire family as the largest acute care facility in Nevada.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Brewer’s demonstrated compassion for her patients earned her Compassionate Doctor Recognition,” and in 2012, she was named in the Guide to America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
As a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Cheryl A. Brewer has accrued over 20 years of professional excellence in her field. She specializes in gynecologic oncology, gynecology, minimally invasive procedures, colposcopy, clinical trials, and pre-invasive trials. In her current capacity at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, she focuses on the management of preinvasive and invasive women’s cancers, including malignancies of the cervix, vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. She demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion in her position.
Dr. Brewer enjoys golfing, softball, fitness, pets, and spending time with her family in her spare time. She also devotes her time to local charitable endeavors and in her community. Dr. Brewer dedicates this honorable recognition to her husband Michael and her mother Marie, whom she thanks for their love and support. She also dedicates this to her mentor, Paul M. Ruster. To learn more, please visit https://sunrisehospital.com/.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Brewer received her Medical Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine,
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Chadi Berjaoui, MD
FAMILY PRACTICE
Family Practitioner Carondelet Medical Group Tucson, AZ Chadi Berjaoui, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Family Practitioner in the field of Medicine for his exceptional contributions as a Physician with Carondelet Medical Group.
Microbiology. His career began after he received his medical degree from St. George’s University, College of Medicine in Grenada. Upon relocating to Arizona, he completed a family medicine residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Banner University Medical Center in 2019. He also earned sub-specialty certifications in Global Health and Integrative Medicine. During his training, Dr. Berjaoui has managed numerous clinical research trials, presented at educational conferences, and been awarded the “Faculty Undergraduate Student Research Award”. Throughout his career, his research has included identifying victims of human trafficking, as well as evaluating and improving blood pressure measurements and control in the adult population.
With several clinic locations, Carondelet Medical Group is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients and establishing patient relationships. The distinguished network of physicians are highly trained and equipped to ensure that every patient has a positive and hassle-free experience. The wide array of specialties include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Gynecology, just to name a few. Having established a well-deserved reputation in the medical field, Dr. Berjaoui is a highly trusted and board certified Family Physician. Situated at 6567 E. Carondelet Dr., Suite 555 in Tucson, Arizona, he is currently serving patients within the Carondelet Medical Group for the past four years, offering his superlative repertoire of expertise in Family Medicine (Children & Adults), Chronic Disease Management, Disease Prevention, Geriatrics, Global Health, Integrative Medicine, and Women’s Health. Dr. Berjaoui partners with his patients to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care by evaluating and treating the whole patient. He is also devoted to serving underserved communities.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Berjaoui maintains active memberships with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Board of Family Physicians. In his spare time, Dr. Berjaoui enjoys hiking, camping, running, cycling, travel, yoga, and cooking. To learn more, please visit https://carondeletmedicalgroup.com/ bio-page/chadi-berjaoui-md/?utm_source=local-listing&utm_ medium=organic&utm_campaign=website-link.
To prepare for his distinguished career, Dr. Berjaoui completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University with a degree in
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Bozidar Miljkovic, DC Chiropractor & Owner Advanced Chiropractic Care Encino, CA Bozidar Miljkovic, DC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Chiropractor for his professional excellence in the medical field and his outstanding leadership as Owner of Advanced Chiropractic Care.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Miljkovic attended technical school in the former Yugoslavia as a civil engineering technician, followed by receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College.
Leading an impressive medical career for 30 years, Dr. Bozidar Miljkovic is a distinguished chiropractor and licensed radiologist. He is currently serving patients at Advanced Chiropractic Care and specializing in sports injuries, workers compensation cases, and personal injury. Dedicated to improving each patient’s functionality and quality of life, Dr. Miljkovic provides a wide array of services and seeks to reduce pain and discomfort by manipulating and adjusting the spine. He also has the unique ability to make adjustments for animals such as bulls and horses.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Miljkovic maintains active memberships with the American Chiropractic Association and the California Chiropractic Association.
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CWW Member Profiles Caesar R. Hearne, DDS, FAGD
DENTISTRY
Dentist Woodland Park Dental Layton, UT restoration, and veneers, to name a few. He uses parenteral and oral sedation and other techniques and technologies to provide a painless experience for his patients.
Caesar R. Hearne, DDS, FAGD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his exemplary contributions in the medical field and his unwavering commitment to serving the community at Woodland Park Dental.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Hearne earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)degree after four years of training at Creighton University School of Dentistry in May 1997. He then completed a one-year advanced General Practice Residency program at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in June 1998 while working part-time as an Associate Dentist in private practice.
A Layton-based family dentist practice, Woodland Park Dental is committed to delivering the highest quality dental care to patients of all ages. Dr. Caesar R. Hearne, DDS, FAGD, and his excellent medical staff welcome you and your entire family for exceptional dental services in a comfortable and relaxed environment. At Woodland Park Dental, they strive always to meet your dental needs, from checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers, and more to bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges.
Always striving for excellence in his field, Dr. Hearne received an Honorary Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in Washington, DC, in July 2005. He also demonstrates his dedication to education and improvement for his patients’ benefit through active memberships in the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Painless Dentistry, and the Weber District Dental Society.
A Las Vegas native, Dr. Hearne was inspired to become a dentist at 12 by a close family friend and well-known dentist. His strive to become an excellent caregiver for his patients was inspired by the care his little brother, “Little Buddy,” received before passing away to cystic fibrosis at the age of seven.
Dr. Hearne enjoys swimming, scuba diving, snowmobiling, skiing, and the outdoors in his spare time. He also loves to read and spend time with his family. During his undergraduate education at Utah State University, Dr. Hearne met his wife, Naomi.
Dr. Hearne, a Utah general dentist, has accrued over 20 years of professional experience and knowledge in his field. He began working at Woodland Park Dental in August 1988 and demonstrates the importance of customer service and a high standard of excellence, which he learned from the hotel industry in his early years. Highly qualified, Dr. Hearne offers a valuable repertoire of expertise in all facets of his work, including comprehensive dentistry, sure smile, IV sedation, wisdom teeth extraction, sleep apnea, whitening, full-mouth
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Calvin H. Van Reken, MD
COSMETIC MEDICINE
Cosmetic Physician Reno Sparks Medspa Reno, NV Calvin H. Van Reken, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cosmetic Physician for his outstanding contributions in the medical field and his professional excellence at Reno Sparks Medspa.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Van Reken is a 1971 graduate of Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He was the valedictorian in a class of 276 with a GPA of 3.95 and won the outstanding science student award. He also won a National Merit Scholar Letter of Commendation, a state of Michigan scholarship, and a University of Michigan Regents’ Scholarship. After an advanced placement in chemistry and biology, Dr. Van Reken obtained a year of college credit while in high school. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in three years at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Board-certified physician Calvin H. Van Reken, MD, has led an impressive medical career for 40 years and counting. He began his career in 1981 at a solo private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he specialized in general internal medicine. During the 1980s, Dr. Van Reken was excelled in various roles in the hospital setting. He chaired committees on ER call and on education and hosted an educational journal club at various times at Sunrise hospital and at Desert Springs Hospital. In addition, he was the vice chief of internal medicine at Humana Sunrise in Las Vegas for 2 years, a large hospital that then had about 200 internists on staff. His exemplary contributions garnered him a well-deserving reputation as one of the fathers of the hospitalist movement in northern Nevada. Notably, he served as the first president for two years of the group AMSI–Associated Medical Services, Inc., a large, local hospitalist group.
In pursuit of his medical training, Dr. Van Reken was accepted to the University of Michigan Medical School at 19. He received his medical degree in mid-1978 in the top third of his class. To further his training, he completed 12 months of an internal medicine internship at Blodgett and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1979, followed by completing an internal medicine residency in 1981. Later he obtained his board certification in internal medicine and geriatrics.
In more recent years, Dr. Van Reken became interested in skin and beauty issues in 2006 and received additional training since then. He offered his expertise at Empire Medical Training by teaching skin courses to other doctors, including courses about Botox®, fillers, injections techniques, medical lasers, and IPL (intense pulsed light). In his current capacity, Dr. Van Reken is operating a private practice, Reno Sparks Medspa. He and his team provide a wide range of services in aesthetics, medical, and concierge medicine, including laser facelifts, Botox and fillers, internal medicine, vaginal rejuvenation, and more. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Van Reken is fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, especially medical Spanish, and has a large Latino clientele.
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Van Reken was named one of the Best Doctors in America ® two years in a row in 2013 and 2014. Less than 1% of the doctors in the country are honored by being chosen to Best Doctors in America ® two years in a row. In his spare time, Dr. Van Reken enjoys time with his family, including his lady Lynne and his cat Miss C., along with traveling, wildlife watching, and playing chess and Words with Friends. To learn more, please visit https://renosparksmedspa.com.
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CWW Member Profiles ENDOCRINOLOGY
Chet Singh Monder, MD Endocrinologist & Founder Arizona Endocrinology Center Phoenix, AZ Chet Singh Monder, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Endocrinology as the Founder of the Arizona Endocrinology Center.
General Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland, and Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. In addition, he completed his fellowship in endocrinology (specializing in metabolic bone disease) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Monder is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Proudly serving Phoenix, Arizona, and the surrounding areas, the Arizona Endocrinology Center consists of dedicated professionals offering today’s best medicine to their patients. The board-certified endocrinologists specialize in General Endocrinology, Diabetes treatment, Thyroid disorders, Cholesterol disorders, Hormone imbalance, and Testosterone deficiency. By utilizing the latest in medical advances and technology, the Arizona Endocrinology Center offer comprehensive treatments to improve the quality of life for their patients.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Monder maintains active memberships with the American Endocrine Society, the American College of Endocrinology, the American Diabetes Association, the Crosstown Endocrinology Association of Arizona, and the Arizona Physicians of Indian Origin. He currently serves as the President of the Arizona Sikh Medical Association.
A distinguished endocrinologist, Dr. Chet Singh Monder, has accrued 43 years of professional excellence in his field. He established the Arizona Endocrinology Center in 1990, where he has brought his vast repertoire of expertise and experience in endocrinology and healthcare. He treats all endocrinology issues focusing primarily on diabetes, cholesterol, and hypertension. At the Arizona Endocrinology Center, Dr. Monder and his team of other physicians are all committed to educating their patients on their conditions, treating them like family. Alongside his practice, Dr. Monder serves as an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at Midwestern University.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Monder is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including Top Doctor in Endocrinology in Phoenix by Phoenix Magazine and Top Endocrinologist internationally by International Association of Healthcare workers. He was also featured in The Leading Physicians of the World magazine for 20122013. In his spare time, Dr. Monder enjoys golfing and traveling. A proud family man, Dr. Monder dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of his brother Sampuran Singh Monder. He thanks his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Satwinder Kaur Monder, and their two children. In addition, Dr. Monder dedicates this honorable recognition to A.K. Chatterji, MD, his mentor, and role model.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Monder received his medical degree from Punjab University – Chandigarh and Patliputra Medical College at Dhanbad, India, in 1980. Then he relocated to the United States to further his training by completing his psychiatric residency at Columbia University, followed by his internal medicine residency at Prince George
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Christopher Corbit, MD, FACEP, FAMIA
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Physician Healthlytyx Consulting Group Summerville, SC technology innovation and the reality of the healthcare industry.
Christopher Corbit, MD, FACEP, FAMIA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Emergency Medicine Physician and Clinical Informatics Specialist for his outstanding achievements and credentials in the medical field and his professional excellence as a Principle at Healthlytyx Consulting Group.
A 1994 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Dr. Corbit obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology. He furthered his studies with graduate coursework and master’s studies in Genetics and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Subsequently, his medical career began after receiving his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1999, followed by the completion of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center in 2002. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Corbit gained a Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics from the Oregon Health and Science University.
A distinguished emergency medicine physician, Dr. Christopher Corbit, has garnered more than two decades of extensive medical experience. He has devoted his career to intersecting quality care, operations optimization, and patient-centered care. In his current capacity, Dr. Corbit has been the Chief Medical Informatics Officer for various organizations, including the Summerville Medical Center and South Carolina Team Health/ HCA. He also serves as the Principal of his own consulting business, the Healthlytyx Consulting Group. Healthlytyx is a values-driven consulting group founded on the belief that technology developed and implemented with sound principles should improve patient care. An expert in clinical informatics, Dr. Corbit provides Chief Medical/Chief Product Officer and/or strategic advisory services for healthcare technology start-ups companies, high growth companies, investors, and established organizations seeking to narrow the gap between the aspirations of
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In light of his professional excellence, Dr. Corbit was rated top 10% by his peers and patients as a Master Clinician. Dr. Corbit dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. David Peters. To learn more, please visit https://tridenthealthsystem.com/ locations/summerville-medical-center/.
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CWW Member Profiles Claudia Marie Rozuk, MD
RADIOLOGY
Radiologist Millersburg Radiology Millersburg, OH that you are a doctor’s doctor - interacting with the medical staff and supporting the technologists.”
Claudia Marie Rozuk, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Radiologist in acknowledgment for her outstanding contributions to the field of Medicine with Millersburg Radiology. Located at Pomerene Hospital, 981 Wooster Road in Millersburg, OH, Millersburg Radiology offers patients expert and compassionate radiology services. Owner of the practice, Dr. Rozuk, has over forty-one years of experience diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases by using medical imaging techniques. An adjunct to surgery planning, imaging is used to gather information about the structure and function of the human body. Procedures are also available that may allow patients to choose alternatives to surgery. She has worked at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg for over twenty-seven years.
To prepare for her career, Dr. Rozuk received a medical degree from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA, in 1978. For post-education training, she completed a radiology residency at the Case Western Reserve University Hospital in Cleveland, OH, from 1978 to 1982. Following this, she earned board certification in Diagnostic Radiology from the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Due to being highly experienced and renowned for her accomplishments, Dr. Rozuk was honored as a 2020 Top Doctor in Millersburg. In her spare time, Dr. Rozuk enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, reading historical novels, and traveling throughout the globe. Active in her community, she supports her daughters organizing and participates in a 5K food run.
Dr. Rozuk chose a radiology career because she felt passionate about normal and abnormal anatomy. It was an area of expertise that enabled her to work in a smaller hospital in a smaller community. Her parents pushed her to always work hard, which has influenced her aptitude to look for clues on x-rays, to see things that others do not always see, and to be in-tune with subtle radiographic changes. On account of this, patients and other physicians have recognized her as being a leader in her field. She advises newcomers to, “keep in mind
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Dr. Rozuk dedicates this esteemed recognition in loving memory of her mentor, parents George and Marie Rozuk, and daughter, who followed in her footsteps and became a boardcertified radiologist.
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Codrin J. Blosiu, DC, MA,CSCS, CPT
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Chiropractor The Center for Health & Wellbeing & The Art of Health San Diego, CA Codrin J. Blosiu DC, MA, CSCS, CPT, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Chiropractor for his outstanding achievements in the medical field and his exemplary contributions at The Center for Health & Wellbeing & The Art of Health.
Alongside his role at Center for Health & Wellbeing, Dr. Blosiu also serves patients at his practice, The Art of Health. Before pursuing his chiropractic career, Dr. Blosiu suffered from a temporary partial paralysis in a football accident when he was 15. He then decided that he would study the field. In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Blosiu completed his undergraduate studies and post-graduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. His distinguished medical career began after obtaining his Doctor of Chiropractic degree with a Physiotherapy Certification at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Committed to excellence, Dr. Blosiu also holds a Master of Arts degree and is board-certified by the American Arthritis Association.
Proudly serving San Diego, CA, Center for Health & Wellbeing has devoted the last ten years bridging the gap between conventional medicine and alternative therapies. The health services agency offers a wide variety of medical and health care services for every element of your health and wellbeing in a healing environment. The highly trained medical experts specialize in Family Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies, Naturopathic Medicine, IV Nutritional Therapy, NAD IV Therapy, and Chiropractic Treatment, to name a few.
An active philanthropist, Dr. Blosiu is proud to be involved with “The Hundred Wave Challenge,” where they take innercity youths from abusive homes to the ocean and teach them ocean safety and sports.
Having practiced medicine for over a decade, Dr. Codrin J. Blosiu is a board-certified Chiropractor, certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and certified Physiotherapist. He has garnered a laudable reputation for his unique expertise and approach to his optimal health and wellness. Currently serving patients at The Center for Health & Wellbeing, Dr. Blosiu demonstrates the highest level of devotion through his philosophy, “Truly treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. We are all complex beings and deserve a complete approach to health and wellbeing.” He specializes in treating arthritis and nerve pain symptoms with gentle, space-age, non-invasive techniques that reduce inflammation, congestion and naturally accelerate healing without negative side effects. Additionally, he applies traditional physical therapy techniques and advanced FDA approved protocols, including Low-Level Light Therapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Dry Heat Therapy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy.
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Blosiu is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award 2016 – Best Chiropractic Office San Diego. Besides his professional life, Dr. Blosiu enjoys surfing and has engaged in this hobby for 44 years. Dr. Blosiu attributes his success to having a strong family support system, parents, and wife. He would also like to recognize his grandfather for teaching him many life lessons. To learn more, please visit https://chwbonline.com/find-adoctor/dr-codrin-blosiu-hillcrest-chiropractor-san-diego/.
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CWW Member Profiles Connie A. Baker, MA, LPC
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Counselor Partner in Hope Portland, OR A highly sought-after expert, Ms. Baker has appeared on various radio and television interviews. She has contributed to magazines for support and education about religious abuse and spiritual crises. In June 2019, Luminare Press, LLC released her new book, “Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for Survivors – Discover the Cultures and Systems of Religious Abuse and Reclaim Your Personal Power.” She provides a path to hope and healing in this comprehensive resource for those who have experienced religious abuse, be it psychological, verbal, sexual, or financial.
Connie A. Baker MA, LPC is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever in Mental Health Counseling & Trauma Recovery. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Connie A. Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Trauma recovery specialist, and Trained Life Coach, highly committed to helping educate, validate and advocate for religious abuse survivors. She began her mental health counseling business, Partner in Hope, in 2005. Since then, she has counseled survivors, created an online course, held conferences, seminars and webinars, written articles and blogs, and started a Facebook recovery group. Having experienced spiritual and sexual abuse in 1990, Mrs. Baker now strives to provide the effective and compassionate counseling services that were not available to her then. When she is not working at her private practice, she is a counseling instructor at a local university, a seminar teacher, conference speaker, clinical supervisor, writer, and published author.
In her spare time, Mrs. Baker enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, grown children, and best friends. Music and theater brings her happiness. Over the years, she has been learning to slow down, go with the flow, and relax. To learn more, please visit https://connieabaker.com/.
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Daniel Asher, MD Hospitalist Piedmont Columbus Regional Columbus, GA
a daily basis, Dr. Asher enjoys working with residents and consulting with other physicians to provide the highest quality care to his patients. In his current capacity, Dr. Asher has served on the frontlines treating countless COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic that has unfolded in Georgia and nationwide.
Daniel Asher, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Hospitalist for his professional excellence in medicine and his exemplary contributions at Piedmont Columbus Regional. A well-recognized leader in healthcare, Piedmont Columbus Regional, has garnered a reputation of excellence since its establishment in 1836. Piedmont proudly serves the Columbus, GA area, continuously striving to deliver expert and compassionate care and build long-term patient relationships and strong connections within the communities. With a network of health and medical services through its two hospital campuses, Piedmont offers various services in brain tumor, cancer, heart, maternity services, pediatric emergency, neurosciences, primary care, quickcare, and transplant, to name a few.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Asher obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Saint Leo University. His medical career began after he earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts in 2017. Shortly after that, he completed a Family Medicine residency at Piedmont Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident from 2019-2020 and continued his career. Dr. Asher dedicates this recognition to his mother, Dr. Laura Remark, a family practitioner who inspired him to become a doctor.
Dedicated to serving the medical community, Dr. Daniel Asher is a distinguished night-time hospitalist at Piedmont Columbus Regional. He specializes in all facets of his work and treats hospitalized patients with a variety of illnesses. On SPRING 2021
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Daniel J. Ragone Jr., MD Physiatrist Private Practice Mount Laurel, NJ Daniel J. Ragone Jr., MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Physiatrist for his professional excellence in the field of medicine and his unwavering dedication to serving the medical community through his private practice.
point injections, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections), physical therapy, dry needling the muscle, EMG to identify the actual disk that is causing the pain, Bio Puncture (a plant product homeopathic injection), botox for spasticity and migraines, osteopathic manipulation, and PENs- electric stimulation, naming a few. He is fully equipped to handle complex cases that other physiatrists cannot.
Dr. Daniel J. Ragone Jr, a distinguished Physiatrist, has been practicing medicine for 34 years and specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has had an established practice since 1992, where he strives to provide the best comprehensive care. As the owner and primary physiatrist at his practice, Dr. Ragone demonstrates excellent professionalism and a great bedside manner when interacting with patients. He has been named a Top Doctor for his professional excellence in the medical field.
A graduate of St George’s University School of Medicine, Dr. Ragone completed his internship at St. Michael’s Medical Center, followed by his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified by the Physical Medicine & Rehab. Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Ragone maintains active memberships with the Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Acupuncture, and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Ragone dedicates this honorable recognition to his professor at the University of Pennsylvania – Dr. William Erdman.
Since 1992, Dr. Ragone is proud to offer services most physiatrists do not. Dr. Ragone brings a valuable set of expertise to his practice, including muscular-skeletal issues, tendon issues, soft tissues, injuries, sports injuries, spine, head injuries, migraines, and pediatrics. He is not interested in temporary fixes such as steroid shots but rather in treating the actual problem. In doing so, Dr. Ragone incorporates the following treatment options: acupuncture for pain, trigger
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Daniel Javaheri, DDS Dentist Smiles by Design San Diego and Main Street Dental San Diego, CA Daniel Javaheri, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his outstanding achievements in the medical field and his professional excellence at Smiles by Design San Diego and Main Street Dental.
advancements in his field. He maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Society, and the California Dental Association. In addition, he has pursued thousands of hours of continuing education in “Lumineers” cosmetic veneers, Invisalign, progressive orthodontics and is also certified by the California Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Javaheri has participated in extensive research and has been published by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the UC Davis Medical Center. In his spare time, Dr. Javaheri enjoys traveling and spending time with family. He also devotes his time to charitable organizations, including Wounded Warriors and the San Diego Rescue Mission.
Highly committed to his profession, Dr. Daniel Javaheri is a distinguished dentist with over 17 years of experience and knowledge in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. He has practiced both in New York and for the past several years in Southern California, where he settled in North San Diego County. In his current capacity, he treats patients at the Smiles by Design Dental practice in San Diego, CA, and at Main Street Dental in Vista, CA. Both practices provide patients with premier cosmetic dentistry services such as professional teeth whitening, Invisalign® straightening, dental implants, and emergency dental services.
Dr. Javaheri dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife Shiva, children, and his parents Henry and Efi, whom he thanks for their love and support. To learn more, please visit https://www.sbdsd.com/ and www.msdsmiles.com.
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Daniel Larsen, DC Chiropractor Rivertown Chiropractic and Wellness Stillwater, MN Daniel Larsen, DC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Chiropractor for his outstanding medical achievements and professional excellence at Rivertown Chiropractic and Wellness.
of San Diego. Always striving for excellence, he took several classes at Harvard Medical School and is a board-certified naturopathic physician. A Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Dr. Larsen remains passionate about keeping up to date on new advances in Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Care. He maintains active member memberships with the Christian Chiropractic Association and the Colorado Chiropractic Association.
Having led a distinguished medical career for 25 years, Dr. Larsen has garnered a commendable reputation as a leading authority on chronic pain. He is a well-respected chiropractor and has served Stillwater and the surrounding communities in Minnesota at his private practice Rivertown Chiropractic and Wellness, since 2004. An expert in all facets of his work, Dr. Larsen provides all chiropractic adjustments, along with the newest technologies, including pulse electromagnetic field therapy, EPAT therapy, synaptic electronic therapy, and laser technology. He also works closely with his patients on body contouring and weight loss. He dedicates his work to helping patients get to a pain-free lifestyle.
An active member of his community, Dr. Larsen devotes his time as a volunteer with youth functions at Eaglebrook Church. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Larsen enjoys staying active by participating in various sporting activities, including boating and snowmobiling.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Larsen completed over 300 credits in engineering and pre-medical undergraduate studies, which qualified him for chiropractic school. He later received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX, followed by advanced certifications from the Spine Institute
Dr. Larsen dedicates this honorable recognition in loving memory of his father, John Larsen, MD; to his mother, Mrs. Marilyn Larsen, who urged him to enter chiropractic school; and his brother Steve Larsen for his support. To learn more, please visit https://www.rivertownhealth.com/.
Elizabeth F. Moore, DDS
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Dentist CHESI Community Health and Emergency Services, Inc. Ozark, IL To pursue her education, she graduated from Shawnee Community College with an Associate’s degree in Science and Arts. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, specializing in Biomedical Science, with a minor in Chemistry from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. A 2016 graduate of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Moore remains abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry. She maintains an active member of the American Academy of Dentistry and continues to work closely with the International Extraction Academy. She is affiliated with the Academy General Dentistry. Additionally, she serves as a regent and Chair of Editorial Operations for the Global Interdisciplinary Summit. Dr. Moore was recognized in 2021 as a Top 100 Doctor and by Top Doctors Worldwide for her invaluable medical skills.
Elizabeth F. Moore, DMD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for her professional excellence in dentistry and her unwavering commitment to serving the dental community at CHESI Community Health and Emergency Service Inc.. A well-respected general dentist, Dr. Elizabeth F. Moore, has garnered a deserving reputation for her dedication to bringing together dental and medical professionals from around the world to learn, educate, and share expertise. She has accrued 7 years of professional excellence in healthcare services and extensive experience working in both the urban and rural areas to provide dental care to help those who are unable to find or afford dental care. Proudly serving Southern Illinois, Dr. Moore has worked at Community Health & Emergency Services Inc. since 2018. CHESI is a public health organization that offers a broad range of medical, dental, and mental services, as well as ancillary diagnostic services, for the entire family. She currently serves patients through Teledentistry as well.
Dr. Moore is the mother of two children. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and swimming. She also volunteers at the Special Olympics. Dr. Moore dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Kianor Shah and Dr. Robin Wetherell. To learn more, please visit https://www.chesi.org/.
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Daniel Patty, DPM Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah Orem, UT
In preparation for his medical career, Dr. Patty obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University, followed by his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Ohio College Podiatric Medicine. Then he completed a three-year residency in podiatric medicine & foot and ankle surgery with a focus on trauma and reconstructive surgery at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. Utah. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Patty is board-certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Daniel Patty, DPM is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Podiatrist for his professional excellence in the medical field and his outstanding contributions as a Partner at the Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah. A full-service podiatry office, The Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah is comprised of four conveniently located offices in Utah County. The expert podiatry doctors are dedicated to providing the highest quality professional podiatry services and sports medicine solutions for children, adults, and seniors in Utah Valley.
Remaining aware of podiatry’s latest advancements, Dr. Patty maintains active memberships with numerous professional organizations, including the Utah Podiatric Medical Association.
Having led an impressive career for the past six years, Dr. Daniel Patty is a highly trained podiatrist proudly serving the people of Orem, Utah. He is currently a partner at the Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah, where he offers his valuable knowledge in foot and ankle surgical procedures, including total ankle replacements, forefoot and rearfoot trauma, and reconstructive surgeries with external and internal fixation, arthroscopy, limb salvage procedures, bunions and hammertoes. Committed to providing the highest quality of care and best treatment options available, Dr. Patty is actively involved in research, proposing improvements now being pursued jointly with his affiliated physicians, with national and international patents pending.
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Dr. Patty has three children: Grace, Logan, and Kate. Dr. Patty dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Clark Larson. To learn more, please visit http://utahfootdoctors.com/, http:// utahfootdoctors.com/about-us-daniel-patty-dpm.html.
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CWW Member Profiles Daphne E. Schneider, MD
GERIATRICS
Geriatrician Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA Daphne E. Schneider, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Geriatrician in the field of Medicine for her exceptional contributions with Cambridge Health Alliance.
undergraduate medical students and fellows as part of their geriatric curriculum. As a testament to her professional excellence, she has been named a Castle Connelly TOP DOCTOR in Boston since 2017.
Committed to serving the underserved population, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has established its reputation as a vibrant and innovative health system. It provides high quality, essential services like primary care, specialty care, hospital care, emergency services, maternity care, and behavioral health in convenient neighborhood locations in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north region. With over 140,000 patients, CHA offers seamless access to advanced care for rare or complex conditions at its clinical partners such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Mass. General Hospital for Children (MGHfC). Additionally, CHA is a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Tufts University School of Medicine.
A graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine, Dr. Schneider’s career began after she completed a Family Medicine residency at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a two-year Geriatrics Fellowship at Cornell University. With a commitment to excellence, she is dual certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics by the American Board of Family Medicine. Active in her field, Dr. Schneider maintains active memberships with the American Geriatric Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine. As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Schneider recently received the Kahn Collaboration Award 2020 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services or her work with the Cambridge Health Alliance House Calls program. The award is given to honor advocacy and inter-agency collaboration that benefits older adults of Somerville and Cambridge.
As a well-seasoned and board-certified geriatrician since 2006, Dr. Schneider has led a remarkable career of service in outpatient geriatrics and home care medicine. She is currently serving seniors aged 65+ at Cambridge Health Alliance. For the last 10 years, she has been trusted by her patients for care at CHA’s Somerville clinic and in their homes. Her time is divided between her office practice at Somerville Campus Primary Care and her House Calls practice in which she cares for frail elders who are homebound. She specializes in the areas of Family Medicine and Geriatrics with a specific interest in dementia and palliative care. In her capacity as Instructor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Schneider teaches
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Darry Johnson, DPM Neurologist AZ Integrated Neuro Spine & Pain Cape Creek, AZ Darry Johnson, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Neurologist for his outstanding repertoire of skills and expertise in his field and his professional excellence serving patients at AZ Integrated Neuro Spine & Pain.
entrapment neuropathies, peripheral neuropathy, muscle disorders and weakness, to name a few. Prior to his primary role, Dr. Johnson has gained valuable experience as the stroke director for 16 years at both Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb Hospitals. His expertise with stroke preventive practices has led him to continue to work closely with patients’ physicians and therapists after a stroke has occurred. In addition, he has been injecting Botox for over 25 years for such disease states as chronic migraine, stroke spasticity in arm or leg, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and cervical dystonia.
Highly recognized as a general neurologist, Dr. Darry Johnson has accrued 25 years of extensive knowledge in his field. He is an expert in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders such as essential tremor, restless leg syndrome, and similar conditions, some of which require deep brain stimulation (DBS), which he can adjust and manage. He is currently serving patients at the AZ Integrated Neuro Spine & Pain, where he also shows interest in taking care of patients with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. AZ Integrated Neuro Spine & Pain has garnered a commendable reputation as Arizona’s premier comprehensive neurology practice —striving to provide patients with high-quality neurological care, pain management, and surgical / nonsurgical treatment options for those with issues of the spine.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Johnson was named one of the prestigious Three Best Rated neurologists in Glendale, Arizona, based on patient and peer reviews. He was also listed as a Top Doctor. When he is not practicing, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Gina. They are inseparable hiking partners and often get up early on weekends to enjoy the beautiful Arizona trails. Dr. Johnson and Gina are Kansas City Chiefs fans and also root for the Kansas Jayhawks in college football and basketball. As for baseball, they cheer for the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Johnson’s medical career began after earning his medical degree from the University of Kansas in 1991, finishing in the top 10% of his class. He then completed his internship at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and his neurology residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson, followed by a one-year fellowship in neurophysiology at the same institution. With his commitment to neurophysiology during his training years, Dr. Johnson has added additional skills to his repertoire, including evaluating EEGs such as those done for seizure patients and in providing nerve conduction studies and EMGs for patients with possible carpal tunnel syndrome or other
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CWW Member Profiles David R. Weber, MD
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Infectious Disease Specialist Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport Pittsburgh, PA University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Weber is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
David R. Weber, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Doctor for his professional excellence in the medical field and his dedication to serving the community at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside & the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his specialty, Dr. Weber maintains active memberships with the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
A fellowship-trained infectious disease specialist, Dr. David R. Weber has garnered over 30 years of professional excellence in the medical field. He is currently serving the medical community and patients at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside & the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport. Always striving to provide the best possible care, Dr. Weber offers his vast repertoire of expertise in all facets of infectious diseases and internal medicine.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Weber was voted among the 2012 Best Doctors by Pittsburgh Magazine. He is also the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award from 2015 to 2018 and On-Time Doctor Award in 2018. In his spare time, Dr. Weber enjoys traveling. Dr. Weber dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife Sue, and their children, whom he thanks for their love and support. A grateful mentee, he also dedicates this recognition to his mentors, Dr. Ted Woodward and Dr. Frank Callia.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Weber received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, followed by his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a fellowship in infectious disease at the
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Dennis L. DeSilvey, MD
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Cardiologist Northern Light Health Blue Hill, ME cardiovascular disease, he also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Dennis L. DeSilvey, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cardiologist for his outstanding achievements in the field of medicine and his professional excellence within Northern Light Health.
A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. DeSilvey received his medical degree in 1968. He went on to complete an internal medicine internship in 1960 and a cardiology residency in 1972 at Weill Cornell Medical College. Furthering his medical training, he completed an additional residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital in 1973. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Northern Light Health, the most expansive integrated health care system in Maine, is highly committed to improving the health of the people and communities that they serve. Northern Light Health is comprised of ten member hospitals with 987 licensed beds, a single physician-led medical group, eight nursing homes with 585 long-term beds, five emergency transport members, and 37 primary care locations. The full range of Northern Light Health’s healthcare services includes cardiovascular care, neurosurgery, home care, cancer care, and more.
Dr. DeSilvey attributes his success to his parents, who were always very proactive in keeping him focused on his education. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. DeSilvey enjoys hiking, sailing, skiing, and traveling with his wife. They recently purchased an RV.
A practicing cardiologist since 1975, Dr. Dennis L. DeSilvey is proudly serving Blue Hill, Maine, at multiple locations within the Northern Light Health since 2012. He brings a vast repertoire of expertise in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. In addition to specializing in cardiology and SPRING 2021
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Deborah L. Manjoney, MD Medical Director & Owner Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa Pewaukee, WI Deborah L. Manjoney, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Medical Professional for her exemplary contributions in the medical field and her outstanding leadership as the Owner & Medical Director of Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa.
before pursuing an additional residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Chicago. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Manjoney became board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
Board-certified thoracic surgeon Dr. Deborah L. Manjoney has led an impressive career practicing medicine for 34 years. She is now retired as a surgeon and utilizes her vast repertoire of expertise in a hospital practice setting to offer minimallyinvasive medically-based treatments, regardless of your age. In her current capacity, she is the Founder and Medical Director of Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa, which she established in 2002. Dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services, Dr. Manjoney is also a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. She has performed over 2,500 Endovenous Laser Ablations of Saphenous Veins and over 8,000 ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy procedures. Notably, she was one of the first female surgeons to bring the “medispa” concept to the area. Always striving to offer premium care in a state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Manjoney and her team at Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa proudly serve Pewaukee and the surrounding areas. The physician-owned and operated facility provides the comfort of a relaxed spa environment designed for women and men of all ages, focusing on wellness and beauty. Dr. Manjoney and her team specialize in a wide variety of concerns, including Lines & Wrinkles, Texture & Tone, Volume Loss & Facial Contours, Veins, and Body Contouring, to name a few. All treatments are designed to improve patients’ skin and enhance their overall appearance and comfort.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Manjoney remains abreast of the latest advancements. She maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Society of Laser Medicine, Surgery American Medical Spa Society, and the National Association of Professional Women. Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Manjoney served in a variety of roles prior to her current position. She served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the State University of New York in Brooklyn and Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the Kings County Hospital from 1986 to 1990. She subsequently worked as an attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania, before moving to the Milwaukee area in 1992. Upon relocating to Wisconsin, Dr. Manjoney served as a Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon on the staffs of several area hospitals in both Milwaukee and Waukesha for over ten years, with an active practice until 2004. As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Manjoney has been honored in both business and medicine. She received the Milwaukee Business Journal’s prestigious Entrepreneur “Woman of Influence” Award in June of 2009. Next, she was also cited as the “Nurses’ Choice” for Best Cardiothoracic Surgeon in The Milwaukee Magazine and listed as a “Top Doc” in the January 2013 edition of M magazine in the area of vascular surgery.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Manjoney received her medical education at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Fraternity in her third year and was the Senior Surgical Research Award recipient. Later, she completed an internship, residency, and Chief Residency in general surgery at the University of Vermont Medical Center
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WORKING IN-PERSON AGAIN? Here’s how you can stop the spread in the office. by Mary Grace Donaldson
Have you heard enough about COVID-19? Of course. The majority of the population of the United States cannot turn on the television or look at social media without seeing at least one news story about the storied virus or the pandemic it has caused.
Don’t share your food
This tip might feel like welcome news, especially if you work in an office where food “mysteriously” disappears from the break room fridge. Thanks to the pandemic, food should not be shared (or stolen) at all. The sad side to this reality is: gone are the days of sharing a box of donuts or a pizza, at least temporarily. If your boss wants to buy lunch, insist that your lunch arrives individually wrapped, and avoid shared appetizers.
One of the results of the pandemic is that it has forced many members of the workforce, particularly those who are considered non-essential and often office-based, to work remotely. However, remote work was far more popular and necessary (and required in several states) at the start of the pandemic than it is at this point of the pandemic’s trajectory. While some offices have chosen to remain remote, others have reopened their doors to employees and to customers on a limited basis.
Take precautions outside of the office
In your life outside of work, remember that your actions can now affect the health of your colleagues, and your office’s ability to remain open. If you contract COVID-19 and you’re asymptomatic, chances are you’ll still go into the office because you won’t feel sick. Your colleagues might not be so lucky should they come in contact with you, and you’re unknowingly infected. Stay home whenever you can. Continue to socially distance. Wear your mask. If you find out that you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, contact your employer immediately. Don’t be the reason why your colleagues end up hospitalized, or why your office has to “go remote,” or why COVID-19 numbers overall increase.
If you’re back to your desk, how can you do your part to stop the spread of COVID-19 at your workplace?
Keep supplies on hand, and use them
In addition to pens, staples, and post-its, masks, antibacterial wipes, and hand sanitizer are now considered office supplies in the age of COVID-19. Keep hand sanitizer on your desk and on your person so that it’s available to you at all times. Make a point of wiping down your phone, computer screen, keyboard, mouse, and anything else that sits on your desk that you touch on a daily basis.
While there is no guarantee that these precautions will prevent COVID-19 entirely, chances of prevention certainly increase. Do your part to make your office a model for other workplaces in the prevention of COVID-19 and eradicating workplace spread.
If you’re in a room with multiple office mates, wear a mask
Mask-wearing is now a part of our everyday lives; however, wearing a mask for endless hours at a time can feel like a daunting, uncomfortable task. If you’re lucky enough to be alone at your work space, you have the luxury of having your mask at the ready should someone come in to speak to you -- but keeping it off when you’re alone. If you’re surrounded by colleagues in a very literal sense, keep your mask on as much as you possibly can. Should you need to take a “mask break,” take a sip of water -- your mouth and nose will be partially protected by your cup or bottle. If you need a longer break, use the restroom or take a walk outside. 50
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Deslyn Browne, MD, FACOG OB-Hospitalist AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago, IL Deslyn Browne, MD, FACOG is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top OB-Hospitalist for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her unwavering dedication to serving the medical community with AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center.
degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Subsequently, she completed an OBGYN residency at St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit. A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Browne is also board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She remains abreast of the latest advancements in her field by maintaining active memberships with the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Gynecological Laparoscopy, and the Society of OBGYN Hospitalists. In recognition of her professional excellence, Dr. Browne has been well-recognized by her peers and patients. She is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2015) and On-Time Doctor Award (2015).
AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth, a Catholic hospital, has established a commendable reputation for providing compassionate award-winning care to the city’s near-northwest side for more than 100 years. Operating from two convenient campuses, the highly-skilled, patient-centered, and multilingual doctors at Saints Mary and Elizabeth specialize in primary care, cancer care, behavioral health, orthopedics and rehab, cardiology, imaging, midwifery and obstetrics, emergency services, surgery, and more. Having led an impressive medical career for 18 years, boardcertified obstetric hospitalist, Dr. Deslyn Browne specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology at AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago. She handles all OBGYN cases in the emergency room, providing care for laboring patients, and managing obstetric emergencies. Committed to bringing peace of mind, Dr. Browne strives to provide the highest level of personalized and compassionate care for her patients and growing families.
An active member of her community, Dr. Browne is a former member of the Montgomery Rotary. Dr. Browne takes pride in having been inspired to enter the medical field by her parents, Valentine and Violet Browne. In honor of this recognition, Dr. Browne recognizes Michael Prysak, MD, the program director during her residency. To learn more, please visit https://doctors.amitahealth.org/ deslyn-browne-chicago-ob-hospitalist-2 and https://www. amitahealth.org/our-locations/hospitals/amita-health-saintsmary-and-elizabeth-medical-center-chicago/.
In preparation of her medical career, Dr. Browne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences and Chemistry from Indiana State University, followed by a medical
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CWW Member Profiles Kazuko Tatsumura-Hillyer, PhD, OMD
HOLISTIC HEALING
Director & Founder Gaia Holistic New York, NY Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura-Hillyer is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Holistic Healer for her commitment to the holistic health field as the Director and Founder of Gaia Holistic and her outstanding achievements of global, historical, cultural, and humanitarian significance as a Speaker and Philanthropist.
With a strong passion for medicine from an early age, Dr. Tatsumura-Hillyer studied Oriental Traditional Medicine in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China. She received her O.M.D. Degree from the International Academy of Education in Tokyo in 1994, and in that same year, she established the Okido Holistic Health Center.
A leading teacher and practitioner of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura-Hillyer is the Founder of Gaia Holistic Inc. and Executive Director of GAIA Holistic Circle. She founded Gaia Holistic Inc. in 2001, in response to the tragedy of the World Trade Center terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. As a Not-for-Profit Public Foundation under 501(c) (3), Gaia Holistic strives to transform trauma, pain and suffering to a collective quest for holistic healing, health, and universal peace. Dr. TatsumuraHillyer offers Onnetsu Thermotherapy & Training, Okido Japanese Yoga, Okido/Shinkiko Seminars, Tibetan Medicine Therapy & Training, Japanese Hair (Acupuncture), Meditation, and various other therapies. She has developed a unique handheld Far Infrared Device and is continuous in helping many people with “incurable” diseases worldwide as well as promoting general health.
Having led an outstanding career in the philanthropic field, Dr. Tatsumura-Hillyer has garnered a praiseworthy reputation as a renowned international philanthropist. She is celebrated for her pioneering contributions to advancing the global performing and cultural arts, producing performances for world leaders to commemorate events of global historical significance, bringing traditional arts from the east to the western world, and opening cultural exchange among countries with no diplomatic ties. Her lifelong work ranges from a movement she spearheaded to save New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre from demolition, founding “Save the Boat People,” an organization devoted to the plight of the Asian refugees, building a School for Manjushree Tibetan Orphanage in the Himalayas and many others. Additionally, she has donated her time, knowledge, and funds to world tragedies for the devastating Hurricane in New Orleans caused by Katrina, the Earthquake in Haiti, the Tsunami and Earthquake in Northern Japan, Aids and H.I.V. positive children in Africa, homeless people in New York City, to name a few.
Born in a renowned old family of silk, the Tatsumura of Kyoto, Japan, Dr. Tatsumura-Hillyer graduated from Toho Academy of Music in Tokyo as a pianist and composer. She relocated to the United States in 1961 upon invitation by the Boston Symphony as one of the first Japanese women. She then went on to receive a Master’s degree in Music from New York University in New York City and obtained her Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1965.
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Among her many achievements, Dr. TatsumuraHillyer is the recipient of several honors and awards. She was awarded by the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Physicians’ Advisory
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Board as a 2003 Physician of the Year to recognize the top Medical Leaders in the United States. In 2002, she received an Honor Plaque for Specially Distinguished Service from the Government of France for contributing greatly to the development of international culture and religion. She also received a Special Medal of Honor from Prince Fushiminomiya of the Japan Cultural Foundation in recognition of her contribution to Japan’s cultural promotion in 2001. She is the recipient of many medals and honors East Germany, Korea, Hungary, and other countries, including the Gold Medal of Cultural Merit from Vienna, Austria, a Special Honor from New York City for her contribution in saving the Beacon Theater from demolition, and a Smetana Medal from Czechoslovakia. Additionally, his Holiness the Dalai Lama, gave her the Tibetan name Tenzing Yanchen, for her work for the Tibetan people and their cause since 1973.
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An expert in holistic health, Dr. Tatsumura-Hillyer has written numerous articles and co-authored two books, Overcoming Cancer and Other Diseases in a Holistic Way with Tomeko Mitsui, O.M.D. and Your Immune Revolution & Healing Your Healing Power with Toru Abo, M.D. She is also a highly sought after speaker and teaches all over the world. Dr. Tatsumura-Hillyer dedicated this honorable recognition in loving memory of her father, Heizo Tatsumura, “who made me what I am” and “to his Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet who taught me about compassion.” To learn more, please visit www.gaiaholisic.com.
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CWW Member Profiles E. Marc Mariani, MD
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Orthopedic Surgeon Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic Salt Lake City, UT E. Marc Mariani, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Orthopedic Surgeon for his outstanding professional achievements in the medical field and his exemplary contributions at the Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic.
Board-certified in orthopedic surgery and adult reconstruction, Dr. Mariani is also a distinguished Fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He maintains active memberships with various organizations, including the Utah State Orthopedic Society, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.
E. Marc Mariani, MD, fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has garnered 40 years of professional excellence in the medical field. He is currently practicing at the Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic for the last 32 years, where he is dedicated to prioritizing his patients and providing the best possible orthopedic care. Highly-skilled in his specialty, Dr. Mariani provides services in the following: Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Arthroscopy, Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis of the Hip, Bone and Joint Infections, Fracture care and Orthopaedic Trauma, and Knee Surgery. He and his team of specialists strive to efficiently provide the latest in proven surgical technology in a friendly manner.
An active member of his community, Dr. Mariani devotes his time to charitable endeavors, including volunteering with the Neighborhood House, which serves low-income families and their children by providing a safe haven school for the children. In his spare time, Dr. Mariani enjoys golfing and skiing. He and his wife Michelle have been married 42 years and are the parents to three children. Dr. Mariani dedicates this honorable recognition to Sherman Coleman, MD (mentor and Chair Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Utah), and all of the consultants and his mentors at the Mayo Clinic.
A graduate of the University of Utah, Dr. Mariani received his Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and his Medical Degree from the University’s School of Medicine. His medical training continued, and he completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he stayed on staff and also completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction.
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E. Richard Hughes, DDS
IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Implant Dentist Private Practice Sterling, VA in Washington, D.C, and continued with graduate work at Georgetown University.
E. Richard Hughes DDS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Implant Dentistry.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in the dental field, Dr. Hughes maintains active memberships with the American Board Dental Specialties. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, an Honored Fellow and Diplomate of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.
A proud Army veteran, Dr. Hughes has led an impressive dental career with 23 years of professional experience in implant dentistry. He has garnered a commendable reputation for his exemplary contributions as a national and international lecturer on numerous topics about implant dentistry, implant surgical demonstrator, and clinical investigator. He brings his vast repertoire of expertise to his private practice, where he provides exceptional services, including Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative and Implant Dentistry, and General Dentistry. In addition to his dental work, he mentors other dentists who are also committed to serving the medical community.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Hughes was named in the Top 100 in his field. A family man, Dr. Hughes has a fiancé, also a dentist, and four successful children and three grandchildren.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Hughes obtained his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. Then he went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. To further his medical training, he earned a Post Doctorate Certificate in Dental Implantology at Howard University School of Dentistry
Dr. Hughes dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Leonard Linkow, whom he studied under at Howard in implantology, as well as Dr. Ralph Roberts. To learn more, please visit https://www.erhughesdds.com/.
Edward G. Hamaty, DO, FACOI, FCCP
PULMONOLOGY
Critical Care Pulmonologist Neuro Critical Care Sicklerville, NJ followed by a pulmonary critical care fellowship with neuro training at Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Hamaty is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
Edward G. Hamaty, DO, FACOI, FCCP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Medicine as a Critical Care Pulmonologist. Having led an impressive medical career for 33 years, Dr. Edward G. Hamaty is a distinguished critical care pulmonologist specializing in neurocritical care. He serves as Chairman of Critical Care & Medical Director of Neuro Critical Care at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. In his current capacity, Dr. Hamaty oversees the quality and vision of care for critical care patients and the stroke program in the Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Hamaty maintains active memberships with the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians. He has been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Chest Physicians.
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CWW Member Profiles Edwin M. Schottenstein, MD, FACS
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Opthalmic Laser and Microsurgeon Private Practice New York, NY Edwin M. Schottenstein, MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Ophthalmology and his exemplary contributions in the medical field as an Ophthalmic Laser and Microsurgeon.
Harold Schottenstein enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a medic, storming the beaches of Normandy on D Day, under the leadership of General George Patton and more directly under Colonel Dr. Robert Milton Zollinger, discoverer of a refractory ulcer disease called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Having led an outstanding medical career for over 40 years, Dr. Edwin M. Schottenstein is renowned as one of New York City’s top board-certified ophthalmologists. He has garnered a commendable reputation for providing compassionate and thorough care for his patients. His attention to detail and willingness to spend the extra time with patients to resolve their needs is the guiding principle of his entire staff, and truly sets his practice apart from other New York City ophthalmologists.
Staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field, he has participated in thousands of hours of continuing education courses. He has completed extensive training and has experience in providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages from infants to seniors. Lecturing in ophthalmology to physicians in the medical community throughout his extensive career, Dr. Schottenstein has dedicated many years of his professional life to the continued education of both students and his fellow colleagues in ophthalmology. He not only stays current with the latest ophthalmologic advancement of knowledge and ophthalmic procedures, but he is also a mentor and a teacher to those who have followed him. Dr. Schottenstein has played an integral part in the training and development of over 400 ophthalmic surgeons, including the current Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and current Chairperson of The Manhattan Eye Ear and Nose Hospital. In addition, he has written numerous articles for medical journals and chapters for textbooks about comprehensive ophthalmology and glaucoma care, and in 2002 he was a consultant to the team of computer scientist who wrote the very first electronic medical record software for the specialty of ophthalmology, still in use today called IO Practiceware.
Backed by many years of rigorous training, Dr. Schottenstein offers a vast repertoire of expertise in specialized eye surgery and vision preservation and restoration. He specializes in the treatment of Comprehensive Ophthalmological Conditions such as Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Refractive Cataract and Implant Surgery, Femtosecond Laser Assisted Phacoemulsification, Refractive Intraocular Lens Implantation, Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery, Durysta Glaucoma Implantation, Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment, and Ophthalmic Manifestations of Diabetes. He has offered high-quality visual care from his office in Manhattan’s Upper West Side for over 36 years. His office provides a variety of services for your ophthalmologic needs, including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and helping patients with dry eye syndrome and ophthalmic manifestations of diabetes.
Among his academic achievements, he completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and went on to attend the Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo). He received residency training in ophthalmology at Hahnemann University (now Drexel University) and also studied as a
Dr. Schottenstein was influenced by his father, Harold Schottenstein, who graduated from Ohio State University at the age of 19 with a degree in pharmacy. Since at the time, the state of Ohio required that one be 21 to be a licensed pharmacist,
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glaucoma subspecialist by completing a fellowship at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (now The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai). Currently, Dr. Schottenstein is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Attending Ophthalmologist at New York University’s School of Medicine. In addition to his teaching role, he is an Attending Surgeon at The New York Ear and Eye Infirmary of Mount Sinai, where he participates in their highly respected glaucoma and trauma services. Committed to improving eyesight and ensuring optimal visual health, Dr. Schottenstein is boardcertified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. His status as board-certified means that he has completed years of rigorous training in specialized surgery, vision preservation, and restoration.
that for many, there are alternative treatment methods available to preserve and restore optimum vision. Surgery is only considered if absolutely necessary. He seeks to provide each patient with the compassionate and personalized eye care they come to expect and deserve. He takes the time necessary to answer any questions you may have to ensure that you have the necessary information to make an informed decision about your treatment. He will create a customized treatment plan to meet your individual needs and desires. He makes every effort to provide open communication. He promises to speak candidly with you about symptoms, your diagnosis, alternative treatments that may exist, and his recommendations. He wants to ensure you are thoroughly informed so you can make an educated decision about your treatment. Working together with his patients, he strives to achieve a true partnership, with one common goal – keeping your eyes healthy and your vision as clear and sharp as possible. His motto is “If anyone can help you, he can.” His advice to young people starting out in the profession is, “If you have a calling to help others, then stick with it and make it work.”
A diplomat of the prestigious American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Schottenstein has also been inducted into the Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS), a designation given to accomplished surgeons. He continues to stay up to date with the latest technologies and advancements in ophthalmology by maintaining memberships with several professional organizations, including the American Glaucoma Society, the New York Glaucoma Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the New York State Ophthalmological Society, the New York State Medical Society, and the New York County Medical Society. Furthermore, he has written numerous articles for medical journals and chapters for textbooks about comprehensive ophthalmology and glaucoma care.
Dr. Schottenstein dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Diane, thanking her for her love and support, and in loving memory of his father, Harold Schottenstein. A proud mentee, Dr. Schottenstein also dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentors, Dr. Donald Kennedy, Professor and Chairman of his Major at Stanford, Human Biology, who subsequently went on to become President of Stanford University and editor of the Journal Science and Dr. Robert Ritch with whom Dr. Schottenstein collaborated in writing two editions of a three-volume textbook entitled, The Glaucomas, Mosby.
In his spare time, Dr. Schottenstein enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, designing houses, acting, and playing tennis. He remains affiliated with the United Jewish Appeal and the Team U.S.A. Maccabi Master Division in Tennis.
To learn more, visit www.eyedoctornycnow.com.
Dr. Schottenstein’s philosophy is to provide a careful, conservative, and thorough approach to delivering high quality eye care. He firmly believes
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CWW Member Profiles Elfatih I. Abter, MD
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Infectious Disease Specialist East Michigan Infectioius Disease PLLC Lapeer, MI the University Hospital, his internal medicine residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, and his fellowship in infectious disease at Maimonides Medical Center. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Abter is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Elfatih I. Abter, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Infectious Disease Specialist for his outstanding professional achievements in the medical field and his dedication to serving the medical community at East Michigan Infectious Disease PLLC. Having led an impressive medical career for 44 years, Elfatih I. Abter, MD, is a distinguished Infectious Disease Specialist and the founder of East Michigan Infectious Disease PLLC. He started his practice in 2014. Alongside his practice, Dr. Abter has been working with McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital for 11 years as the Director of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Abter cares for patients with infections that are difficult to diagnose and can be life-threatening in his current position. He brings valuable knowledge and experience from his work in Africa dealing with the Meningitis belt epidemic. In 1986, he also assisted with the Aids epidemic at that time in the United States.
Well-versed in his field, Dr. Abter is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA). He continues to remain abreast of his field’s latest advancements by maintaining an active membership with the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. In addition, he is a reviewer for The Journal of Infectious Diseases and has published numerous articles. Dr. Abter enjoys swimming, listening to music, and working on home improvement projects in his spare time.
Among of his academic achievements, Dr. Abter is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of the Medical University of Sofia in Bulgaria, where he earned his medical degree in 1977. His medical training continued after completing his internship at
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Emily Joy Hendricks, DNP, APRN, CRNA
NURSING
Registered Nurse Anesthetist University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA Among her academic achievements, Dr. Hendricks obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in 2010. Later she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Always striving for excellence, Dr. Hendricks is continuously advancing her education with CME credits and is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Emily Joy Hendricks, DNP, APRN, CRNA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for her outstanding achievements in the nursing field and her professional excellence at the University Medical Center New Orleans. Dr. Emily Joy Hendricks, an advanced practice registered nurse & a certified registered nurse anesthetist, currently works in the operating room at University Medical Center New Orleans. She provides anesthesia and care to patients both in and out of operating room procedure areas. Dr. Hendricks has offered her expertise in the OR for three years, providing exceptional patientcentered care in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Prior to her current role, she gained valuable experience as an ICU nurse in the Cardiac/ Neuro Unit.
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Devoted to serving the community, Dr. Hendricks has been volunteering from a young age. She has been involved with St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, where she participated in the youth group and CYO, the older Youth group. Now, as a Nurse, she participates in their Labor of Love program giving back to the community. To learn more, please visit https://www.umcno.org/.
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Erica L. Skipton, MD
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Surgeon Navy Medical Center Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA the University of Rochester in New York. Her distinguished medical career began after she earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY, followed by completing a General Surgery residency at the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
Erica L. Skipton, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top General Surgeon for her outstanding achievements in the medical field, her dedication to serving the medical community at the Navy Medical Center Portsmouth, and her remarkable leadership as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Skipton maintains active memberships with the American College of Surgeons and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.
Proudly serving in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander, Dr. Erica L. Skipton is also a board-certified general surgeon currently practicing at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy Medical System. She has been performing surgery and providing the best possible surgical care at the medical center since July 2018. Her valuable experience in the U.S. Navy for over seven years performing surgery aboard a ship allows her to follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care. She takes pride in providing a high level of communication with her patients. In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Skipton teaches residents at the Navy Medical Center Portsmouth.
An active member of her community, Dr. Skipton devotes her time as a volunteer with the homeless ministry at Forward Church of Portsmouth, providing food and clothing to the underprivileged. Dr. Skipton dedicates this honorable recognition to her mother, Deborah Geer, MD, who is her biggest proponent, critic, and inspiration.In her spare time, Dr. Skipton enjoys music and is a piano player. To learn more, please visit https://portsmouth.tricare.mil/.
Among her academic achievements, Dr. Skipton obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and English from
Erin Dauterive, MDP
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
OBGYN Ochsner Medical Center - O’Neal Baton Rouge, LA Among her academic achievements, Dr. Dauterive received her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University. Her medical career began after obtaining her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, where she became a Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society member. To further her medical training, she then completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans. While in residency, Dr. Dauterive served as CoAdministrative Chief Resident her senior year. She also received several awards including, “Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology”. Following this, she became boardcertified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Erin Dauterive, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top OBGYN for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her devotion to the medical community through her services at Ochsner Medical Center – O’Neal. Committed to offering the best possible care, the Ochsner Medical Center – O’Neal is situated at 16777 Medical Center Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The dedicated physicians provide primary care and a number of specialty care services all in one convenient location. Same-day appointments are available, and Ochsner makes it easy for you to fill your prescriptions at its onsite pharmacy.
In her spare time, Dr. Dauterive enjoys health and fitness. She devotes her time to local and community charitable endeavors.
Board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr. Erin Dauterive specializes in all facets of women’s health, including obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic robotic surgery, robotic surgery, family birthing services, and alternative birthing options. She has devoted over nine years to the medical community at the Ochsner Medical Center, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Throughout her years practicing at the Ochsner Medical Center, she has garnered a commendable reputation for providing excellent care, her attentiveness, and her willingness to inform her patients. www.incircleexec.com
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CWW Member Profiles Fredric C. Gaeta, DDS
DENTISTRY
Dentist Private Practice Kailua-Kona, HI Fredric C. Gaeta, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his outstanding achievements in the dentistry field and his unwavering dedication to his patients at his private practice.
is currently attending Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, to pursue my master’s degree in Implantology. He intends to graduate in 2022. Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Gaeta participates in various continuing education courses in implantology and periodontics. He has also completed orthodontic training in Europe through the European Program of Graduates in Edgewise Therapy. He has even gained valuable experience practicing pediatric dentistry and periodontics in Switzerland for six years prior to opening his practice in Hawaii. Notably, he is a distinguished Fellow of the American Dental Academy of Anesthesiology and the Academy of General Dentistry.
With 44 years of professional excellence in his field, Dr. Fredric C. Gaeta has dedicated his career to providing the highest level of care that his patients deserve. The entire team at the dental office of Fredric C. Gaeta, DDS, located in Kailua-Kona, HI, is passionate about developing and maintaining your smile and creating a positive dental experience for your whole family. Wellversed in all aesthetic and restorative dentistry areas, Dr. Gaeta has furthered his career over the years in Facial Rejuvenation and Implantology, including Botox, Juvederm, PRP, PRF, and CGF. His practice proudly offers Cleanings and exams, Aesthetic dentistry, Computerized injections with the Wand® STA, Digital technology, Laser dentistry, and Emergency Dental Care. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Gaeta has done mission work to Santo Domingo with Arun Garg, providing implantology and oral surgeries to the underserved.
On a personal note, Dr. Gaeta enjoys traveling around the planet doing the Argentine tango. He is a certified teacher of Argentine tango and Brazilian Zouk dance. He studies it on every continent and has a school where he studies and teaches tango all over the world. At his school in Hawaii, Echo Tango, Dr. Gaeta organizes tango events in the area. Additionally, he enjoys traveling globally to snowboard. He has become fluent in Spanish, French, and English due to his travels.
Highly committed to education, Dr. Gaeta began his undergraduate career at Nassau Community College, where he earned his associate’s degree in Chemistry. Then he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from Long Island University/CW Post College. Following this, he continued to receive his master’s degree in the Philosophy of Natural Science from Hofstra University. To pursue his dentistry career, Dr. Gaeta attended Georgetown University for his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and furthered his training by receiving a degree in anesthesiology and oral surgery from New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry and UCLA. He
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Dr. Gaeta has three sons — Vincent, a photographer, Adrian, an actor, and Alexandre is attending dental school at the University of Southern California. Dr. Gaeta dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of his parents, Gene and Lucy Gaeta. To learn more, please visit https://www.fredgaetadds.com/.
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Gary L. Reasor, MD
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Pain Management Specialist Metro Pain Associates Louisville, KY Gary L. Reasor, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pain Management Specialist in the field of Medicine in acknowledgment for his outstanding work with Metro Pain Associates. Proudly serving patients in Louisville, Kentucky, and the surrounding communities at 400 Executive Park, Metro Pain Associates was established by its president, Dr. Gary L. Reasor in 2004. The highly trained and dedicated medical teams are committed to practicing an interventional approach and practice multidisciplinary forms of treatment. At Metro Pain Associates, the highest quality of services is provided for patients which includes Epidural Steroid Injection, Facet, and Medial Branch Block Injections, Radiofrequency Lesioning, and Discography, among many more.
of Louisville and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with high honors in 1984. He was elected a member of the Woodstock Society for scholastic achievement. His acclaimed career began in 1988 after he obtained his Medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. After graduation, he completed a 1-year internship and a 3-year residency at the University of Louisville’s Department of Anesthesiology. During this time, he became a member of the Medical Corps, United States Army Reserve serving in the 5010th USAH, the 350th CSH and the 4202nd USAH from 193 to 1998. He had also been called to active duty during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, serving at Brook Army Hospital in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. As his interests in pain management grew, he accepted a position with Hamilton Anesthesia Associates in Hamilton, Ohio, where he worked for six years. Shortly after, he became board certified in anesthesiology and pain management.
Award-winning Pain Management Specialist, Dr. Reasor has led an outstanding career having accrued 28 years of expert medical knowledge and professional experience in his field. He has garnered a laudable reputation as Louisville’s Magazine Top Doctor and for his dedication to offering the most innovative, cutting edge and proven procedures to optimize patients’ relief. In his current capacity as a physician and medical director, he offers a vast repertoire of expertise in neuromodulation, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal drug delivery systems, intravenous ketamine for migraines, radiofrequency ablation, epidurals, medication management, and stem cell therapy. Among his professional achievements, Dr. Reasor started the pain treatment program at Fort Hamilton-Hughes Memorial Hospital prior to establishing Metro Pain Associates. Born and raised in Kentucky, Dr. Reasor desired to be a physician at the tender age of five. After he received encouragement from a family friend, Wayne Mortenson, DMD, he enrolled in Jefferson Community College, graduating with an Associate in Science degree in 1982. Soon thereafter, he transferred to the University
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A Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice through the World Institute of Pain, Dr. Reasor remains abreast of the latest industry advancements and developments. He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Pain Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia, International Neuromodulation Society, International Spine Intervention Society, Jefferson County Medical Society, and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Reasor enjoys ham radio, movies, shooting and marksmanship and traveling. He is also active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and has actively participated in Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Reasor dedicates this recognition to Dr. Benjamin Rigor. He is married to his wife, Susan Patricia Kollman Reasor since 1977. For further information, please visit https://www. metropainassociates.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles George Palmer, MD, FACS
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon AdventHealth Medical Group Orlando, FL A graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Palmer completed his surgical internship and residency UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL, where he served his tenure there as Chief Resident. Next, he served as a Resident in Cardiothoracic Transplant and as a Cardiothoracic Research Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, continuing there as a Resident in Thoracic Surgery and finally as Chief Resident of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
George Palmer, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and his professional excellence at AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery at Orlando and the Cardiovascular Institute. Having proudly served Central Florida since 1989, Dr. George Palmer is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializing in all facets of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. He has special interests in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including robotic-assisted surgery, electrophysiology of the heart, and all aspects pertaining to adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Palmer has demonstrated the highest standards of dedication and leadership. He is currently affiliated with AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery at Orlando since 2005, where he is devoted to decentralizing surgery and bringing it into the community. Additionally, Dr. Palmer is notably serving as the Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Cardiovascular Institute, a prominent medical institution.
A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Palmer remains abreast of his field’s latest advancements. He maintains an active membership with the Society for Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Palmer dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Sara; Benson Wilcox; John Kirkland; and Meredith Scott. To learn more, please visit https://www.adventhealth.com/finddoctor/doctor/george-j-palmer-md-1992701668.
George T. Zahorian, III, DO, FACOS
UROLOGY
Urologist Cocoa Urology Associates Hershey, PA George T. Zahorian III DO, FACOS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Urologist for his exemplary contributions in the medical field and his outstanding dedication at Cocoa Urology Associates.
To prepare for his distinguished medical career, Dr. Zahorian obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975, followed by completing his residency at the Allentown Center of Osteopathic Surgery. With a commitment to excellence, he is board certified in Urological Surgery through the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
Board-certified urologist Dr. George T. Zahorian III, has led an exemplary medical career for 40 years. He has been practicing and specializing in urology since 1980, and more recently opened Cocoa Urology Associates in 2008. At his office-based urologic practice, Dr. Zahorian treats adult and geriatric patients, focusing on non-invasive procedures for prostatic obstruction, prostatic enlargement, urinary stress incontinence, and urodynamic testing. He takes pride in providing the highest quality of urologic care using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment at Cocoa Urology Associates. In addition to practicing at his office, Dr. Zahorian is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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A Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Dr. Zahorian remains abreast of his field’s latest advancements. He maintains an active member of the American Osteopathic Association. As a testament to his clinical excellence, Dr. Zahorian has been the recipient of several awards and honors, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014), Patients’ Choice Award (2014 2017), and On-Time Doctor Award (2014 2017). Dr. Zahorian hones in on his creativity and enjoys decorating his office for the holidays in his spare time.
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Glenford Nixon, MD, CMD
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Geriatrician & Certified Medical Director Dr. Glenford Nixon MD Oyster Bay, NY Glenford Nixon, MD, CMD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement in Geriatrics for his professional excellence in the medical field and commitment to making house calls as a Geriatrician & Certified Medical Director.
geriatrics fellowship class at Winthrop and subsequently served as the director. To further his professional development, he practiced at Parker Jewish Long Term Care, where he was greatly influenced by Dr. Felix Oversteone and Dr. Konn Foley, and Dr. Giseal Wolfine.
Having led an impressive medical career since 1990, Dr. Glenford Nixon is a fellowship-trained geriatrician and certified Medical Director, specializing in Geriatrics, Dementia, Pressure Ulcers, and more. He is currently practicing as a solo practitioner, making house calls in Long Island, NY. Committed to long-term care medicine, Dr. Nixon founded Visiting Physicians Service New York in 2000, now Dr. Glenford Nixon MD PC.
Among his professional experiences, Dr. Nixon practiced at United Presbyterian Nursing Homes where he was responsible for making house calls. He then moved to the Lutheran Center for Aging in Smithtown, where he served as the Medical Director. Additionally, he also served as the Medical Director of Medford Multicare. Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his specialty, Dr. Nixon is certified by the New York Medical Directors Association.
A graduate of Howard University College of Medicine, Dr. Nixon obtained his medical degree in internal medicine in 1985. Then he completed an Internal Medicine residency from WinthropUniversity Hospital from 1985 to 1988, followed by his Geriatric Medicine fellowship at Winthrop University. At Winthrop, he was influenced by Dr. Ronald Ableman to pursue geriatrics who operated the geriatric program. Dr. Nixon was in the very first
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Dr. Nixon dedicates this honorable recognition in loving memory of his wife, Dr. Kathleen Kenny Nixon, who was a geriatrician. They met at Winthrop. He also dedicates this recognition to his grandmother, Christina Fernandes, who also encouraged him to pursue the geriatrics field. He is proud to have learned all of his values from his grandmother.
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CWW Member Profiles Glenn E. Lockwood, DDS
DENTISTRY
Dental Surgeon Kenai Dental Clinic Kenai, AK dentistry, oral surgery, and dental implants. Attributing his success to his continuing education, Dr. Lockwood’s advice to fellow newcomers within the industry is to “take a specialty residency.” An Army veteran who was stationed at the Augsburg Germany Army base and retired with the rank of Major, Dr. Lockwood took “3 to 4 times the required number of continuing education courses a year.”
Glenn E. Lockwood, DDS is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as the Top Dental Surgeon in the field of Dentistry in recognition of his achievements with Dentists at Kenai Dental Clinic. With its inception in 1997, Kenai Dental Clinic specializes in the treatment of patients of all ages. Utilizing the latest technological innovations in the field of dentistry, the clinic is dedicated to offering their patients the quality healthcare services that they deserve. With the help of Digital Imaging capabilities and the usage of Digital Panoramic X-rays, the clinic can identify dental issues and plan dental procedures right away. To cater to the needs of their patients, the practice offers several affordable methods of payment to assist patients with the best quality care and service possible. With an accommodating and friendly staff who are fluent in English, Spanish and German, Kenai Dental Clinic provides services to diverse patients. Committed to offering quality service, the clinic specializes in cosmetic dentistry and general and family dentistry, including dental bridges, dental fillings, dental crowns, tooth extraction, teeth cleaning, oral sedation, root canal therapy, and more.
While pursuing his educational endeavors, Dr. Lockwood attended Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific where he received his DDS. Thereafter, Dr. Lockwood would then go on to complete advanced training courses, including the completion of his oral surgery residency at Klinikum Nürnberg in Germany. To further advance his professional development, Dr. Lockwood is a distinguished fellow of several elite organizations including the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. When he is not working, Dr. Lockwood enjoys the art of fishing and coaching basketball.
Having attained several years of experience in the field of dentistry, Dr. Glenn E. Lockwood is revered for his exceptional contributions to the industry. Having established himself as a prominent professional, throughout his career, Dr. Lockwood has attained extensive experience within the areas of general
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Dr. Glenn E. Lockwood dedicates this recognition to Col. Allison who is a great oral surgeon and mentor. For more information, please visit www.kenaidentalclinic.com.
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Gregory A. Crooke, MD
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute New York, NY in Advanced Heart Failure Care, Aortic Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ischemic Heart Care, and Structural Heart Care. He treated many conditions throughout his career including Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), and Heart Artery Blockage, just to name a few.
Gregory A. Crooke, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment of his exceptional work with the Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute. Renowned for its ground-breaking heart surgery and vascular surgery approaches, Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute ranks among the top 1% of hospitals in the US for heart attack and heart failure patient outcomes. The state-of-the-art cardiovascular institute is located in Borough Park and easily accessible from Park Slope, Dyker Heights, and Sunset Park. In a collaborative setting, the highly trained and dedicated cardiologists, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgeons perform thousands of non-invasive, minimally invasive, and interventional procedures every year. The highest quality of services is provided for patients.
Dr. Crooke’s acclaimed career began after he obtained his Medical degree from Cornell University Weill Cornell Medical College. Following graduation, he completed an Internship and a Residency at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Furthering his training, he completed his Fellowship at NYU Medical Center and USC - Los Angeles Children’s Hospital. With his commitment to excellence, Dr. Crooke is board-certified in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery. Remaining abreast of the latest innovations in his field, Dr. Crooke maintains active memberships and affiliations with professional organizations including New York Society Thoracic Surgery and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
A proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, Dr. Crooke has led an outstanding career having accrued 28 years of professional excellence in the field of Cardiothoracic and Trauma Surgery. He is widely recognized for demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and integrity and is the recipient of the Castle Connelly Award, and the Paul Harris Rotary Award. In his current capacity, he has been serving patients for over 10 years at Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute, situated in Brooklyn, NY at 4802 Tenth Avenue. As the Co-Director of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program and the Surgical Director of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program, Dr. Crooke offers a vast repertoire of extensive training and expertise
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Dr. Crooke dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Stearns, Dr. Greg H. Ribakove, and Dr. Steven Coleman. For further information, please visit https://www. maimonidesmed.org/find-a-doctor/find-a-doctor/gregory-crooke.
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CWW Member Profiles Gregory D. Snodgrass, MD
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Ophthalmologist North Florida Cataract Specialists & Vision Care Gainesville, FL years as an optometrist. He is a graduate of Mercer University and Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and completed residency training in primary eye care, emphasizing ocular disease at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Snodgrass obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology. His acclaimed medical career began after earning his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine, followed by completing his internship and Ophthalmology Residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital and The Ohio State University, serving as Chief Resident. In 1987, Dr. Snodgrass relocated to Gainesville, FL, to pursue his practice.
Gregory D. Snodgrass, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Ophthalmologist for his professional excellence in the field of medicine and his unwavering devotion to serving the medical community at North Florida Cataract Specialists & Vision Care. A total eye care practice, North Florida Cataract Specialists & Vision Care is proudly serving communities in Gainesville, Tioga Town Center, and Lake City, Florida. The three convenient locations consist of friendly, caring professionals eager to help you retain or regain your eye health. Renowned as the area’s most respected eye doctors, Dr. Gregory Snodgrass and Dr. Matthew Gray are devoted to providing the highest standard of eye care. North Florida Cataract Specialists & Vision Care offers total eye care for all ages, including comprehensive eye exams, treatment for common refractive challenges, eye disease treatment, state-of-the-art cataract surgery, and more.
In his spare time, Dr. Snodgrass enjoys traveling and spending time with family. He also devotes to charitable endeavors including supporting the University of Florida Athletics and his church. Dr. Snodgrass dedicates this honorable recognition to his beloved wife, Dr. Natalie Snodgrass, whom he would like to recognize for her love and support. He would also like to dedicate this to the loving memory of their dear son, Nathan Benjamin Snodgrass, who he considers his inspiration.
Having devoted over three decades to improving eye health, Dr. Snodgrass is a highly skilled ophthalmologist proudly serving North Florida. He specializes in all areas of his work, including cataract surgery and refractive cataract surgery. At North Florida Cataract Specialists & Vision Care, Dr. Snodgrass continues to hone his skills by keeping up-to-date with the latest state-of-theart technologies and procedures in the field of ophthalmology. He is proud to have contributed to the expansion of his practice over the years. Additionally, he is proud to have his daughter, Christa Morris, O.D., be an integral part of his practice for the last five
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Furthermore, Dr. Snodgrass also dedicates this recognition to his mentors Dr. Birckhead and in memory of Dr. Havner. To learn more, please visit https://www.northfloridavision.com/.
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Greta Stiebel-Chin, MD Pediatrician Private Practice West Palm Beach, FL
the West Indies in 1976. Then she completed her internship in Jamaica, her pediatric residency in Florida, and her fellowship at Miami Children’s Hospital.
Greta Stiebel-Chin, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pediatrician for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her exemplary contributions to serving the medical community with her private practice.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Stiebel-Chin has been honored with several awards and accolades throughout her career. These include the Local Hero Award for her work with Pediatric HIV Awareness in 1992, the Humanitarian Award in 1993, Special Service Award in 1994, Palm Beach Community Service Award in 1997, Liberty Bell Award in 1999, and International Jean Harris Award in 1999.
Having led an impressive career for over 20 years in the medical field, Dr. Greta Stiebel-Chin, MD, is a highly trained and devoted pediatrician. She specializes in all facets of her work, including Pediatric HIV and the treatment of children living with HIV. Among her many achievements throughout her career, Dr. Stiebel-Chin is proud to have successfully opened the first Pediatric HIV clinic in the Palm Beach area. She is devoted to spreading awareness and remaining abreast of the latest developments in Pediatric HIV, having contributed to several books and research. Additionally, Dr. Stiebel-Chin provides pediatric hospice care as part of her philanthropic initiatives.
In her spare time, Dr. Stiebel-Chin enjoys water sports, cooking, Tai chi, and spending time with her family. A proud mother, Dr. Stiebel-Chin, has four children, Roger, Charmaine, Charlene, and Allison. Dr. Stiebel-Chin dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of her mother, Phyllis.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Stiebel-Chin completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor Degree of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of
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CWW Member Profiles PSYCHIATRY
Herzl R. Spiro, MD, Ph.D. Psychiatrist Outreach Community Health Centers Milwaukee, WI
A distinguished member of his field, Dr. Spiro is a 50 Year Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow Emeritus of the American College of Psychiatry. He has published numerous research articles and books, including the author of “Of Hope: A Memoir.”
Herzl R. Spiro, MD, PhD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Psychiatrist for his exemplary contributions in the medical field and his commitment to serving communities at Outreach Community Health Centers. Having garnered a well-seasoned career in psychiatry, Dr. Herzl R. Spiro is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 50 years of professional excellence. He specializes in all areas of General Psychiatry, including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Trauma. Dr. Spiro is proudly serving Milwaukee and the Outreach Community Health Centers’ surrounding areas in his current capacity. He brings valuable experience in academia, serving on the faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Rutgers before becoming Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also served as the Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at The University of WisconsinMadison, where he is now Emeritus Professor.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Spiro has received numerous awards throughout his career. He is the recipient of the Anton Boisen Award in Psychiatry and Religion, Distinguished Service Award from the VA, and Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, University of Vermont Medical School to name a few. In his spare time, Dr. Spiro visits the synagogue and is devoted to giving back to the Jewish community. He helped organize medical care for Rev Martin Luther King Jr.’s marches and served the Jewish Agency Absorption Committee for 20 years. He also enjoys spending time with his family.
In preparation for his career, Dr. Spiro completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Vermont, followed by graduating as a cutting fellow in constitutional law at Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 1956. Dr. Spiro’s medical career began after obtaining his medical degree from The Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont. He then completed his internal medicine internship at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by his residency in psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Spiro is board-certified in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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Dr. Spiro dedicates this honorable recognition to his family and mentors who have supported and inspired him throughout his personal and professional life. He would like to recognize his wife Barbara, his dear children, and grandchildren for their love and support. He also dedicates this to his parents Rabbi Saul and Dorothy Spiro, in loving memory, for inspiring him. Additionally, Dr. Spiro recognizes his mentors, Dr. Elkes and Dr. Jerome Frank, in loving memory.
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Hinna Chaudhry, DMD
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Dentist Ardsley Dental Spa Ardsley, NY of Orofacial Pain, the Association of Pakistani Physicians of America - Dental and the American Academy of Facial Cosmetics.
Hinna Chaudhry, DMD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Dentistry. Dr. Hinna Chaudhry has led an impressive dental career for 11 years specializing in general, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. She is currently serving Ardsley, New York, in her newest role as owner of Ardsley Dental Spa. She is a trusted dentist for her calming bedside manner, staying attuned to patient needs, and always putting her patients’ best interest first. Dr. Chaudhry is among the award-winning staff at Ardsley Dental Spa, dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care possible.
A philanthropist at heart, Dr. Chaudhry has worked with several philanthropic organizations and has made it her life’s purpose to donate her services to both national and international missions every year. She also donates her time to Healing the Children Northeast, Global Dental Relief, 1000 Smiles - Great Shape! Inc. She is also in the process of starting her own nonprofit in Westchester County with a focus on helping survivors of domestic violence.
At an early age, Dr. Chaudhry wanted to be a dentist and was accepted into an accelerated BA/DMD program at the age of 17. She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and completed a general practice residency at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY. Dr. Chaudhry is always trying to expand her knowledge in any way that can help her patients. She has received special training in treating migraines and TMJ disorders. She is also certified to administer Botox and filler for both cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. In addition, Dr. Chaudhry is trained to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea with oral appliances.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Chaudhry was named America’s Top Dentist and also won the prestigious honor of being recognized as the Top Dentist by the International Association of Dentists. In addition, she was named “Leading Physician of the World” by the International Association of Dentists and Hudson Valley Parent Favorite Docs. In her spare time, Dr. Chaudhry enjoys traveling, cuddling with her yorkie, and spending time with her family. Dr. Chaudhry dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of her father, Muhammad Chaudhry.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Chaudhry maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, the 9th District Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the American Academy
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To learn more, please visit https://www.ardsleydentalspa.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Hoda H. Maarouf, MD, FACOG
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Obstetrician-Gynecologist Women’s Preventative Health Oklahoma City, OK tocolysis.” Dr. Maarouf is also fluent in Arabic and English.
Hoda H. Maarouf, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Obstetrician-Gynecologist for her unwavering dedication in the medical field and her professional excellence at Women’s Preventative Health.
Raised in Lebanon, Dr. Maarouf’s obtained her medical degree at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at the American University of Beirut in 2004, followed by an additional residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. As a testament to her excellence during her training, she received several awards, including best teacher, best surgeon, best resident, and best research.
Established in 2008, Women’s Preventative Health strives to personal quality care to all patients in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. The respectable practice consists of three women medical doctors who are all dedicated to treating patients as a part of their family. Specializing in women’s healthcare, Women’s Preventative Health offer services in obstetrics, gynecology, hormone replacement therapy, weight management, skincare products, and STD testing/counseling. The expert medical doctors also specialize in most types of surgeries and offer services in C-Sections, tubal ligations, hysterectomies, endometrial ablations, laparoscopies, and more.
A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Maarouf remains abreast of the latest advancements. She is always in constant pursuit of continuing her education. Dr. Maarouf is married to her husband, and they have two sons. She truly enjoys spending time with her family when she is not practicing medicine.
A trusted, well-seasoned OBGYN, Dr. Hoda H. Maarouf is currently providing exceptional care for women at her practice, Women’s Preventative Health. She focuses her practice on all facets of women’s healthcare and is very passionate about taking care of her patients. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Maarouf is particularly interested in Obstetrics and Hysteroscopy. She has research published online, “Adverse maternal and neonatal outcome of prolonged course of magnesium sulfate
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Dr. Maarouf dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Barnett. To learn more, please visit http://womenspreventivehealthcare.com/about.html.
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CWW Member Profiles Howard Shackelford, MD, FACS, FACC
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Wheeling Hospital St. Clairsville, WV Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Shackelford maintains active memberships with the American College of Surgeons; the Society of Thoracic Surgeons; the Society of Critical Care Medicine; the American Society of Angiology; the American Society of Breast Surgeons; and the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety. He also is a member of the City of Hope Clinical Cancer Genetics Community. He sits on the Advisory Board for the College of Sciences, the Advisory Committee for the Physician Assistant program development, and has been a member of the Board of Governors for West Liberty University. In addition, he was instrumental in initiating the PA program development at West Liberty University. Notably, Dr. Shackelford is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Angiology.
Howard Shackelford, MD, FACS, FACC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon for his exemplary contributions in the medical field and his outstanding dedication at Wheeling Hospital. Having garnered 45 years of professional excellence in his field, Dr. Howard Shackelford is a board-certified and respected Cardiothoracic Surgeon. He specializes in Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Shackelford is chairman of the Wheeling Hospital’s Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Services in his current capacity. He has offices in Wheeling and St. Clairsville. As a surgeon, he devotes his work to providing the highest standard of general, vascular, and trauma surgeries for his patients. To prepare for his distinguished medical career, Dr. Shackelford obtained his Bachelor of Sciences in Math and Physics from West Liberty University, followed by his Medical Degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Then he completed his General Surgical Residency at Ohio Valley Medical Center and a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Residency at Allegheny General Hospital. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Shackelford is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Shackelford is a recipient of the Van Leer Award for Excellence in Research (Immunology) in 1976. An active member of his community, Dr. Shackelford is a member and volunteer with Friends Quaker Church. Dr. Shackelford dedicates this recognition in memory of his mentor and inspiration, Herbert Warden, MD. To learn more, please visit https://wheelinghospital.org/.
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Ira F. Fenton, DO, FACR
RHEUMATOLOGY
Rheumatologist Deerbrook Medical Associates Vernon Hills, IL internship at the Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center, a residency at the Chicago Osteopathic Hospital, a fellowship at the North Chicago V.A.Medical Center, and an additional fellowship at the Wayne State University School Of Medicine. Always striving for excellence, Dr. Fenton is board-certified in Rheumatology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
Ira F. Fenton, DO, FACR, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Rheumatologist for his professional excellence in the medical field and his dedication to serving the medical community at Deerbrook Medical Associates. Having led an outstanding medical career for nearly 40 years, Dr. Ira F. Fenton is a highly trained rheumatologist specializing in all facets of his work. He brings a broad repertoire of expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, soft tissue, fibro myalgia, lupus, and more to his current position. As a diagnostician, he takes pride in examining his patients and diagnosing his patients beyond what labs may detect. Dr. Fenton is currently serving patients and the medical community at Deerbrook Medical Associates, an affiliate of Advocate Health Care. In addition, he has privileges at Advocate Condell Medical Center and the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
A Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Fenton remains abreast of the latest advancements in his field. He has participated in drug trials and was among a group of doctors responsible for bringing several successful drugs to market. Some of these include Voltaren, Humira, Vioxx and more. To learn more, please visit https://care.advocatehealth.com/ doctors/ira-f-fenton-vernon-hills-rheumatology. You can book an appointment online.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Fenton obtained his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical career began after he completed an
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CWW Member Profiles Israel J. Jacobowitz, MD, FACS, FACC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Cardiothoracic Surgeon Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY Israel J. Jacobowitz, MD, FACS, FACC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon for his professional excellence in the medical field and his unwavering dedication at the Maimonides Medical Center.
performed thousands of these operations. Dr. Jacobowitz has been performing minimally invasive (small incision) valve and coronary artery bypass grafting throughout his extensive career. He was one of the first surgeons to utilize the Da Vinci Robot to perform minimally invasive bypass surgery.
Board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Israel J. Jacobowitz has led a distinguished medical career of over 40 years, garnering a commendable reputation as one of the leading figures in cardiac surgery in New York State. Since 1982, he is well-recognized for being the foundation of the Maimonides Medical Center Cardiac Surgery program. Dr. Jacobowitz served for many years as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, gaining valuable experience in all aspects of cardiac surgery, including valve repair and valve replacement, aortic root surgery, left ventricular reconstruction for heart failure, and coronary artery surgery. In his current capacity, he is the Director of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center and dedicates his work to serve his patients best.
A Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Jacobowitz remains abreast of his field’s latest advancements. He is a member of the Academy of Surgical Research, the American Heart Association Council on Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Brooklyn Surgical Society, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kings County Medical Society, the New York Cardiological Society, the New York Society for Thoracic Surgery, the New York Surgical Society, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Spencer Surgical Society.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Jacobowitz completed his undergraduate degree at Brooklyn College, followed by his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He then completed his residency at New York University Medical Center and his fellowship at Buffalo Children’s Hospital. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Jacobowitz is board-certified in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Jacobowitz enjoys golfing, tennis, skiing, and spending time with his family and dear friends. He dedicates this honorable recognition to his children Caryn, Adam, Talia, and his grandchildren Barry, Nathan, Leah, Samuel, Rachel, and Zachary. Dr. Jacobowitz thanks them all for their love and support. He also dedicates this recognition to the loving memory of his loving parents, Nathan and Charlotte Jacobowitz.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Jacobowitz has been recognized by his peers for his outstanding results and for frequently performing surgery on high-risk patients. He has been one of the leading pioneers internationally in beating heart surgery (off-pump coronary artery bypass - OPCAB), having
To learn more, please visit https://www.maimonidesmed.org/finda-doctor/find-a-doctor/israel-jacobowitz.
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J. Lee Pace, MD, FAAOS
ORTHOPEDICS
Orthopedic Surgeon Elite Sports Medicine @ Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Farmington, CT J. Lee Pace, MD, FAAOS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Leading Orthopedic Surgeon in the field of Orthopedic Medicine for his continuous professional excellence throughout his extensive career and with Elite Sports Medicine @ Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
hard work and how to connect with people from all walks of life. He completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Utah University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Soon thereafter, he earned his Medical Degree from Boston University School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated magna cum laude. He went on to complete his residency in orthopedics at the University of Washington in Seattle and a Fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles/the University of Southern California. In addition, he also completed a second fellowship in sports medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Early in his career, Dr. Pace traveled to Munich, Germany where he was taught the trochleoplasty procedure by Dr. Philip Schoettle, a world expert in the procedure. Dr. Pace is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Elite Sports Medicine @ Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is dedicated to keeping athletes healthy and injury-free, enhancing athletic performance, and providing proper treatment and care for injuries that do occur. The board-certified physicians, physical therapists, and other highly-trained specialists, many of whom are former high school and collegiate athletes, are actively performing research related to the prevention and recovery of sports-related injuries, including concussions and knee injuries. The primary location is in Farmington with convenient satellite locations in Glastonbury, Danbury and Shelton, CT. In addition to provide head to toe orthopedic care of the injured athlete, Elite Sports Medicine provides a wide array of services including Concussion Management, Injury Treatment, Same-Day Sports Clinic, and Sports Physical Therapy.
A frontrunner in his field, Dr. Pace has remained abreast of the latest orthopedic developments by maintaining active memberships with professional organizations. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, The Society for Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, and Research in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee. He is also a co-founder and Steering Committee Chair for Meniscus Replacement Conservation and Repair (MERcURE) study group.
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Pace is the Director of Elite Sports Medicine. He has gained valuable extensive training and experience, throughout his career, specializing in sports medicine surgeries in children and adults. Renowned as a national and international expert in patellar (kneecap) instability surgery, Dr. Pace has garnered a laudable reputation for being the highest volume trochleoplasty surgeon in the United States. This procedure is highly technical, and is performed to correct a condition called “trochlear dysplasia”, which is the most common reason for someone to develop patellar instability. In addition, he has developed and continues to improve a procedure called retroarticular core decompression to correct osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. Further, Dr. Pace performs the highest volume of meniscus transplants in Connecticut, is skilled in other technical procedures such as osteotomy and various types of advanced cartiage repair (osteochondral allograft, matrix associated autologous chondrocyte implantation, also known as “MACI”). Dr. Pace is also a high volume surgeon when it comes to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscus repair and hip arthroscopy for femoracetabular impingement. Dr. Pace has devoted the past three years with the Elite Sports Medicine division at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center committed to improving care for his patients. A respected voice in his field, Dr. Pace has authored many peer-reviewed scientific articles.
An active member of his community, Dr. Pace serves as a Den Leader for Cub Scout pack #68. He also volunteers sideline services for the local High School athletic events. In addition to devoting his time locally, he and his family sponsor a child in Bangladesh. In his free time, Dr. Pace enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, snowboarding, and riding bikes with his family. Dr. Pace dedicates this recognition to his organic chemistry teacher, Ty Redd, Ph.D., and his orthopedic surgery mentors Drs. Doug Hanel, Rick Matsen, Howard Chansky, Chip Routt, Lyle Micheli, and Bert Mandelbaum. For further information, please visit https://www.connecticutchildrens.org and www.leepacemd.com
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CWW Member Profiles James Toliver Craig, DDS
DENTISTRY
Dentist & President Summerbrook Dental Group Aurora, CO James Toliver Craig, DDS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his leadership, commitment, and professional excellence in his role as President at Summerbrook Dental Group.
Remaining abreast of the latest dental advancements, Dr. Craig maintains active memberships and affiliations with several organizations including the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, the Metro Denver Dental Society, the Mile High Cerec Study Club, the Academy of Osseointegration, the Integrated Dental Medicine Academy, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Academy of General Dentistry. Additionally, he has contributed to many articles between 2007 and 2012.
Having led an impressive 14-year career of service, Dr. Craig has garnered an excellent reputation for demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, compassion, and integrity as a trusted dentist. He is currently practicing dentistry at Summerbrook Dental Group in Aurora, CO, where he utilizes his repertoire of expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry and all the latest technologies including 3D microscope, Xguide for dental implants, and the SOLEA laser to provide the best care possible. In addition to dentistry, he also offers TMJ ultrasounds and sleep medicine treatments, as well as teaches dental implant procedures for Noble Biocare, Implant Direct, and Hiossen. He is devoted to making his patients’ day better, establishing positive, long-lasting relationships, and providing a safe environment for them to return for services.
In his rare spare time, Dr. Craig is notable for his contributions to the community. He devotes his time volunteering at the Food Bank for the Rockies and with Project: WE CAN HELP, which is an anti-bullying program sponsored by the Denver Police Department. In looking to the future, Dr. Craig intends to help as many people as he can, especially his patients to get healthy throughout their whole lives. He wants his team to learn and grow to further their professional developments, and continue to teach dentists how to treat patients as “whole people” instead of as individual teeth.
To prepare for his dental career, Dr. Craig completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology. He went onto receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2006. Soon thereafter, he completed two years of research for the National Institutes of Health in bone substitutes and composites and is a contributor to many scholarly papers published in peerreviewed journals on the topics of Bone Substitute Materials and Composite Filling material. Earlier in his career, Dr. Craig was a professor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry, where he taught courses in Clinical Dentistry, Biochemistry and Histology and where he founded the International Dental Student program, bringing licensure to foreign-born dentists wishing to practice in the United States.
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Dr. Craig is happily married to his wife, Mrs. Angela Craig for 20 years, who often helps out at the practice. They have six children, and they all enjoy the outdoors, especially camping, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. They also enjoy visiting theme parks and are often traveling to Disney, Universal, and Sea World. For further information, visit https://summerbrookdental.com/.
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Jeffrey R. Allen, LTC(R), MSA
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Emergency Preparedness Manager Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA Jeffrey R. Allen, LTC(R), MSA is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive for his outstanding leadership in the Healthcare field and his professional excellence as an Emergency Preparedness Manager at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Upon graduation, Mr. Allen received a commission in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. He proudly served in a variety of leadership positions in the 2nd Infantry Division, 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, Training, and Doctrine Command, and Forces Command, and NATO. He has had assignments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany as well as numerous stateside postings. He has had a number of combat deployments including Iraq in 2004 where he served as a combat advisor in the Second Battle of Fallujah, Iraq in 2008 in Baghdad as part of the lead brigade in the “Surge”, and Iraq again in 2011 as part of the team to shut down operations as part of the last U.S. battalion out of Baghdad, as well as operational deployments in Haiti in 2000 and Afghanistan in 2010.
Attributing his success to his determination and the support of his parents, Mr. Jeffrey Allen has led an impressive career for over 30 years. He brings over a vast repertoire of expertise and experience in healthcare, disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness to his current position at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Retiring as a lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Army after 27 years of service in 2013, Mr. Allen is a proven leader with experience in developing new programs and operating in crisis. He has gained valuable knowledge in varying positions including the first Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development from May 2013 until January 2018. In this position, he created the Recovery Resources Team, drafted the PA Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan and developed the Resilient PA Initiative. Then he went on to also serve as the Deputy Director of Plans and Operations for the U.S. Army War College.
For his exceptional service, Mr. Allen has earned myriad awards and decorations, including a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (6), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (2), Joint Meritorious Unit Medal, Valorous Unit Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (4), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal (4), Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Wings, Air Assault Wings, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Jumpmaster. Active in his field, Mr. Allen maintains active memberships with the International Association of Emergency Managers, Pennsylvania Recovery Resources Team, and Keystone Emergency Mangers Agency.
In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Allen is a 1993 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where he majored in International Politics and minored in National Security Studies and Military Science. He was named Distinguished Military Graduate of the Pennsylvania State University ROTC. Additionally, he is a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, resident Command and General Staff College, Airborne School, Ranger School, Air Assault School, Jumpmaster School, and Bradley Leaders Course. To further his professional development, Mr. Allen holds Master’s Degrees from Central Michigan University and the Command and General Staff College.
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To learn more, please visit https://hmc.pennstatehealth.org/.
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CWW Member Profiles Jessica Lidvall, MA, CCC-SLP
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Speech Pathologist Columbus Speech and Hearing Center Phenix City, AL skills. She employs language, articulation and fluency therapy, which concentrates on fostering the patient’s natural interaction and communication skills with others in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Jessica Lidvall, MA, CCC-SLP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Speech-Language Pathologist for her outstanding achievements in the field of speech pathology and her unwavering dedication at the Columbus Speech and Hearing Center.
Among her academic achievements, Mrs. Lidvall earned her Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2016 and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Faulkner University in 2020. She also studied Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), a type of therapy that focuses on improving social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement. With a commitment to excellence, Mrs. Lidvall is licensed by the Georgia State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Established in 1978, Columbus Speech & Hearing Center grew from a one-woman practice into the Chattahoochee Valley’s leading diagnostic and rehabilitative speech and hearing center, serving thousands of patients. At Columbus Speech & Hearing Center, the dedicated staff strives to provide the best possible comprehensive care utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. They specialize in audiology, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy.
In her spare time, Mrs. Lidvall loves spending time with her family, including her husband, Ned, and their daughter, Felicity. They live in Phenix City, Alabama. She also enjoys time at the lake or beach, watching Auburn football and Braves baseball, as well as taking care of her two big fur babies, Gotti and Rollo.
Distinguished pediatric speech-language pathologist Mrs. Jessica Lidvall has devoted a year to the Columbus Speech and Hearing Center. Her training allows her to diagnose and treat a range of language, articulation, fluency, as well as phonological awareness disorders that can occur at any stage of development. In her current position, she utilizes standardized tests and observation to evaluate patient’s articulation skills, receptive-expressive language skills, phonological awareness as well as fluency
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To learn more, visit www.columbusspeechandhearingcenter.com.
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Jesua Law, DO
ORTHOPEDICS
Orthopedic Surgeon Valley Orthopaedic Bone and Joint Modesto, CA Jesua Law, DO, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Orthopedist for his exemplary contributions in orthopedics and his professional excellence at Valley Orthopaedic Bone and Joint.
Surgery residency in Modesto, CA, where he learned general orthopedic principles in sports, complex hand reconstruction and trauma. Committed to refining his training, Dr. Law completed two fellowships with world renowned Adult Reconstruction orthopedic surgeons, both in Adult Reconstruction surgery.
Proudly serving the California Central Valley and beyond, Valley Orthopaedic Bone and Joint are dedicated to prioritizing their patients and providing the highest quality healthcare. The highly skilled physicians and staff collectively have over 200 years’ experience and advanced training, treating various conditions and musculoskeletal issues.
An active philanthropist, Dr. Law, is passionate about treating the underserved. He has completed two philanthropic medical trips to San Salvador, El Salvador, and was scheduled to perform a 3rd trip to Guatemala but unfortunately his third trip was canceled due to COVID. He maintains contacts in El Salvador, Guatemala and is building a relationship with an underserved community hospital in Mexico. Dr. Law joined the faculty of Valley Orthopedic Surgery residency and often gives lectures to younger doctors and mentors them to become orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Law aspires in the near future to give lectures to the community regarding bone and joint health.
Dr. Jesua Law, a highly-skilled Adult Reconstruction specialist, has been proudly serving Modesto, California at Valley Orthopaedic Bone and Joint for over five years. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the body’s musculoskeletal system; most specifically the hip and knee. Dedicated to excellence, Dr. Law is highly qualified to operate at least three different robotic knee systems, a myriad of navigation systems and is well-versed in partial knee replacement surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Law enjoys spending time with his children. He also enjoys hiking, indoor rock climbing, and scuba diving. He is working on finishing his lessons to obtain his pilot’s license.
During his undergraduate years, Dr. Law first decided he wanted to be a physician when he learned that his professor had Lyme disease but was misdiagnosed. After several misdiagnoses she became paralyzed due to lack of treatment. As an anatomy professor, she demanded excellence from her premed students. This experience solidified Dr. Law’s decision to go into the medical field shortly after. To prepare for his distinguished medical career, Dr. Law began his medical training at Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with honors as a Doctor of Osteopathy and top of his class as the President of the Honors Society. He continued his training at Valley Orthopedic
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Dr. Law dedicates this honorable recognition to the following: Dr. Aaron Hofmann, with whom he completed a fellowship; Drs. Adolph Lombardi and Keith Berend with whom he completed a fellowship; all of whom are designers of hip and knee implants. Dr. Law takes pride in having gained so much knowledge from these fine mentors. “If I have seen farther than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” -Sir Isaac Newton To learn more, please visit https://www.vobj.com/jesua-law.
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CWW Member Profiles Jim M. Weber, DC, IHS
CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractor Quantum Chiropractic Sacramento, CA Jim M. Weber, DC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Chiropractor for his exemplary contributions in the field of medicine and his unwavering dedication at Quantum Chiropractic.
In 2019, Dr. Weber wrote the book, Bringing It All Together: The Chiropractic Perspective for Better Structural and Functional Health. This book provides what he calls a roadmap to help readers better understand their bodies’ biomechanics.
Dr. Weber’s offce is located at 4420 24th Street in Sacramento, California. At this location, he assists patients with an array of health conditions, including migraines, back pain (neck, mid-back, and lower back), sciatica, autoimmune disease, gut disorders (e.g., GERD, SIBO, and IBS), extremity issues (e.g., plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel), and blood sugar disorders. The services he provides are gentle chiropractic therapies, craniopathy, Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT), extremity adjustments, and customized nutritional guidance based on laboratory analysis.
As a highly respected chiropractor, Dr. Weber applies his clinical experience to help patients of all ages. Quantum Chiropractic Incorporated is ran and operated by Dr. Jim and his wife, Dr. Pauline. Dr. Pauline is especially interested in pediatric disorders, and Dr. Jim’s special interest is in blood-sugar and gut-related disorders. Their strength is in working with chronic, often complex, patient conditions. At Quantum Chiropractic, they strive for excellence and are continually expanding their range of therapies in both chiropractic and functional medicine. As a testament to his excellence, Dr. Weber was named Top Chiropractor 2020 and featured as Top Chiropractor in Sacramento Magazine.
Dr. Weber incorporates hands-on therapy rooted in anatomy and physiology. He uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a wholebody analysis that evaluates top-to-bottom structural integrity and assessing vasculature tone. Dr. Weber holds an advanced certification for Sacro Occipital Research Society International (SORSI) and instructs SORSI members.
On a personal note, Dr. Weber enjoys martial arts, trail running, and exercise training in his spare time. To learn more, please visit http://www.quantumchiroca.com.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Karen Giandonato Director of HR Operations Endo Health Solutions Malvern, PA Karen Giandonato is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Human Resources and her professional excellence as the Director of HR Operations at Endo Health Solutions.
Among her academic achievements, Ms. Giandonato earned her Bachelors in Business Administration/Organizational Dynamics from Immaculata University in 2002. Previous to earning her Bachelors, she received her Associate’s degree in Business Administration from the same institution.
A skillful professional, Ms. Karen Giandonato has accrued 21 years of knowledge and experience in operations. She began her career in human resources in 2000 as an administrative assistant with Pfizer and later elevated to additional roles within the company until 2010. During these years, Ms. Giandonato gained valuable experience as an HR Coordinator, HR Analyst, and more. She brings her vast repertoire of knowledge in human resources to Endo Health Solutions and Endo Pharmaceuticals as the Director of Human Resources Operations for the past seven years.
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Ms. Giandonato attributes her success to a few women mentors who really helped her to grow early on in her career. She hopes to expand laterally in the future so that she can learn more and grow in HR while still maintaining a good work/life balance. In her spare time, Ms. Giandonato enjoys spending time with family. She has a son in fifth grade. She likes hiking, and the pandemic has made her realize that she misses hanging out with friends.
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Joann Paiva-Borduas, DDS
DENTISTRY
Dentist White Street Smiles Danbury, CT Born and raised in Danbury, CT, Dr. Paiva-Borduas pursued her love of science in academics. Eager to pursue an education, she graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Her dental career began shortly after obtaining her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from New York University College of Dentistry. During this time, she received the President’s Award for Volunteerism and was selected to participate in the Honors Program for Seniors. Then she completed a General Dental Residency at Danbury Hospital. With a commitment to staying up-to-date in her field, Dr. Paiva-Borduas continues to enhance her knowledge of dentistry by attending numerous dental courses.
Joann M. Paiva-Borduas, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for her outstanding achievements in the dental field and her professional excellence at White Street Smiles. Located at 289 White Street in Danbury CT, White Street Smiles has proudly supported the local community for over 40 years. They are proud to offer comprehensive dental care built on friendship, trust, and comfort. The highly trained professionals are dedicated to providing every patient the foundation for excellent oral hygiene and tooth health. White Street Smiles offers a wide array of quality services, from regular checkups to common preventative and restorative treatments.
To stay up-to-date with developments in the field, Dr. PaivaBorduas maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, and the Greater Danbury Dental Society.
Tirelessly dedicated to her work, Dr. Paiva-Borduas, DDS, has garnered 26 years of professional excellence in the dentistry field. She specializes in all facets of her work and offers her cosmetics and prosthodontics expertise to White Street Smiles. Inspired by her dentist growing up, Dr. Paiva-Borduas demonstrates the highest level of compassion for her patients’ well-being, and strives always to calm their anxieties. She maintains a commendable reputation for her soothing, calm bedside manner and knowledgeable treatment. She is seeing second-generation patients. At White Street Smiles, the team currently consists of two associates, including Dr. Allen H. Hindin, the Director of her residency. Dr. Paiva-Borduas is proud to have known some of her staff for over 20 years.
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Dr. Paiva-Borduas dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Allen H. Hindin DDS, and Dr. John R. Calamia, DMD, her mentor that taught her everything about Cosmetics at NYU. Dr. Paiva-Borduas is married to her husband, John A. Borduas, and thanks him for his unconditional love and support throughout her career. She would also like to thank her wonderful parents, her siblings, and their families. To learn more, please visit http://whitestreetsmiles.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles José M. Marcial-Suárez, MD
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
Electrophysiologist Cayey Mennonite Medical Center San Juan, PR ablations. He demonstrates the highest level of skill, professionalism, and integrity to serve his community.
José M. Marcial-Suárez, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment of his professional excellence in his role as an Electrophysiologist with Cayey Mennonite Medical Center.
To prepare for his distinguished career, Dr. Marcial-Suárez earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2010. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Puerto Rico. Wanting to further his training, he relocated to the United States where he completed an additional fellowship in clinical cardiac Electrophysiologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and clinical cardiac Electrophysiologist by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Proudly serving Cayey, Puerto Rico, and its surrounding communities, Cayey Mennonite Medical Center is recognized as a leader in the delivery of cardiovascular care and complex cardiac interventional, structural, and Electrophysiologist procedures in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Devoted to providing the highest standard of patient-centered care, this state-of-the-art center has a capacity of 231 beds and a medical tower with 46 offices. Additionally, there are 21 specialties available for the entire community.
An authority in his field, Dr. Marcial-Suárez remains abreast of the latest developments by maintaining active memberships with professional organizations including, the Heart Rhythm Society, and the American College of Cardiology.
As a trusted and board-certified Electrophysiologist, Dr. MarcialSuárez has led an outstanding career for the past ten years. He offers a vast repertoire of extensive training and professional experience in a hospital setting to his current workplace. In his current capacity, Dr. Marcial-Suárez sees patients in his office at Cayey Mennonite Medical Center and works in the cardiovascular lab, performing cardiac Electrophysiologist procedures, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and catheter
Dr. Marcial-Suárez dedicates this honorable recognition in the loving memory of his grandfather Raúl Marcial-Rojas, MD.
Kathleen Harper, DO, FAAC, FACP
CARDIOLOGY
Chief of Cardiology VA Maine Augusta, ME Kathleen Harper, DO, FACC, FACP is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cardiologist for her outstanding achievements in Healthcare and her exemplary leadership as the Chief of Cardiology at VA Maine.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Harper obtained her Medical Degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She went on to complete her Internship at Humana Hospital, her Residency at St Vincent’s Medical Center, and her Fellowship at University St Vincent’s Medical Center.
Having devoted over three decades in the medical field, Dr. Kathleen Harper is a highly qualified and respected cardiologist specializing in all facets of her work, including non-invasive cardiology, echo, and vascular. She is currently serving a leadership role at VA Maine as the Chief of Cardiologist and demonstrating the highest level of medical excellence. In addition to her work with VA Maine, Dr. Harper also serves as Director of the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Director of the Women at Heart Club at St. Vincent’s. In this capacity, she teaches patients how to lead a healthy lifestyle and promotes the prevention of heart disease and other problems.
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With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Harper is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. She is also board-certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Medicine by the American Board of Cardiology. To learn more, please visit https://www.maine.va.gov/.
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John R. Spitalieri, DO
NEUROSURGERY
Neurosurgeon Arizona Neurosurgery & Spine Center Prescott, AZ Prescott, AZ — John R. Spitalieri DO is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Neurosurgeon for his outstanding achievements in the medical field and his professional excellence at the Arizona Neurosurgery & Spine Center.
Hospital in Philadelphia. He also completed an additional fellowship in trauma at Cooper Hospital. Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Spitalieri maintains an active membership with the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. He is also affiliated with the Surfer’s Medical Association, an organization that opened a free clinic on the Islands in the Pacific.
Having garnered a commendable reputation in the medical field, Neurosurgeon Dr. John R. Spitalieri has recently opened the Arizona Neurosurgery & Spine Center in Prescott, Arizona. He has accrued 20 years of professional excellence specializing in various spine procedures, including decompression, minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and percutaneous treatments. Devoted to serving the medical community and his patients, Dr. Spitalieri utilizes his extensive educational background and experience to provide the best possible care. Previously, he practiced with North Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Clinic in Fayetteville; he is now taking care of patients in his private practice at Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine in Prescott, Arizona. Dedicated to sharing his breadth of expertise, Dr. Spitalieri mentors students at two osteopathic schools in his area.
Dr. Spitalieri has authored several articles published in professional journals, including the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, and presented on spine and neurosurgery topics. To learn more, please visit https://www.beckersspine.com/ spine/item/50967-dr-john-spitalieri-moves-spine-practiceto-arizona-4-things-to-know.html. His research can be accessed at https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_ sdt=0%2C33&q=John+Spitalieri&btnG= As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Spitalieri was awarded as a Healthcare Hero in North Carolina for his unwavering dedication to saving a one-year-old. He is also the recipient of an award by the American Osteopathic Association for obtaining over 200 hours of continuing education classes.
Always striving for excellence, Dr. Spitalieri has wanted to be a Neurosurgeon since the third grade. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and subsequently completed a neurosurgery residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, and Riverside Hospital. To further his professional development, he later completed a fellowship in neurosurgery at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ, and a pediatric spine surgery fellowship at Shriners
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Dr. Spitalieri dedicates this honorable recognition to his family friend, Neurosurgeon Martin Swiecicki, MD in South Jersey, who inspired him more to pursue his career choice. To learn more, please visit http://www.johnspitalieri.com/ .
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CWW Member Profiles Joya Ganguly, MD, FACP
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
Electrophysiologist Heart & Vascular Institute Troy, MI Southfield, Michigan. In her current role at Heart & Vascular Institute, she monitors and operates the device clinic ensuring that each patient receives in-depth care and personalized attention. In doing so, she performs ablations and manages antiarrhythmic drugs and offers her skills in removing or replacing implanted devices. Dr. Ganguly’s devotion to providing expert guidance is by making sure her patients make knowledgeable decisions about their care through one-on-oneattention and ongoing support.
Joya Ganguly, MD, FACP is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Electrophysiologist in the field of Medicine in acknowledgment for her unwavering devotion to patient-centered care in her position with Heart & Vascular Institute. At its locations in Dearborn, Detroit, and Southfield, Michigan, Heart & Vascular Institute is proud to deliver the highest standard of cardiovascular care to patients ranging from adolescents to adults of all ages. Their highly trained providers offer state-ofthe-art evaluations to identify early heart disease and perform interventional procedures to resolve complex cardiovascular concerns. Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are available for patients with arrhythmia. Patients receive expert guidance needed to protect their devices and every other step along the way before or after surgery. Heart & Vascular Institute also offers rehabilitation to help patients regain their independence after a heart attack and features a fully accredited lab, rated No. 1 in the state of Michigan.
Dr. Ganguly’s acclaimed career began after graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She later completed her residency through Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Soon thereafter, she became Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). During her early medical studies, Dr. Ganguly developed a passion for cardiovascular medicine, which led to fellowships at Detroit Medical Center in cardiology and the University of Utah in clinical electrophysiology.
Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ganguly has impressively garnered 21 years of extensive training and professional experience managing cardiovascular conditions using minimally invasive treatments. Specializing in cardiac electrophysiology, she is well-known for delivering state-ofthe-art treatments to patients throughout Dearborn, Detroit, and
To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Ganguly maintains an active membership with the American Medical Association. For further information, please visit https://www.heartteam.com/.
Kristine A. Kuper, MD,FAAP, CPE
PEDIATRICS
Pediatrician & Chief Medical Officer Kaniksu Health Services Sagle, ID In her current capacity, Dr. Kuper is not practicing at the moment. Her most recent position was as a straddle physician: working 50% time as a pediatrician and 50% as the Chief Medical Officer of Kaniksu Health Services in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Kristine A Kuper, MD, FAAP, CPE, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement in Pediatrics. Dr. Kristine A. Kuper, a distinguished pediatrician, has been practicing medicine since 1996. She is a certified Physician Executive, specializing in pediatrics and serving children of all ages. She enjoys patient-centered pediatric care, including attending deliveries and continuity of care if the child ever needs to be resuscitated or hospitalized. Always striving to go the extra mile for her patients, Dr. Kuper believes in educating and training her patients and families on the diagnosis and treatment plans. She also takes pride in keeping thorough records for those patients who need further treatment. SPRING 2021
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Juan Ayala-Haedo, MD, Ph.D., MPH
EYE SURGERY
Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Aran Eye Associates Miami, FL Among his academic achievements, Dr. Ayala-Haedo obtained his medical degree from the National University of Asuncion School of Medicine in Asuncion Paraguay. Upon relocating to the United States, he continued his graduate training at the University of Miami with a Ph.D., focused on gene-environmental interactions and the pathogenesis of ocular diseases. He then went on to obtain his MPH at the same institution, where he focused his studies on evaluating the interventions that would promote bioethical research in developing nations. His medical career began after he completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute before returning to Miami where he successfully completed an advanced fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Juan Ayala-Haedo, MD, PhD, MPH, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Surgeon for his outstanding achievements in the field of plastic surgery and his professional excellence as an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon at Aran Eye Associates. Proudly serving South Florida, Aran Eye Associates is a team of highly skilled eye care professionals working together to provide excellence in eye care. The conveniently located centers are well-equipped with the latest technological advancements which enable our doctors to provide a broad range of diagnostics and surgical services. Dedicated to preserving your eyesight, the team of experts specializes and offers services in Cataract Surgery, Corneal Surgery / Transplant, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Laser Vision Correction.
An expert in his specialty, Dr. Ayala-Haedo has published various book chapters and abstracts and has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences. He has been invited to be a guest speaker at various conferences.
Having led an outstanding medical career for over 17 years, Juan Ayala-Haedo MD, Ph.D., MPH is a highly trained oculofacial plastic surgeon. He is currently offering his vast repertoire of expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery as well as noninvasive rejuvenation techniques in his current role at Aran Eye Associates since 2018. Oculoplastics or oculoplastic surgery includes a wide variety of surgical procedures that deal with the orbit (eye socket) eyelids tear ducts and the face. Committed to providing the best possible care, Dr. Ayala-Haedo is fluent in English, Spanish, German, and French & experienced with Italian and Guarani. Prior to his current role, he excelled in his role as the Medical Director of a regional center in South Florida
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In his spare time, Dr. Ayala-Haedo sings in a choir that went on tour prior to Covid. He enjoys swimming. He also devotes his time volunteering with food banks and with the Mother Theresa of Calcutta organization. To learn more, please visit http://www.araneye.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles NURSING
Katie E. Mayberger, CRNA Nurse Anesthetist Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY Katie E. Mayberger, CRNA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Registered Nurse Anesthetist for her professional excellence in nursing and her dedication to serving the community at Nassau University Medical Center.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in nursing, Ms. Mayberger maintains active memberships with Golden Key International Honor Society, the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, the Oncology Nursing Society, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Having led an impressive nursing career for 15 years, Katie E. Mayberger, CRNA, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist specializing in critical care nursing and oncology. She offers her valuable set of skills and expertise to her role as Chief Nurse Anesthetist at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. A public teaching hospital, Nassau University Medical Center has been serving Nassau County since 1935, offering services in specialized medicine, primary care, wellness, surgical care, emergency care, radiology, laboratory, and senior care. As a certified registered nurse anesthetist, Ms. Mayberger works alongside the surgical team and is responsible for administering anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedures. She is dedicated to providing competent, quality care and thoroughly educating patients and families about specific anesthesia and treatments. Prior to her current role, Ms. Mayberger served as a certified registered nurse anesthetist at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.
In her spare time, Ms. Mayberger has devoted to volunteering for several charitable organizations, including Habitat for Humanity (1999-2008); a volunteer at St. James Soup Kitchen (2001-2008); a teaching assistant for vacation bible school at Messiah Lutheran Church (2007-2013); a past Lead Member of Stony Brook Medical Center’s MICU Recruitment and Retention Council; a volunteer awareness educator at the Alzheimer’s Foundation (June 2014); and a volunteer at “Flames of Hope” breast cancer awareness (August 2014). She currently serves as a volunteer with Save A Pet Animal Shelter. As a testament to her professional excellence, Ms. Mayberger is the recipient of several awards and accolades, including Certificate of Appreciation from Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009 2010); Above and Beyond Certificate from Stony Brook University Medical Center (2010 2011); Outstanding Registered Nurse of the Year from Stony Brook Medical Center Medical Oncology Unit (2011); and Graduate and Professional Student Association Scholarship Award from the University of New England (2014-2015).
Among her academic achievements, Ms. Mayberger graduated with her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree with Highest Distinction from Suffolk County Community College in 2005. She then obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Stony Brook School of Nursing in 2012, followed by her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia degree from the University of New England in 2015. Always striving for excellence, Ms. Mayberger holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS – not intended for postnominal use), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCCN), and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
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Ms. Mayberger dedicates this honorable recognition in the loving memory of her grandfather, Harold Mayberger, MD. To learn more, please visit https://www.numc.edu/.
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Kay Y. Kelts, DO Family Practitioner Medical Arts Clinic at Rapid City Medical Center Rapid City, SD Kay Y. Kelts, DO, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Family Practitioner for her outstanding achievements in the field of medicine and her exemplary contributions at the Medical Arts Clinic at Rapid City Medical Center.
valuable knowledge practicing full-scope family medicine, including OB deliveries, inpatient services, nursing home services, and outpatient clinics. In addition, she was responsible for resident education and was instrumental in Osteopathic accreditation for the program. Later, Dr. Kelts and her husband, Dr. Andrew Kelts, moved to Elmira, New York, where he accepted a gastroenterology fellowship position. She served as Associate Program Director for the Family Medicine residency at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Dr. Kelts was also the Regional Dean for LECOM Elmira for the medical students.
For over five decades, the Medical Arts Clinic strived to provide exceptional care to generations of families and continued to do after joining Rapid City Medical Center in 2013. The joint effort serves the purpose of expanding primary care in Rapid City. Today, Medical Arts at Rapid City Medical Center is home to six board-certified physicians and two non-physician providers. A distinguished family practitioner, Dr. Kay Y. Kelts has garnered a commendable reputation for her outstanding achievements in her field, having only practiced for five years. She is double board-certified in Family Medicine with the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Kelts practices full-scope Family Medicine in her current position, including in-office procedures, women’s health, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) at Medical Arts at Rapid City Medical Center. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and is dedicated to treating the whole person.
She has been awarded for her exemplary work at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, winning Teacher of the Year. She has also been awarded Most Inspirational Teacher of the Year for two out of three years she worked there. Additionally, she is the past CoChair of the STFM (Society of Teachers in Family Medicine) new faculty in family medicine collaborative. She presents at the STFM annual conference often, and had a podcast episode where she shared advice about teaching and the pandemic. In her spare time, Dr. Kelts enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, traveling, and cooking. She lives with her husband in Rapid City with their two children – 6 and 4.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Kelts completed her undergraduate studies at St. Olaf College and later obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Rocky Vista University, where she was part of their inaugural class. During her medical training, Dr. Kelts was also an inaugural pre-doctoral osteopathic principles and practices fellow specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). Shortly after, Dr. Kelts completed her Family Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Kelts dedicates this honorable recognition to her husband, who swayed her to pursue osteopathy, as well as her parents, who supported her journey. She has had many mentors along her journey and wishes to thank them all. To learn more about Medical Arts at Rapid City Medical Center, please visit https://rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/rcmc_locations/ medical-arts-at-rapid-city-medical-center/.
Upon completing her residency, Dr. Kelts accepted a core faculty position where she cultivated a love for teaching. She gained
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CWW Member Profiles Kelly Mracheck, MD
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Neuropathologist Arkana Laboratories Little Rock, AR additional fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-Gliomas and Muscular Disorders at Children’s Hospital-University of Colorado Medical Campus. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Mrachek is board-certified in neuropathology pediatric pathology and anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
Kelly Mrachek, MD., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Neuropathologist for his remarkable professional achievements in the field of medicine and his hard work at Arkana Laboratories. With nine years of professional experience in his field, Dr. Kelly Mrachek is a fellowship-trained and board-certified neuropathologist, highly committed to improving care for all patients. Currently, he works closely with his neuropathologist colleagues and consults with neurologists and neurosurgeons on skeletal, muscular, and nerve biopsies, as well as all types of brain tumors at the Arkana Laboratories. He joined the Neuropathology division of Arkana Laboratories in 2019 and since then has been very hands-on with his work. At Arkana, research, education, and innovation are instilled into its culture. The fellowship-trained pathologists have decades of experience interpreting biopsies. In addition to his primary work, Dr. Mrachek can also be found in the renal pathology daily conference where he brings interesting, teaching muscle and nerve cases.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Mrachek maintains active memberships with the American Medical Association, the American Association of Neuropathologists, the College of American Pathologists, the American Society for Clinical Pathology, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. On a personal note, Dr. Mrachek enjoys hunting, fishing, and the beauty of the countryside in his spare time. He is a true outdoorsman and also enjoys tending to his family’s 4th generation wheat farm. The farm has been in his family for 100 years. He is married to his wife, Mrs. Becky Mrachek, for ten years, and they have two children. In honor of Top Neuropathologist recognition, Dr. Mrachek dedicates it to Beatriz Lopes, MD, his neuropathology fellowship director at the University of Virginia, B.K. DeMasters, MD, Jim Mardell, MD, Ph.D., and Jon Wilson, MD.
Graduating cum laude from Concordia College in 2008, Dr. Mrachek received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Biology with a minor in Chemistry. His medical career began in 2012 after he earned his Medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska. To further his medical training, he completed a residency in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology at Penrose-St. Francis Pathology and a Neuropathology Fellowship at the University of Virginia. He completed an
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Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP
FAMILY PRACTICE
Family Practitioner & Owner Medical Center of Hollywood Family, Cosmetic and Ketamine Infusion Center Hollywood, FL Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Family Physician for her outstanding contributions in the field of Medicine. Currently, she serves as the Owner and Family Practitioner at the Medical Center of Hollywood Family, Cosmetic, and Ketamine Infusion Center.
substance addiction. Dr. Awan’s treatment options include in-office Ketamine infusions for help with several psychiatric disorders, including depression, suicidal ideations, bipolar depression, PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. Suboxone treatments are also an option for opioid addiction, heroin and prescribed painkillers. Additional services include detoxing and the treatment of polysubstance abuse.
A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Awan has devoted 12 years to serving families on an outpatient basis at her clinic, the Medical Center of Hollywood Family, Cosmetic, and Ketamine Infusion Center. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Romanian, she is an acclaimed physician of 17 years, with excellent professional experience taking care of patients in the hospital at Memorial Health Systems. Coupled with her expert knowledge in family medicine, cosmetic medicine, addiction medicine, wellness, and IV ketamine treatment, she applies an open and compassionate approach to each patient who visits her clinic. Her knowledge has also allowed her to follow her patients at the office and the hospital for continuity of care.
An academic scholar, Dr. Awan completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Denver, where she received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology. Later, she attended the Universidad Iberoamerican (UNIBE) in the Dominican Republic, obtaining her Doctorate of Medicine Degree (MD). Furthering her studies, Dr. Awan began with a year of residency in Psychiatry at Temple University in Philadelphia. She then completed a residency in Family Practice at Virtua Hospital in New Jersey, where she served as Chief Resident. Following her educational achievements, Dr. Awan moved to Florida in 2007 and opened the Medical Center in Hollywood. Since then, she has maintained active affiliations with Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital South, and Memorial Hospital Pembroke where she serves as Chief of Medicine. Previously, she served as Director of New Vision, a medical stabilization, inpatient center for polysubstance abuse at Memorial Pembroke.
The Medical Center of Hollywood provides an extensive line of services to patients of all ages from pediatric age to the geriatric population in the community. Family practice services include total health care, gynecology services, IV vitamin injections, and cosmetic procedures. Certified in cosmetics and aesthetics by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Dr. Awan offers cosmetic procedures such as Botox, microdermabrasion, microneedling, radiofrequency, contouring, skin tightening, age spot removal, and ZO skin care. She genuinely enjoys the art of fillers and Botox, and bringing a smile to her patients.
A frontrunner in her field, Dr. Awan has achieved a title of Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), a standard achieved by the highest quality of family physicians in the United States. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Revered as an expert in her field, Dr. Awan is also a boardcertified addiction specialist who serves patients in Hollywood, Hallandale, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, and Aventura. She is certified by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for polysubstance abuse detoxification. At her clinic, Dr. Awan provides patients over the age of 17 with comprehensive treatment for addiction and substance-related disorders in an addiction-free manner. In hopes of restoring overall health, well-being and happiness, her addiction treatments are designed to lessen the emotional side effects of mood disorders or reduce cravings for those battling
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In her free time, Dr. Awan enjoys spending time with her children and family. She is also an active member of her local Romanian Orthodox Church. Dr. Awan dedicates this recognition to her parents, Radu and Floare Marcu, and her children Rizvan, Saf, Zain, and Alina. For more information, visit www.medcenterofhollywood.com.
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CWW Member Profiles Kenneth Bescak, MD, FACC
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Cardiologist Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group Cottonwood, AZ A highly trained physician, Dr. Bescak received his medical degree from Ohio State University, Columbus. He completed his residency and a fellowship at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals in Omaha, Nebraska. With a commitment to excellence, he is board-certified in lipidology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Kenneth Bescak, MD, FACC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Physician for his professional achievements in the medical field and his unwavering dedication to serving the medical community at the Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group. Having led an impressive medical career for over 40 years, Dr. Kenneth Bescak is an exemplary diagnostic cardiologist and one of only 500 board-certified lipidologists in the U.S. and one of only seven in Arizona. He has garnered a commendable reputation throughout his career for founding successful clinics for cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure. In his current capacity, he is proudly serving patients in Cottonwood, Arizona community at the Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group. He specializes in all facets of his work and focuses his practice on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and their associated disorders. Prior to relocating to the Verde Valley, Dr. Bescak was in private practice for 30 years in Elyria, Ohio.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Bescak maintains active memberships with the American College of Physicians, the American Heart Association, the American Echocardiographic Society, the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, the American Heart Society, the Heart Failure Society of America, and the National Lipid Association. He was also honored as a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Chest Physicians. To learn more, please visit https://www.nahealth.com/profile/ kenneth-bescak-md-bccl-facc.
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Kevin C. Santos, MD Anesthesiologist Hackensack Anesthesiology Associates Hackensack, NJ
at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2016, followed by completing his Anesthesiology Residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2020.
Kevin C. Santos, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Anesthesiologist for his excellence, dedication, and contributions to the medical field and in his role at Hackensack Anesthesiology Associates.
On a personal note, Dr. Santos enjoys video games and spending time with family in his spare time. He is also devoted to supporting the Lupus Foundation.
Dr. Kevin C. Santos is a well-respected New Jersey-based anesthesiologist, currently serving patients at Hackensack Anesthesiology Associates at 30 Prospect Avenue, Department of Anesthesiology in Room 2703. He has utilized his expertise in general anesthesia, obstetrics, and orthopedics to best care for his patients before, during, and after surgery delivering anesthesia and ensuring optimal patient safety.
Dr. Santos dedicates this honorable recognition to his parents Henry and Dulce Santos, his cousin Dr. Mario Leitao, and Daniella Eras. He would like to thank them all for their love and support. To learn more, please visit https://doctors. hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/Kevin+Santos/1602707.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Santos completed his undergraduate work at Rutgers School of the Arts with his Bachelor’s degree. Then he received his medical degree
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Kimberly P. Liang, MD, FACR
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Rheumatologist University Of Pittsburgh Lupus Center of Excellence Pittsburg, PA Kimberly P. Liang MD, FACR, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Rheumatologist for her outstanding contributions in the medical field and her exemplary contributions at the University of Pittsburg, Lupus Center of Excellence.
Among her academic achievements, Dr. Liang obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2000. Her distinguished medical career began after earning her Medical Degree in 2002 from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where she was also inducted into the Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society in 2000 and the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society in 2001. As her medical training continued, she completed an Internal Medicine Residency at the Mayo Clinic in 2005, followed by a Rheumatology Fellowship at the same institution in 2008. In that same year, she was the recipient of The Philip S. Hench Award for Excellence in Rheumatology, and was nominated for the Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine Summerskill Award from the Mayo Clinic. In 2016, she received her Masters of Science in Clinical Research at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Liang MD, FACR, a well-respected rheumatology specialist and pain management specialist, has garnered a commendable reputation for her clinical and research excellence. She is currently serving the medical community at the University of Pittsburg Lupus Center of Excellence, where she excels in all facets of her work. She often treats patients with lupus, vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. At the Lupus Center of Excellence, Dr. Liang is dedicated to providing the best possible care for her patients. Her clinical interests include vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis primarily, but also other connective tissue diseases and autoimmune diseases such as psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, and sarcoidosis.
With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Liang is board-certified in Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatologists and an active member of the American College of Physicians.
She is actively engaged in multiple clinical trials and observational studies of patients and pursuing other areas of research. Throughout her career, she has received various grants from NIH for her studies. Dr. Liang focuses her research on evaluating risks, determinants, and management strategies of premature cardiovascular disease in RA patients, through the use of novel non-invasive vascular studies that serve as measures of subclinical atherosclerosis and surrogate markers of future CVD events. She is particularly proud of her research grants from the NIH, where she researched the effects of Sildenafil on Endothelial Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis, as well as Identifying Vulnerable Plaque in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Dr. Liang dedicates this honorable recognition to her research mentors, Dr. Sherine Gabriel, Dr. Eric Matteson, Dr. Larry Moreland, and Dr. Douglas Landsittel, as well as her twin sister Dr. Kelly Liang. To learn more and read Dr. Liang’s research, please visit https:// dom.pitt.edu/, https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_ sdt=0%2C33&q=Kimberly+P+Liang&btnG=&oq=Kimber, https://grantome.com/grant/NIH/R21-AR069174-03 ,and https:// providers.upmc.com/provider/Kimberly+Liang/1324638
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CWW Member Profiles CRITICAL CARE & TRAUMA SURGERY
Kitae Kim, MD, FACS
General, Critical Care & Trauma Surgeon & Partner Desert Surgical Associates Las Vegas, NV A graduate of New York University, Dr. Kim obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. His medical career began after he earned his medical degree from S.U.N.Y Brooklyn College of Medicine, followed by completing his General Surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center in Queens, NY. To further his medical training, he completed a Critical Care Surgery fellowship at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. He is board-certified in general surgery and critical care surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Kitae Kim, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top General, Critical Care & Trauma Surgeon for his professional excellence in the medical field and outstanding achievements as a Partner at Desert Surgical Associates. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Desert Surgical Associates is dedicated to ensuring quality care and providing the highest standard of support. The medical practice consists of Fellowshiptrained surgeons specializing in traditional, robotic and laporoscopic Gastro-Intestinal and Cancer Surgeries. These surgeries include Gall Bladder Surgeries, Appendicitis, Hernia Repairs, Surgical Endoscopy/ERCP, Hiatal Hernia Repair, Reflux Surgery (GERD), Colo-Rectal Surgeries, Cancer Surgeries, Portacath Placement and more. Desert Surgical Associates is actively staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by their expert physicians and support staff.
A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Kim remains abreast of the latest surgical advancements. He maintains active memberships with the Nevada State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. With a commitment to serving his community, Dr. Kim was instrumental in providing surgical services to victims of the October shooting at Mandalay Bay.
Dr. Kitae Kim, MD, FACS, board-certified general and trauma surgeon, has devoted 23 years to serving the medical community. He has garnered a commendable reputation for his excellent work ethic and sense of fairness, guiding him in providing the best possible care for his patients. In his current capacity, Dr. Kim performs all aspects of general surgery at Desert Surgical Associates and has a special interest in robotic and trauma/ critical care surgeries.
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In his spare time, Dr. Kim enjoys cooking and target shooting. Dr. Kim dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentor during his residency, K.J. Sung, MD, a general surgeon, and his colleague, Michael Metzler, MD. To learn more, please visit https://dsalv.com/.
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EYE SURGERY
Kurt T. Jackson, MD Vitreous-Retinal Surgeon & Owner Jackson Eye Care Livingston, NJ Kurt T. Jackson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Retina Specialist for his professional excellence in the field of medicine and his exemplary contributions as Owner at Jackson Eye Care.
2003. After completing a transitional internship at New York Hospital Medical Center in 2004, Dr. Jackson returned to Albert Einstein College of Medicine to pursue his residency training in Ophthalmology, which he completed in 2007. Dr. Jackson served as the Chief Resident at Jacobi Medical Center from 2006-2007. Then he completed his two-year Vitreous-Retinal Fellowship at South Texas Retina Consultants in Corpus Christi, TX, in 2009. Additionally, Dr. Jackson served in the U.S. Army as a medic for four years and an eye technician for two years. He received a U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a National Defense Medal.
A practicing vitreous-retinal surgeon, Dr. Jackson has specialized in medical and surgical disease for the past 11 years. He offers 17 years of professional experience and knowledge in ophthalmology, as well as his success in clinical trials with various drug companies. These trials have resulted in the launch of three new ophthalmology drugs and expanded indications for existing ophthalmology drugs.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Jackson maintains active memberships with the American Society Retina Specialists, the American Academy Ophthalmology, the New Jersey Academy Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association.
Having led an impressive career in his field, Dr. Jackson excelled as a practicing vitreous-retinal surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX, from 2009 to 2011and Greenville, NC, from 2012 to 2013. He joined the Retina Center of New Jersey in 2013 and opened his own practice, Jackson Eye Care, LLC, in 2021. Dedicated to serving the community, Dr. Jackson holds hospital appointments at Clara Maas Medical Center, Belleville, NJ, Englewood Medical Center, Englewood, NJ, and Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, NJ. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Jackson dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Kai Jackson, and Dr. Charles Campbell from his Retina Fellowship. Dr. Jackson and his wife have three children. To learn more, please visit https://www.asrs.org/find-a-specialist/ profile/10177/Kurt-T-Jackson.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Jackson received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in
Laura E. Donovan, MD
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Neurologist Neurological Institute of New York New York, NY Laura E. Donovan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Neurology & Neuro-Oncology and her professional excellence at the Neurological Institute of New York.
University, followed by the completion of her Internal medicine internship at Brown University and Neurology residency at Columbia University. She served as Chief Resident of the Neurology Department at Columbia University from 2016-2017. To further her medical training, she completed a Neuro-Oncology fellowship at Columbia University/Weill Cornell University. Her research interests include improving care delivery and identifying interventions to improve patients’ quality of life with primary and metastatic brain tumors. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Donovan is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Having devoted her career to the medical community for nine years, Laura E. Donovan MD, a highly-trained neuro-oncologist at the Neurological Institute of New York. She specializes in neurology and neuro-oncology. Her areas of focus are in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors involving the nervous system and neurological complications of cancer. In her current capacity, she utilizes her vast repertoire of expertise and experience to provide the best possible care and to educate medical students. She offers inpatient consults at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and outpatient care at the Bronx VA. Alongside her clinical role, Dr. Donovan is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUIMC in the Division of Neuro-Oncology.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Donovan maintains active memberships with the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the American Society for Clinical Oncology, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Donovan dedicates this honorable recognition to the many mentors she has had throughout her career.
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Lindsay Israel, MD Psychiatrist & Chief Medical Officer Success TMS: Advanced Depression Therapy West Palm Beach, FL
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Israel obtained her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by completing her General Psychiatry Residency Program and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program. She also completed a separate Fellowship at Harvard in noninvasive brain stimulation and became a certified expert in Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). Committed to excellence, Dr. Israel is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Lindsay Israel, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Psychiatrist for her remarkable contributions in the medical field and her exemplary contributions as the Chief Medical Officer at Success TMS: Advanced Depression Therapy. Success TMS is one of the largest and fastest-growing TMS providers in the country, with several locations all over the country, having helped thousands of people in their battle with depression. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive treatment that consists of gently stimulating areas of the brain that cause depression. Success TMS offers 20-minute treatments in reclining TMS chairs to ensure absolute comfort. The therapy treatment repeats for eight weeks. The highly qualified team at Success TMS strives to deliver the best medical care in the country and is dedicated to making each patient feel welcomed, loved, and cared for.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Israel maintains active affiliations with the Clinical TMS Society, the American Psychiatric Association, the Florida Psychiatric Society, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A respected voice in her field, Dr. Israel has been published in the Psychiatric Times for her article “Feeling like a Motherless Child” in 2010. She has also served as a presenter at NAMI of Palm Beach County.
A highly trained psychiatrist, Dr. Lindsay Israel MD, has devoted the past 11 years, gaining valuable experience working in community mental health, private practice, and the HCA health system. She has been providing TMS treatments since 2017. She is proud to offer her patients this non-medication, noninvasive treatment alternative that can effectively relieve patients of depression symptoms safely and with little to no side effects. Dr. Israel has served as the Chief Medical Officer at Success TMS: Advanced Depression Therapy since its opening in 2018, where she ensures that she is providing the highest standard of medical care to her patients.
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Well-recognized for her professional excellence in the medical field, Dr. Israel is the recipient of the Top Doctor award. To learn more, please visit https://successtms.com/blog/drlindsay-israel-joins https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_
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Lisa A. Meli, DO Pediatrician Bergen Pediatrics Hackensack, NJ
completing a pediatric residency at Overlook Hospital (Columbia University), where she served as Chief Resident of Pediatrics in her final year. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Meli is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
Lisa A. Meli, DO, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pediatrician for her professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering dedication to the medical community at Bergen Pediatrics. With 27 years of extensive knowledge in the medical field, Dr. Lisa A. Meli is a well-trusted pediatrician offering medical care for families with infants, children, adolescents, and young adults at Bergen Pediatrics. The services provided include well/baby/child/adolescent exams, Sick visits, Sports physicals, Asthma and allergy maintenance, Immunizations and vaccinations, and Medical care for acute and chronic health conditions. Highly committed to providing a continuity of care with a holistic and homeopathic approach, Dr. Meli takes pride in listening to her patients and their parents. She speaks both English and Italian.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Meli is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award from 2008 to 2015, Compassionate Doctor Recognition from 2010 to 2014, Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award from 2012 to 2015, and On-Time Doctor Award from 2014 and 2015. On a personal note, Dr. Meli devotes her time as a fundraiser volunteer for Wounded Warriors. He works closely with an Autistic Ski Group at Wyndham Mountain in New York. Dr. Meli dedicates this honorable recognition to her father, Mr. Peter Franco, and her husband, Mr. Frank Meli. They have been married since 1996 and have three sons.
Among her academic achievements, Dr. Meli received her Bachelor of Science degree in premedical studies, minoring in biochemistry from New York University. Her medical career began after she earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the New York Osteopathic School of Medicine, followed by
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Lisa Kristine Nelsen, MD, FACOG
GYNECOLOGY
OB/GYN Sutter Roseville Medical Center Roseville, CA Lisa Kristine Nelsen MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top OBGYN for her remarkable contributions in medicine and her professional excellence at Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Lisa Kristine Nelsen Medical Corporation.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Nelsen completed her undergraduate studies at UC Santa Barbara as her class valedictorian, followed by obtaining her medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. She then completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lisa Kristine Nelsen has accrued 20 years of professional experience in her field. She has devoted her entire career to serving South Placer, North Sacramento communities, and beyond through her affiliation with Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The medical center provides a full array of services and programs designed to serve the growing community. As a highly skilled OBGYN, Dr. Nelsen offers her valuable experience and expertise in all facets of her work at Lisa Kristine Nelsen Medical Corporation, a medical group practice located in Roseville, California. She is well-recognized as a personable and compassionate doctor who dedicates to spending time with her patients and offering affordable healthcare.
A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Nelsen remains abreast of the latest advancements in her specialty.
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In her spare time, Dr. Nelsen enjoys traveling, fly fishing, hiking, and going to the gym. Dr. Nelsen dedicates this honorable recognition to her father and mother, Ken and Lynee Nelsen, as well as her dog, Bean, a Goldendoodle. She has three sons, ages 15, 19, and 21, who are excelling in their achievements. To learn more, please visit https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-
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CWW Member Profiles ORTHOPEDICS
Lisa M.Truchan, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons & St. Joseph’s Hospital Tucson Tucson, AZ
and the Southwest. As an orthopedic surgeon, she treats all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Additionally, Dr. Truchan is a distinguished educator, serving as an Associate Professor within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Lisa M. Truchan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthopedic Surgery and for his professional excellence, dedication, and outstanding leadership as the Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons & St. Joseph’s Hospital Tucson.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Flint, Dr. Truchan obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Her established medical career began after she received her medical degree, rotating internship, and orthopedic surgical residency, all completed at Wayne State University and affiliated hospitals. To further her medical training, Dr. Truchahn completed an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship completed at Vanderbilt and National University. Following this, she became board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Leading the way in orthopedic excellence, Sonoran Orthopaedics strive to set the standard for advanced techniques in orthopaedic surgery and fast track rehab to get their patients up and moving quickly and safely. Sonoran Orthopaedics runs the renowned Sonoran Hip Center, a world-class center dedicated to caring for hip and pelvis disorders. The well-respected fellowship-trained surgeons specialize in advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques and treating complex fractures by aligning and stabilizing the bones and repairing soft tissue damage to get you back to an active lifestyle.
Committed to staying up to date with the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Truchan maintains memberships with the Orthopedic Trauma Association, the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, and the Southwest Orthopedic Trauma Association.
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Lisa M. Truchan, MD, has garnered a commendable reputation for her professional excellence as an active member of the medical community. She has accrued 21 years of valuable knowledge and experience specializing in adult and pediatric orthopedic trauma, fracture care, and post-traumatic reconstruction of deformities and the treatment of malunions, nonunions, and other complications of orthopedic trauma. In her current capacity, she brings her vast repertoire of expertise and skills to her role as a surgeon and Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons. She also holds privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital Tucson, a premier medical campus serving Tucson
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Dr. Truchan dedicates this honorable recognition in the loving memory of her father, Mr. Frank Truchan. A proud mentee, Dr. Truchan also dedicates this recognition in memory of her mentor, Kathy Cramer, MD. To learn more, please visit https://www.sonoranortho.com/.
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Lucy Boyadzhian, PA-C
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Aesthetician & Founder Vivant Aesthetics Los Angeles, CA and medical spa services and trends. She is a certified Physician Assistant with ten years of experience guiding her practice.
Lucy Boyadzhian, PA-C, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Top Aesthetic Professional in the medical field and for her professional excellence as Founder at Vivant Aesthetics.
She specializes in all facets of her work, and prides herself on creating a unique and holistic approach to beauty and aesthetics. She creates a customized holistic solution for each patient to deliver natural results for all ages, genders, and skin types. The beautiful results will last a lifetime.
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Vivant Aesthetics is a medical boutique providing cutting-edge aesthetic services and treatments that are personalized to meet your individual needs. Ms. Boyadzhian and her highly trained team combine a holistic approach with the newest advanced technology and high-quality products available to ensure maximum results with minimal downtime. At Vivant Aesthetics, services include facials, body peels, dermal fillers, Botox, jet peels, lasers, hair restoration, and more. They help both adolescents and adults with a wide range of skin concerns.
As Vivant Aesthetics’s founder, Mrs. Boyadzhian continues to stay up-to-date with the latest cosmetic and medical spa services and trends. She supports the Armenian Fund, the Lupus Foundation, and the Alzheimer’s Association. In her spare time, Mrs. Boyadzhian enjoys dining out and traveling. She dedicates this honorable recognition to her husband Nick, whom she thanks for his love and support.
As a graduate of Charles Drew University of Science and Medicine, Ms. Boyadzhian, PA-C, learned the latest cosmetic
To learn more, please visit https://www.vivantaesthetics.com/.
DENTISTRY
Lynn M. Momsen, DDS Dentist & Owner Wild Rose Family Dentistry Wild Rose, WI
Family Dentistry. She continues to strive to earn her patients’ trust by working collectively and respecting their desires and concerns.
Lynn M. Momsen, DDS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for her outstanding contributions in the dental field and her professional excellence as the Owner of Wild Rose Family Dentistry.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Momsen received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stevens Point and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. Her training for the U.S. Army Reserves at the Academy of Health Sciences at Fort Sam Houston in Texas sparked her passion for dentistry. Dr. Momsen’s medical career began after she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program through Marquette University In her spare time, Dr. Momsen enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric and two sons, Andrew and Joseph in Waushara County. They enjoy swimming, running, skiing, boating and horseback riding. They are members of St Joseph’s Parish. Dr. Momsen also enjoys her involvement in the Boy Scouts and is proud of her eldest son, who most recently became an eagle scout.
Established in 2005, Wild Rose Family Dentistry proudly serves Wild Rose, Wisconsin, and its surrounding communities. Dr. Lynn M. Momsen and her highly qualified team are dedicated to making their clients priority and providing the highest standard of dental care with state of the art technologies. The Wild Rose Family Dentistry offers a wide variety of services, including Preventative, Restorative, Cosmetic, and General Dentistry services. They also offer Six Month Smiles, ideal for adults with crooked, spaced, or misaligned teeth. Having practiced dentistry since 1996, Dr. Momsen is a wellrespected general and cosmetic dentist, specializing in all facets of her work. She is skilled in cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, general dentistry, orthodontics, restoration implants, and more. Committed to creating and restoring beautiful smiles, Dr. Momsen demonstrates the highest level of compassion, professionalism, and friendliness at her practice, Wild Rose
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CWW Member Profiles Luis H. Camacho, MD, MPH
ONCOLOGY
Oncologist & Hematologist Center for Oncology and Blood Disorders Houston, TX Luis H. Camacho, MD, MPH, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Oncology and Hematology.
College of Cornell University and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. While there, he gained knowledge in Drug Development and Immunotherapy.
World-renowned Dr. Luis H. Camacho is a fellowship-trained and board-certified oncologist and hematologist and has garnered over two decades of professional excellence in the medical field. He is a well-seasoned clinician and translational researcher with substantial experience in the hospital and healthcare industry. In his current capacity, he is proudly providing state-of-the-art and comprehensive guidance and treatment to patients affected by cancer and blood disorders in an individualized and caring environment. He firmly believes that “Cancer is not a fight … It’s a journey of personal and spiritual growth.” He demonstrates this belief in his Medical Director role at The Center for Oncology and Blood Disorders (COBD), a private organization located at 6560 Fannin Street, Suite 1224 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Camacho’s practice focuses on about 50% oncology and 50% hematology. Among his academic achievements, Dr. Camacho received his medical degree in 1988 from the Universidad Militar “Nueva Granada” in Bogotá, DC, Colombia, followed by completing an internship program at Hospital Militar Central / Hospital “La Victoria” in the same year. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency in 1993 at the Hospital Militar Central \ Universidad Militar “Nueva Granada.”
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Camacho continues to remain abreast of his field’s latest advancements. He maintains active memberships with the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society Hematology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He also serves on the board of the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology. Highly dedicated to improving healthcare in oncology and hematology, Dr. Camacho has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator for more than 70 clinical trials. He has coauthored over 100 National and International scientific abstracts. Dr. Camacho has published the results of his basic and clinical research experience in numerous journals like The New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer, Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, British Journal of Cancer, Annals of Oncology, and other peer - reviewed medical journals. “Safety and Activity of Anti–PD-L1 Antibody in Patients with Advanced Cancer” was published in The New England Journal of Medicine and cited 6387 times. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with companies like Merck & Co., Amgen, and Pfizer.
To further his medical career, Dr. Camacho served as a Clinical Research Assistant in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at The George Washington University Medical Center from 1993 to 1995 and completed a General Internal Medicine Internship at The George Washington University Medical Center in 1996. He remained at The George Washington University Medical Center and completed an additional General Internal Medicine Residency in 1998. In that same year, he earned a Master in Public Health from The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Sciences. He pursued his medical career with a completed Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology in 2001 at Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical
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Dr. Camacho dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentor in hematology at George Washington University – Dr. Craig Kessler, a coagulation expert; Dr. Victor Gordeuk, an iron expert from George Washington University; and Dr. Raymond Warrell from Sloan Kettering, whom he worked with on drug development. To learn more, please visit http://www.cobd.us/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-h-camacho-30489a5a/.
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Maeve E. Gleason, DO
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
OB/GYN Women’s Health and Surgery Center of Advantia Stafford, VA Among her academic achievements, Dr. Gleason earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior, she attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, where she earned a Masters in Basic Medical Science. Following medical school, she completed her internship and residence at McLaren Macomb Hospital in the Metro Detroit area.
Maeve E. Gleason, DO is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Obstetrician-Gynecologist for her outstanding contributions in the field of medicine and her professional excellence at the Women’s Health and Surgery Center of Advantia. Highly dedicated to her profession, Dr. Maeve E. Gleason is a distinguished Obstetrician-Gynecologist currently serving women at the Women’s Health and Surgery Center of Advantia in Stafford, Virginia. She specializes in woman’s reproductive tract, pregnancy, and childbirth. With locations in Stafford and Fredericksburg, Virginia, the Women’s Health and Surgery Center is committed to serving all of your OBGYN healthcare needs under one roof – from annual gynecological exams, prenatal care to minimally invasive surgery.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Gleason maintains active memberships with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In her spare time, Dr. Gleason enjoys dancing (since she was young) and reading. Raised in a family of healthcare, Dr. Gleason dedicates this honorable recognition to her mother, Janet Gleason, RN, father and former professor, Michael Gleason, DDS, and her brother, John Gleason, Interventional Radiologist.
In her current capacity, Dr. Gleason demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, friendliness, and bedside manner when she offers her expertise in birth control counseling, women’s wellness, and preventative medicine. Dr. Gleason has been excited to be an integral part of the team at Women’s Health and Surgery Center since 2017.
To learn more, please visit https://www.obgynvirginia.com/ providers/maeve-gleason-do/.
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Margaret P. Johnson, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Private Practice Mancos, CO
Anthropology in 1958. She went onto receive her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1971. She was certified as a Jungian Analyst by the C.G. Jung Institute of Lost Angeles in 1978, and was active in that group, serving in many capacities for a number of years.
Margaret P. Johnson, Ph.D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievements in Psychology and her professional excellence as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Having led an impressive career since 1971, Margaret P. Johnson, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Jungian analyst. She specializes in all areas of psychology, including individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, and substance misuse. In her current capacity, she sees adults (18-64 yrs.), adolescents (13-17 yrs.), and older adults (65 yrs. or older) utilizing psychodynamic treatment and analytic psychology. She has been practicing in Mancos, Colorado, since 2000, and has dedicated her private practice to helping others. Prior to her private practice, Dr. Johnson served as a staff psychologist at Camarillo State Hospital, Children’s Treatment Center from 1971 to 1978. She also gained valuable private practice experience at Ventura and Los Angeles, CA, from 1978-2000.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. Johnson maintains active memberships with the American Psychological Association, the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, the C.G. Jung Study Center of Southern California, the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, the International Association of Jungian Analysts, and the C.G. Jung Institute of Colorado. Additionally, she currently serves as the co-chief editor of the Psychological Perspectives, published by the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles and Taylor and Francis. In her spare time, Dr. Johnson enjoys horseback riding. She has a ranch with about 40 horses.
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CWW Member Profiles Malika Hakim Haque, MD
PEDIATRICS
Pediatrician Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin, OH by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), other viral tumors such as Molluscum Contagiosum, and skin blemishes. She currently holds three patents on the antiviral agents of HPV and other viral tumors and has completed phase two of FDA-approved clinical trials in search of antiviral agents. She is actively pursuing further research and product development of her unique patented products.
Malika Hakim Haque, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pediatrician for her outstanding contributions in the medical field and her unwavering dedication to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Ohio State University (OSU), the Noor Community Free clinic/Muslim Clinic of Ohio (MCO) of the Wexner Medical Center, the Nisonger Center at OSU, and to the Noor Islamic Cultural Center, its community, and her family. Her passion has been to serve the underserved community all her life.
Remaining at the forefront of her field, Dr. Haque maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Ambulatory Pediatrics Association, the Central Ohio Pediatric Society, the Islamic Medical Association of North America, the Noor Islamic Cultural Center, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and Pakistani origin.
Having led a distinguished medical career for 50 years, Dr. Malika Hakim Haque has been consistently named one of American’s Top Pediatricians by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. Since 2010, she has served as a medical director of the NOOR Community Clinic/MCO with the Thomas E. Rardin Family Practice Center at Ohio State University, having founded the clinic. She began teaching at the university since 1970 when she came as a Fellow at the Nisonger Center (OSU) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital and has worked in a variety of roles prior to her current position as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and International Health. Additionally, she is providing her services as a member of the Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital through the Noor Community Free Clinic/MCO where she serves a multicultural population and at the same time imparting her valuable medical expertise and knowledge to medical students. Furthermore, Dr. Haque is a Charter Founder of the Ronald Reagan Representative Center and was honored with a Medal of Merit from President Ronald Reagan in March31,1982 for being an active member of the President Ronald Reagan’s Task Force.
Dr. Haque was an expert advisory consultant for the Joint Commission of Hospitals for culturally diverse patient-centered care in 2008. This resulted in New Standards of care for the culturally diverse patient population in hospitals and clinics across the nation in 2012. In her spare time, Dr. Haque enjoys spending time with her family and friends and entertaining and reaching out to people in distress who are going through hard times, especially after the Covid Pandemic, not just in her community and USA but across the World. She also devotes her time as an active member of her community and is involved in their Educational and Health care activities, holding large Health Fairs. She enjoys reading and is excited about pursuing her research on her patents that would ultimately lead to a product that will cure warts, other viral tumors, and skin blemishes.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Haque received a Government of India scholarship for standing first in High School University Exams and a gold medal for standing first at the University of Madras in her Pre-university exams before starting medical school. Her medical career began after earning a Medical Degree from Madras Medical College. She has had a brilliant Medical Career with Gold Medals awarded in almost every subject in Pediatrics, Radiology, Surgery, and OBGYN at College and University level. She interned at the Miriam Hospital at Brown University and completed a residency in pediatrics at the New Jersey College of Medicine Children’s and Babies Hospital. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Haque served as a fellow in developing disabilities at the Nisonger Center, the Ohio State University.
Furthermore, Dr. Haque is a charter founder of the Ronald Reagan Representative Center and was honored with a Medal of Merit from President Ronald Reagan in March 31, 1982 for being part of President Ronald Reagan Task Force. Dr Haque dedicates this honorable recognition to her dear mother Rahimunissa Begum and to her dear Dad Major Syed Abdul Hakim. She also dedicates this to her dear husband Dr. C Azeez Haque and to their dear children and their families: Kifizeba Haque, Arman and Zaher Akbar, Masarath N. Haque Khan, Badar M. Khan, Raiya, Sana and Ayden Khan, Asim Zayd Haque, Huma A. Haque, Laith and Hamza Haque. To learn more, please visit https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/ find-a-doctor/profiles/malika-haque.
Among many of her achievements, Dr. Haque has been researching antiviral agents in the management of warts caused
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Margarita E. McDonald, MD
BARIATRIC MEDICINE
Bariatric Medicine Specialist & Founder The Bariatric Medicine Institute Willow Grove, PA and surgery. As Founder of the Institute, Dr. McDonald ensures that all programs provide the highest standard of medical weight management.
Margarita E. McDonald, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Bariatric Medicine Specialist for her remarkable contributions in medicine and her outstanding leadership as the Founder of The Bariatric Medicine Institute.
A graduate of Ursinus College, Dr. McDonald’s medical career began after obtaining her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She furthered her medical training and completed a family medicine residency at Abbington Family Medicine in Abbington, PA. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. McDonald is board-certified in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Located in Willow Grove, PA, The Bariatric Medicine Institute is a trusted medical weight loss center dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The practice offers a multi-disciplinary approach designed to teach healthy eating and lifestyle changes, in conjunction with pharmacological therapy. Focusing on the mind, body, and spirit, The Bariatric Medicine Institute provides a personal trainer, dietician, and individualized programs. Each program aims to address individual Mind & Behavioral Awareness, Food, Nutrition & Metabolic Wellness with Exercise & Movement improvement.
Remaining aware of the latest advancements in her field, Dr. McDonald is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association.
Dual board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Margarita E. McDonald has led a notable career for the past 15 years carrying out her passion for Obesity Medicine. She decided to open The Bariatric Medicine Institute to provide patient-focused obesity management programs. She offers a valuable repertoire of expertise in all facets of her work, including bariatric medicine
Dr. McDonald dedicates this honorable recognition to her parents, John and Priscilla McDonald. To learn more, please visit https://bmigoals.com/.
Marshall S. Parker, DC
CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractor Parker Chiropractic & Wellness Fort Smith, AR Examiners. As a faculty member of the Arkansas College of Health Education, Dr. Parker uses his expertise to educate the next generation of manipulative medicine practitioners. In 2020, Dr. Parker became a Certified Medical Examiner for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He is now the President and CEO of his own practice, Parker Chiropractic & Wellness, in 2021.
Marshall S. Parker, DC is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Chiropractor for his professional excellence in the chiropractic field and his unwavering devotion to serving the community at Parker Chiropractic & Wellness. Dr. Marshall S. Parker is a respected, board-certified chiropractor with over two years of extensive knowledge in chiropractic, wellness, and sports medicine. He strives to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally without the use of medication or surgery. He is proud to have opened his own practice, Parker Chiropractic & Wellness, to continue to improve the lives of his patients.
When he is not practicing chiropractic or teaching, Dr. Parker enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Parker dedicates this honorable recognition to his fiancée, Paige, whom he thanks for her love and support.
Dr. Parker’s chiropractic career began after he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University in 2019. He is board-certified through the National Board of Chiropractic
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CWW Member Profiles Matthew K. Steuer, DMD
DENTISTRY
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery Colorado Springs, CO Matthew K. Steuer, DMD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in the field of Medicine and Dentistry for his unwavering devotion to patient-centered care with Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery.
To prepare for his acclaimed work, Dr. Steuer earned his bachelor’s degree in Portuguese from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He went on to study at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree and graduated in 2009. In 2013, he furthered his training by completing his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University Medical Center. Here, he received extensive training in Dentoalveolar Procedures, Complex Dental Implant treatments, Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, and Facial Cosmetics.
Dedicated to providing optimal patient outcomes, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons Drs. Matthew Steuer, Nathan Ringer, Ben Bailey, and Dr. Eric Ringer demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and integrity at Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery. They offer a range of advanced services to patients of all ages, including wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, bone grafting procedures, oral pathology, and more.
With a commitment to service, Dr. Steuer has participated in multiple overseas medical dental and service missions where he has treated patients with cleft lips and cleft palates, as well as performed other dental care services.
A highly distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Steuer is a prominent team member of board-certified professionals at Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery. He has devoted the past seven years providing the highest quality care to those in need of treatment. In his current role, he offers a vast repertoire of clinical expertise in maxillofacial trauma, dental surgery, and implants, bone grafting, oral pathology, reconstructive oral and facial surgery, anesthesia, facial cosmetics (including BOTOX®), and injectable fillers. Additionally, he has gained valuable technical experience throughout his extensive career which has brought more value to Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Steuer enjoys anything outdoors, hiking, skiing, traveling, and skydiving. He has three kids. Dr. Steuer dedicates this honorable recognition and his success to his mentors, Dr. Pushkar Merha, Dr. Andrew Salama, and Dr. Tyler Nelson. For further information, please visit https://csoafs.com/.
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Meada Pakour, MD Pediatrician & Family Practice Physician Dr. Pakour Medical Group Los Angeles, CA Meada Pakour, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pediatrician for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her dedication to family medicine at Dr. Pakour Medical Group.
Among her academic achievements, Dr. Pakour earned her medical degree in Syria, followed by completing her residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, and fellowship at the University of Southern California.
Proudly serving Los Angeles, California, Dr. Meada Pakour is a distinguished pediatrician and family practice physician with a passion for helping people. She has garnered 18 years of professional excellence and outstanding service in the medical community. Specializing in all facets of children’s healthcare and family medicine, she established Doctor Pakour Medical Group three years ago. She is well-known for demonstrating the highest level of compassion and respect for her patients. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Pakour offers courtesy visits for patients and family members of patients who are having financial difficulty.
Dr. Pakour dedicates this honorable recognition to her Mother and Grandfather, who was largely instrumental in influencing and aiding her on this career path. Her Grandfather was a physician in Syria.
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Megha Shah, MD Oncologist Hunterdon Hematology Oncology, LLC Flemington, NJ
medical oncology services and cancer treatments to her patients and their families.
Megha Shah, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Oncologist for her professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering dedication at Hunterdon Hematology Oncology, LLC.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Shah is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at New York University in New York City and is a graduate of the hematology and medical oncology fellowship program at Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Dr. Shah was actively involved in research and several trials. Later she is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dedicated to fighting cancer, Hunterdon Hematology Oncology LLC is a community oncology group that strives to provide exceptional medical oncology and hematology specialist services for people suffering from cancer and blood disorders. The team of board-certified medical oncologists offer the latest and best treatments available to every patient. Hunterdon Hematology Oncology, LLC treats all types of cancer, including brain, colon, prostate, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, head and neck, oral, and lung cancers, plus multiple myeloma, lymphoma, melanoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. They also treat numerous blood disorders, including blood cancers, anemia, and clotting disorders.
An active member of her field, Dr. Shah remains abreast of the latest advancements in her field. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
As a board-certified physician, Dr. Megha Shah specializes in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology at Hunterdon Oncology Hematology, LLC in Flemington, New Jersey. Her clinical interests include breast and gynecologic malignancies as well as cancer survivorship and end-of-life issues. In her current position, she is dedicated to providing the highest standard of
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CWW Member Profiles Michael J. Hervey II, MD
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
OB/GYN Premier OB/GYN LLC Phoenix, AZ Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Hervey spent a year in the United States Navy before attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied Biology. He then attended Harvard University GSAS, Division of Continuing Education, where he received a Master’s in Biology. During his studies, he worked at Beth Israel Deaconess and Brigham and Women’s Hospital on the National Emphysema treatment trial. Dr. Hervey’s medical career began after he graduated from the University Of Virginia School Of Medicine, where he was active in cancer research within the Department of Radiation Oncology. Following graduation, he completed a Family Medicine Residency at the University of Minnesota, Bethesda Clinic. Dr. Hervey won several teaching awards, most notably, the Minnesota Academy of Family Medicine Resident of the Year award, and was nominated for the National award. To further his professional development, Dr. Hervey trained at Phoenix Integrated OB/GYN Residency and also received numerous teaching awards, nominated and voted upon by peers and the Faculty.
Michael J. Hervey II, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top OB/GYN for his professional excellence in the medical field and his unwavering commitment to serving the medical community through Premier OB/GYN LLC. Premier OB/GYN LLC is situated at 6707 North 19th Avenue, Suite 222 in Phoenix, Arizona. The compassionate providers offer unsurpassed care to pregnant women, managing both high risks and low-risk pregnancies. In addition to specializing in minimally invasive surgery, the dedicated providers offer the full spectrum of adult gynecologic care from health care screenings to infertility screening to menopause. Premier OB/GYN LLC offers two midwives in practice and is available to patients 24/7. Dr. Michael J. Hervey II, a well-respected obstetrician and gynecologist, has led an impressive medical career, specializing in full-spectrum women’s health. His training as an OB/GYN and Family Medicine physician has allowed him to provide the best possible care. He has gained valuable knowledge and experience developing a robust integrated women’s health care model, leading hospital administrators, and aligning with multiple birthing centers (Baby Moon Inn) and Midwifery practices throughout his career. Dr. Hervey has committed to supporting women’s mental health and primary care throughout their pregnancy and beyond. He wanted to continue the support by developing Premier OB/GYN LLC- TeamBabyCatcher.com with his wife, Ellie Tan CNM, WHNP-BC. They hope to expand the practice soon.
Remaining aware of the latest advancements in his specialty, Dr. Hervey maintains active memberships with the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the American Academy of Family Medicine, and the American Medical Association. When he is not practicing medicine at Premier OB/GYN LLC, Dr. Hervey devotes his time to community work through Alpha Phi Alpha. To learn more, please visit https://www.teambabycatcher.com/ or email Info@TeamBabyCatcher.com.
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Michael J. Pensak, MD
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Orthopedic Surgeon Ocean Orthopedic Associates Toms River, NJ Michael J. Pensak, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Orthopedic Surgeon in the field of Medicine in acknowledgment for his dedication to providing the highest standard of patient-centered care with Ocean Orthopedic Associates.
Dr. Pensak’s acclaimed career began after obtaining his Medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Soon thereafter, he went on to complete a Residency from the University of Connecticut Health Center and Fellowship from the University of Colorado. During his residency, he was awarded 1st resident dedicated year to basic science research with Dr. Jay Leiberman. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Pensak also holds a subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand.
Ocean Orthopedic Associates, a full-service Orthopedic Physician’s office has been proudly providing orthopedic care to patients in Toms River and Old Bridge, NJ since 1969. Proud to be a Joint Commission Accredited office, their dedicated physicians provide specialized care in sports medicine, spine, hand, total joint replacement, arthritis relief as well as adult joint reconstruction. At Ocean Orthopedic Associates, they pride themselves on offering state-of-the-art technologies including digital x-ray, and open MRI, as well as pain management, and physical therapy services. Additionally, case managers are onsite to assist in care management.
To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements, Dr. Pensak is an active member of the American Academy Orthopedic Surgery, NJ Orthopedic Society, and the NJ Doctor Patient Alliance. He is a respected voice in his field and has been proud to contribute articles to the National Library of Medicine, including Depression and Anxiety among Patients with Atraumatic Lateral Epicondylitis and Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain.
Distinguished Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Pensak has led an impressive career garnering 11 years of vast knowledge and professional experience in his specialty. In his current capacity, he has devoted the past four years with Ocean Orthopedic Associates where he specializes in treating the hand and upper extremities. Demonstrating the highest standard of orthopedic care, he sees patients at the Toms River and Old Bridge locations. Alongside this appointment, Dr. Pensak is affiliated with the Community Medical Center, Toms River; Ocean Medical Center, Brick; Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge; and Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank.
Dr. Pensak dedicates this recognition to Dr. Carig Rodner, Dr. Jennifer Wolf, Dr. Frank Scott, Dr. Rodrigo Bagnes, Dr. Kyros Ipaktchi, and Dr. Jay Leiberman. He also recognizes his parents for their unwavering support – Sandra and Alan Pensak and his wife Nicole Pensak for traveling to Colorado to complete his fellowship. They have two beautiful children. For further information, please visit https://oceanortho.com/. You can read more of Dr. Pensak’s works at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/?term=Michael+J.+Pensak
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Minesh Patel, MD Psychiatrist Ct. Psychiatry Associates P.C. Stamford, CT
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India in 1992. He relocated to the United States, where he completed a Psychiatry Residency at Albany Medical Center in 2005. He then completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship in at Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Patel notably served as the Chief Fellow.
Minesh Patel, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Psychiatrist for his outstanding achievements in psychiatry and his professional excellence at private practice, Ct. Psychiatry Associates P.C. A well-respected Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Minesh Patel has been practicing psychiatry for 25 years. He is licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut and New York and is currently serving Stamford and the surrounding communities in private practice.
He is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Since then, he has remained abreast of his field’s latest advancements by maintaining an active membership with the American Psychiatric Association.
As an expert in his field, Dr. Patel treats children, adolescents, and adults with multiple psychiatric issues, including anxiety, autism, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and substance abuse. He brings valuable knowledge from his prior experience working with children at the Children’s Village. www.incircleexec.com
To learn more about Dr. Patel’s practice at 1177 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905, please call his business phone at (203) 703-2555.
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Orthopedic Surgeon Fullerton Orthopedic Surgery Fullerton, CA A distinguished member of his field, Dr. Rubinstein is a notable Fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American College of Surgeons of the Hand, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He continues to remain aware of the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery by maintaining active affiliations with several organizations, including the American Sports Medicine Institute, National Board of Medical Examiners, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Medical Association, Orange County Medical Association, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Michael P. Rubinstein, MD, FAAOS, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement in Orthopedic Surgery. Leading an impressive medical career for 32 years, Dr. Michael Rubinstein, M.D. is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity and sports medicine. He is currently practicing at Fullerton Orthopedic Surgery, offering top quality services in all facets of his specialty, including trauma, arthritis, complex reconstructions of the arm and hand, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. Dedicated to his patient’s well-being, Dr. Rubinstein demonstrates the highest level of compassion. It is important to him that his patients regain function again. In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Rubinstein serves as a Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Irvine.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Rubinstein has received numerous Top Doctor awards. Dr. Rubinstein is married to his wife of 40 years.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Rubinstein completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University with his Bachelor of Arts degree and obtained his Doctorate of Medicine degree at New York Medical College. Then he completed an internship and residency at Lennox Hill Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Harvard University. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Rubinstein is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also certified as a Qualified Medical Examiner, X-Ray Supervisor, and P.A. Supervisor.
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In honor of this recognition, Dr. Rubinstein would like to dedicate this to Dr. Francis Mendoza and Dr. Barry Simpson. To learn more, please visit https://fcppfullertonortho.com/meetour-team/dr-rubinstein/.
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Munira Dudhbhai, MD, FACOG
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OB/GYN Lewisville Women’s Care Lewisville, TX with her Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery degree from Grant Medical College in India in 2000. She relocated to the United States and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology with Lutheran Medical Center / SUNY Downstate Medical School in New York City. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Dudhbhai is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Dudhbhai remains abreast of the latest advancements in her specialty. She is also a member of the Texas Medical Association.
Munira Dudhbhai, MD, FACOG is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Obstetrics & Gynecology for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her professional excellence as the Founder of Lewisville Women’s Care. Always striving to support women’s health, Lewisville Women’s Care is committed to providing individualized, expert, and compassionate care to women in a warm and friendly environment. The dedicated team of medical experts specializes in gynecology, obstetrics, and various surgical procedures. The office is located at 560 West Main St, Suite 107 in Lewisville, Texas.
In her spare time, Dr. Dudhbhai enjoys ice skating and skiing with her family. She also devotes her time volunteering for Saturday luncheons at local community schools.
Dedicated to providing the best care for women, Dr. Munira Dudhbhai is a talented obstetrician-gynecologist having served the medical community in private practice since 2005. She offers a vast repertoire of expertise in all facets of women’s healthcare including robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries. As the founder of Lewisville Women’s Care, Dr. Dudhbhai is committed to caring for, educating, and motivating women from adolescence to menopause. She is in constant pursuit of learning and studying the wide diversity of cultures she comes across as a doctor. Among her academic achievements, Dr. Dudhbhai graduated
Dr. Dudhbhai is married to Asgar Dudhbhai, MD, for 23 years. They have one daughter. Dr. Dudhbhai dedicates this honorable recognition to her mentor in laparoscopy training, Warren Volker, MD, and her clinical development mentor during residency, Ahmet Jaber, MD. To learn more, please visit https://lewisvillewomenscare.com/.
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Nashaat B. Ibraheim, MD Family Physician HCA Houston Healthcare Houston, TX
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Ibraheim attended the School of Medicine at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, where he obtained his medical degree. Then he completed his urologic surgery residency at Nasser General Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, and his family practice residency at the Texas Tech Health Science Center in Odessa, Texas. To further his medical training, he completed his fellowship at the National Institution of Program Directors Development in Kansas City, Missouri.
Nashaat B. Ibraheim, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Family Physician for his professional excellence in the field of family medicine and his unwavering dedication to his community with HCA Houston Healthcare. A distinguished family physician, Dr. Nashaat Ibraheim has led an impressive career for 24 years specializing in all facets of his work. He is currently treating patients in Houston, Texas, with HCA Houston Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare. From Conroe to Texas City, HCA Houston Healthcare serves over one million patients and employs 15,000 people, including 6,900 nurses and 1,800 affiliated physicians. Dr. Ibraheim offers a full range of services, including prostate cancer screenings, cholesterol and lipids checkups, disease screenings, preventative medicine, colon cancer screenings, and allergy consultations in his current position. In addition, Dr. Ibraheim is multilingual, speaking English, Arabic, and Russian.
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Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Ibraheim maintains active memberships with the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Medical Association, National Institute for Program Directors, Association of Departments of Family Medicine, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. To learn more, please visit https://hcahoustonhealthcare.com/ physicians/profile/Dr-Nashaat-B-Ibraheim-MD. 107
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Milton Waner, MD, FCS(SA) Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgeon & Co-Founder Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York New York, NY
In 1977, Dr. Waner completed his undergraduate studies with his Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg South Africa. Thereafter, he completed his internship and general surgical training at the University of Witwatersrand Affiliated Hospitals and his residency within the Division of Otolaryngology/Department of Surgery at the University of Witwatersrand. He also completed a research fellowship in head and neck cancer at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Following his training, he accepted a faculty position in the Department of Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Waner became board-certified in both general surgery and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Milton Waner, MD, FCS(SA), is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Medicine and acknowledgment of his professional excellence as a Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgeon & CoFounder at Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York. As a well-seasoned and highly respected Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Waner is leading an outstanding career having accrued 35 years of professional excellence primarily working with children. He has garnered a commendable reputation as a founder of pediatric facial plastic surgery and for his vast repertoire of expertise in vascular anomalies of the head and neck. Additionally, having been at the forefront of many breakthroughs, he has authored and co-authored well over 100 peer-reviewed articles, 37 book chapters, and 3 textbooks concerning hemangiomas vascular malformations of the head and neck and related topics. In his current capacity, he serves as the Co-Founder at Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York, located within the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital at 210 East 64th Street. Dr. Waner has devoted the past 17 years providing the most comprehensive care for children and adults affected by a vascular birthmark or tumors. The most quality of services is offered for patients including the assessment of clinical records and imaging studies, the analysis of photographs of the lesion, in-office clinical consultations, and treatments including surgery, laser, embolization, sclerotherapy, drug management, and combination treatments, just to name a few.
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Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Waner excelled in varying positions prior to his role at Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York. Following his training, he accepted a faculty position in the Department of Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia. In 1988 he left Australia to join the faculty of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. In 2001 he was promoted to the rank of Professor in the said Department. He also held the Benjamin and Milton Waner Endowed Chair in Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Waner takes pride in pioneering many surgical approaches in his career including the treatment of hemangiomas and vascular
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In light of his professional excellence, Dr. Waner is the recipient of many awards and accolades awards including an Honor Award presented by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Children’s Miracle Network Achievement Award. He is consistently included in several lists of top physicians including America’s Top Doctors, The Best Doctors in America, and The Best Doctors in New York. A tugboat operating in New York harbor was also named after him.
malformations and the development of the medical applications for copper vapor lasers. He holds numerous US and international patents on medical devices such as a pair of infrared glasses that can visualize veins through intact skin. Additionally, Dr. Waner founded the Waner Children’s Vascular Birthmark Foundation. A Fellow of the College of Surgeons South Africa, Dr. Waner is in constant pursuit to remain abreast of the latest innovations in her field. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and maintains active memberships with professional organizations including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
In his spare time, Dr. Waner is an avid guitar player and music writer. Dr. Waner dedicates this honorable recognition in loving memory of his father Benjamin and mother Miriam Waner. In addition, as a proud mentee, he also dedicates this recognition to James Y. Suen, MD, his Mentor and the Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Arkansas Medical Center. For further information, visit www.vbiny.org.
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CWW Member Profiles Nancy Pyram-Bernard, DO
FAMILY PRACTICE
Family Practitioner South Florida Family Health and Research Centers Plantation, FL brings her valuable knowledge to several hospitals in her local area, including Memorial Hospital West (serving as Chief of the Department of Family Practice) and Memorial Hospital Miramar.
Nancy Pyram-Bernard, DO is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Family Practitioner for her exceptional contributions in the medical field and her professional excellence with South Florida Family Health and Research Centers.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Pyram-Bernard graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. She then completed her residency in family medicine at Peninsula Hospital Center in 2001.
With offices in Miami and Plantation, Florida, the South Florida Family Health and Research Centers is devoted to going beyond the standard and provide outstanding medical care when and where it’s most needed. The Board Certified Physicians, Advanced Family Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and experienced Medical Assistants are always up-to-date with the latest medical treatments and technologies available.
An active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP). She is also an active member of the Florida Medical Association and continues to remain abreast of the latest medical advancements.
Proudly serving patients in Plantation, Florida, Dr. Nancy PyramBernard is a trusted family practitioner currently providing exceptional family healthcare at South Florida Family Health and Research Centers. She has been working within the Primary Care Family Medicine & Lice Source Services divisions since 2015. Dedicated to improving each family’s health, Dr. Pyram-Bernard has focused her practice in the past four years on general health and wellness, acute illnesses, and managing chronic or long-term ailments. She utilizes her expertise in anxiety, addiction, trauma, spiritual concerns, grief, and relationships. Dr. Pyram-Bernard
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In her spare time, Dr. Pyram-Bernard enjoys running with her dog and listening to music. Dr. Pyram-Bernard dedicates this recognition to her husband and high school sweetheart, Peter. To learn more, please visit https://www.sffhrc.com/.
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Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, Ph.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain Management Specialist Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, Ph.D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pain Management Specialist for his outstanding contributions in the pain medicine field unwavering dedication at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Dr. Knezevic remains abreast of his field’s latest advancements. He maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, International Anesthesia Research Society, Association of University Anesthesiologists, North American Neuromodulation Society, and the American Society for Pain and Neuroscience. Dr. Knezevic is a designated member of the Advocate Healthcare IRB and serves as a Vice-Chair of the ASA Abstract Review Subcommittee on Chronic and Cancer Pain.
Board-certified in anesthesiology, Dr. Nebojsa Nick Knezevic is a well-respected and highly trained pain management specialist with 23 years of professional excellence in the medical field. He has devoted the past 11 years as the Vice Chairman for Research and Education at the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. As a pain management specialist, Dr. Knezevic specializes in chronic non-cancer back pain and commits to providing the highest standard of quality healthcare.
Prof. Dr. Knezevic has published more than 130 per-review manuscripts in prestigious medical journals that were cited almost 3000 times. He had more than 300 presentations at national and international meetings and was invited to give about 100 lectures at different prestigious conferences worldwide. As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Knezevic was presented with the Academic Achievement Award by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Awards Committee for his dedication to interventional pain management through teaching mentoring and research twice in 2016 and 2019.
To prepare for his distinguished medical career, Dr. Knezevic received his Medical Degree from the University of Belgrade in Serbia in 1997, followed by his Ph.D. in pharmacology at the University of Illinois in 2007. Meanwhile, he completed a residency in anesthesiology and pain management at the University of Illinois. An active member of academia, Dr. Knezevic is a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago. He teaches residents and pain management fellows and oversees the clinical research department performing clinical trials and investigations on new pain medicines. Additionally, he manages the multiple US and global clinical trials (phases I-IV) to test different pain medications and innovative medical devices for acute and chronic pain.
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In his spare time, Dr. Knezevic volunteers for various events with the Serbian Orthodox Church and travels with his wife Ivana, daughter Emilija and son Sava. Dr. Knezevic dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of his mother, Mrs. Vera Knezevic. To learn more, visit https://mypainchicago.com/our-doctors/.
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CWW Member Profiles ONCOLOGY
Neeta Erinjeri, MD Surgical Oncologist Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida Miami, FL
To prepare for her career, Dr. Erinjeri earned his Bachelor of Science degree in human physiology from Michigan State University. Following graduation, she went on to obtain his Medical degree from Michigan State University School of Medicine. She completed a General Surgery residency, and endocrine surgery fellowship at Yale School of Medicine (New Haven Hospital). While at Yale, she was a member of the Women in Surgery Committee, Section of Surgical Education. Later, she became board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Neeta Erinjeri, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Doctor in the field of Medicine in acknowledgment for her exceptional work as a Surgical Oncologist with Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. At Miami Cancer Institute, the world-renowned cancer specialists and subspecialists work together across numerous medical disciplines to provide the highest standard of patient-centered care. Patients are offered precise, personalized treatment plans that incorporate groundbreaking discoveries and collaborations with other world-renowned cancer researchers. With a unique partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering, both work diligently to share educational resources and new techniques to further advance cancer care.
Remaining abreast of the latest developments in his field, Dr. Erinjeri maintains active memberships and affiliations with professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
As a highly distinguished surgical oncologist, Dr. Erinjeri has garnered eight years of expert medical knowledge and professional experience. She specializes in the endocrine system, providing surgery on the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Currently, she has devoted nearly two years in practice with Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida where she delivers exceptional results.
For further information, please visit https://baptisthealth.net/ cancer-care/home.
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Nicolette Traa, MS, CCC, SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Interactive Kids Linwood, NJ
of expertise in behavioral health, autism, and speech pathology.
Nicolette Traa, MS, CCC, SLP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Speech-Language Pathologist for her exemplary contributions in the healthcare field and her professional excellence at Interactive Kids.
In light of her academic achievements, Ms. Traa studied education at Atlantic Cape Community College, followed by graduating with a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Stockton University.
Interactive Kids, a vital resource for the community, continuously strives to provide the highest quality consultation and training services for individuals, their families, professionals, and other providers through a collaborative solution-driven relationship. Interactive Kids is staffed by dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals who offer a wide variety of behavioral, educational, and vocational-based services for individuals with disabilities such as autism, developmental disorders, non-verbal learning disorder, brain injury, ADD/ADHD, behavior disorders, and other neurological impairments.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Ms. Traa maintains an active member with the International Association of Health Care Professionals and the American Speech-Language–Hearing Association. Outside of her professional work, Ms. Traa is looking forward to getting married soon and is currently renovating a house. Ms. Traa dedicates this honorable recognition to her parents, Matt and Grace.
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Padmavathy Tummala, MD, FACOG
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OB/GYN Park Avenue OB/GYN Glendale, AZ Recognized as a Fellow by the American College of OB/GYN, Dr. Tummala received her MBBS degree in New Delhi, India, at Lady Harding Medical College, where she pursued her M.D. Post studies in OB/GYN training. She completed a transitional internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the first female to serve as chief resident at Temple. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Tummala is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is also a member of the American Medical Association.
Padmavathy Tummala, MD, FACOG is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top OBGYN for her outstanding achievements in the medical field and her professional excellence at Park Avenue OB/GYN. Proudly serving women of the west valley community, the highly-trained team at Park Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.C. work together to provide the best possible care and information you need to prevent illness and lead a healthy lifestyle. The practice is located at 5757 W. Thunderbird Rd, #E157, Glendale, AZ 85306.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Tummala is married to Dr. Chandra Tummala, a retired doctor, and has a son, Shilesh, and a daughter, Shilpa. She enjoys yoga, reading, and cooking.
Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Padmavathy Tummala is a board-certified OB/GYN currently practicing at Park Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.C. since 1993. She provides comprehensive gynecology care, including gynourology, advanced laparoscopy, and robot, in-office procedures. Among her many responsibilities, Dr. Tummala truly enjoys delivering babies.
Dr. Tummala dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of her mother. To learn more, please visit https://www.parkaveob.com/.
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Dr. Pat Lawson Reflexologist, Herbologist & Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Pat’s Integrative Health Services Ijamsville, MD Dr. Pat Lawson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional for her exemplary contributions in the field of Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine and her unmatched commitment to helping people heal as a Doctor and President at Dr. Pat’s Integrative Health Services.
healthy lifestyle through nutrition, purified air, living alkaline pH water, and green technology implementation. Among her many achievements, Dr. Lawson is more proud to have established the R.E.S.T. – Release Emotional Stress and Tension course, after 30 years of studying and life experiences.
Healing through integrative and naturopathic medicine, Dr. Lawson is a certified reflexologist, herbologist, and clinical nutritionist with 35 years of professional excellence in her field. Her dedication to pursuing the integrative medicine field began after losing her parents and her own declining health while she was a model. When her health began improving due to natural practices, she decided that she wanted to help patients achieve better results in the ways that helped her. Dr. Lawson provides a wide array of services at her practice, Dr. Pat’s Integrative Health Services, and commits to sharing her breadth of expertise as an instructor with the International Institute of Reflexology since 1972. From 1998 to 2003, she also excelled as a professor with the Advanced Integrative Medical Institute, gaining valuable skills and expertise.
In addition to her primary work, Dr. Lawson has hosted a radio show on health and nutrition based in Rhode Island and a television program located in Roanoke, Virginia. Furthermore, Dr. Lawson has been featured in many magazines and publications. She has been a keynote speaker for the National Health Federation in California. Committed to continuous learning, Dr. Lawson holds degrees from the Trinity College of Natural Health and the Washington School of Natural Medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Lawson has devoted over ten years to working with special needs people while maintaining her business, seeing and treating patients, and teaching nutrition and reflexology.
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CWW Member Profiles Peter Rinaldi, DMD, AAACD
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Dentist Rinaldi Dental Arts Chevy Chase, MD Peter Rinaldi, DMD, AAACD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his exemplary contributions in the dental field and his outstanding service to the community with Rinaldi Dental Arts.
Accredited by the AACD in 1998, Dr. Rinaldi is also a Fellow of both the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also an accomplished lecturer and speaker, having lectured on aesthetic procedures and techniques across the United States as well as the United Kingdom. Additionally, Dr. Rinaldi is a contributing author in two esthetic textbooks for dentists and physicians, i.e. Cosmesis of the Mouth Face and Jaw and Minimally Invasive Techniques of Oculofacial Rejuvenation. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with top dental companies of the world, such as Kerr, Brasseler, Zenith Dental, Ivoclar, and 3M.
Highly renowned, Peter Rinaldi, DMD is a leading, highly sought after cosmetic dentist with over 30 years of professional experience. He is currently practicing at Rinaldi Dental Arts where he specializes in all facets of his work, including cosmetic dentistry, veneers, full mouth reconstruction, smile design, periodontics, sleep apnea, TMJ, bonded ceramics, and more. Dr. Rinaldi demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion to best serve the medical community.
In light of his professional achievements, Dr. Rinaldi attributes his success to passion, hard work, and dedication. He is declared one of “America’s Top Dentists” by the prestigious Consumers’ Research Council of America and “America’s Best Dentists.” Since 2009, he has been named “Top Dentist” by Washington Magazine and in 2020 by Bethesda Magazine. He was also selected for by Practical Aesthetics magazine as one of the top clinical instructors worldwide in the field of dentistry in 2001-2003. Moreover, Dr. Rinaldi was featured in The Leading Physicians of the World by the International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP).
Dedicated to serving the residents of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Dr. Rinaldi has placed more than 30,000 porcelain laminate veneers. He is recognized as one of the first dentists to use lasers in the treatment of aesthetic gum re-contouring. Alongside his work at Rinaldi Dental Arts, Dr. Rinaldi has been the clinical director for the Aesthetic Advantage HandsOn Continuums at New York University, Baylor College of Dentistry, Palm Beach Community College and the Eastman Dental School in London, England. In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Rinaldi completed his undergraduate studies at Ohio State University and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1983 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
In his spare time, Dr. Rinaldi enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. He also devotes his time to charitable endeavors including the Washington Ballet and N Street Village. Dr. Rinaldi would like to thank his wife, Andrea, and son Dr. Alexander S. Rinaldi for their love and support. He dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentor, Dr. William K. Mopper.
Remaining aware of the latest dental advancements, Dr. Rinaldi is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Maryland State Dental Society.
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Pramod A. Vadlamani, MD
HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
Hematologist / Oncologist Tunnell Cancer Center Rehoboth, DE Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Vadlamani maintains an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Pramod A. Vadlamani, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Hematologist-Oncologist for his professional excellence in the medical field and his unwavering dedication to serving the community at the Tunnell Cancer Center.
When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Vadlamani has served as a member of the Anniston Morning Rotary Club for three years, receiving the Paul Harris Fellow distinction.
Having led an impressive medical career for 24 years, Pramod A. Vadlamani, MD is a distinguished Hematologist-Oncologist serving patients at the Tunnell Cancer Center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He offers his expertise in all types of cancer and is dedicated to providing the best possible care. At the Tunnell Cancer Center, Dr. Vadlamani demonstrates the highest level of compassion and empathy for his patients, ensuring his patients are well taken care during the entire course of treatment.
A proud family man, Dr. Vadlamani dedicates this honorable recognition to his entire family for their support and in loving memory of his grandfather, I. Venkat Ral, MD. He would also like to dedicate this in memory of his fellowship director, Michael C. Perry, MD, as well as his colleague, partner, and mentor, Hari Peri, MD. To learn more, please visit https://www.beebehealthcare.org/ doctors/pramod-vadlamani-md.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Vadlamani obtained his medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College in India. He completed his residency at Deaconess Hospital in Missouri and completed a fellowship at the University of Missouri. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Vadlamani is board-certified in hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Rev. Jenna M. Arnaz, MSC., BCH
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Hypnotherapist & Founder Creating Changes Hypnosis Newport Richey, FL WV, in 1981 and is a licensed practical nurse. She received her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Ohio College of Massotherapy in 2005. Following this, Rev. Arnaz obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Holistic Theology/Ministry from the University of Metaphysical Science in 2018. She is an ordained minister. In her current capacity, she is pursuing her studies for her Master’s in Humanistic Science at the Institute of Metaphysical Humanistic Science, emphasizing hypnosis, counseling, and coaching.
Rev. Jenna M. Arnaz is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Certified Hypnotherapist for her professional achievements throughout her career and her exemplary contributions as the Founder of Creating Changes Hypnosis. Rev. Jenna M. Arnaz, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Smoking Cessation Specialist, utilizes her passion for alternative healing through hypnosis to heal one person at a time. She discovered her passion after realizing how meditation, mindfulness, and hypnosis best helped heal her trauma after the tragic 9/11 event. Since then, Rev. Arnaz is highly committed to teaching the unique healing of self-hypnosis and meditation to everyone searching for an alternative method for physical, emotional, and whole-body healing. She specializes in hypnosis therapy, smoking cessation, virtual gastric band, weight release, and stress management. At Creating Changes Hypnosis, Rev. Arnaz offers you a unique experience to achieve the best you can be.
In her spare time, Rev. Arnaz enjoys writing, fitness, gardening, bowling, and reading. Rev. Arnaz dedicates this honorable recognition to “Sheila Granger, world-renowned professional clinical hypnotist. Thank you for your mentorship.” Please contact Rev. Jenna Arnaz at (727) 304-5060 or email her at hypnosis2day@gmail.com. For further information, contact www.creatingchangeshypnosis.net.
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CWW Member Profiles Rashmi Srikanth, MD, FAAFP
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Family Practitioner Capital Health Primary Care - Columbus Columbus, NJ Academy of Family Physicians. Throughout her career, Dr. Srikanth has also devoted her time to leadership and community service roles with local and international organizations, including Healthy Families for Life, Tar Wars — American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Spanish Speakers (LISTOS), Adakum Educational Foundation, Experiential Learning International, Himalayan Health Exchange Program, Vencemos Barreras Juntos “Overcoming Barriers Together,” and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Rashmi Srikanth, MD, FAAFP is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Family Practitioner for her exceptional contributions in medicine and her unwavering dedication at Capital Health Primary Care - Columbus. Proudly serving Columbus, New Jersey, and the surrounding communities, Dr. Rashmi Srikanth MD is a board-certified family practitioner with six years of professional excellence in her field. She is currently practicing at Capital Health Primary CareColumbus, a group practice consisting of three other doctors dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare. As a family practitioner, Dr. Srikanth offers a vast repertoire of expertise, including integrative medicine, women’s health, and all acute and chronic conditions.
In her spare time, Dr. Srikanth enjoys Indian classical dancing, singing, and doing fun projects with her kids. Dr. Srikanth dedicates this honorable recognition to her mother, Anuradha Srinivas, who motivated her to become a doctor and to her husband, Srikanth Rajagopalan, for his unwavering support for her medical profession.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Srikanth completed her undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, followed by her medical degree at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick/Piscataway, NJ. She went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, NJ. Since then, she remains abreast of the latest advancements in her field and maintains an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She was also recently recognized as a Fellow of the American
To learn more, please visit https://www.capitalhealth.org/ourlocations/primary-care-columbus/meet-our-team/rashmi-srikanthmd. To learn more, please visit https://pvwomenscare.org/.
Robert S. Alter, MD
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Oncologist / Hematologist Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack, NJ Robert S. Alter, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Oncologist/Hematologist for his exemplary contributions in the medical field and his professional excellence at Hackensack Meridian Health.
his fellowship training in hematology/oncology at New York University Medical Center. Committed to excellence, Dr. Alter is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology.
Having practiced medicine for 26 years, Dr. Robert S. Alter is a board-certified oncologist-hematologist and has devoted more than 15 years serving patients in the New Jersey community. He specializes in all facets of his work and offers extensive experience with blood disorders at Hackensack Meridian Health. Dr. Alter is also affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, a 770-bed non-profit research and teaching hospital in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. With a commitment to genuinely understanding humans in all aspects, Dr. Alter is actively involved in clinical trials.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Alter is the Chairman of the Transfusion Committee at St. Clare’s Hospital and a member of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). He attends various conferences, which allows him to be a member of large collaborative groups. Dr. Alter dedicates this honorable recognition to his mother, who stood by him, his wife, children, colleagues, and patients. He also attributes his success to his uncle, his mentor and Chief of Oncology/Hematology.
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Robert Knego, MD Neurosurgeon Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists Sarasota, FL Robert Knego, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Neurosurgeon for his outstanding achievements in the field of medicine and his professional excellence at Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists.
Surgery at Sarasota Memorial, where he was instrumental in creating the Neuroscience department at Sarasota Memorial. In addition to his surgical role, Dr. Knego is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida.
Since 1995, Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists has provided state-of-the-art neurosurgical care to residents of Sarasota and the surrounding areas. The dedicated physicians demonstrate the highest standard of compassion, professionalism, and ethics. They specialize in and treat Tumors (Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Metastasis, etc.); Hydrocephalus and Related Conditions (Venticuloperitoneal Shunt, Endoscopic Brain Surgery, Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension, etc.); Cerebrovascular Diseases (Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dural AV Fistula, etc.); Spine Conditions (Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Subluxation and Dislocation, etc); and more.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Knego received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1988 from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where he also completed his Post-Doctoral training in neurological surgery. Dr. Knego is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and licensed to practice in both Florida and Texas. Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Knego is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Florida State Medical Society. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Board of the Cancer Support Community.
Having led an impressive medical career for 26 years, Dr. Robert Knego is a highly trained neurosurgeon specializing in degenerative spinal disorders and deformities, as well as brain and spinal tumors. He has devoted the past 21 years to providing the best possible care at Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists in Sarasota, Florida. Licensed to practice in Florida and Texas, Dr. Knego is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Cape Surgery and Doctors Same-Day Surgery. He brings valuable leadership experience as Chief of
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A family man, Dr. Knego is married to his wife, a published author, and has six kids ranging in age from 13 to 24. He and his family enjoy fishing, weight lifting, cooking, and playing basketball. He also enjoys reading, skiing, and traveling. To learn more, please visit https://neurosurgeryandspinemd.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles NEUROLOGY
Roger S. Blair, MD Neurologist Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX Roger S. Blair, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Neurologist for his outstanding contributions in medicine and his unwavering dedication to the University of Texas Southwestern, Monty, and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth.
Engineering at Lehigh University. His distinguished medical career began after receiving his Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by completing an Internal Medicine Internship at St. Francis Medical Center in 1970. Then he completed the first year of his Neurology Residency at the University of Miami in 1971. Then he served two years in the USAF Medical Corps, achieving the rank of Major. Subsequently, he completed his final two years of his neurology residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 1975. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Blair became board-certified in Neurology, Neurophysiology, and Clinical Neurophysiology through the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (ABPN).
Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district, the UT Southwestern Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth is a multispecialty outpatient facility dedicated to serving patients with innovative care. The state of the art facility provides several clinics, including the nationally-ranked Neurology & Neurosurgery clinic. UT Southwestern’s expert general neurologists have extensive experience evaluating and diagnosing patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.
To stay abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Blair maintains active affiliations with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Neurological Society, Texas Medical Association, and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis.
A board-certified general neurologist, Dr. Roger S. Blair has garnered a 52-year career of medical professional excellence. He is currently providing top-quality services at UT Southwestern Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth. Board-certified in Neurology, Neurophysiology, and Clinical Neurophysiology, Dr. Blair focuses on Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other movement disorders. He is respectably known as the “Dean of Neurology” amongst his peers and colleagues in Ft. Worth. In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Blair mentors and teaches medical students from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
An active member of his community, Dr. Blair devotes free time to the Arborlawn United Methodist Church. Dr. Blair dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentors, Roger Rosenberg, MD, and Lowell Lubic, MD. To learn more, please visit https://utswmed.org/doctors/rogerblair/ and https://utswmed.org/locations/moncrief-fort-worth/.
To prepare for his medical career, Dr. Blair completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial
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Richard L. Gordon, DO Hematologist Hackensack Anesthesiology Associates Voorhees, NJ
A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, Dr. Gordon is board-certified in internal medicine hematology and medical oncology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He remains abreast of his field’s latest advancements by maintaining active memberships with the American Osteopathy Society, the New Jersey Osteopathy Society, and the American Osteopathic Association.
Richard L. Gordon, DO is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Hematologist for his outstanding achievements and credentials in medicine and his professional excellence at Hackensack Anesthesiology Associates. Having led an impressive career over 50 years, Dr. Richard L. Gordon is a fellowship-trained and board-certified hematologist specializing in blood disorders and the medical treatment of malignancies. He is currently seeing patients at Comprehensive Cancer and Hematology Specialists, P.C. located at 705 White Horse Road, Suite D105 in Voorhees, NJ 08043. Utilizing his extensive medical background, Dr. Gordon is highly committed to providing the best possible care. He has privileges at Virtua Marlton Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, and Virtua Voorhees Hospital.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Gordon is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018). On a personal note, Dr. Gordon enjoys gardening, collecting antiques, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also devotes his time supporting dog adoption. Dr. Gordon dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Jamie, his children, and his grandchildren. He thanks them all for their love and support.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Gordon received his Bachelor of Science degree at The American University in Washington D.C. and graduated medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1968. Then he went on to complete his internship and residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Metropolitan. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital.
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Ridha Arem, MD Endocrinologist & Director Texas Thyroid Institute Houston, TX Ridha Arem, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Endocrinology and honored for his outstanding achievements as a world-renowned endocrinologist specializing in Thyroid disease and best-selling author of The Thyroid Solution.
potent benefits. It reduces immune system reactivity and keeps the immune system as healthy and as efficient as possible. Other supplements that he has designed to help people address immune system support and sluggish metabolism are ThyroLife Probiotic 7-7, a mix of the most potent bacterial strains to help rebalance bacterial flora and modulate immune system activity, and ThyroLife Body Slim Mediterranean that helps reduce food cravings and speed up metabolism. Another popular product is the ThyroLife Protein Shake, a plant-based shake containing over 30 superfoods high in fiber, low-glycemic and rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help people follow his quite successful weight loss program.
Having dedicated his professional career to the medical field, Dr. Arem has garnered a commendable reputation as a leading figure in endocrinology, and for his exemplary contributions to medical education. He is also renowned for his unique approach to addressing the entire spectrum of conditions and suffering often associated with thyroid disorders. His comprehensive mind-body approach emphasizes the use of antioxidants, mind body techniques, and complete health and nutrition. In his current capacity, Dr. Arem is the Director of the Texas Thyroid Institute in Houston, Texas, where he provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to treating thyroid disease and its root cause which is the immune system. He also provides the most meticulous approach to managing hormonal dysfunctions including menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome and other hormonal conditions. In his practice, he uses a comprehensive weight loss management program based on the fundamentals of the Protein Boost Diet which he designed to speed up metabolism and reduce inflammation related to autoimmune thyroid disease.
A leading expert in endocrinology, Dr. Arem is the best-selling author of The Protein Boost Diet: Improve Your Hormone Efficiency for a Fast Metabolism and Weight Loss & The Thyroid Solution: A Revolutionary Mind-Body Program for Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health. He is also the author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles and the Founder of Clinical Thyroidology, an official publication of the American Thyroid Association. A world-renowned pioneer in T4 and T3 combination therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism, Dr. Arem takes pride in the success of his best-selling The Thyroid Solution: A Revolutionary Mind-Body Program for Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health. This groundbreaking book is an essential resource for doctors and patients on maintaining thyroid and immune-system wellness. It is also the first mind-body approach to identify and cure thyroid imbalances and their emotional effects including depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Dr. Arem offers his practical program for maintaining thyroid health through diet, exercise, and stress control—and through his revolutionary medical plan, which combines two types of hormone treatments and produces astounding results.
At the Texas Thyroid Institute, Dr. Arem offers his own design of the Thyroid Wellness program which unlike other programs, tailors thyroid treatments based on people’s needs and address the root cause of their thyroid condition. The program uses a holistic approach to provide humans the most accurate and science based tools to overcome and address the effects and root cause of thyroid and immune system related sufferings. It is based on five fundamentals: · · · · ·
Individualized fine-tuning of medications for perfect thyroid hormone balance Addressing the root cause of thyroid disease - the immune system reactivity Meticulously addressing weight issues Addressing common confounding factors of wellness and quality of life Watching and addressing any potential long-term consequences of thyroid disease
The third and latest edition of The Thyroid Solution was published in 2017 and is available to purchase on Amazon. In this revised and expanded edition, Dr. Arem provides information on the discovered links between thyroid issues and fatigue; a unique treatment program to overcome the physical and mental effects of thyroid disease; the best ways to combat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease; optimal treatment of thyroid imbalance before, during, and after pregnancy; strategies to minimize cardiovascular risks related to thyroid disease; and how thyroid hormone affects weight, metabolism, and eating behavior. Additionally, The Thyroid Solution features a thyroid- and immune-system-friendly diet for healthy and successful weight loss, inspiring patient histories, and interviews that document Dr. Arem’s new treatments’ success.
Part of the Thyroid Wellness program is the use of several products designed by Dr. Arem, including various supplements to achieve optimal thyroid wellness and a healthy metabolism. The most popular supplement solicited by customers in the United States and from all over the world is ThyroLife Optima. It is a comprehensive mix of precious ingredients that include vitamins, antioxidants, and other natural ingredients that have SPRING 2021
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In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Arem received postgraduate training in Paris at Cochin Hospital and College de France. While there, he studied under Professor Raymond Michel, one of two world researchers who discovered T3, the active form of thyroid hormone. Dr. Arem received further postgraduate training in internal medicine at South Baltimore General Hospital and at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed his fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the Baylor College of Medicine, after which he joined its faculty as Assistant Professor then Associate professor then Clinical Professor. Committed to excellence, Dr. Arem is board-certified in internal medicine & endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
disorders. He has also given numerous educational conferences organized by numerous patient educational organizations. In his spare time, Dr. Arem enjoys reading, watching sports, swimming, watching movies, and exercising. Dr. Arem is very proud of his children, Karim, a data scientist, and Mansour, a food scientist and apprentice brewer. Proud of their Tunisian upbringing and roots, Karim and Mansour, founded the company Zwïta, where anybody can experience authentic Tunisian flavors through delicious traditional food products. Learn more about Zwita at https://zwitafoods.com/.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Arem has taught medical students and physicians-in-training and served various leadership positions at medical and academic institutions. He served as a full-time faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine and the Chief of Endocrinology at Ben Taub General Hospital, a major teaching hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, and as the Medical Director of the Endocrine Laboratory at Houston Methodist Hospital.
To learn more about the Thyroid Wellness program, please visit https://thyroidwellness.com/. His products are available for sale at https://thyroidwellness.com/collections/all. Find Dr. Arem’s research at: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/RArem-49067484 and https://www.researchgate.net/ publication/229982316_Thyroid_Function_in_Renal_Failure
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements and technologies in endocrinology, Dr. Arem is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology. He also remains a member of the Endocrine Society, the American Thyroid Association, and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists of the American Thyroid Association. An active member of the medical community, Dr. Arem has extensively lectured locally, nationally, and internationally on thyroid
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CWW Member Profiles Russell D. Dumire, MD, FACS
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General Surgeon & Medical Director Conemaugh Physician Group Johnstown, PA this time, he completed his general surgical training at WrightPatterson AFB (combined program with Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio). Then he completed a trauma and critical care surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr Dumire also served as a charter member of the Joint Trauma Training Team (JTTC) which trained military trauma teams prior to deployment in a joint military-civilain initiative at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston Texas. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Dumire is board-certified in general surgery as well as Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery.
Russell D. Dumire, MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Surgeon for his professional excellence in the medical field and his exemplary contributions as the Chair of General Surgery and the Medical Director of Trauma Services. A multi-specialty integrated group practice, Conemaugh Physician Group – Surgery is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare with accessible state-of-the-art medical care in a highly coordinated, efficient, and compassionate manner while also advancing medical care through research and education. Surgery physicians specialize in a variety of inpatient and outpatient services for patients, including General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Critical Care / Trauma Surgery.
A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Dumire, remains abreast of his field’s latest advancements. He maintains active memberships with the American Association of Surgical Trauma, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Russell D. Dumire is currently proudly serving the medical community at Conemaugh Physician Group – Surgery in Johnstown, PA, for the past 20 years. He has been practicing medicine for over three decades, specializing in all areas of general surgery and trauma and critical care surgery. As Chair of General Surgery and the Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Dumire demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
Outside of his professional career, Dr. Dumire is an active member of his community. He serves as a volunteer wrestling coach at Westmont Junior High. He also devotes his time to community charitable endeavors through Conemaugh Physician Group, including food pantries and the backpack program. On a personal note, Dr. Dumire enjoys scuba diving, wrestling, and practicing martial arts in his spare time. Dr. Dumire dedicates this honorable recognition In Memory of James Peoples, MD, who served as the doctor’s residency director and inspiration in his career; and Ken Mattox, MD, with whom the doctor worked under during his training in trauma.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Dumire obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from West Virginia University, followed by earning his Medical degree from the Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Thereafter, he notably served 15 years in the USAF Medical Corps, leaving as the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During
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Russell E. Scheffer, MD
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Psychiatrist Cigna Healthcare Benton, KS Russell E. Scheffer, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Psychiatrist for his outstanding achievements in psychiatry and his professional excellence as a Medical Director with Cigna Healthcare.
Georgia as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry from 1996 to 2002 and at A&M Health Science Center as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry from 1996 to 1998. Dr. Scheffer has served various other academic appointments in psychiatry, pediatrics, and behavioral sciences. He held the Chucker Airing Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin/MCW.
Having led an extensive medical career, Russell E. Scheffer MD is a well-respected, board-certified psychiatrist with nearly 30 years of academic and clinical excellence. He has garnered a well-deserving reputation as one of the Best Doctors in America since 2005 for his devotion to serving his patients and the medical community. In his current capacity, Dr. Scheffer serves as the medical director within Cigna Healthcare, a global health service company that offers health, pharmacy, dental, supplemental insurance, and Medicare plans to individuals, families, and businesses. He is responsible for consulting and reviewing policies. Alongside his role as Cigna, Dr. Scheffer operates a small private practice where he offers his expertise in child, adolescent, and family psychiatry, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and more.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Scheffer maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the International Early Psychosis Association, the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, the International Society for Affective Disorders, the Kansas Medical Society, the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, the Kansas Psychiatric Society, the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics, and the American Association of Physicians. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, a member of the Educational Board Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and an Ad Hoc reviewer for Journals. In addition, Dr. Scheffer currently sits on various editorial boards as a researcher and peer reviewer, including Schizophrenia Research, Academic Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, Bipolar Disorders, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and many more. His research interests include psychopharmacology, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, ADHD, depression, pharmacogenomics, and biological markers. Dr. Scheffer has published numerous articles, books, and chapters.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Dr. Scheffer completed his undergraduate studies in biology and chemistry in 1982. He went on to further his training in chemistry at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, from 1983 to 1985. Following this, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in human biology from the University of Kansas in 1987. In that same year, he began the health professional scholarship program with the U.S. Army Reserves until his completion in 1991. His medical career began after he earned his medical degree from Kansas University Medical Center in 1991, followed by completing his general psychiatry internship and residency at the Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center in 1995. Shortly after, he completed a child, adolescent, and family psychiatry fellowship at DDEAMC/Medical College of Georgia in 1996. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Scheffer is board certified in Child, Adolescent, and General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of Kansas.
An exemplary member of his field, Dr. Scheffer has received numerous awards, honors, and accolades throughout his extensive clinical and academic career. He is the recipient of the KUMC Endowment Association Early Career Award, the Anthony Meyer Best Teacher Award by the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Outstanding Teacher Award by the Child Psychiatry Division UT Southwestern Medical Center, to name a few. In addition, he was named America’s Top Psychiatrist from 2007-2008 and among the Best Doctors in America from 2005-2015.
Throughout his military service, Dr. Scheffer gained valuable experience on active duty with the U.S. Army Medical Department. He served his military obligation at Fort Hood, TX, and Fort Gordon, GA. As a testament to his outstanding service, he is the recipient of numerous awards by the department, including the Army Commendation Award, the Army Achievement Award, the Army Superior Unit Award, and the Cold War Victory Award. While a full-time active duty officer, he served academic appointments at the Medical College of
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Saied T. Murphy, MD Nephrologist Hypertension and Kidney Care of North Atlanta, LLC Tucker, GA
Hospital. Dr. Murphy speaks English and Spanish. He has also worked as the Medical Director of DaVita Northlake Dialysis Facility as Section Chief of Nephrology at Northside Hospital of Atlanta. In recognition of his years of hard work, he was honored with the Top Doctors of Atlanta Award (2018-2021).
Saied T. Murphy MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Nephrologist for his professional excellence in the medical field and his exemplary contributions to the medical community at Hypertension and Kidney Care of North Atlanta, LLC. A well-versed nephrologist, Dr. Saied T. Murphy specializes in kidney health, kidney diseases, dialysis care, and more. He has been in practice since 1992 and currently offers his services at his private practice Hypertension & Kidney Care of North Atlanta in Tucker, Georgia, since 2006. At his practice, Dr. Murphy provides care for patients with all the stages of chronic kidney disease, complicated hypertension, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, bone and mineral disturbances, hemodialysis, chronic peritoneal dialysis, and patients who received kidney transplants. He manages complex patients with poorly controlled hypertension, numerous co-morbid medical conditions such as heart failure, connective tissue disorders that compromise kidney health.
From an early age, Dr. Murphy always enjoyed the sciences and grew interested in becoming a doctor. He is a graduate of the College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York, where he obtained his medical degree in 1989. Shortly after, he completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship at VCU Medical Center in 1992 and 1994. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Murphy is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. A proud family man, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He enjoys movies, ping pong, board games, traveling, music, and tennis. He’s a lover of the arts, and photography. He also considers himself a techno-geek. His philosophy is “Mediocracy is not an option.”
In addition, he holds hospital privileges at Northside Hospital Atlanta, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and Emory Decatur
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Saira Saqib, MD Psychiatrist Behavioral Health Services - Sesame Care Jacksonville, FL
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Saqib completed her medical training at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, TX, in 2005. Then she completed a residency at East Carolina University, Residency Hospital in North Carolina in 2006.
Saira Saqib, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for her outstanding contributions in the medical field and her professional excellence at Behavioral Health Services - Sesame Care. Proudly serving Jacksonville and the surrounding communities, Dr. Saira Saqib is a distinguished psychiatrist specializing in all facets of her work. She has garnered a commendable reputation for her compassion and takes pride in listening to her patients to ensure quality health. In her current capacity, she is treating patients at Behavioral Health Services - Sesame Care. She offers a vast repertoire of knowledge in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, and spinal cord trauma, to name a few. She is suboxone certified for opioid addiction and offers additional treatment options. Dr. Saqib devotes her work to treating her patients for the long run.
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An active member of her field, Dr. Saqib remains abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatry. She maintains active memberships with the American Psychiatric Association, Florida Psychiatric Association, and the Florida Medical Association. Dr. Saqib has a son with a disability and is looking to start a not for profit to assist parents of children with disabilities. To learn more, please visit https://www.flaglerhealth.org/find-aprovider/saira-saqib-md/.
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Sean M. Kibria, DMD, CWSP
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Podiatrist & Founder Sole Podiatry Center, P.A. Naples, FL Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Kibria continues to stay up-to-date with his field’s latest advancements. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Sean M. Kibria, DPM, CWSP is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Podiatrist for his exceptional contributions to the medical community and his professional excellence as the Founder of Sole Podiatry Center, P.A. Dr. Sean M. Kibria DPM, CWSP, a board-certified podiatrist and wound care certified physician, brings his vast repertoire of expertise in general foot care, wound care, and sports medicine to his private practice. Sole Podiatry Center, P.A., located in Naples, FL, offers services in vascular studies, custom foot orthotics, heel pain relief, ingrown toenail removal, diabetic foot care, fungal nails, bunions, hammertoes, and more. As the podiatry practice founder, Dr. Kibria is highly committed to providing compassionate, quality, and affordable healthcare to those in need.
Outside of his primary role, Dr. Kibria devotes his time to community outreach. He serves as the Clinical Director for the Special Olympics — the leading organization for competitive athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities. In 2019, he participated in the state games at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, screening over 800 healthy athletes. Dr. Kibria has also volunteered at several Special Olympic Fit Feet events, providing free podiatric screening for over 500 Special Olympics athletes. Highly-committed to giving back, he provided free foot screenings to over 80 children at the Henry Davis Foundation, a local orphanage located in Conocoto, Ecuador, in 2019.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Kibria holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Biology from the University of Central Florida and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (2013). Following medical school, he completed a three-year residency in Podiatric Surgery at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, NJ.
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Shireeta Benjamin, RN, BSN
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Nurse Administrator We CARE Home Health Agency Bristol, PA Shireeta Benjamin, RN, BSN is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Administrator as President Nurse Admin at We CARE Home Health Agency.
dedicated to those she cares for as an esteemed member of Black Nurses Rock, NAPW and Chi Eta Phi, keeping her abreast in the ever-changing field.
We CARE Home Health Agency are guided by their mission to be in the service of patients who want to receive care and recover in the comfort of their own homes. Through the delivery of essential healthcare services, We CARE Home Health Agency offers compassionate care and boasts an exceptional reputation throughout the Bucks, Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Country Areas. Abiding by their motto, “Convalesce, Alleviate, Rehabilitate, Exhilarate”, We Care Home Health Agency offers all services in companionship, personal care and medical assistance.
Starting her nursing career at Millersville University, Ms. Benjamin earned her BSN in 2015. She subsequently enrolled in a Candidate Masters in Nursing at Walden University which she is currently pursuing. In her free time, Ms. Benjamin enjoys shopping and reading. She is charitable towards the Purple Heart as her passion to offer aid to veterans is strong. She would like to dedicate this recognition to her father, Gerald Benjamin, her mother, Bernadine Benjamin and her brother, Christopher Benjamin.
Ms. Benjamin has over 15 years of experience providing care for those who require her services. Specializing in Emergency Medical, Psychiatric and Pediatrics, Ms. Benjamin is undeniably www.incircleexec.com
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CWW Member Profiles PSYCHOLOGY
Shara Sand, Psy.D. Psychologist Private Practice New York, NY
AIDS at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and obtained her Master’s degree in Music.
Shara Sand, Psy.D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Psychology for her accomplishments as a New York State Licensed Psychologist.
Before entering the field of psychology, Dr. Sand’s strong interest in music landed her a role as a trombonist for more than a decade. With the relationship between music and psychology as an integral part of her practice, Dr. Sand provides counseling services for music students at The Manhattan School of Music.
Dr. Shara Sand’s practice offers a wide array of psychotherapeutic services designed to lead both adolescents and adults to live emotionally healthy, satisfied, and productive lives. Tailored to individual needs, services include counseling services that address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-harm, as well as issues pertaining to gender, sexuality, creative blocks, performance anxiety, infertility and parenting issues, among others. Dr. Sand’s approach to treatment is unique, believing that psychotherapy is most beneficial to addressing all conflicts and ultimately helping her clients to make fulfilling decisions. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr. Sand advises the importance of “listening to people without making judgment.”
To further her professional development, Dr. Sand maintains active memberships with the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, Association for the Study of Dreams, and the American Federation of Musicians, Local 802. Dr. Sand dedicates this recognition in the “loving memory of my father, Adolf Sand.”
Dr. Sand received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, located in Bronx, NY. Furthering her education, Dr. Sand completed Postdoctoral training in Medical Psychology and
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Stephen Folger Grinton, MD
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Pulmonologist Atrium Health Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine - Lincoln Lincolnton, NC inviting personality, excellent bedside manner, and humor. In addition to his current role, Dr. Grinton is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina.
Stephen Folger Grinton is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist for his outstanding achievements in the medical field and his professional excellence at Atrium Health Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine - Lincoln.
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Grinton received his medical degree from the University of Illinois, followed by completing his internship at Ochsner Hospital and residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. His fellowship was also conducted at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, and he taught there for four years.
At Atrium Health Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine - Lincoln, located in Lincolnton, North Carolina, the highly-trained specialists are committed to providing the best possible care. They diagnose and treat a wide range of sleep disorders and pulmonary diseases related to the lungs and breathing, including Asthma, COPD, Coughs, and shortness of breath, Lung cancer, Lung masses, and Sleep apnea. The services that detect these disorders in the lungs and chest include Chest X-rays, CT scans, Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), Evaluation for sleep studies, and Pulmonary function tests.
A Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, Dr. Grinton is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Grinton has five children and grandchildren.
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Shazia Khan, MD Nephrologist & Owner Kidney Clinic Newnan, GA
from the Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, in 1988. Upon relocating to the United States, she performed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Veteran Affairs Medical Center, followed by her fellowship in nephrology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Shazia Khan, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Nephrologist for her remarkable achievements and credentials in the medical field and her outstanding leadership as the Owner of the Kidney Clinic. Shazia Khan, MD, a highly trained nephrologist, has garnered a 2021 Top Doc Award to recognize her 24 years of professional excellence in her field. She specializes in all phases of nephrology and speaks English and Urdu. With a commitment to providing personalized patient care, Dr. Khan established the Kidney Clinic in 2002 with two convenient office locations to serve our patients in south metro-Atlanta. The team of board-certified nephrologists represents a combined 35 years of experience with kidney disease and its complications. The practice offers a range of clinical services, including hospital consultations, office consultations, and dialysis care. The Kidney Clinic also offers education, planning, and management of renal replacement therapies. In addition to her primary role, Dr. Khan is affiliated with Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan. She is the Medical Director of three dialysis centers.
Board-certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Khan continues to remain abreast of the latest nephrology advancements. She maintains memberships with the National Kidney Foundation, the American Society of Nephrology, the North American Association of Pakistani Physicians, the Leadership Council for Piedmont Newnan Council, and the Female Physician Forum. When she is not practicing at the Clinic, Dr. Khan volunteers her time seeing patients in Belize with the National Kidney Foundation. Dr. Khan dedicates this honorable recognition to the loving memory of her mother, Mrs. Razia Akhter. She is a proud mentee and also dedicates this recognition to her mentor, Lena Murad, MD.
Among her academic achievements, Dr. Khan obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medical sciences from Lahore College for Women in Pakistan, followed by her medical degree
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REHABILITATION
Timothy Wayne Finney Program Manager Travis Drug Demand Reduction Program Suisun City, CA Timothy Wayne Finney is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional for his outstanding military service in the U.S. Air Force.
the immunization clinic, maintaining a 95 percent compliant rate for anthrax shots. Then he served as a master sergeant at the Osan Air Force Base in Korea before retiring in 2003. In his current capacity, Mr. Finney is situated at the 60th Air Mobility Command Travis Air Force Base. He is serving as the Program Manager at the Travis Drug Demand Reduction Program, which received the American Red Cross Hero Community Service Award for its drug education and youth programs.
Having dedicated 26 years to serving his country, Timothy Wayne Finney joined the U.S. Air Force in 1977 and served in various positions worldwide. He began as a medical service specialist at the Sheppard Air Force Base before moving to the Royal Air Force’s obstetrics department in Lakenheath in 1979. In 1981, he became an instructor at the Lowry Air Force Base at the shaving clinic, where he instructed privates on proper shaving techniques to prevent bumps and razor burns, common issue soldiers faced upon entering the military.
While active in the military, Mr. Finney pursued his education. He earned an Associate of Arts in Allied Health Care from the community College of Air Force in 1988 and an Associate of Arts in General Education from the Maryland University College in 2002.
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THREE TIPS TO SHOW EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION… THAT AREN’T GIFTS by Mary Grace Donaldson
Appreciated employees will always do more than what is expected. While employers, in general, can fail to take advantage of the above simple adage, it is not always fair to generalize. Employers who do appreciate their employees are met with positive results. However, difficulty for good, appreciative employers could come in when coming up with creative methods to show appreciation to hardworking, dedicated, loyal employees. Gifts are always thoughtful, kind, and appreciated, but often, gifts do not relieve inconveniences or frustrations in the lives of employees (either personally or professionally, or the crossover of personal and professional). How can employers express their appreciation for those special employees, with actions rather than money spent on gifts? Give a simple acknowledgement Letting an employee know that you’ve noticed a late stay at the office, or extra effort put into a project, might not feel like anything out of the ordinary. To employees who go above and beyond the call of duty, it is important and it is an act that those sort of employees will remember, and make them want to work harder when the next “above and beyond” situation arises. In addition to the acknowledgement itself, it is important to be on the lookout for acknowledgement-worthy acts or situations from employees. If you don’t take the time to notice extraordinary acts, you won’t be able to reward them with praise. Employees who do more than what is expected might not be quick to make their extra work noticeable. A written acknowledgement, hand-written or via email, can also suffice. Make employees go home If you notice an employee spending extra time at work, and you’re not under an immense amount of pressure or a deadline, give that employee a reason to go home. Remind that employee that there will be time tomorrow (if, of course, there is time tomorrow). A good time to offer this type of early exit might come after the close of a big project or presentation, as a show of appreciation for a job well done. Also, this particular gesture on a Friday is welcomed; it metaphorically paves the way for a long weekend. As a follow-up to making those employees go home, give an extra effort to show employees that nothing catastrophic took place following their early departures. Buy lunch, and not just for lunch meetings While lunch borders on gifts, buying lunch offers a different context than gifts do. Buying lunch relieves employees of the burden of having to remember lunch or buy lunch themselves. Lunch also signals a break in the middle of the day. If choosing this token of appreciation, invite employees to sit together, talk to each other, and step away from their desks for an extended period of time. All of the above tips can be utilized in different situations, for different employees --depending upon their needs, struggles, personalities, etc. Regardless, these high-achieving, dedicated, loyal employees will pay you back for showing your appreciation. A simple act of kindness, understanding, and empathy can go a long way. 128
Steven J. Rosenstein, DMD, FAGD
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Dentist Rosenstein and Gartner Dentistry, PLLC Aventura, FL Steven J. Rosenstein, DMD, FAGD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Dentist for his professional excellence in the field of dentistry and his exemplary contributions to his community at Rosenstein and Gartner Dentistry, PLLC.
completed a General Practice Residency in the United States Public Health Service. He returned to Philadelphia and began his private practice career, which he maintained for 21 years. Since 1998, he has been practicing dental medicine in Aventura, Florida.
Rosenstein and Gartner Dentistry, PLLC proudly serves North Miami Beach and the Aventura, Florida area at 20803 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 306. The Aventura Dentists, Doctors Steven J. Rosenstein, DMD, Judith L. Gartner, DMD, MMSc, and Gabriela Cohen, DMD, are dedicated to providing the best possible dental care with state-of-the-art equipment and sterilization technologies. As dental experts, they specialize in all facets of their work, including dental implants, veneers, general dentistry, root canal, Invisalign, crowns, restorative dentistry, periodontal disease, sleep apnea, bridges, and teeth whitening.
An active member in his field, Dr. Rosenstein maintains a membership with the American Dental Association, The Academy of Osseointegration (AO), The International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD), The International Team of Implantology (ITI), and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Rosenstein served on the Board of Directors of AO for seven years and is currently on the Board of IAAD. He is also an active participant in two local study clubs to share his knowledge and learn from his colleagues. Dr. Rosenstein is also an Associate Clinical Professor at The University of Florida Dental School and teaches one day a week at the clinic in Hialeah.
A distinguished dentist, Dr. Steven J. Rosenstein has been practicing dental medicine for over 40 years. He has garnered a commendable reputation for his vast repertoire of comprehensive adult dentistry expertise, including cosmetics, prosthodontics, Invisalign, endodontics, and whitening. In his current position, he remains committed to helping his patients achieve their maximum level of oral health. Through carefully listening to their desires, concerns, and any fears, Dr. Rosenstein devotes significant time with his patients to understand the current status of their dental health. This plays a major role in the planning for a more comfortable and predictable future.
In his spare time, Dr. Rosenstein enjoys spending time with his family. He loves traveling, reading, music of all kinds, and playing golf. He and his wife, Merle enjoy art festivals, movies, live plays, and the ballet. He would like to thank his wife and children for their love and support, as well as his mother, Joan. In addition, he dedicates this recognition to the loving memory of his grandfather, Harry Braun, and father, Marvin. Additionally, Dr. Rosenstein dedicates this honorable recognition to Dr. Jay Siebert and Dr. Morton Amsterdam, Dr. Arnold Weisgold, and Dr. L.D. Pankey.
Born in Albany, NY, Dr. Rosenstein attended Colgate University before moving on to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He received his dental degree and subsequently
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CWW Member Profiles SOCIAL WORK
Susan Matorin
Social Worker Weill Cornell Psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Medical Center New York, NY Susan Matorin is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Social Worker for the successes she has accrued at Weill Cornell Psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center.
membership on the executive committee of the New York City Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leaders in Healthcare. Ms. Matorin chairs the Lucille Austin lectureship committee at Columbia School of Social Work which sponsors annual lectures to address such timely topics as homelessness, children at the border in the immigration crisis, and the assault on women’s rights.
Established in 1989, the Weill Medical College of Cornell is a renowned institution that is venerated for its clinical and medical research. Weill Cornell is dedicated to offering patients the latest innovations in healthcare. For a number of years Ms. Matorin as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Columbia School of Social Work taught a highly popular course titled “Social Work With Families.”
Sharing her breadth of expertise, Ms. Matorin has written numerous publications. She remains active in research, having published articles on family treatment with adolescents, collaboration with pastoral care, psychopharmacology for social workers, the corporatization of mental health care, and stigma.
With more than five decades of experience, Ms. Matorin is a leading licensed social worker at Weill Cornell and later a professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. She offers individual, couples, and family therapy, specializing in women’s, child and adolescent, adult and general psychiatry. Over the course of her career, she has attained extensive experience treating bipolar, mood, and borderline personality disorders.
An active member of her community, Ms. Matorin has volunteered her time with the Jewish Board of Children and Family Services. She can be seen in a video titled “Any Given Day” as part of their marketing campaign established for Help Starts Here – a project of the National Association of Social Work.
In preparation for her career, Ms. Matorin attended Columbia School of Social Work, earning a Master of Social Worker with honors in 1966. Following her studies, she earned her Academy of Certified Social Workers credentials. Ms Matorin was honored by the school at its Centennial celebration for Leadership in Social Work Practice; and received the Hyman Weiner Award by the National Society of Social Work Leadership in Health Care. Her whole career began working in summer research with her Dr. Sydney Brandon, a major English psychiatrist, and mentored by chair of psychology department at Vassar College, where she started her career.
Looking to the future, Ms. Matorin hopes to complete more professional writing projects, on a national and international level and hopes to do better because of her work teaching, and writing, leaving a legacy for her son and grandchildren. She is passionate about helping people recover lives damaged by psychiatric illness and crushing social problems, and grateful to have acquired the skills to be helpful. Ms. Matorin dedicates this recognition to her grandchildren Tess Vivienne and Theo Dylan. For more information, visit www.med.cornell.edu and www. weillcornell.org/susanmatorin
Ms. Matorin remains up to date with changes in her field through affiliations with the Helen Rehr Center for Social Work Practice where she just completed a 2 year tenure as Chair, and
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Talia Baker, MD
Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center Chicago, IL Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
Talia Baker, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon for her outstanding achievements in her field of medicine and her professional excellence at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center.
An expert in living donor liver transplantation, Dr. Baker remains an active researcher. She focuses on many liver transplant topics, such as downstaging complex hepatobiliary tumors to resectability and the ethical implications of using social media for organ donation opportunities. As a testament to her excellence, Dr. Baker was an invited participant at the 2016 White House summit to reduce the organ waiting list and facilitate research breakthroughs.
Talia Baker MD, a nationally renowned hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon, has garnered 32 years of outstanding achievements in her field. She specializes in all facets of her work, including living donor liver transplantation, liver cancer, bile duct pathology, hepatobiliary malignancies, liver tumors, and laparoscopic approaches to liver tumors. In her current capacity, she provides care for a full spectrum of liver issues, including liver tumors and liver cancer. She has been working closely with physicians at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2016 and is devoted to providing multi-disciplinary and personalized care.
Among her many professional achievements, Dr. Baker is proud to have made history in December 2018. She served as one of the transplant care team’s physicians’ leaders who performed two triple-organ transplants within 27 hours, replacing the failing hearts, livers, and kidneys of 29-year-olds Sarah McPharlin and Daru Smith.
To prepare for her distinguished career, Dr. Baker obtained her Medical Degree at the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993. Then she completed her internship and residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, followed by her fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Committed to excellence, Dr. Baker is board-certified in surgery.
In her spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys supporting and watching her three teens compete in tennis. She is also passionate about working out on her Peloton. Dr. Baker recognizes how fortunate she feels to have had great mentors throughout her career. She dedicates this honorable recognition to her mentor, Dr. Michael Abecassis.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Baker remains abreast of the latest advancements in her field. She maintains active memberships with the American Society of Transplantation, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Central Surgical Association, the American Society of Transplant
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CWW Member Profiles Tammy-Lyn Yapp, MD
CONSULTING
President & CEO Tammy Lyn Yapp Consulting, Inc. Miami, FL Originally wanting to pursue medical school, Ms. Yapp decided she would focus her studies on medical technology. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in medical laboratory science, which she completed at Marquette University in 1993. Then she went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory from the Chicago Medical School, followed by completing a certificate in Immunodiagnostics and Clinical Flow Cytometry from Michigan State University. Committed to continuous learning, Ms. Yapp also completed coursework in Cell Biology, Genetics Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry.
Tammy-Lyn Yapp is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Consulting Executive for her exemplary contributions to the healthcare industry and her professional excellence as President and Chief Executive Officer at Tammy Lyn Yapp Consulting, Inc. Having led over 25 years of professional experience in the healthcare industry, Ms. Tammy Yapp is a visionary, resultsdriven, personable leader with a strong foundation in the clinical laboratory sciences. She has built a commendable repertoire of skills, knowledge, and insight through various positions in highly respected companies and healthcare institutions. Dedicated to impacting the future of healthcare, Ms. Yapp possesses an inclusive management style that encourages idea sharing, promotes mentoring and developing others, and inspires exceptionalism.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field, Ms. Yapp maintains affiliations with the International Society for the Advancement of Cytology, the International Society for Laboratory Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and the International Society for Analytical Cytology.
In her current capacity, Ms. Yapp is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Tammy Lyn Yapp Consulting, Inc. She utilizes her knowledge, experiences, and creative mindset to contribute innovative solutions to complex problems in the healthcare sector. She focuses her broad-based consultancy on laboratory medicine and medical devices for hematology. Ms. Yapp continues to cultivate and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships.
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Ms. Yapp dedicates this honorable recognition to her mentors, Thomas Milson and Mike Keeny. To learn more, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyyapp/.
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Tejwant Kalkat, MD
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Hospitalist Saint Francis Hospital Tulsa, OK Tejwant Kalkat, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Hospitalist for his remarkable achievements in the medical field and his dedication at Saint Francis Hospital.
Board of Internal Medicine and maintains an active member of the American College of Physicians. An active member of his community, Dr. Kalkat devotes his spare time to participating in numerous charities and working at free clinics. He firmly believes that he is here to serve God and serve the people.
Devoted to serving those in need, Dr. Tejwant Kalkat has practiced medicine for 24 years as a highly qualified hospitalist. He is specializing in all facets of internal medicine at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa’s premier hospital. Born and raised in a small town in India, Dr. Kalkat’s medical career began after earning his medical degree from Punjabi University Medical College in 1988. Shortly after, he completed his internship program at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1997, followed by his residency program at the same institution in 1998. Dr. Kalkat attributes his success to his teachers throughout his medical training.
Dr. Kalkat dedicates this honorable recognition to his mother, Surjit K. Kalkat, who urged him to become a doctor and help those in need. He also dedicates this to his father’s loving memory, Amir Singh Kalkat, a doctor who believed in giving to the poor. As a testament to his father’s exemplary contributions, a girl’s school in Urmar Tanda, Punjab, India, was named after him. Dr. Kalkat intends to open up his own practice to provide quality healthcare services to the poor like his father.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Kalkat is board-certified in internal medicine by the American
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CWW Member Profiles Terrance A. McBurney, MD
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Pathologist Pathology Reference Laboratory, LLC San Antonio, TX Centers. Soon thereafter, he served two years as the Chief Army Medical Officer at Burke Army. He is proud to have received the Emeritus Service Medal during his service. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. McBurney is board-certified by the American Board of Pathology/Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and a member of the College of American Pathologists.
Terrance A. McBurney, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Pathology for his exemplary contributions in the medical field and his outstanding dedication at the Pathology Reference Laboratory, LLC. Officially founded in 2000, Pathology Reference Laboratory, LLC is owned by a group of physician pathologists committed to providing a high degree of personalized service to each patient and physician. The laboratory consists of over 30 Board-certified pathologists and 100 employees, including a seasoned team of cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, sales, and support staff. Pathology Reference Laboratory offers a full range of surgical pathology services, including several specialty services.
Prior to his current role, Dr. McBurney began his career as the Assistant Professor at the University of Houston. Thereafter, he served in private practice from 2008 to 2009, which was sold to Ameripath. In his spare time, Dr. McBurney enjoys hunting, fishing, and travelling. A family man at heart, Dr. McBurney is married to his wife of 30 years, Frances, a histologist who prepared tissue samples for a pathologist to study. They have worked together in the past. Dr. McBurney and his wife have five successful children.
Having led an outstanding career for 50 years, Dr. Terrance A. McBurney is a renowned Specialist in Gastrointestinal Pathology and board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology. He has gained substantial experience in all facets of his work, including anatomy and transfusions, and provides solutions for blood bank problems. Dr. McBurney is dedicated to diagnostic excellence at Pathology Reference Laboratory, LLC, and offering his vast repertoire of expertise in his current capacity. He also offers his knowledge as the Medical Director at Christus Health, where he has advised lab directors since 2014.
Dr. McBurney has had great mentors throughout his academic and professional career. He dedicates this honorable recognition to Henry D. Appelman, MD, M.R. Abell, Professor of Surgical Pathology, Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology at the University of Michigan. Additionally, Dr. McBurney also dedicates this to Dr. Harold Oberman, the Chairman of the American Associations of Blood banks.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. McBurney completed an Internship at Boston Children’s Hospital, followed by a Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health
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Thomas F. Morley, DO, FCCP, MACOI, FAASM
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Pulmonologist Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dept. of Pulmonology Sicklerville, NJ Thomas F. Morley, DO, FCCP, MACOI, FAASM is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Pulmonologist for his exemplary contributions to the medical education field and his professional excellence at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Pulmonology.
Osteopathy degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to further his medical training by completing an internship, residency, and fellowship in internal medicine and pulmonology at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Morley holds a special recognition certificate in critical care and is board-certified in pulmonary disease internal medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
Located in Stratford, New Jersey, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to preparing future physicians and scientists striving to improve health in New Jersey and throughout the nation. The school has been selected as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site. Among the various specialties offered at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, the department of pulmonology is dedicated to improving your day-to-day symptoms through customized treatment plans. The department consists of highly skilled pulmonologists who specialize and provide services in the areas of respiratory tract diseases and lung conditions, such as COPD, asthma, and bronchitis, as well as at-home sleep studies and coordinated care with the internal medicine department.
Remaining abreast of the latest developments in his field, Dr. Morley maintains active memberships with the American Osteopathic Association, the American Thoracic Society, and the College of Osteopathic Internists. He also serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Chest Medicine. As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Morley has been the recipient of several awards and recognitions, including the Patients’ Choice Award (2014-2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2014- 2018), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (20142018).
Board-Certified Pulmonologist Dr. Thomas F. Morley has led his distinguished medical career for 36 years, specializing in sleep medicine, critical care, and all pulmonary issues. He is currently serving patients within the Department of Pulmonology at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine at the offices in Stratford and Sewell, New Jersey. In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Morley continuously shares his breadth of expertise by teaching medical students at the same institution.
In honor of this recognition, Dr. Morley dedicates this to his wife of 35 years, Dorothy Morley. Dr. Morley remains grateful for her enduring support. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Dr. Morley would also like to recognize James. Giudice, D.O. Dr. Giudice was Dr. Morley’s fellowship trainer. Since that time, he has been a lifelong mentor and friend.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. Morley completed his undergraduate studies at Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, followed by obtaining his Doctor of
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CWW Member Profiles Tom X-L Tan, MD, FACR
RADIOLOGY
Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine Specialist Radiology & Imaging of South Texas, LLP Corpus Christi, TX Tom X-L Tan, MD, FACR, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Radiology and for his professional excellence as a Staff Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist at Radiology & Imaging of South Texas, LLP.
Research Committee, and Committee Member of Medical Ethics of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Dr. Tan currently serves as a consultant in Diagnostic Imaging. Among his academic achievements, Dr. Tan obtained his Bachelor & Master of Medicine at Xian Medical University in China in 1985. From 1986 to 1990, he served as a resident and attending physician at Shaanxi Provincial Hospital, followed by a research associate at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. From 1991 to 1993. He furthered his medical career with an internship in internal medicine at Gunderson Medical Foundation and served as a resident physician from 1993 to 1994. Considering his strong interest in radiology, he went on to complete a nuclear medicine residency as a resident physician at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1996, followed by a radiology residency at Ohio State University Medical Center in 1999 (because of his excellence in both residents training performance and academic research achievements, Dr. Tan successfully graduated from the residency program one year earlier than his peers). A Fellow of the American College of Radiology, Dr. Tan is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.
Proudly serving South Texas in Corpus Christi, Radiology & Imaging of South Texas, LLP provides diagnostic imaging services in a caring, comforting patient environment with leading-edge imaging technologies. Their highly trained team of physicians and medical staff brings extensive expertise in medical imaging to Radiology & Imaging, as well as their unique specialties. Services included Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography (PET/CT), Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography, X-Ray & Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology, and more. Having devoted over 25 years to the medical field, Dr. Tom X-L Tan is a distinguished, board-certified radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist. He began as a primary care physician and realized his analytical ability and excellence as a diagnostician would be a better fit for Radiology. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Tan had garnered valuable knowledge from staff and leadership roles he had excelled in, such as Staff Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine Specialist at various hospitals, Vice-President Board of Directors of Lima Radiologic Associates, LLP in Lima, Ohio, Chairman of Radiation Safety Committee, and Director of Nuclear Med Section at St. Rita’s Med Center, to name a few. An expert in his field, Dr. Tan was situated in Hong Kong from 2014 to 2019, where he established a Radiology Residency Program at Hong Kong University--Shenzhen Hospital. He served as Deputy Chief of Services / Director of the Radiology Residency Program/ Medical Ultrasound Residency Program and an Honorary Associate Professor in Radiology. In addition, he notably served as the Deputy Chief of Medical Imaging Department, Member of Ethics Committee, Academic &
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Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his specialty, Dr. Tan maintains active memberships with the Society of Nuclear Medicine, the American Medical Association, the Radiological Society of North America, the Texas Radiological Society, and the American College of Radiology. Dr. Tan has been married to his wife, Marcia Tan, for 30 years. A proud mentee, Dr. Tan bestow this honorable recognition onto his mentor and then Director of Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Residency co-Director, Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz. To learn more, please visit http://radiologyimaging.com/ourradiologists/tom-x-l-tan-md-facr/.
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Utpal K. Bhanja, MD Oncologist & Medical Director Advent Health Hematology & Oncology Manchester, KY Utpal K. Bhanja, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award in Oncology and Hematology for his outstanding achievements, dedication, and professional excellence in the medical field.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Bhanja maintains active memberships with the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Medical Association. He is a life member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian origin and Indo American Cancer Association. He is actively involved in various socio-philanthropic and charitable activities in the community, serving as an advisor to the Ohio State Gateway project and as a governing body member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. He served in the Board of Bharatiya Hindu Temple Society, Columbus, Ohio. He was the founding President of Bengali Physicians of North America. He was a member of the governing body and invited speaker at H3C conference hosted by Ohio State University in 2015 and Global Healthcare summit of AAPI in 2017 held in India.
Dual board-certified in Hematology and in Medical Oncology, Dr. Utpal K. Bhanja is a highly experienced and respected physician who has garnered nearly 30 years of professional excellence in his field. He is currently serving as the Medical Director at Advent Health Hematology & Oncology, where he started the oncology program in the much-needed Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky and obtained the Markey Cancer Center, UK network affiliate designation. As a physician, Dr. Bhanja is experienced in all aspects of patient care in general Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology, ambulatory care, inpatient & intensive care, and bone marrow transplant settings, just to name a few. Over the years, Dr. Bhanja has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and compassion at his practice in Southeastern Ohio. He is committed to contributing continuously in a significant way towards the noble cause of ‘healing the human sufferings.’
As a testament to his professional excellence, Dr. Bhanja is a notable winner of a Top Doctor Award from 2017 to 2020. Top Doctor Awards specializes in recognizing and commemorating the achievements of today’s most influential and respected doctors in medicine. He also received several other awards for his exceptional work, including the Top Physician Award from 2004 to 2005 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America; Genesis Outstanding Physician Pride Award, 2004 by Genesis Healthcare System; Special Oncologist Recognition, 1994 by United Hospital Center; Best Medical Resident, 1990, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NY; and Outstanding contribution award in the teaching of medical students by Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NY; and more. He was a President’s Scout, awarded by the President of India.
A physician of Asian Indian origin, Dr. Bhanja, graduated with his Medical Degree from the University of Calcutta, India, in 1982. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York. He had the opportunity to gain handson training in procedural skills and acquire a vast skill set with exposure to a wide range of diseases and a spectrum of clinical presentations. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Bhanja is dual board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In his spare time, Dr. Bhanja indulges in various interests ranging from fine arts and photography to readings in other scientific disciplines, especially those that are transforming our concepts about life, the universe, and the world around us. He also enjoys writing on topics in science and philosophy. Moreover, he has special interests in “Ayurveda”- Ancient Indian system of a holistic approach to healthcare, which is still widely practiced as an alternative form of medicine in South Asia.
Throughout his distinguished medical career, Dr. Bhanja has gained valuable experiences with administrative duties, direct patient care, as well as consultative services. He also has 21 years of private practice experience in the sub-specialty of Oncology and Hematology in his repertoire, serving southeastern Ohio and an ACS accredited cancer center. He started as a solo practice, which grew to multi-physician specialty practice with four office locations serving southeastern Ohio. Furthermore, Dr. Bhanja has excelled as an Associate Director of Hospice and experienced in palliative & holistic care. He worked in research in Experimental Therapeutics, involving ‘Antisense Therapy for Cancer’, and has had his results published in reputable journals. Throughout his clinical career, Dr. Bhanja has contributed to clinical trials as an investigator. He has been involved in clinical investigations of Argatroban, a direct thrombin inhibitor; Darbepoetin, an erythrocyte stimulating agent; Gefitinib, the EGFR pathway modulating agent, and other intergroup phase III trials. www.incircleexec.com
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It was June of 1970. Summer had arrived in Durgapur, a growing industrial city near Calcutta. The schools had closed for vacation and all the children spent their days playing from noon till dusk under the hot, Indian sun.
The little girl was transferred to Calcutta Medical College Hospital to see a renowned surgeon for her procedure. After several hours, the doctor left the operating room to speak to the family. “I am so sorry…,” he began.
On one warm afternoon, a 10-year-old girl returned home earlier than usual, crying. As she lied in bed, sobbing, Mother asked, “what happened?”
They found a 6 cm tumor behind the stomach, highly vascular and unresectable. Biopsies were taken with the hope that it was something they could treat. Another anxious week passed before the pathology report came back. It read, “retroperitoneal rhabdomyosarcoma”: a rare childhood malignant tumor. Mother and Father were in denial. In an act of stubbornness or hope, a second opinion was requested from London. The consulting pathologist, too, concurred with the diagnosis. There was no available curative treatment short of complete surgical resection, but that was no longer an option.
The girl answered, “my stomach is hurting”. Mother, little annoyed, replied “you may have over exercised on an empty stomach.” Suspecting abdominal cramps or gas pains, Mother mixed baking soda with water, a common home remedy, and handed it to the little girl. Yet, she did not find any relief. Father returned from work and went to check on her. When he placed a hand on her belly, he lurched. “Oh my God,” he uttered in horror. Something was not right.
The little girl was finally referred to an oncologist. In those days, oncology consisted mostly of radiation therapy. Calcutta Medical College Hospital had a Cobalt 60 unit, from the decade prior. With this technology, she was treated with radiation intensively for six weeks. Though she developed extensive skin burns, the tumor stopped growing after completing the treatment. She was symptom-free,
A sleepless night passed before she was taken to see a physician. No answers. A few more days passed until she saw another, a specialist in a regional hospital. There, Father’s fear became real. The little girl had a tumor in her stomach – a 4 to 6 cm hard mass in the epigastric region. Back then, medical technology was not what we know now. The doctor, with only a plain radiograph, found an abnormality, suggestive of a diffuse intra-abdominal infiltrative process. The doctor’s differential diagnosis included tuberculosis. When asked for possible malignancy, he felt worst case scenario could be a lymphoproliferative disorder and recommended exploratory laparotomy and biopsy. The doctor consoled the apprehensive parents, “hopefully this can be treated with a good outcome.”
and it felt like a miracle. Father continued to measure the circumference of her abdomen every morning. Together, with every unchanging number, the family breathed a sigh of relief. Only nine months passed before the numbers increased. “Was it right? No!” Father exclaimed. Her oncologist was consulted again. He concluded that she had a recurrence - metastasis to the liver causing malignant ascites. However, she 138
During her last few days, she slipped in and out of consciousness – a consequence of cerebral hypoxia. The little girl wanted to cry out, but she could not. In lament, she whispered “I don’t have enough energy nor enough air to even cry.” As she neared her last day, she spent her time speaking with everyone, holding them close. The morning of March 31, 1971, she left this mortal world, and along with it, Mother, Father and an older Brother – a 13-year-old boy, who quietly held her hand to the very end. Years later, that same boy chose to pursue a career in medicine and, eventually, migrated to the United States for education and opportunity. When the time came to specialize in his career, he chose oncology where he would spend the next 30 years treating thousands of cancer patients: becoming part of their families, sharing with them in joys and sorrows, in life and death. Looking back, even he could not have imagined how this little girl, who passed away before the world could know her, would inspire him to dedicate his life to helping others in suffering.
had received the maximum dose of radiation. The oncologist offered a new, very potent chemotherapy drug that had just come to the market. It was supposed to kill the cancer cells like nothing they had seen before, but it was extremely toxic, and no cure was expected. After weighing the pros and cons, the family declined the treatment. The next month passed by slowly, but her family did not, could not, relinquish hope. They used connections – an uncle in England, a physician - but even he found no treatment. There were no advanced options anywhere in the world. The family finally turned to homeopathy, naturopathy, and magic cures. When hope felt lost, they prayed.
This is my story. I enjoy what I do. I gained knowledge through education and training, but I gained wisdom through my life’s experience. With both, I pray, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
Though her family tried to hide it, tried to protect her from the truth, the little girl was smart and already knew she had cancer and it would take her life. Until the very end, she never let anyone know that she too knew her fate. As the days passed, she found it more difficult to breathe. She became more malnourished as she could hardly eat. Eventually, she was admitted to the hospital, but the end was nigh. Every day, sunsets appeared gloomy and nights felt monstrous. Hopelessness and sadness engulfed the whole family. Even in such unfortunate circumstances, some relatives would not come to visit her, thinking cancer was contagious. There was so much that was unknown.
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CWW Member Profiles V. John D’Souza, MD
PULMONOLOGY
Pulmonologist AdventHealth Ormond Beach, FL V. John D’Souza, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pulmonologist for his outstanding achievements in the medical field and his unmatched dedication to serving the medical community.
Medical College -Bangalore University Medical School. He also gained valuable knowledge and experience working with pulmonology patients in a clinic as an intern. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. D’Souza is board-certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
As a board-certified pulmonologist, Dr. V. John D’Souza has devoted 40 years to the medical profession. He is specializing in all facets of his work, including pulmonary disease, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in his practice. Devoted to his patients’ well-being, Dr. D’Souza is very involved with them and their families. He is also providing his services at AdventHealth.
Dr. D’Souza dedicates this honorable recognition in the loving memory of his uncle, Jochim T. Pais, who was a physician in the early 1950s. To learn more, please visit https://www.adventhealth.com/finddoctor/doctor/v-john-dsouza-md-1417924689.
In light of his academic achievements, Dr. D’Souza’s medical career began after earning his medical degree from St. Johns
Wyntrea L. Cunningham, MD
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OB/GYN THC MediSpa and Clinic Houston, TX patients and solving problems, Dr. Cunningham takes pride in her love for people and stands firm in treating the total person; mind, body, and soul.
Wyntrea L. Cunningham, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist for her remarkable contributions in the medical field and her professional excellence at THC MediSpa and Clinic.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Cunningham graduated from an engineering and healthcare high school to follow in her father’s footsteps of engineering. She soon realized that healthcare was her true calling. She completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University. Then she received a Master’s in Public Health from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health and her medical doctorate from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Furthering her medical training, Dr. Cunningham completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the UT Houston McGovern Medical School.
Proudly serving Houston, Texas, THC MediSpa & Clinic is a patient-oriented practice situated at 7707 Fannin St, Ste 110. At THC MediSpa & Clinic, primary provider Dr. Wyntrea L. Cunningham and her staff strive to deliver unparalleled service and solutions designed to meet each patient’s unique needs. In addition to receiving Gynecological and Obstetrics care, patients receive natural and holistic treatment options for various issues, including High-Risk Pregnancy, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section, Family Planning, Weight Loss, Infertility, and Abnormal Pap, to name a few.
An expert in her field, Dr. Cunningham is a best-selling author of the book, Mpho’s Legacy of Hope, which was published and is an inspirational story about living with HIV/Aids.
Having led an impressive medical career for seven years, Dr. Cunningham is a highly respected Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist, with a vast repertoire of expertise in treating various obstetric and gynecologic issues plaguing women. She established THC MediSpa and Clinic in February 2020 to pave a better in women’s health. In her current capacity, Dr. Cunningham performs invasive and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic surgery. She has special interests in cosmetics/esthetics and chronic vaginitis. Empowered to treating SPRING 2021
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Veronica V. Lenge De Rosen, MD
RADIOLOGY
Radiologist Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX Veronica V. Lenge De Rosen, MD is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Radiologist for her professional excellence in the field of medicine and her exemplary contributions at Baylor College of Medicine. Having led an impressive medical career for 26 years, Dr. De Rosen is a board-certified radiologist specializing in body imaging, chest imaging, and cardiac imaging. She offers her valuable knowledge and experience to Baylor College of Medicine as Associate Professor of Radiology, Section Chief of Radiology & Cardiothoracic Imaging, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of Quality and Safety & Radiology as well as Director of Education for Cardiothoracic Imaging & Radiology. Dr. De Rosen has devoted the past ten years to providing the best possible care at Baylor College of Medicine. In addition to her various positions, she serves patients at CHI St. Luke’s Health – Patients Medical Center, CHI St. Luke’s Health–The Woodlands Hospital, CHI Health Lakeside, CHI St. Luke’s Health – Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Harris Health Quentin, Mease Harris Health, Ben Taub Hospital, Harris Health, LBJ Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Medical Hospital of East Texas.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements of her specialty, Dr. De Rosen maintains active memberships with several professional organizations. She is an active speaker and member of the American Roentgen Ray Society, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, the Texas Radiological Society, and the Radiological Society of North America. Throughout her extensive career, Dr. De Rosen has been the recipient of several awards and honors in recognition of her professional excellence. The Radiological Society of North America awarded her the 2014 Certificate of Merit and the American College of Radiology awarded her the 2015 Certificate of Leadership Proficiency. She was the recipient of the 2017 Healthcare Innovations Award for “Realizing Improvement through Team Empowerment (RITE) Project” by Harris Health Systems. In the same year, she received the Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care by the Baylor College of Medicine and subsequently received the 2018 Health Care Heroes Award by the Houston Business Journal. A family woman, Dr. De Rosen has been married for 25 years to her husband, Mr. Danny De Rosen. They have twins together. When she is not practicing medicine, Dr. De Rosen volunteers for various activities at her children’s school. Dr. De Rosen dedicates this honorable recognition to Michelle Awad, MD, and Eric Rohien, MD. To learn more, please visit https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/ veronica-lenge-de-rosen-25272.
In light of her academic achievements, Dr. De Rosen received her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina in 1995. She relocated to the United States and completed her radiology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010 and her clinical fellowship in advanced non-invasive cardiovascular imaging at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in 2011. Always striving for excellence, Dr. De Rosen is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.
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CWW Member Profiles Vishal M. Kothari, MD, FACS
GENERAL SURGERY
Surgeon Nebraska Medicine - Lauritzen Outpatient Center Omaha, NE He went on to obtain his Medical Degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. Following his medical degree, Dr. Kothari completed a General Surgical Residency At North Shore LIJ in Manhasset, New York, and a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Fellowship at the University of Nebraska. With his commitment to excellence, Dr. Kothari is Board Certified in General Surgery.
Vishal M. Kothari, MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Surgeon for his outstanding contributions to the fields of Medicine & Education and acknowledgment of his professional excellence with Nebraska Medicine – Lauritzen Outpatient Center. Board-certified General Surgeon Dr. Kothari is currently serving patients within the Nebraska Medicine healthcare network. He practices at Nebraska Medicine – Lauritzen Outpatient Center in Omaha, Nebraska, and also sees patients within the Bariatrics Center at the Nebraska Medical Center, as well as the Multispecialty Clinic at Village Pointe Health Center. At these offices, the highly trained medical professionals are dedicated to providing quality, expert services for a wide range of issues including acid reflux, gallstones, appendicitis, hernias, intestinal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, swallowing problems, weight loss, and weight loss surgery. Dr. Kothari can also perform surgeries at Nebraska Medical Center, Village Pointe.
Remaining abreast of the latest industry developments, Dr. Kothari maintains active memberships and affiliations with various professional organizations, including the Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Hernia Society, American Board of General Surgery, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kothari has contributed to several publications. A pillar of his community, Dr. Kothari participates in the annual hernia event, sponsored by the University of Nebraska. He and other dedicated medical professionals collectively provide services to the underinsured, and disadvantaged.
Having accrued 15 years of professional experience in his field, Dr. Kothari offers a vast repertoire of expertise in complex abdominal wall reconstruction (foregut), hernias, hiatal hernias, all bariatric surgeries, and gastric bypass. In addition to providing quality healthcare, he has served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Nebraska since 2011, where he educates his students on Minimally Invasive and Bariatrics. He continues to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and integrity in all of his professional endeavors.
Dr. Kothari dedicates this recognition in the loving memory of his father, Mayur Kothari, MD. He also dedicates this recognition to Dmitry Oleynikov, MD. For further information, please visit https://www.nebraskamed. com/nebraska-medical-center/lauritzen-outpatient-center and https://www.unmc.edu/.
To prepare for his distinguished career, Dr. Kothari completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-medical accelerated studies.
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William E. Pullano, MD
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Gastroenterologist Private Practice New York, NY William E. Pullano, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Gastroenterologist for his outstanding achievements in the field of medicine and his professional excellence in serving the medical community.
endoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, liver biopsies, and proctosigmoidoscopies. They treat many different types of issues both common and complex, such as cholelithiasis or cholecystitis, anal fissures, infectious liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and diverticulosis, among others.
Having led an impressive medical career for 43 years, Dr. William E. Pullano is a distinguished gastroenterologist currently serving patients at his private practice on the Upper East Side of New York, NY. He specializes in all facets of his work, including the prevention and treatment of digestive diseases.
Among his many academic achievements, Dr. Pullano obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from New York University. His medical career began after earning his degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, followed by completing an internal medicine residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn and a Gastroenterology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center. Additionally, he completed a Preceptorship in ERCP completed under Jerome Siegel, MD. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led nonprofit which evaluates doctors who display high standards of care in the field of Internal Medicine.
Located at 166 E. 88th St. Suite #1 in New York, NY, Dr. Pullano works with his highly trained staff to treat patients at his practice, William Pullano MD. An expert in his specialty, Dr. Pullano’s practice includes a gastroenterology and endoscopy facility that strongly focuses on proper screening using upper endoscopy and colonoscopy to diagnose and prevent gastrointestinal cancers other diseases. He offers his services to Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and as director of pancreatico-biliary endoscopy at Lincoln Hospital in the past. Dr. Pullano speaks English, limited French, and Spanish. He is currently accepting new patients, and his practice takes multiple insurance plans.
Awards and recognitions for Dr. Pullano’s work include a profile feature on issuewire.com. He believes in listening to every patient’s individual needs and working closely to address every issue.
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pullano knows that patients can suffer a wide range of symptoms relating to digestive issues. He treats disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. At his practice, he and his staff perform upper gastrointestinal
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On a personal note, Dr. Pullano has been married to Maria Pullano, MD, for 38 years. He would like to dedicate this recognition to their son, Joseph.
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CWW Member Profiles CARDIOLOGY
Wissam N. Hoyek, MD, FACC Cardiologist Private Practice Staten Island, NY
at Staten Island University Hospital in 2005, followed by his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 2004. Furthering his medical training, Dr. Hoyek completed an additional fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 2005. He later became board-certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Wissam N. Hoyek, MD, FACC is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Cardiologist for his outstanding contributions in the field of medicine and his professional excellence at private practice. Board-certified interventional cardiologist, Dr. Wissam N. Hoyek, has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. He has extensive knowledge in all facets of his work, including interventional cardiology, catheterization, echo, and vascular, to name a few. Dr. Hoyek is committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare at his private practice in his current position. He also holds privileges at NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn New York-Presbyterian, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and Richmond University Medical Center. In addition to his practice, Dr. Hoyek has made exemplary contributions at the university level as the Co-Director of Telemetry / Cardiology – Interventional Cardiology at Staten Island University Hospital. He has also gained valuable knowledge as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Remaining aware of the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Hoyek is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is actively devoting his time to the American Heart Association. In his spare time, Dr. Hoyek enjoys cycling and spending time with his family. He is happily married to his wife, Sue, and they have three children, Christian, Kevin, Chloe, whom he thanks for their love and support. In addition, he recognizes his mother, Helen, and the loving memory of his dear father, Naim. Dr. Hoyek dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentors Dr. Joseph McGinn and Dr. Jonathan Murmur.
A distinguished graduate of Lebanon University, Dr. Hoyek’s medical career began after obtaining his Medical Degree in 1996. Then he completed his Internal Medicine Residency
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John D. Richmond, MD, FACP
FAMILY PRACTICE
Nephrologist MedNow, Inc. Dalton, GA John D. Richmond, MD, FACP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Doctor for his outstanding achievements in the field of Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
elected President of the Student Body 1969-70. He was also elected to Mountain, WVU’s highest student honorary, as a junior student.
Dr. John D. Richmond is a now semi-retired, board-certified Nephrologist & Internal medicine physician and Fellow in the American College of Physicians. He lives in Dalton, GA, where he was/is Dalton’s 1st full-time Nephrologist. He was the founding physician and President & CEO of Nephrology & Hypertension Specialists, PC, a single-specialty physician group founded in 1984 until he retired from full-time practice in 2014. Despite his retirement and the retirement of another senior physician, the thriving practice operates with four nephrologists and three nurse practitioners. Dr. Richmond supervises three dialysis facilities in Northwest Georgia.
Following medical school, he completed his internal medicine internship at Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, CO, in June 1975. He then went on active duty in the Navy Medical Corps from July 1975 to June 1978. While on active duty, he served as a Flight Surgeon/Aerospace Medicine Specialist. He continued in the Navy Reserves until 1980, while further pursuing medical training at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to complete his Internal Medicine residency and his Nephrology fellowship by 1982. He is married to Agnes, a part-time marketing specialist working from home, so she can travel with her husband. John is the father of 2 adult sons, Andrew, 35, now married and working as a CPA in Atlanta, and John M, “Mac,” 31, engaged with wedding plans in October 2021. Both are graduates of Clemson University. He is step-father to Mason, 21, working in Savannah with plans to attend culinary school, and Liz, 24, a senior student at Savannah College of Art & Design on the Savannah campus, with graduation plans in December.
Before relocating to Dalton, he practiced nephrology for nearly two years (1982-1984) in his hometown of Beckley, WV, as its first full-time Nephrologist. He was at that time an associate physician with the Charleston Renal Group and Dr. Mary Lou Lewis, the state’s first Nephrologist. He is now working part-time as a general internist at an urgent care and family practice center in Dalton while traveling as much as he and his wife Agnes can afford.
On a personal note, Dr. Richmond enjoys traveling and model trains in his spare time. Dr. Richmond dedicates this honorable recognition to his grandfather, Dr. Beular B. Richmond; his father, Dr. William Fred Richmond; and past mentors, Dr. Mary Lou Lewis of Charleston, WV, and Dr. W. Kline Bolton of Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. Richmond completed his bachelor’s degree at WVU in 1970, before earning his MD degree at WVU in 1974. While on the Morgantown campus, he served in the student legislature for three years, was President of his Delta Tau Delta Fraternity pledge class, then chapter vice-president, before then being
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CWW Member Profiles Shannon W. Locke, ESQ.
CRIMINAL LAW
Attorney The Locke Law Group San Antonio, TX criminal defense attorneys and family law attorneys are dedicated to providing the highest quality of representation. Mr. Locke works very hard to understand his clients’ needs to build an ideal defense strategy in every case. The Locke Law Group always strives to protect your fundamental rights, defends your case at trial, or fights for a fair plea negotiation.
Shannon W. Locke, Esq. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the field of law and his exemplary contributions at The Locke Law Group. Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney Shannon W. Locke, Esq., has led an outstanding career for 19 years, working diligently on behalf of his clients. His vast repertoire in practicing criminal law includes handling cases in Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession with Intent to Deliver, DWI, and Domestic Violence. Since moving to San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Locke worked in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. He prosecuted financial crimes in the White Collar Crime Unit and gained valuable trial experience and complex litigation skills. He has also practiced in a number of Texas counties and has tried cases in Hays, Kendall, Gillespie, and Bexar County and dismissed cases in counties such as San Patricio County, Guadalupe, Nueces, Kerr, and Comal County.
Among his academic achievements, Mr. Locke earned his Bachelor’s degree with honors in history from Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota. After working at a Fortune 500 company for three years, he obtained a J.D. Degree from the University of Arizona, College of Law Tucson, Arizona, in 2002. Shortly after, he became a prosecutor at the Pima County Attorney’s Office and was the only prosecutor in Pima County to successfully first-chair two first degree murder trials in 2005. Devoted to his field, Mr. Locke maintains active memberships with the American Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association.
The Locke Law Group, an expert criminal defense firm in San Antonio, TX, defends clients against a host of criminal charges in San Antonio and its vicinity. Mr. Locke and his team of
Anwar I. Qadeer, JD
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BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL & REAL ESTATE LAW
Attorney Anwar I. Qadeer Associates PC Houston, TX To prepare for his distinguished legal career, Mr. Qadeer received his J.D. summa cum laude from the University of Houston in 1982 and LLM from the University of Virginia in 1980. Prior to that, he obtained his LLB from the Punjab University Lahore Pakistan in 1977 and his B.S. from Government College in Lahore Pakistan in 1974.
Anwar I. Qadeer is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professionalism and integrity in the legal field, as well as his exceptional contributions at Anwar I Qadeer Associates PC. Having led a well-seasoned career for 38 years, Attorney Anwar I. Qadeer is currently offering legal consulting and representative services in the areas of business, international, real estate, and securities law at Anwar-I-Qadeer & Associates PC. He is devoted to providing the highest quality representation and is proud to help his clients make tough decisions.
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Remaining aware of the latest legal developments, Mr. Qadeere maintains an active member of the Texas Bar Association.
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Leonard S. Slavit, JD
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Attorney Levine & Slavit, PLLC New York, NY New York. In his current capacity, he utilizes his vast repertoire of experience and expertise in personal injury and medical malpractice law to provide his clients with the best counsel available. He continues to demonstrate the highest standard of integrity and honor to defend and protect the rights of individuals who have suffered an injury.
Leonard S. Slavit is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the field of law and his exemplary contributions as the founder of Levine & Slavit, PLLC. With offices in Manhattan and Mineola, NY, Levine & Slavit, PLLC is a personal injury law firm serving residents throughout Long Island and New York City for more than 50 years. The dedicated attorneys of Levine & Slavit, PLLC specialize in areas such as medical malpractice, auto accidents, construction accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, police misconduct, product liability, and more. Call (888) LAW-8088 for a free consultation, and Levine & Slavit, PLLC, will work hard to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Among his academic achievements, Mr. Slavit obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University in 1953, followed by his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1956. An active member of the legal community, Mr. Slavit maintains memberships with the New York Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Attorney Leonard S. Slavit, the founder of Levine & Slavit, PLLC, has led a distinguished legal career since 1957. He is admitted to the New York Bar, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court Southern District of
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Cheryl Simbulan Beach, ESQ.
LABOR LAW
Attorney & CEO Simbulan Beach and Associates APC Granada Hills, CA Cheryl Simbulan Beach, Esq. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for her exemplary contributions to the legal field and her outstanding leadership as the CEO of Simbulan Beach and Associates APC.
been adjunct faculty for the past two years teaching Workers Compensation Practice I and II, Billing, Case Management, and Adapting to Various Personalities, Legal Research and Writing, and Contracts I and II.
Having led an impressive legal career for ten years, Attorney Cheryl Simbulan Beach is a General Counsel and Litigator, specializing in Labor & Employment Law and Workers Compensation Law. She is currently serving Granada Hills and the surrounding areas as the CEO of Simbulan Beach and Associates APC. Dedicated to providing the highest standard of legal representation, Ms. Beach and her team offer consulting, compliance, litigation, third-party data tracking, investigation, and training services. Alongside her practice, Ms. Beach has
To prepare for her distinguished legal career, Ms. Beach obtained her J.D. Degree from the University of West Los Angeles in 2010. She was sworn in as an attorney in June 2011. She continues to remain aware of the latest developments through her membership in the California Bar Association. Ms. Beach dedicates this honorable recognition with special thanks to her partner Christopher Han, Esq.
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David T. Gay, ESQ. Attorney Gay & Gay P.C. Taunton, MA David T. Gay, Esq is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the field of law and his outstanding contributions to the legal community at Gay & Gay P.C.
Forces Atlantic Fleet for Outstanding Professional Achievement in service as Legal Officer Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida. He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander United States Navy Reserve in 1978.
Attorney David T. Gay has been practicing law for 51 years, garnering a commendable reputation for his outstanding service in the legal community and as a Lieutenant Commander with the US Navy. He is currently a practicing partner at Gay & Gay P.C., alongside his brother, Thomas P. Gay, Esq. Gay & Gay P.C., located in Taunton, MA, has been committed to providing high-quality and reliable services to individuals and businesses throughout Bristol and Plymouth counties in personal injury, business, real estate, divorce, criminal law, and land use.
A distinguished Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Association Foundation, Mr. Gay maintains active memberships with the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Taunton Bar Association, and the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association. He has also been a member of many other civil and professional committees serving as Executive Chairman of the March of Dimes Massachusetts Bay Chapter in 1986. For the past 12 years, Mr. Gay has been a volunteer judge in the Massachusetts Bar Association Mock Trial Competition.
As a distinguished general law attorney, Mr. Gay specializes in municipal law, school law, and administrative law including arbitration cases involving the construction of public buildings and grievances of public employees. He brings valuable extensive knowledge to his current role, having represented and continues to represent various cities and towns within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts serving as Town Counsel or Special Town Council/City Solicitor. In addition to his current role, Mr. Gay presently serves as the City Attorney for Taunton, MA, Legal Counsel to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River a corporation sole.
In recognition of his professional excellence in the legal field, Mr. Gay received the Massachusetts Bar Association distinguished attorney award and in September of 2011 was awarded the St. Thomas More medal by the Diocese of Fall River. An active member of his community, Mr. Gay currently works with the Greenlock Therapeutic Riding non-profit. Greenlock provides therapeutic intervention for children and adults starting at age 2, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Mr. Gay was a long time member of the Board of Trustees for the Morton Hospital and Medical Center and served as Chairman of the Morton Health Foundation.
A Taunton, Massachusetts native, Mr. Gay is a magna cum laude graduate of Monsignor James Coyle High School. Soon thereafter, he received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, graduating cum laude. Mr. Gay’s legal career began soon after he graduated cum laude with his law degree from Boston College Law School.
Outside of his professional career, Mr. Gay enjoyed coaching baseball for many years. He also enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. Mr. Gay is proud to have had Richard Huber as a law professor and would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to him. Mr. Huber went on to be the Dean of Boston College Law School.
In the ensuing years after graduation, Mr. Gay proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1985. He excelled as a Base Legal Officer NAS Jax Florida and as trial/defense counsel for the Navy in the Military Court System. As a testament to his service, he was nominated to serve as a Military Judge, and awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by Commander Naval Air
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Deryl F. Hamann Chairman Emeritus Spectrum Financial Services, Inc. Omaha, NE chairman emeritus of Spectrum Financial Services, Inc.
Deryl F. Hamann is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional for his outstanding achievements in law and finance and his professional excellence as a Chairman Emeritus at Spectrum Financial Services, Inc.
Among his academic achievements, Mr. Hamann earned an Associate of Arts from Fort Dodge Junior College in 1953 and a Bachelor of Science in Law from the University of Nebraska in 1956. In 1958 he went on to obtain a Doctor of Jurisprudence, cum laude from the University of Nebraska.
A reputable financial products specialist, Spectrum Financial Services, Inc. has partnered with financial institutions, automobile dealers, insurance agencies, and other organizations to offer financial insurance products to their customers since 1978. The highly trained experts are committed to helping their clients provide the highest quality insurance services and products to their customers while gaining maximum profitability from their insurance programs.
An active member of his field, Mr. Hamann has served as a past board chair of Midland University and Bellevue University, past president of the Omaha Estate Planning Council, past board chairman of the Great Western Bank Corporation, Inc., and on the chairman advisory committee appointed by the Supreme Court of Nebraska. He currently serves as a member of the Nebraska Bar State Foundation and the Nebraska Association of Bank Attorneys, of which he served as president to both in the 1980s.
Dedicated to serving the legal community for 50 years, distinguished professional, Mr. Deryl F. Hamann is admitted to practice law in Nebraska, as well as before the U.S District Court for Nebraska and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He has excelled in many roles throughout his career, including law clerk to the U.S. District Court for Nebraska in 1958 and 1959, partner at Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, Nebraska for until 2003, and as senior counsel from 2003 to 2016. Since 2017, Mr. Hamann has offered his extensive knowledge in law, financial management, estate planning, and taxation law as
Mr. Hamann dedicates this honorable recognition to his mentor, Judge Robert Van Belt of the U.S. District Court in Lincoln, Nebraska. To learn more, please visit https://spectrumfinancialservices.net/.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Gary S. Fergus, JD Attorney Fergus A Law Office San Francisco, CA Mr. Gary S. Fergus is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional in the field of law as an Intellectual Property Attorney.
In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Fergus earned a Bachelor of Arts, with honors, at Stanford University. Furthering his education, he received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Law from New York University School of Law.
As the sole practitioner, Mr. Fergus owns and operates his private firm, Fergus A Law Office, in San Francisco, California. He started the practice in 2001 to help clients resolve complex disputes and to address fundamental civil wrongs. In the legal industry, he is known for having strong listening skills and prompt responsive communication. Leading an impressive career for four years, he is an expert of intellectual property.
A man of many achievements, Mr. Fergus has represented countless plaintiffs and defendants at trial and in settlements that resolved complex litigation, including intellectual property matters. He has more than 125 weeks of trial experience in complex high value cases within federal and state courts and regulatory administrative trials throughout the United States. He has handled intellectual property matters in different high-tech sectors including telecommunications, wireless technology, security systems industry, and computer software.
Before opening his private practice, Mr. Fergus worked as a trial lawyer for one of the top thirty national firms, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Dedicated and highly motivated, he became one of the firm’s senior trial partners and managed their largest litigation group while maintaining an active trial practice in between company cases. www.incircleexec.com
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CWW Member Profiles Frederick W. “Bill” Wagner, JD
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney Wagner McLaughlin Tampa, FL Frederick William “Bill” Wagner is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Attorney for his exemplary contributions in the field of law and his outstanding dedication to legal service at Wagner McLaughlin.
A distinguished life fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Pound Civil Justice Institute, Mr. Wagner remains abreast of the latest legal developments in his field. He maintains active memberships with international associations such as the Pan-European Organization of Personal Injury Lawyers, the Australian Lawyers Alliance, and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers in Great Britain. He was a long time member, leader, and President of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (now the Florida Justice Association) and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now the American Association for Justice).
Since opening its first office in Tampa in 1967, Wagner McLaughlin maintains its laudable reputation as a well-respected plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm in the State of Florida. The highly qualified attorneys, specializing in personal injury accidents, malpractice, litigation, maritime and admiralty, insurance company bad faith, whistleblower claims, and international tourist claims, are committed to their clients and to the legal system.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Wagner is the recipient of several awards and accolades. He was honored with a 2012 Eagle Legend Award from the Florida Justice Association, a 2011 Selected Counsel of the American Law Institute. He was awarded the 1992 Perry Nichols Award from the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He was also selected for the first publication of The Best Lawyers in America and has continued to be chosen for that honor every year for more than 25 years.
Having led a distinguished career in legal service for 60 years, Attorney Bill Wagner is one of the original founding partners of Wagner McLaughlin. He has represented plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout his entire career. Committed to plaintiffs’ rights, Mr. Wagner is currently semiretired but still participates and consults on cases. In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Wagner earned a BA from the University of Florida in 1955. Following graduation, he began his career in the U.S. Air Force where he was an intelligence officer and ended his service as a captain. Soon thereafter, he completed a JD with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1960. He is certified as a civil trial lawyer in the state of Florida is a diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and was certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Wagner enjoys boating and traveling. He’s been to 110 different countries. His special interest in flying, which led him to obtain a commercial pilot’s license with multi-engine, instrument, seaplane, and helicopter ratings. Mr. Wagner decided to hang up his wings about five years ago. He was the first plaintiffs’ board-certified aviation lawyer on Florida’s west coast and remained board-certified in aviation for many decades, until 2013. A proud father, Mr. Wagner has three sons, Alan, Darryl, and Thomas.
Prior to establishing Wagner McLaughlin, Mr. Wagner practiced law in Miami at Nichols, Gaither, Beckham, Colson, Spence, and Hicks, where he became a partner. Thereafter, in 1967, he formed the partnership of Wagner, Cunningham, & Vaughan, which later became Wagner, Vaughan & McLaughlin until 2015.
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Gary Thelander, JD
CRIMINAL LAW
Attorney Thelander Law Salinas, CA gang-related charges, drug-related charges, theft-related charges, and more. He works with his team of highly trained investigators in case assessment, analysis, and presentation. In addition, Mr. Thelander served the community as a public prosecutor, both as an Assistant Deputy District Attorney in Santa Cruz County and Deputy District Attorney in Monterey County.
Gary Thelander is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the legal field and his unwavering dedication to serving the legal community with Thelander Law. Proudly serving Salinas, Santa Cruz, and San Benito, Thelander Law, takes pride in providing services that will exceed your expectations. The well-respected firm includes a team of skilled paralegals, investigators, and local bail bondsmen, and more specializing in all facets of criminal law. Thelander Law demonstrates the highest standard of professionalism, honesty, and integrity so that you can make the right decisions under challenging circumstances.
In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Thelander obtained his Associate of Arts degree from Cabrillo College in 1991 and his Juris Doctor degree at the Monterey College of Law. He remains abreast of the latest legal developments in criminal law by maintaining active memberships with the California Bar Association, Monterey County Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, Criminal Law Section, and Monterey School of Law Alumni Association.
Admitted to the California State Bar, Criminal Law Attorney Gary Thelander has garnered 25 years of vast knowledge and experience in his field. He is the founder of Thelander Law, where he is devoted to providing a haven where even the most difficult conversations are had without judgment or criticism. In his 25 years of practice, Mr. Thelander has personally participated in the defense or prosecution of the following types of cases: domestic violence, murder charges, weapons charges,
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Thelander was honored with the Outstanding Achievement award from the Constitutional Rights Foundation in 1997 and recognized as an Elite Lawyer in 2020. To learn more, please visit https://www.salinascalawyer.com/.
Kevin D. Gratt, JD
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney Gratt & Associates PC. Brooklyn, NY Kevin D. Gratt is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his outstanding service in the field of law and his exemplary contributions at Gratt & Associates P.C.
Gratt takes pride in maintaining client communication. In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Gratt obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in 1994. His legal career began after earning his Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University in 1997, followed by his admittance to practice law in 1998. An active member of his field, Mr. Gratt maintains a membership with the New York State Bar Association.
Proudly serving the Flatbush community, Gratt & Associates P.C. is a personal injury law firm dedicated to providing the most reliable representation and legal services. The highly qualified attorneys specialize in all facets of personal injury law, including auto accidents, slip and fall cases. Having devoted over 20 years of service, Attorney Kevin D. Gratt has substantial experience in the New York State Courts representing victims of automobile accidents, premise accidents, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, and medical malpractice. He is currently demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and integrity at Gratt & Associates P.C. in Brooklyn, NY. Specializing in personal injury litigation, Mr. www.incircleexec.com
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Gratt is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with the highest A.V. rating. To learn more, please visit https://www.facebook.com/GrattAssociates-Brooklyn-100475497995589/.
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Steven Ray, ESQ. Attorney Steve Ray Law, PLLC Fort Collins, CO
lack of representation of injured people. Later, he left the firm to focus on personal-injury legal cases, decided to work with other lawyers, and was also a solo practitioner.
Steven Ray Esq. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his exemplary contributions in the field of law and his professional excellence at his private practice Steve Ray Law, PLLC.
In the following years, Mr. Ray maintained affiliated with the Marine Corps, serving as a court-martial judge in the Marine Corps Reserve for ten years. Then, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, he returned to full active duty as a Marine lawyer for a year. In 2005, he officially retired from the Corps with the rank of colonel.
A private practice attorney, Mr. Steven Ray, has led an exemplary service career, having practiced law for 47 years. He brings a vast repertoire of expertise in insurance defense, business litigation, and banking litigation. He focuses his private practice in his current capacity, Steve Ray Law, PLLC, exclusively on personal injury legal cases in the Fort Collins and Northern Colorado area. Steve Ray Law, PLLC, assists clients in car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, aviation accidents, traumatic brain injury, insurance bad faith, hospital negligence, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, and railroad crossing accidents.
An active member of his community, Mr. Ray serves as Larimer County chair of Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans and has been a board member for Crossroads Safe House, a domestic violence shelter; Hearts and Horses, a therapeutic riding center for people with special needs; and Front Range Community College.
Raised in Chappell, Nebraska, Mr. Ray spent most of his childhood on the family’s farm outside town. He then relocated to Colorado to pursue his undergraduate studies. Mr. Ray attended Colorado State University, where he served in the Army ROTC and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. In 1971, he graduated with a B.A. in history. Then he attended the University of Tulsa College of Law, where he received his J.D. in 1973. After graduation, Mr. Ray transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a Marine judge advocate general for four years. He gained valuable trial experience in military proceedings.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Ray has numerous awards and recognitions. He has been named as a Colorado SuperLawyer in 2013 and as a certified specialist in personal-injury trial work and pretrial litigation by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Litigation Council of America. When he is not practicing law, Mr. Ray is a licensed pilot who enjoys flying his own plane. He and his wife enjoy outdoor activities, including mountain horse packing, backpacking, and fly fishing.
Following his career in the Marines, Mr. Ray began his civilian legal career as a lawyer in a general-practice firm in northern Colorado. He enjoyed representing Allstate Insurance Co. against personal-injury claims filed by plaintiffs but gained interest in the
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George L. Aldrich, JD
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney G. Aldrich Law Woodlands, CA In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Aldrich completed his undergraduate studies in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Religious Studies minor from Mount Saint Mary’s College. His legal career began after he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2008. Throughout law school, Mr. Aldrich interned with the Public Defender’s office and gained hands-on experience on the impact he could have by continuing the fight to protect people’s rights. Committed to practicing law, he passed the California State Bar in 2012 and admitted to practice in the Central District of California and Southern District of California Federal Courts.
George L. Aldrich is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the legal field and his exemplary contributions to the legal community with G. Aldrich Law. A highly respected personal injury law firm, G. Aldrich Law, has proudly served the legal communities of California from Lakeport down to Woodland Hills for nearly ten years. Attorneys George Aldrich and Matt Zavala demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and collaboration to fight for what you deserve. Collectively, they provide a wide variety of personal injury services, including car accidents, truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death, to name a few.
Remaining aware of the latest legal developments, Mr. Aldrich maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the Consumer Attorneys Association of California, The National Association of Criminal Defense, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.
As a leading personal injury attorney, Mr. Aldrich has garnered a commendable reputation for his exemplary contributions in the legal field. He is currently based in Woodland Hills and Lakeport, California, providing exceptional legal services involving personal injury at G. Aldrich Law. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Aldrich proudly served in the Army and gained valuable sales experience. He is proud to make a big difference for his clients’ cases who can sell the courtroom on the extent of their injuries sustained and pain and suffering endured.
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Aldrich is AVVO rated and listed among the Super Lawyers Rising Star for the past five years. To learn more, please visit https://galdrichlaw.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Grant H. Lawson, JD
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney The Metier Law Firm Casper, WY toxic torts, defamation – libel and slander, and numerous other catastrophic personal injury cases and wrongful death tragedies.
Grant H. Lawson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his dedication and commitment in the field of law and his professional excellence at The Metier Law Firm LLC.
Born in Montana, Mr. Lawson was raised in Wyoming and learned to love the outdoors, from fly fishing to camping. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management with a Minor in Environment and Natural Resources. Then he obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2007. Always striving for excellence, Mr. Lawson furthered his education and skills by graduating from the Trial Lawyer’s College.
With offices across the nation, the Metier Law Firm LLC had garnered a laudable reputation for over 30 years of winning hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts. The highly skilled attorneys and paralegals are devoted to 100% litigation and prioritizing their clients. Always striving to demonstrate the highest level of honor, the firm offers experienced representation in many practice areas, including traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”), motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, trucking accidents, automobile accidents, burn injuries, injuries to children, and spinal cord injuries and paralysis. Well-known as a fierce advocate for his clients, Attorney Grant H. Lawson cares deeply for those that he has the privilege to represent. He is a distinguished and highly-skilled trial lawyer, currently serving the legal community at the Metier Law Firm, LLC, where he is dedicated to helping and fighting for those who have been injured and families of those wrongfully killed due to the fault of others. To achieve the level of justice that is required to right the wrongs they have suffered, Mr. Lawson hones on his extensive background and vast repertoire of expertise from oilfield and gas field drilling and pipeline accidents, trucking, motorcycle, and vehicular accidents, civil rights, products liability, workplace accidents, unsafe premises conditions, nursing home malfeasance, medical malpractice, black mold and
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An active member of his field, Mr. Lawson remains abreast of the latest legal developments. He is a Board Member of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association and the National Trial Lawyers Association. An expert in his field, Mr. Lawson has lectured at many conferences involving distracted driving and case investigations. As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Lawson was acknowledged as one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 in 2013. In his spare time, Mr. Lawon devotes his time to the community and volunteers for several organizations. To learn more, please visit https://metierlaw.com/ and https:// metierlaw.com/meet-injury-lawyers/grant-lawson/.
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John Wayne Howard, JD
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Attorney JW Howard Attorneys Ltd. San Diego, CA John Wayne Howard is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his outstanding achievements in the legal field and his professional excellence with JW Howard Attorneys Ltd.
Mr. Howard received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1971. His law career began after he obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence at California Western School of Law in 1976. To further his studies, Mr. Howard completed postgraduate coursework at San Diego Inn of Court and Hastings College of Law at the University of California, followed by a program of instruction for lawyers at Harvard University Law School. Since then, he was admitted to practice law by the California and Colorado Bar Associations, the U.S. District Court of Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California, the U.S. Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and D.C. Circuits and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
JW Howard/Attorneys, a boutique business litigation law firm, has established its laudable reputation for its success in corporate litigation since its founding in 1979. Well-respected litigators, John W. Howard and Michelle Volk utilize their extensive knowledge of corporate law and governance to provide a steady hand to corporations that find themselves in business disputes. As counsel to some of San Diego’s largest companies, the law firm offers a wide range of legal services to businesses of all industries. The office is located in the Bank of America Tower in the center of the financial district in Downtown San Diego.
From 1986 to 1995, Mr. Howard excelled as the general counsel of one of San Diego’s largest and most successful privately held companies. Among his exemplary contributions, he has utilized his expert litigation skills to implement loss mitigation and insurance programs that resulted in reducing claims and preventing litigation, as well as reducing insurance costs and fees to outside lawyers by more than one million dollars.
Attorney John W. Howard, a corporate and business litigator for 41 years, has garnered a commendable reputation for his success at trial and in his ability to short-circuit major lawsuits through the use of early motions. He has handled more than one hundred cases through trial, mediation, arbitration, and dismissal throughout his career. In his current capacity, Mr. Howard brings a valuable repertoire of expertise in corporate transactional and litigation to corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts and addressing corporate and regulatory compliance issues at JW Howard Attorneys Ltd. Since returning to private practice in 1995, he has assisted dozens of companies in creating structures that prevent claims; efficiently litigating those that cannot be avoided and negotiating protective agreements. A graduate of the University of California San Diego,
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Remaining abreast of the latest developments in his field, Mr. Howard maintains active memberships with the American Bar Association, the California State Bar Association, the American Corporate Counsel Association, and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He is also the former two-time chairperson of the Superior Court Committee of the San Diego County Bar Association. To learn more, please visit https://jwhowardattorneys.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Joy M. Feinberg, JD
MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW
Attorney & Managing Partner Feinberg Sharma P.C. Chicago, IL Joy M. Feinberg is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for her outstanding achievements in the field of law and her professional excellence as the Managing Partner at Feinberg Sharma P. C.
Ms. Feinberg earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Illinois. Then she received her Juris Doctor Degree from DePaul University College of Law. She holds a license to practice law before all Illinois state and several Illinois federal courts.
Proudly serving Chicago and its surrounding counties, Feinberg Sharma (FS) is a renowned divorce and family law firm dedicated to achieving your goals. The dynamic attorneys demonstrate the highest level of motivation and compassion while offering seasoned intuition and keen insight. Feinberg Sharma represents business owners; “C” suite and highly compensated senior management; physicians, lawyers, nurses, and other professionals; rising executives and administrators; teachers and their spouses or partners. Experienced in every area of divorce and divorce-related family matters, the highly dedicated attorneys can help with a wide array of issues from International Child Abduction (Hague) matters; Parenting/ Custody issues to business valuation; maintenance/alimony and child support; income division to pensions and retirement plan and executive compensation plan division.
An active member of the legal community, Ms. Feinberg is the founder of Women Empowering Women, a program to train female divorce lawyers on the vast array of financial knowledge required of sophisticated divorce practitioners. She has also served in several leadership positions for the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the Mediation Council of Illinois. She continues to serve on the Advocate editorial board of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Moreover, Ms. Feinberg frequently writes and lectures on divorce and family law topics for legal publications and organizations. As a testament to her professional excellence, Ms. Feinberg is the recipient of several awards, including the Michael Cohen Award and the Samuel S. Berger Award. She was also awarded Fellow of the Year twice by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, selected to Super Lawyers, 2006-2021, and Illinois Top 50 Women. She has recently been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2016 Family Law and ranked as 1 of the 100 best family law trial lawyers in the US by the American College of Family Trial Lawyers.
Having devoted 41 years of legal service, Attorney Joy M. Feinberg is a fierce and focused advocate for individuals of wealth who are contemplating or are in the midst of a divorce. She has built and maintained a commendable reputation for leading and consulting with highly reputable organizations and institutions. Committed to her clients’ divorce goals, Ms. Feinberg is a partner at Feinberg Sharma P.C., in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses her practice on family law, particularly complex issues faced by business owners and highlevel executives. She utilizes her substantial experience with the financial aspects of divorce to understand and explain tax-driven financial solutions, executive compensation, perquisites, and will propose creative parenting plans.
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In her spare time, Ms. Feinberg and her husband, Greg, enjoy traveling the world and collecting art. To learn more, please visit https://fsfamlaw.com/.
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Kathy Q. Hao, ESQ.
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Attorney, Owner & CEO TCW Global Legal Group Pasadena, CA the County of Los Angeles which prompted her to enroll in law school to further service her community, receiving a Juris Doctorate degree from University of West Los Angeles, School of Law in 2006 and became a licensed attorney in the same year. She is also a certified mediator by Harvard Law School. Ms. Hao was admitted into the California State Bar in 2006 and has been practicing law for 14 years. She is a member of the American Lawyers Association, LACBA International Law Section, Business Law Section, Family Law Section and Immigration Law Section. She is licensed to practice in California Supreme Court, State of Washington, United States Federal District Courts, Immigration Courts, United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, and United States Court of International Trade.
Kathy Q. Hao, Esq., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney, as Owner and CEO of TCW Global Legal Group, a full-service law firm. TCW Global Legal Group is a multilingual international firm. Committed to achieving optimal results for each and every one of their clients, small or large, both domestic and international, TCW Global Legal Group’s areas of expertise are vast and multidimensional, practicing international, immigration, business, real estate, personal injury, intellectual property and family law. TCW Global Legal Group’s Client-base ranges from individuals, to small and large businesses, to internationallyrecognized individuals and corporations. TCW Global Legal Group currently has offices in Southern California and the state of Washington.
A recipient of many honors and accolades, most notably, Ms. Hao received the Woman Making a Difference Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2013, Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, and Top Lawyers of Pasadena and Women of Influence. She was recently honored with her own postage stamp as one of the seventy Outstanding Chinese in the World for the celebration of China’s 70th Birthday.
Ms. Hao’s commitment to her community is unmatched. In addition to her efforts in legal industry, representation of businesses and individuals, she also dedicates herself to community services on radio and television providing legal education to the general public. Ms. Hao is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in California as well as an adjunct professor of Law at UWLA School of Law.
For more information, please visit http://www.tcwlaws.com/.
Ms. Hao received a Master of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Northridge in 1997. She went on to work for
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CWW Member Profiles Katrina Daniel
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Founder & CEO Legal Video Concepts Miami, FL Katrina Daniel is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive Professional for her professional excellence as the Founder & CEO at Legal Video Concepts, and her outstanding achievements as a broadcast journalist, writer, reporter, and legal observer.
University of Miami, followed by her Master’s Degree in Psychology/Communications from Pepperdine University. To further her professional development, Ms. Daniel completed post graduate work in Journalism Studies and Communication at UCLA. She is also a certified Guardian ad Litem.
Legal Video Concepts has produced many sentencing mitigation videos for federal criminal defendants and federal judges all over the country, with a 98% success rate. The submission of a sentencing mitigation video is one of the most effective ways to show the Judge the positive aspects of a criminal defendant’s life story. In addition, Legal Video Concepts produces Precharging Disposition Persuasion Videos to persuade prosecutors to lessen proposed charges against a defendant when presented with evidence, documentation, and character witness testimony showing positive steps the defendant has taken to completely alter their lives so they will not repeat past mistakes or criminal acts.
In the earlier years of her career, Ms. Daniel excelled as a reporter and anchor for WYFF-TV4, an NBC affiliate in Greenville, South Carolina in 1983 and 1985. Subsequently, she served as a legal journalist and anchor for NBC and CBS News affiliates and Buena Vista Television, as well as a national correspondent for Inside Edition in the late 90’s (94-98) . She has also covered local television news in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York. From 2011 to 2019, Ms. Daniel was the founder and chief executive officer of KatWalk Productions, a national legal services company producing sentencing videos to assist defense attorneys in obtaining reduced sentences in federal and state criminal courts.
A Peabody Award-Winning, Emmy-Nominated broadcast journalist, Ms. Katrina Daniel has led an outstanding career dedicated to helping individuals and families in crisis. She has 35 years of extensive experience as a writer, reporter, and legal observer with valuable print, digital and editing skills. Throughout her career, she has covered some of the most high profile criminal trials in America, legal and medical affairs, and worked abroad in countries including Grenada, Haiti, and Germany. She speaks French, Spanish, and German. As of 2019, Ms. Daniel has proudly served as the founder and chief executive officer of Legal Video Concepts where she strives to help those who need to present the wholistic view of their lives in a powerful format to the court. In addition to her role at Legal Video Concepts, Daniel also writes for Coral Gables Magazine, as well as features for Greenville Business Magazine and she was a Contributing Writer for www.womenetics.com.
Passionate about helping others, Ms. Daniel has served as a board member of various organizations. She has devoted her time providing aid to domestic violence victims and their families. As a board member of STEPS TO HOPE, she established an equestrian event held each spring in Tryon, NC, to support the HOPE shelter for Domestic Violence victims. She also served on the Board of Directors for 10 years with Steps to Hope in which she was on the team of those instrumental in building a new shelter during the economic crisis, using private donations. Daniel has also served on the Board of Directors of the Susan G. Komen Mountains to the Midlands, South Carolina Chapter; Greenville Children’s Hospital Development Board, and was a member of Dining For Women, Greenville Chapter. Currently Katrina Daniel serves on the Board of ZooMiami. She has just launched a crime related podcast, PrimeTimeCrime, featuring interviews with top criminal experts in every field. PrimeTimeCrime debuted on APPLE , Spotify in June 2019.
Among her academic achievements, Ms. Daniel obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the
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Kenneth Joel Haber, JD
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Attorney Law Office of Kenneth Joel Haber, P.C. Boyds, MD Kenneth Joel Haber is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his outstanding achievements in the legal field and his exemplary contributions to the legal community with the Law Office of Kenneth Joel Haber, P.C.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Attorney Kenneth Joel Haber received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967 and his Juris Doctor degree in 1970 from the University of Michigan. He was later admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Michigan in 1970 and then the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 1971.
The Law Office of Kenneth Joel Haber, P.C., a full-service law firm, was founded in 1984 by former Assistant United States Attorney and Senior Attorney OIG/HHS Kenneth Haber. It is located in Boyds, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C., with an office in D.C. The firm’s highly trained attorneys demonstrate the highest level of professionalism while providing a wide range of legal services to individuals, professionals, various entities, and business clients nationwide. As a full-service law firm, the Law Office of Kenneth Joel Haber, P.C. represents and advises clients in administrative, criminal, and civil matters, as well as undertake various consultation, negotiation, and litigation services.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Haber found success at an early age. He notably served as an FBI Priority Security Asset (PSA), from 19 to 25 years of age, then became an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1971 to 1979. In the ensuing years, Mr. Haber became a Senior Attorney in the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services in 1979 and continued in that position until he left government service in 1983 for private practice. He was admitted to the Bar of the Court of Appeals, District of Columbia in 1980 and to the Bar of the Court of Appeals of Maryland in 1990.
Having led an impressive and successful legal service career, Attorney Kenneth Joel Haber has devoted 54 years to fulfilling his responsibilities and obligations to his clients. He has excelled as a healthcare attorney throughout his career, specializing in all facets of Medicare fraud and Healthcare Law. He has gained extensive civil, criminal, and administrative enforcement and defense experience; investigative and audit activities, various administrative and regulatory matters; and multiple federal, state, and private agencies and institutions. Since forming his practice, Mr. Haber and his firm has undertaken administrative, criminal, and civil consultation, negotiation, and litigation on behalf of clients. He is devoted to identifying which laws can help his clients and implement and apply those laws that can provide relief for his clients from their problems.
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Remaining abreast of his field’s latest developments, Mr. Haber maintains an active membership with the American Health Lawyers Association. In his spare time, Mr. Haber is actively involved with Jeff Gordon’s Martial Arts. Mr. Haber dedicates this honorable recognition with special thanks to his wife, Fresia Vasquez Haber. To learn more, please visit https://www.haberslaw.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles William E. Thomson, JD
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Attorney Brooks Kushman P.C. Pasadena, CA William Edward Thomson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney in the field of Law for his professionalism, integrity, and leadership at Brooks Kushman P.C.
for the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He also notably attained the ranks of a lieutenant and captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving active duty in Germany.
Renowned as a civic leader, an Intellectual Property litigation attorney, and accomplished trial lawyer, Attorney William Edward Thomson has garnered nearly 60 years of professional excellence. He has litigated a broad spectrum of complex patent and other intellectual property cases, particularly pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and computer technology matters. He has also represented major clients in jury and court trials, and before the International Trade Commission. In his current capacity, Mr. Thomson is providing reliable representation at Brooks Kushman P.C. in Los Angeles since 2009. His commendable portfolio includes significant representation of Asian and European based clients, in addition to U.S. clients. He counsels clients on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and licensing matters, and is a frequent lecturer on intellectual property issues. Additionally, Mr. Thomson represents the University of Southern California on patent matters, and serves as Counselor and is an active member of the Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court.
Active in his field, Mr. Thomson maintains active memberships with professional organizations including the California Bar Association, the International Trademark Association (INTA), and Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court. Additionally, he has a distinguished record of leadership as the Mayor of Pasadena, California from 1988 to 1990, as a member of the Pasadena City Council from 1981 to 1997, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of Pasadena City College. He is an accomplished public speaker and has represented the City of Pasadena before the United States Congress, the California Legislature, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. He led Pasadena`s successful efforts to secure a number of major events for the Rose Bowl, including the 1984 Olympics, the 1987 and 1993 Super Bowls, and the 1994 World Cup. Mr. Thomson’s leadership as President of the League of California Cities Los Angeles County Division earned respect throughout California on regional transportation and other issues. When Mr. Thomson is not litigating an intellectual property case, he can be found traveling the world with his wife Carol and their children. He enjoys taking walking trips, many of which have taken him through parts of France, Switzerland, and Italy. Mr. Thomson also likes to watch tennis matches, especially Wimbledon, which he has been privileged to attend several times.
To prepare for his career, Mr. Thomson earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University in 1957. Later, he obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence at Georgetown University in 1963 so that he could pursue a career focused on patent law. He has been admitted to practice law by the Virginia, Ohio, and California Bar Associations, the U.S. District Court of Ohio, the U.S. Districts Court of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals
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Kristyn Snyer McKenna, JD
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
Attorney Private Practice Bedford, MA To prepare for her acclaimed career, Ms. Snyer McKenna completed her undergraduate studies at the College of the Holy Cross, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1990. Soon thereafter, she enrolled at Suffolk University Law School, one of the top 150 law schools in the United States and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1993. Following her law degree, she was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in the same year.
Kristyn Snyer McKenna is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Lawyer for her excellence and outstanding contributions to the Legal field. A highly respected attorney, Ms. Snyer McKenna has garnered 26 years of professional experience and extensive knowledge in special education appeals, civil litigation, probation violation, child custody, visitation, adoption, guardianships, delinquency, possession of drugs and alcohol, drunk driving, shoplifting, and more. Since 1994, she is well-known as the owner of a private firm located in Bedford, where she represents children before the Middlesex County Juvenile Court in delinquency and CRA matters, and provide legal counsel in Care and Protection matters, as well as Guardianships for both parents and children before the Juvenile Court.
A frontrunner in the legal field, Ms. Snyer McKenna remains up to date with the latest developments maintaining active memberships with the National Association of Counsel for Children, Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association, and Juvenile Justice Center. She has been an active member in her community, serving as a board member for Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell.
Throughout her distinguished career, she has become renowned for being an effective educational advocate and a strong leader before the Board of Special Education and Middlesex Juvenile Court. In addition to her work as an attorney, she has served the past 12 years as an instructor at Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg where she teaches public school law. In light of her dedication and commitment to juvenile rights, Ms. Snyer McKenna was awarded the 2008 Judge Blitzman Award and featured in the 71st edition of Who’s Who.
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In her spare time, Ms. Snyer McKenna likes to sing and ride bikes. Ms. Snyer McKenna dedicates this recognition her mother, Ann Marie Sawyer. For more information, visit www.topchelmsfordattorney.com.
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CWW Member Profiles Robert A. Green, ESQ.
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group Trinity, FL In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Green completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Florida in 1987. Following graduation, he was employed for eight years with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office as a detective while attending graduate school at the University of South Florida. In 1994, he left the Sheriff’s office. Subsequently, Mr. Green obtained his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 1997 graduating as the prestigious recipient of the Distinguished Student Award and as Valedictory Speaker.
Robert A. Green, Jr. Esq. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his exemplary contributions in the field of Law and his professional excellence at Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group. Committed to improving the community, Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group proudly serves Pasco, Hernando, Westshore, Tampa, Carrollwood, and Clearwater. The personal injury attorneys at the firm handle a variety of personal injury law areas, including auto accidents, slip and falls, work-related auto accidents, defective consumer products, to name a few. As a client-oriented firm, Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group focuses on providing clients with the best possible results-driven service.
An active member of his field, Mr. Green remains a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor that less than 1% of attorneys receive nationwide.
Attorney Robert A. Green Jr, a former detective and assistant prosecutor, has been serving his clients’ legal needs in both Pinellas and Pasco communities for the last 23 years. He focuses his law practice on prioritizing clients with personal attention to cost-effective case management and prompt responsiveness to situational needs. Honing on his exceptional negotiating skills, Mr. Green has been dedicated to delivering impressive results at Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group for the past six years.
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In his spare time, Mr. Green enjoys football and spending time with his family. He has a son and a daughter. He also devotes himself to contributing pro bono work to the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Teen Court Program as a Magistrate overseeing firsttime youthful offenders sentenced by their peers. To learn more, please visit https://kemprugegreen.com/the-firm/.
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M. Michael Stephenson, JD Attorney McNeely Stephenson Thopy & Harrold Shelbyville, IN M. Michael Stephenson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Attorney for his remarkable achievements and credentials in the legal field and his professional excellence at McNeely Stephenson Thopy & Harrold.
Police Administration in 1979. Then he obtained his Juris Doctor from Indiana University in 1982 and is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit.
Leading an impressive legal career for over 40 years, M. Michael Stephenson is a seasoned attorney and trusted advisor. He has an extensive background in Product Liability, Personal Injury, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice Litigation. He found great success as a lead trial counsel in more than 100 civil jury trials throughout his career and having handled litigation in 18 states. A well-known expert in his field, Mr. Stephenson is currently focusing his practice on handling catastrophic injuries caused by all types of accidents, including motor vehicle, trucking, workplace injuries, product liability, and fire, just to name a few. He is committed to providing quality representation as a Partner at McNeely Stephenson Thopy & Harrold. His commitment is demonstrated through his compassion and listening to the personal needs of his clients.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Stephenson has been recognized by state and local polls. He was listed as one of Indiana’s top lawyers and one of the top 5% of the attorneys in his area of practice. On a personal note, Mr. Stephenson enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing in his spare time. He also dedicates time to supporting his local church and other charitable endeavors. In addition, Martindale-Hubbell has rated him as an AV attorney, the highest possible rating. Mr. Stephenson dedicates this honorable recognition to his wife, Wendy, whom he thanks for her love and support. A proud mentee, he also dedicates this to his mentor, Lee McNeely.
A magna cum laude graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Mr. Stephenson earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal and
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Patrick Tang, JD Attorney Tang & Associates Law Office, LLC Chicago, IL
foreclosures, stop foreclosure sale dates, stop repossessions, lift holds on frozen check accounts and savings accounts, remove boots from cars due to parking tickets, reinstate driver’s licenses.
Patrick Tang is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the legal field and his outstanding leadership at Tang & Associates Law Office, LLC.
At Tang & Associates, Mr. Tang offers his valuable repertoire of expertise in all facets of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and real estate law. He takes pride in having helped clients from liquidating some credit card debts, all the way to reorganizing debts to help clients stop a foreclosure sale of their home. As a real estate attorney, he continues to also help clients with the exciting but stressful process of buying or selling homes. Mr. Tang is well-known for demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
Having devoted the past three years to his legal career, Attorney Patrick Tang has garnered a commendable reputation as a respectable bankruptcy and real estate attorney. Mr. Tang received his Juris Doctor Degree from The John Marshall Law School in 2017. He was admitted to practice law in Illinois in the same year, and since then, has maintained active memberships with the Chicago Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
In his spare time, Mr. Tang devotes to helping children and the homeless in need. He has taken pro bono cases as an active member of his community.
A proud second-generation attorney, Mr. Tang, is working diligently to relieve his clients’ debt at Tang & Associates. Established in 2018, Tang & Associates Law Office is a debt relief law firm in Chicago, IL practicing in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to help you stop your debts, eliminate past due bills, stop harassing debt collection calls, stop www.incircleexec.com
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CWW Member Profiles Mary T. Vidas, JD
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Attorney & Partner Blank Rome Law Firm Philadelphia, PA developed an interest in the field of law, prompting her return home to attend law school at Temple University. Whilst enrolled at Temple, her Family Law Professor recognized her skill-set, subsequently offering her a position at his firm, Blank Rome, post-graduation with her Juris Doctorate degree. Climbing up the latter quickly, she was named Partner at Blank Rome in 1996.
Mary T. Vidas is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Attorney for her remarkable contributions in the field of Law and for her current role as Partner at Blank Rome Law Firm. As an Am Law 100 firm, Blank Rome Law Firm has 14 offices and more than 600 attorneys and principals proudly serving clients in the United States and around the world. A full range of legal and advocacy services are provided, including environmental law, insurance recovery, matrimonial and family law, litigation, and many more. Committed to understanding the industries and businesses of their clients, Blank Rome utilizes all resources to meet the clients’ goals and fight fiercely for resolutions that are in their best interest.
To further her professional development, Ms. Vidas maintains professional memberships with the Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and American Bar Association where she was a Past-Chair of the ABA’s Family Law Section. She is a frequent lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Academy of Matrimonial Law, Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (“PICPA”). Her recent lecture topics have included: “Validity of Pre-nuptial Agreements,” “Alimony and Elder Law Issues,” “Custody Problems,” “Co-parenting Agreements,” “The Impact of Social Media on Divorce Cases,” “Settlement Solutions: Thinking Outside the Box,” and “Legal Issues Involved in the Tracing and Commingling of Marital and Nonmarital Assets,” and the impact of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on divorcing couples.
Ms. Vidas has led a remarkable career for over 36 years, representing clients in Domestic Relations and Family Law and specializing in Matrimonial and Family Law. In her current capacity at Blank Rome, she is well-known to be a tough and demanding litigator and for devoting her time fighting for clients before judges in custody cases, support matters, and all manner of divorce proceedings. She is certified as an Arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
When she is not practicing law, Ms. Vidas enjoys reading, visiting the theatre with her family and friends, and an occasional round of golf. She is a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan.
To prepare for her acclaimed career, Ms. Vidas began her education at Georgetown University. She remained in Washington, DC, after graduation for 2 years and worked at Georgetown’s Foreign Service School. While at Georgetown, she
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Ralph E. Chapman, JD
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Attorney Chapman, Lewis & Swan Clarksdale, MS deaths of their loved ones. Among his career achievements, he was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee by the U. S. District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri in Re: Genetically Modified Rice Litigation, which resulted in a settlement of $750,000,000 in 2012.
Ralph E. Chapman is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the legal field and his dedication to serving the legal community at Chapman, Lewis & Swan. Founded in 1990, Chapman, Lewis & Swan has a litigation practice with a strong focus on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. The dedicated attorneys proudly represent the interests of individuals and families who have suffered an injury. The firm handles a significant number of criminal law matters, which have ranged from motor vehicle violations to capital murder indictments. In addition, the firm handles product liability, medical negligence, and criminal matters with Trials in Mississippi, Tennessee, New York, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Texas, and California. Chapman, Lewis & Swan has garnered a laudable reputation, having obtained influential verdicts in excess of a million dollars in several different states.
A graduate of the Mississippi State University, Mr. Chapman received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1974 from the University of Mississippi. He was admitted to the bar in 1974. Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Chapman was a Captain in the U.S.A.R. and is currently backed by over 30 years as an IFR multi-engine aircraft pilot rating. A Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, Mr. Chapman maintains a member of the American Board of Trial Attorneys, the Mississippi Association of Justice, and the American Association of Justice.
Attorney Ralph E. Chapman, a nationally acclaimed trial lawyer, has practiced personal injury trial law for more than 37 years. He founded and is named a partner of Chapman, Lewis & Swan in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death actions involving aviation, crashworthiness, ATV litigation, watercraft litigation, consumer fraud, product liability, and railroad law. Mr. Chapman has devoted himself to helping individuals receive the maximum compensation for their injuries and families recover from the
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Chapman has been listed numerous times in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Top 50 Attorneys, Top Attorneys in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Midsouth. To learn more, visit https://www.chapman-lewis-swan.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Carl Kegerreis
WRITING
Writer Retired Sylvania, OH Later, Mr. Kegerreis published several other books, including Fleeing a Country Seeking a New Life in 2011 and Who Is Going to Believe They Saved or Prolonged My Life in 2014. He is also the author of Hunting Elock from 2016, and Searching for Elock from 2019. His most recent book, I Wish I Had Those Gasoline Pellets, is due out in 2021, and will soon be at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and other book stores. He maintains affiliation with Wheatmark Publishing and the Wheatmark Academy.
Carl Kegerreis is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for his outstanding achievements in the transportation industry and his exemplary voice as a Writer. Having led an impeccable career of service, Mr. Carl Kegerreis served as a federal officer with CSX Transportation Railroad for 33 years before retiring in 1999. He gained valuable experience working on rail projects in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Prior to entering his career, Mr. Kegerreis attended Ball State University, where he studied speech and history. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during his junior year of college in 1960 and served as a security sergeant for the Fifth Missile Battalion in the 56th Artillery at Wilmington, Ohio. Mr. Kegerreis also excelled as a sentry dog trainer.
As an active member of his community, he is a volunteer at his local Sylvania, Ohio, library. In addition, Mr. Kegerreis has donated royalties from his books to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for cancer research. This cause is close to his heart, as his daughter Robin passed away due to cancer in 1999, at age 28.
Since retirement, Mr. Kegerreis discovered a new passion, which led him to write six books successfully. He began writing his first book at the request of his daughter, Carla, for her fourth-grade class. The first published book was Tibby and His Friend’s Big Secret, published in 2010, which received much praise from the school’s students and principal.
Mr. Kegerreis would like to dedicate this award In Loving Memory of Sandra, his beloved wife of 58 years who passed away from Alzheimer’s. In her memory, the royalties from “I Wish I Had Those Gasoline Pellets” will be used for Alzheimer’s research. They have three children, Robert, Carla, and Robin, and five grandchildren, Ashely, Megan, Joshua, Logan, and Gunner.
Susan Proper
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Holistic Life Coach Private Practice Orlando, FL Yoga Nidra (40 Hr). She offers coaching tools in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Visualization, and Meditation, along with essential oils, crystals, and oracle cards to guide you to a place of self-reflection and personalized self-care. As a certified coach, she offers a package that includes 90 minutes of coaching, mentoring, and support to those experiencing a downward spiral of chronic stress and burnout and who are longing for a change but feel stuck in a constant state of overwhelm. She also offers a three-month coaching program where she helps women create a personal wellness vision and empowers them with tools accessible to them for the rest of their lives.
Susan Proper is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Holistic Life Coach for her exemplary contributions in Holistic Wellness and her professional excellence as a yoga instructor. Passionate about helping and healing women, Ms. Susan Proper is well-respected in the holistic wellness community. She has dedicated her life’s journey and values to help women create their own lifestyle of vitality, happiness, and health. Before launching her career as a holistic life coach and yoga instructor, Ms. Proper experienced burnout and suffered from clinical depression after leading a long corporate career. She later found self-discovery and self-healing in yoga practice, and after three years, she found amazing growth, peace, and purpose through all the lessons she learned.
When she is not coaching, Ms. Proper appears on numerous podcasts and wellness summits to share more about herself and her offerings. She was interviewed on Southlake TV and The Spiritual Life Management Podcast.
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Clara Jo Alden
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Psychic Private Practice Canal Fulton, OH Among her academic achievements, Mrs. Alden holds numerous certifications such as Reiki Master/Teacher, Angel Therapy Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Animal Communicator/Energy Healer. Additionally, she has a Doctor of Metaphysics (MsD) degree and is a Nondenominational Minister through the Universal Life Church.
Clara Jo Alden is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever in Psychic and Spiritual Coaching & Energy Healing. Fueled by her passion for transforming lives, Clara Jo Alden is a Psychic Medium, Energy Healer, and Spiritual Coach. She became fully aware of her psychic medium gifts at the age of five and since then has gained extensive experience in intuitive energy healing, angel guidance, and coaching. A professional psychic for more than 20 years, Mrs. Alden established Clara Jo Alden - Angelic Energy Coach. She currently offers services for people and pets, including Reiki Treatments/Energy Healings, Angel Therapy, Tarot Reading, and Mediumship Connections. Mrs. Alden focuses on the Law of Vibration and Universal Energy for everyday life, intending to help you be motivated and inspired about your connection to the Divine Matrix. In light of the pandemic, she conducts her practice online with distance healing, readings, coaching, and classes using the Zoom Meeting platform. She also does limited in-person sessions.
A distinguished author, Mrs. Alden, self-published a book entitled, Visualize and Harness Universal Energy: A practical guide for working with Universal Energy in everyday life. It was listed as a “Hot New Release” for three weeks on Amazon. In addition to sharing her expertise through her guide, she has been able to conduct speaking engagements, workshops, seminars, webinars, classes, radio programs, and podcasts on the subjects of The Law of Vibration (Universal Energy), Sacred Geometry, Natural Healing Energy & Development, and Psychic Development. In her spare time, Mrs. Alden enjoys having some beach therapy, taking continued learning courses, and traveling & sightseeing with her husband, Daniel.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Alden excelled in commercial radio for more than 15 years while also pursuing other areas of interest as an author, video podcast host, transformation coach, and life coach. She called herself the “The Wanderlust Medium.” Initially based in Northeast Ohio, she moved to Florida to focus on selfhelp, transformational development, psychic development, and healing modalities. She partnered with Metaphysical Business Owners to help accomplish their purpose of helping others.
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Mrs. Alden dedicates this honorable recognition to her business partner, Laura Lynn. To learn more, please visit https://claraalden.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Michael Pearl
MEDIA
Media Executive Sports Media & Television Sunny Isles Beach, FL Michael Pearl is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Executive for his talents, exceptional contributions, and successes in the Sports Media & Television industry.
the 1992 Albertville and the highest rated Olympics, the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. Later, Mr. Pearl served as the SVP/executive producer at Turner Sports, where he oversaw all production of NFL, Atlanta Braves baseball, NASCAR, figure skating, golf, Wimbledon, and college football, as well as Turner’s cable coverage of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. His biggest accomplishment in this role was his revamp of NBA on TNT, which led him to garner a nine-timeEmmy-winning studio show and create one of sports television’s most incendiary and popular stars: Inside the NBA and Charles Barkley.
In spearheading and producing some of the most highly-rated sports-television franchises and sports telecasts, Mr. Michael Pearl has garnered a well-deserving reputation as an iconic legend in the sports media and television industry. After having studied mass communications and media studies at the University of Miami for three years, Mr. Pearl had been offered valuable opportunities to intern for newspapers, radio stations, and television stations alike. Subsequently, he broke into the television business as a reporter at WTVJ Miami in 1968, which led him to garner more than four decades of professional excellence at five networks.
Mr. Pearl rejoined ABC Sports as Senior VP/Executive producer in the middle of 2003. During his years at ABC, Mr. Pearl oversaw production of Monday Night Football (as well as Super Bowl XL), the BCS National Championship, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the Open Championship, the Indianapolis 500, and the World Figure Skating Championships. He also continued to work his magic behind the mic, introducing the three-man ABC Golf booth of Mike Tirico, Nick Faldo, and Paul Azinger as well as anointing Al Michaels and Doc Rivers as the network’s top NBA announce team. Following the merger of ESPN and ABC Sports operations in 2005, Pearl continued to oversee special projects for ESPN and Disney, including a bid for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics.
Soon after landing a job at CBS Sports in 1975, Mr. Pearl is proud to have revamped the format of The NFL Today and added on-air talent Brent Musburger, Irv Cross, Phyllis George, and Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. The pregame show, which Mr. Pearl produced for four years, proved to be the beginning of an 18-year run as the highest-rated program in its timeslot (until the network lost its NFL rights in 1994) and paving the way for countless studio shows to follow. Additionally, Mr. Pearl has proudly served as a producer, executive producer, and senior vice president consultant of numerous broadcasting networks. As a producer, he worked the front bench for CBS broadcasts of Super Bowl X, XII, and XIV, as well as the first live wire-to-wire coverage of the Daytona 500 in 1979. Pearl also headed up production on the CBS Sports Spectacular anthology series.
Active in his field, Mr. Pearl maintains affiliations with several professional organizations including the University of Miami Alumni Association, Alzheimer’s Association, ABC Alumni Association, CBS Alumni Association, and the National Association of Broadcasters.
In 1980, Mr. Pearl joined them team at ABC, where he would spend eight years and produce the Super Bowl XIX and XXII, Monday Night Football, the Indianapolis 500 (three times), the New York City Marathon, and ABC’s Wide World of Sports. Mr. Pearl also served as producer at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, and 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. These Olympic events helped define his career throughout the ’80s and ’90s. In 1987, while at ABC, Mr. Pearl took home horseracing’s highest honor, the Eclipse Award, for producing the all three legs of the Triple Crown. Following this, he returned to the Tiffany Network, serving as coordinating producer of CBS Sports’ coverage of
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As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Pearl has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He was named to the Sports Broadcast Hall of Fame in 2015 and received 16 Emmy Awards. In 1987, while at ABC, Pearl took home horseracing’s highest honor, the Eclipse Award, for producing all three legs of the Triple Crown. Although semi-retired, Mr. Pearl continues to build his legacy. Since 2015, he has been a consultant through his production company, Michael Pearl Productions.
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R. Scott Hills
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Vice President of Sales & Marketing Seamless Microsystems Inc. San Jose, CA in various positions in the sales industry. He served Cortus as the Vice President of Sales in 2013 and 2014 as well as Integrated Device Technology as the Director of Sales and Marketing from 2010 to 2013 and as Worldwide Vice President from 2008 to 2010. Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Sales for Semicoa in 2007 and 2008, the Director of Sales of the Asia Pacific region for Dialog Semiconductor PLC from 2005 to 2007, and the Vice President of Worldwide Sales for IC Media Corp. from 2003 to 2005. Between 1994 and 2003, Mr. Hills had also excelled as the Director of North America Sales for Arc International, the Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Silicon Motion Technology Corp., the Vice President of Sales for America’s Alliance Semiconductor and the Director of Strategic Account for IBM at Cirrus Logic.
R. Scott Hills is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Sales Executive for his professional excellence in the sales industry and his outstanding leadership as the Worldwide Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Seamless Microsystems Inc. Widely renowned for his professional excellence as a sales professional, Mr. R. Scott Hills has garnered over 30 years of valuable experience and has worked at Cirrus Logic, AMD, IDT, Dialog Semi, and Cortus. He has held roles as Director of Sales and VP of Sales throughout his career, and gained immense knowledge generating profitable revenues in startups or medium and large semiconductor companies. In his current capacity, Mr. Hills is one of three founders of Seamless Microsystems, Inc. which was established in 2017. He is presently heading and managing a worldwide sales team of 6 associates as the Worldwide Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Among his responsibilities, Mr. Hills focuses on identifying prospects in the target markets and building relationships with the potential clients.
As a testament to his professional excellence, Mr. Hills is the recipient of a Company Sales Award.In his spare time, Mr. Hills enjoys golfing, traveling, and investing. Mr. Hills dedicate this honorable recognition to his colleague and mentor, Bill Caparelli who has been an integral part of his continued success.
In light of his academic achievements, Mr. Hills earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the California State Polytechnic University.
To learn more, please visit https://www.seamlessmicro.com/.
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CWW Member Profiles Rev. Sheila E. Johnson
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
Psychic Private Practice Stewartsville, NJ Rev. Sheila E. Johnson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Spiritual and Life Coach Counselor for her exemplary contributions in her community.
business in computer software. Devoted to her coaching, she submitted a resignation at her family’s business to focus all of her energy into her passion of Spiritual Life Coaching, Mediumship, hypnotherapy, and healing. She offers guided meditations and one-on-one coaching.
Combining all her life’s experiences, studies, natural-born healing gifts & intuition, and continual daily learning, growing, and expanding, Rev. Sheila E. Johnson is highly committed to coaching and counseling you to your best and potential self. As an insightful Change Agent, she offers transformational services through her spiritual and life coaching. After surviving a neardeath experience, she vowed to see the love and positive of life and to be the love and positive. She started her coaching in 2011.
On a personal note, Rev. Johnson enjoys traveling. She has two daughters and is very proud to have raised them into happy women who both are doing things they love. Rev. Johnson hopes to start a radio show where she offers free readings for her listeners and followers in the near future.
Backed by a Bachelor’s degree in Metaphysics, Rev. Johnson has extensive experience in human resources. She has accrued 35 years of knowledge working for human resources for her family’s
To learn more, please visit https://revshejohnson.com/.
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Shawna Gonzalez President Project 4 Humanity Las Vegas, NV
conditions. She founded Project 4 Humanity in 2015, where she brings out her mission of providing nutritionally at-risk communities with necessities. As the President, she is backed by valuable experiences providing office administrative and customer support. She is an effective communicator who can utilize creativity, leadership, and teamwork to design and execute solutions for Project 4 Humanity. A graduate of Penn Foster, Ms. Gonzalez currently holds a degree in Business Management. She is currently pursuing a degree in bookkeeping at Shaw Academy. With a commitment to the youth, she is looking forward to opening a center to help troubled youth shortly.
Shawna Gonzalez is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who for a Lifetime Achievement Award as the President of Project 4 Humanity. With a commitment to enriching communities, Project 4 Humanity helps them maintain independence, providing nutritious food, human connections, and social support. The highly dedicated team brings in youth to help with events and teach them leadership and life skills while volunteering at P4H. The activities hosted by P4H include Homeless Outreach, Food Donation Drop-Off, and Toy Drive. Through these events, P4H provides 6000 food boxes containing meat, milk, cheese, and other necessities per week to the homeless. They also deliver another 1000 boxes per week to mobile homes, veteran housing, and senior housing. Project 4 Humanity greatly appreciates donations, volunteers, and partnerships.
In her spare time, Ms. Gonzalez enjoys spending time with her family and her three kids. They all enjoy riding ATVs and snowmobiling together. To commit to self-care, she likes to get a massage and facial at least once a year. To learn more, please visit https://www.project4humanitylv.org/.
A California native, Shawna Gonzalez relocated to Las Vegas when she was a teenager, unaware of homeless people’s
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Sindhu Bhaskar, Ph.D.
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Chairman, CEO & Founder EST Global Inc. Miami, FL Sindhu Bhaskar, Ph.D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Financial Executive for his outstanding achievements and credentials in the finance industry and his exemplary contributions as the Chairman/CEO & Founder of EST Global Inc.
financial products and services to create a more convenient, flexible, and faster consumer experience. These products have been used effectively in many business segments such as Insurance, Mobile Payments, Investment Management, and Fund-raising.
Having led an impressive career for 34 years, Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar has garnered a commendable reputation for his dedication as a global leader and in transforming the financial ecosystem through digital evolution, fintech revolution, and financial inclusion. He specializes in all phases of finance and banking technology solutions and has been a progress seeking banker connecting the banking enterprise to the development of advanced technologies to create viability and profitability to shareholders and stakeholders in the value chain. As the CEO and Chairman at EST Global Inc., Dr. Bhaskar utilizes his extensive background to lead successful initiatives. Among these initiatives, he strives to impact a majority of the world’s population in the rural and farming sector, with an initial beginning in India and Africa. The mission of the EST Group is to make “banking as intuitive as unlocking your phone with your fingerprint.” The experts and partners, available across the world, provide comprehensive
Among his academic achievements, Dr. Bhaskar began at St. Karen’s High School and St. Xavier’s School, and continued on to receive his Master’s in Economic History and furthered his Doctorate Research work on Systemic Theory of Development at Punjab University. Then he completed additional coursework on Fintech and Blockchain at the Said Business School at the University of Oxford and the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2018 and 2019.
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An expert in fintech solutions, Dr. Bhaskar, remains abreast of the latest new-age technologies. His vision is to create the largest framework to corporatize the unbanked and rural areas. With the EST Group, he demonstrates how investing in alliances and partners in combination with emerging technologies can relieve the adversities in the production and supply chain.
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CWW Member Profiles Thomas J. Bowles, Ph.D.
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Nuclear Physicist Los Alamos National Laboratory & North American Intelligent Mfg Initiative Los Alamos, NM Thomas J. Bowles, Ph.D. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Nuclear Physicist for his exemplary contributions in the field of natural sciences and his professional excellence at the Los Alamos National Laboratory & North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative.
National Laboratory, and then from 1989 to 1991, he served as chairman of the postdoctoral committee at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he is a past chief science officer and chief scientist and a current fellow. Widely-recognized for his expertise in nuclear physics, Dr. Bowles has presented and spoken at more than 100 colloquia, symposia, and conferences and was a principal investigator in Baksan, Russia, for five years. He has lectured at many universities across the globe and has further penned more than 70 articles for professional and scientific journals, which have been cited over 10,000 times.
Thomas J. Bowles, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair at the North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative, has led an exemplary scientific and senior management career at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He is fascinated by neutrino physics and the structure of the universe, and has led his passions to many successes throughout his career. Dr. Bowles has garnered a commendable reputation for his research, international collaborations and has created programs that have stimulated economic growth. A previous affiliate professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Bowles has been deeply involved in STEM education and workforce development efforts.
As a testament to his outstanding achievements, Dr. Bowles has been the recipient of several awards, honors, and accolades throughout his career. He received a New Mexico Rainmaker Award in 2010, the Markov Prize from the Institute for Nuclear Research at the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2003, and the Lushkov Medal in 1997. In 2009, Dr. Bowles was named a New Mexico Energy Executive. Later in his career, he was honored as a New Mexico Nonprofit Titan of Information Technology and was with the Innovation Award from the New Mexico Climate Change Leadership Institute in 2012.
A 1973 graduate of the University of Colorado, Dr. Bowles holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics and a Doctor of Philosophy from Princeton University in 1978. He was a laboratory instructor of physics at Princeton while studying for his doctoral degree. Previously serving the Environmental Protection Agency in Denver as a WICHE fellow, Dr. Bowles is also a fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Notably, he was elected in the following societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Pi Sigma, and Delta Phi Alpha.
On a personal note, Dr. Bowles is a 4th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He enjoys gardening and reading science fiction. Dr. Bowles dedicates this honorable recognition “To Gerry Garbey my thesis advisor at Princeton University Graduate School;” “Hamish Robinson, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics;” “Jay Keyworth, who had a vision;” and “Governor Richardson of New Mexico.”
An active member of the physics community, Dr. Bowles formerly served as the New Mexico representative at the science and technology table for the Border Governor’s Conference between 2006 and 2010, was chair of the international organizing committee of the XXII International Conference on Neutrinos and Astrophysics in 2006 and was vice-chair of the board and American director of the U.S.-Mexico Foundation for Science. From 1976 to 1979, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Argonne
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Wendy Arnold, MD
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS
CEO & Founder Dr. Wave, Inc. Arlington, VA Wendy Arnold, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Professional Woman for her outstanding achievements and credentials in the fields of Medicine and Leadership Coaching. She is the CEO & Founder of Dr. Wave, Inc.
Among the quality services offered at Dr. Wave, Inc., one-on-one coaching focuses on helping you break through to new levels of performance, vitality, and quality of life. Dr. Arnold assesses your objectives, leadership challenges, and team dynamics in order to provide you with the necessary skills best to reach new goals. In addition, she employs allopathic and integrative wellness, including time management and nutritional training. One-on-coaching includes in-person consultation, as well as phone and video conference coaching.
Respectfully named in the Top 100 Physicians in the country by The Top 100 Magazine, Dr. Wendy Arnold is a highly trained surgeon, award-winning Teacher, Leader, and Professional Woman. She has garnered 24 years of experience as a Marine and Naval officer and a Marine Special Operations Task Force Surgeon in Afghanistan, in addition to having obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Pittsburgh University as well as a Doctor of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Furthering her professional development, Dr. Arnold is board-certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).
Well-known to be a leading figure in her field, Dr. Arnold speaks in various venues, from workshops and meetings to corporate conferences. She shares her personal stories with proven best-practices to best vitalize your event. Topics covered include Team Leadership Bootcamp, The Whole Person Concept of Leadership, Leading with Valor; Living with Vitality, Integrative approach to pain management, and Stress management without medication.
As an instructor and coach, Dr. Arnold created “Dr. Wendy’s Achieve Vitality Experience” (DR WAVE) in 2018 to coach executives and upcoming leaders in their own leadership development and robust health to maximize performance at work and enhance their quality of life. She utilizes her unique medical and military background, focusing on the whole-person approach to health, emphasizing behavior and wellness. Throughout her coaching career, she has trained and mentored upcoming leaders both in the military and private sectors, understanding particular stressors and challenges of both fields. She motivates them to optimize creative solutions and team dynamics to maximize their own health and vitality.
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For those wanting to pursue the field, Dr. Arnold advises, “It is largely a matter of continuity. Gratitude is a huge way to settle yourself. Sleep is vitally important, as is proper nutrition.” Dr. Arnold dedicates this honorable recognition to her mentors, Mike Ettore and Kelly Elmore. To learn more, please visit http://www.dr-wave. com/ and call (858)-255-1812.
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Realtor Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield, NJ Barbara Lang is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Realtor for her outstanding contributions in the field of Real Estate and for her professional excellence with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
management. Prior to her current role, Ms. Lang served as vice president of Charter Atlantic Corp. and Fischer, Francis Trees & Watts Institutional Investment Management from 1973 to 1984. She gained additional experience as a marketing assistant with Hyman Beck & Company Institutional Investment, Management/ Managed Futures, and as a research assistant with Lehman Brothers Inc.
Coldwell Banker is celebrating its second century in real estate and continues to offer clients the highest level of service and resources. Coldwell Banker Realty, owned by Realogy Brokerage Group LLC, is one of the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage, operating in more than 50 markets across the United States and serving more than half of the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. The leadership of the companies and sales associates represented by ColdwellBankerHomes.com is driving innovation and delivering value to home buyers and sellers.
To prepare for her acclaimed career, Ms. Lang gained valuable information throughout her academic experience. She received an Associate of Arts degree from Pierce College and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Finch College and graduate work at the New York Institute of Finance. A front runner in her field, Ms. Lang has remained abreast of the latest industry developments as a member of the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors. In light of her professional achievements, Ms. Lang is the recipient of many awards and accolades throughout her acclaimed career. Each year since 2015, she has been rated a Five Star Real Estate Agent in Client Satisfaction by New Jersey Monthly, and from 2013 to 2020, she was the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Sales Award from New Jersey Realtors. Ms. Lang was ranked within the Top 1000 for individual Achievement by Coldwell Banker and was within the Top One Percent of 47,000 NRT Sales Associates for the first quarters of 2016 and 2020.
As an award-winning realtor, Ms. Lang has led an impressive career, garnering a well-deserving reputation for taking the real estate market by storm during one of the most difficult market conditions. Since 2009, she has excelled as a licensed New Jersey Real Estate sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage by successfully closing eight transactions and almost $4 million in sales in her first year of business. Ms. Lang has lived in Westfield and Scotch Plains for over 35 years and is well-versed in the area’s schools, communities, transportation, medical, shopping, and recreational facilities. She continues to provide a superior real estate experience as a consistent Top Producer in the Coldwell Banker West office and Accredited Buyers’ Representative and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Her unwavering commitment to exceeding her clients’ expectations has been demonstrated in her innate ability to provide the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Together, Ms. Lang and her dedicated team of professional stagers, contractors, landscapers, and her agent assistant, Kate, can help you to facilitate the entire real estate transaction from the initial meeting to close, making the process seamless and perfectly coordinated.
Renowned for her active involvement in the Westfield area community, Ms. Lang has served as the founding member of the Westfield Lacrosse Club and youth and assistant varsity lacrosse coach. In addition, she was a Brownie leader, a Boy Scout merit badge counselor as well as a member of the Westfield PTA. She was Vice President of the Muhlenberg Hospital Auxiliary Board, chairing two significant multi-faceted charity events, and is currently a member of the Westfield Historical Society. Ms. Lang is happily married to her husband, Rick, and have raised two children, Rick Jr., and Morgan.
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Julie A. Bonacio
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Owner Julie & Co. Realty LLC Saratoga Springs, NY Board and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY, Mrs. Bonacio is proud to have raised her three children in the same area. She enjoys working with her husband, who currently works in construction and builds homes. In her spare time, Mrs. Bonacio enjoys spending time with her family. They like to travel, go boating, and skiing at their house on Lake George.
Julie A. Bonacio is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Real Estate Executive for her professional excellence in the real estate industry and her outstanding contributions as the Owner of Julie & Co. Realty LLC. Having led an impressive real estate career for 27 years, Mrs. Julie A. Bonacio takes pride in helping clients work through major life decisions. She is currently the proud owner of Julie & Co. Realty LLC, a boutique office specializing in residential resale, new construction, commercial and residential leasing. Since 2015, Mrs. Bonacio and her highly qualified team strive to provide clients with accurate, up-to-date market conditions, skilled analysis, and sound real estate advice.
An active member of her community, Mrs. Bonacio was a long time board member for Saratoga Hospital since 2002, having been co-chair since 2016. She has also been a board member at Sponsor a Scholar and involved with Equestrian Advocates, the Kara Foundation, the Franklin Community Center, and the Saratoga Arts Center. As a testament to her professional excellence, Mrs. Bonacio is the recipient of several honors and awards. She has been honored as a Woman of Influence by the Capitol District and named to the 40 Under 40. Additionally, she received the Equine Advocates Award, Top Producer Real Estate Award, Downtown Development Award, and the Lion’s Club Award.
A graduate of Katharine Gibbs College, Mrs. Bonacio obtained her Associate of Arts Degree in 1989. She began working at her father’s mobile home manufacturing company, then was granted an opportunity in sales through a client. In 1999, her passion for helping clients led her to pursue a professional career in the real estate industry. She has gained valuable leadership experience as the Vice President of Bonacio Construction since 2005.
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REAL ESTATE
Broker Merna Elaggar & Windermere Real Estate Bellevue, WA Merna Elaggar is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Broker for her exemplary contributions in the real estate industry and her professional excellence at Merna Elaggar & Windermere Real Estate.
As a testament to her professional excellence, Mrs. Elaggar’s commitment to client satisfaction has led her to receive numerous industry awards and accolades. She was honored with the Rising Star Real Estate Agent Award by 5 Star Professional in 2018 and 2019. She was named 10 Best Real Estate Agents in Washington State in 2019 by the American Institute of Real Estate Professionals. She is also listed as Top 15 Bellevue Real Estate Broker on Social Media in 2017 and in Who’s Who in America in 2019. Mrs. Elaggar was also named by Home Snap Top 15% of Production in the Nation.
Having led impressive careers in architecture and interior design, Mrs. Elaggar demonstrates an innate ability to help you truly make a house a home. She readily draws up designs to help buyers make their visions a reality and to help sellers attract the right audience of potential buyers. Additionally, she guides you through the market and will counsel you through the process of design, like paint colors or furniture arrangements, to help you maximize your new investment. Mrs. Elagger is truly passionate about helping clients achieve their goals and is determined to do so at Windemere Real Estate in Bellevue. She specializes in the Medina, Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, and Maple Valley areas.
Born and raised in Egypt, Mrs. Elaggar speaks three languages. She enjoys traveling in her free time and is always on the lookout for the world’s best roller coaster. Mrs. Elaggar dedicates this honorable recognition to her husband Mina Abouseif, of 14 years. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Sammamish.
In light of her academic achievements, Mrs. Elaggar received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design in 2010. She then became a Certified Negotiation Expert and a Luxury Marketing Specialist by the National Association of Realtors.
To learn more, please visit www.mernarealestate.com.
Melina Taylor
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IT Professional Hopelab Foundation American Canyon, CA Engineer/IT Manager at FCIP Networks LLC, IT Systems Analyst at Camelbak, and Network System Specialist at Sequoia.
Melina Taylor is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top IT Professional for her outstanding achievements in Information Technology and her professional excellence at Hopelab Foundation.
In her current capacity, Ms. Taylor has devoted just over a year to the mission of the Hopelab Foundation. She serves as an IT Manager, where she is demonstrating her long-time interest in computers and video games. She enjoyed fixing her classmates’ computers and laptops while in college and decided she would pursue information technology as a career.
Based out of San Francisco, CA, the Hopelab Foundation is a social innovation lab consisting of a highly qualified team of behavioral scientists, designers, and digital tech experts striving to help teens and young adults live happier healthier lives. The team harnesses the power of science and design to positively address the rise of troubling trends in teen health and well-being. Throughout the years, the Hopelab Foundation has been proud to have co-created a wide variety of behavior-change technologies with young people and their partners.
In light of her academic achievements, Ms. Taylor obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yale University in 2006. In her spare time, Ms. Taylor enjoys volunteering and helping others. She volunteers at “Creativity Explored” which is an organization that helps people with mental disabilities create art that they can sell. Ms. Taylor also volunteers her time to Transformative Justice to help those who’ve been wrongfully charged with crimes. She also likes to read and play video games.
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Abdelaziz Ali Elsanjak Nephrologist Valley Nephrology Associates Albert J. Ammerman Research Professor/ Archeologist Colgate College Albert P Allick Psychiatrist Indigenous Behavioral Health Healing Alexander R. Schrempf President A-T Specialties Inc. Ameen Al-Obaidi Dentist Tomken Dental Amer Masud President Ameri Medical Coding and Billing Service Andrea J. King Trauma Surgeon/Vice Chief of Staff PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Andrew M. Vallo Dentist The Dental Boutique Westchase Andrzej Kudelka Oncologist Hilo Medical Center Angelique Daniels Owner/CEO The Shoe Chick Art Studio Ann Biser Physician Assistant Piedmont Physicians Atlanta Brain and Spine Anna Svetchnikov Executive Director/ Licensed marriage and family therapist and social worker/ Author Longwood Care Anthony Classi Prosthodontist Classi Dental Aesthetics Anthony G. Susi VP of OTT Sales Team Whistle Anthony R. Pasqua Financial Planner Integrated Financial Partners Anwar I. Qadeer Attorney Anwar I Qadeer Associates PC Arash Razi Owner and Dentist Mission Hills Dental Ariel Jurmann Anesthesiologist North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) www.incircleexec.com
Cheryl A. Brewer Obstetrician Gynecologist Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
Ariyo Ihimoyan Gastroentorologist Division of Gastroenterology at BronxCare Health System
Darry Johnson Neurologist Arizona Integrated Neuro Spine & Pain
Cheryl Simbulan Beach David Robert Weber Attorney Simbulan Beach and Associates APC Physician University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside & the Chet Singh Monder University of Pittsburgh Medical Endocrinologist and Founder Center McKeesport Endocrinology Center
Asad U. Khan Pulmonologist, Critical Care and Sleep Specialist Primary Critical Care and Sleep Barbara N. Andrade Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Lymphedema Specialist Doctors Community Hospital
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