Happy?

Do you want to be happy? It seems like a simple question, but it is disarmingly complex. Happiness is a poorly understood phenomenon with many conflictual and poorly understood fallacies.

The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation Global Health Data Exchange Indicates that in 2019, 1 in eight of the world’s people, or 970 million folks around the globe, were living with a mental disorder.

There is no surprise that anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common.

Poorly treated mental health issues have caused a lot of people to become brokenhearted.

What heals broken-heartedness?

Can words be more precise and sharper than a knife?

Sometimes, many of us are in pain and seek a precise knife to cut it out. Confusion and despair are the worst things about physical, emotional, or psychological distress. Pain fills us with torture and sadness.

Regardless of the primary etiological agent, pain causes “falls and failures.”

We all dream of escaping from pain and the hardships of the soul, but an escape may not necessarily bring Happiness. Happiness still continually eludes us. Many still struggle even when the difficulties go away. Sometimes, the main problem is the void created by the pain that nothing can fill except words of inspiration and hope.

“Happiness” is incredibly essential, and not finding it is the leading cause of every emptiness of the soul. It is the one thing everyone desires most but the one they do not have.

And no one can give anyone Happiness.

It does not exist outside the body.

Any form of Happiness from outside is transient. No medication, surgery, or drugs can Provide Happiness. Will money, fame friends bring you Happiness?

Who knows the answers to these questions? Will loving others and being loved in return bring Happiness? What about success? What about Fame? The list goes on and on.

From the days of Aristotle, Happiness has been one of the most elusive and poorly understood phenomena. That is why we all cannot find it.

There is a password to Happiness that only a few people can find.

The only way to at least begin to solve the riddle of Happiness is to appreciate and correct the various ways we “set ourselves up” through our faulty reasoning and misleading, unsound, and invalid arguments about life.

I want to tell you a secret.

Everyone needs a great deal of introspection through dark times. You may need a tour guide to help you analyze the actual map thoroughly. Why won’t you take the support?

Don’t feel humbled or dismayed.

You can appreciate the truth’s nakedness with the reemergence of new realities.

And this may be a well-earned saving, Grace.

Franklin W. Harry, DPM Founder and Podiatrist Best Foot Forward St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO — Franklin W. Harry, DPM, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to in the medical field.

Dr. Harry earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University in Miami, FL. He completed his surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and received advanced training with the Central Kentucky Diabetes Fellowship, specializing in complex wounds, limb salvage, and the biomechanics of fall prevention.

Dr. Harry is the founder of Best Foot Forward, with offices located in Festus and St. Louis, MO. The doctor notes that he enjoys working in all areas of foot and ankle care, specializing in diabetic wound care and foot and ankle surgery. He is considered an expert in bone deformities and arthritis, and foot and ankle injuries.

According to Dr. Harry, podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of various disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

Dr. Harry notes that Best Foot Forward (BFF) is committed to providing excellent podiatric care by enhancing the quality of life of patients with foot, ankle, and leg problems. BFF strives to preserve and restore the health of the lower extremities and provide patient-centered care. Their podiatrists treat everything from difficult to trim toenails, calluses, warts, foot infections, diabetic

Gary L. Berg, DO, FCCP

Pulmonologist

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital Madison Heights Campus

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Bloomfield Hills, MI— Gary L. Berg is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions as a pulmonologist.

Dr. Berg received a Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology and public health from Michigan State University. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He completed an internship and residency at Ascension MacombOakland Hospital. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). According to the doctor, the AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) who specialize in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of disease in adults (internists). wound care, fall prevention, and surgical foot and ankle repairs.

Dr. Berg practices at Ascension MacombOakland Hospital Madison Heights Campus in Michigan. The doctor provides individualized attention to each patient to make sure they are educated on their conditions and his practice is limited to pulmonary medicine, pulmonary allergic disorders, and sleep disorders. He is licensed to practice medicine in Michigan and is affiliated with Ascension River District Hospital Ascension St. John Hospital and Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital Warren Campus.

The pulmonologist is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, which he notes represents more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students and also promotes public health and serves as the primary certifying body for DOs. The doctor notes that pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in conditions and diseases that affect the lungs and the respiratory system.

The doctor is a member of the American Association of Podiatric Practice Management and is board-certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He is a member of the American Board of Podiatry, the Relias Wound Care Institute, the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association, and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association.

In his spare time, the doctor volunteers with Peter and Paul and Biddel House homeless shelters, providing podiatric medical care for the less fortunate. He also goes on mission trips to Haiti with Hands Helping Haiti and to Guatemala with Washington University.

Dr. Harry enjoys spending time with his wife, Misty Gonzalez, Pharm. D., to whom he has been married since 2017. They have one child and a dog named, Bentley. They enjoy cooking, hiking, scuba diving, exploring new restaurants, and are avid sports fans.

Dr. Harry wishes to thank his mentors: Ronald Guberman, DPM; Jonathan Moore, DPM; and Pamela Jensen, DPM.

For more information, visit www.bffdocs.com.

Dr. Berg is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2017). He donates to various charitable organizations on a regular basis. The doctor has been married to Mrs. Carolyn Berg for 30 years and they have one daughter, Elizabeth.

George J. Reul, MD

Retired Thoracic Surgeon

Texas Heart Institute

Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas — George J. Reul, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Achiever in the Medical field for his decades of outstanding service and honorable achievements as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Dr. George J. Reul, MD, is a retired board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with 43 years of experience. Dr. Reul started his college education at Marquette University, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, and Philosophy. He earned his MD degree at Marquette School of Medicine (which is now the Medical College of Wisconsin) in 1962. The doctor spent two summers researching the relation of enzymes succinic dehydrogenase and cytochrome oxidase to thyroid function, sponsored by a Fellowship of the National Institute of Health. He was also a member of the AOA Medical Society, a National Representative of the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, and a CV Mosby Award winner for his academic excellence. He completed a one-year surgical internship at the University of Chicago Clinics from 1962-1963.

Dr. Reul then began the four-year General Surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin but was interrupted by military service from 1966 to 1968. He served as a Captain in the US Army Medical Corp, where he was a surgeon for the 93rd Evacuation Hospital and the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Long Binh, Republic of Vietnam, for his first year of service. His second year of military service was as a Surgical Consultant to the Wound Data and Munitions Effectiveness Team (WDMET), where he researched and developed munitions, ballistics, and body armor. Dr. Reul returned to the Medical College of Wisconsin to complete his General Surgery Training and earn a Master of Science degree in Surgical Science. He then completed a Thoracic Surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, working under the supervision of Dr. Michael E. DeBakey and Dr. Denton A. Cooley. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery (1971), the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (1971), and the American Board of Vascular Surgery (1984).

After completing his residency program in 1971, Dr. Reul joined the Baylor Faculty of Surgery, becoming the Deputy Chief of Surgery at Ben Taub General Hospital. He began a Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program there and supervised the Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, General Surgery, Trauma, and Pediatric Congenital Surgery Programs. He trained surgical residents and medical students. Dr. Reul worked with the Pall Corporation to develop fine screen blood filters for blood transfusions, a device still in use today.

In 1973, Dr. Reul joined Dr. Denton A Cooley at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital. He began working as a Clinical Professor at the Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He became the Associate Chief of Surgery and Chief of Vascular Surgery at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Hospital in 1983. He was reappointed to the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Surgery as a Clinical Professor in 1994. Dr. Reul initiated the Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory at St. Luke’s Hospital in 1981 and was the Medical Director of the Laboratory until retirement in 2014.

Dr. Reul is a member of numerous medical societies and has received such honors as the Honorary Consulting Professor of Thoracic Surgery from the Shanghai Second Medical College (1985), Alumnus of the Year Award from the Medical College of Wisconsin (2002), the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Society International Recognition Award (2009), the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery Honorary Fellowship (2011), the Adriatic Vascular Summit Lifetime Achievement Award (2011), Ray C. Fish Award for Scientific Achievement in Cardiovascular Disease (2012), and has maintained the rating of one of America’s Best Medical Doctors for several years.

Since its inception, Dr. Reul has been a Board Member of the Cardiovascular Care Providers and was also a Member of the Editorial Board of the Texas Heart Institute Journal. While serving as the Associate Chief of Surgery, the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Hospital was placed in the US News and World Report Top 10 Cardiovascular Hospitals for 15 consecutive years before his retirement.

The doctor is the author of more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has given presentations at more than 500 national and international meetings. He has given talks throughout the US and 35 countries. During his time as a visiting professor, he performed cardiac surgeries at 17 centers in 11 different countries and assisted in the development and maintenance of numerous International Cardiovascular Surgery Programs.

In 2007, after 36 years of treating a large volume of pediatric and adult cardiac surgical patients, Dr. Reul ended his clinical practice. He remained on St. Luke’s Hospital staff as an Associate Chief of Surgery of the Texas Heart Institute, Medical Director of the Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory, and Surgical Director of the Society of Thoracic Surgery Database at Texas Heart Institute - CHI St. Luke’s Hospital until retirement in 2014.

Dr. Reul’s greatest joy is his family. His wife, Susan, a registered nurse, has provided a source of inspiration, understanding, and support. They have six sons, one of whom completed a General Surgery Residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a Cardiovascular Surgery residency at the Texas Heart Institute. He is presently on the Texas Heart Institute and the Methodist Hospital staff and is Director of the newly established Cardiovascular Residency Program at the Methodist Hospital. His son (Dr. Reul’s grandson), Michael, will graduate from the Baylor College of Medicine in 2022 and pursue a Cardiovascular Surgery career.

For over 20 years, Susan and Dr. Reul have operated Hamoa Bay House and Bungalow, a vacation rental, in Hana and Olinda Country Farms in upcountry Olinda. Both are on the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. They spend their time between there and in their home in Houston, Texas.

Hafiz Syed Ali, PharmD

Pharmacist

Main Street Pharmacy

Oak Hill, WV

Oak Hill, WV-Dr. Hafiz Syed Ali is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Platinum Lifetime Member for his service as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional.

Dr. Ali graduated with a degree in Matric Science from Alpina School in Bahawalpur Pakistan in 2006. He then went on to earn his Intermediate of Science degree (FSc. Pre-Medical) from Sadiq Public School Bahawalpur. He graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree and his Master of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in Pakistan in 2013 and 2016 respectively.

Dr. Ali comes from a long line of physicians, but he is the first in his family to become a pharmacist. According to Dr. Ali, he is very thorough with his patients, and makes sure to discuss their medications with them often to

Harshpal Singh, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

Premier Brain and Spine

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Englewood Cliffs, NJ— Harshpal Singh, MD, FAANS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Singh attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia followed by a residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident. During his fellowship training at the University of Miami, Dr. Singh focused on treating spinal cord injuries severe spinal trauma and complex cervical spine deformities. He is also highly experienced in treating neurological head trauma and general neurosurgery and is considered a specialist in spinal fusion, corpectomy, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, laminectomy and difficult revision spinal surgery.

According to Dr. Singh, he is a boardcertified neurosurgeon who has advanced make sure there are no negative interactions and any questions they have are answered. In the future, Dr. Ali would like to work in a hospital setting to get that experience and eventually open his own pharmacy. He is currently working as the pharmacist-incharge at Main Street Pharmacy in Oak Hill West Virginia since March of 2020. He notes that taking care of patients is his passion.

Dr. Ali graduated with Matric Science from Alpina School in Bahawalpur Pakistan in 2006. He then went on to earn his Intermediate of Science degree (FSc. Pre-Medical) from Sadiq Public School Bahawalpur. Furthering his training, he graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree and his Master of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in 2013 and 2016, respectively.

According to Dr. Ali, Pharmacy is the health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery production control disposal safe and effective use of drugs. The practice of pharmacy requires excellent knowledge of drugs their mechanism of action side effects interactions mobility and toxicity. Pharmacists, also known as chemists or druggists, are health professionals who specialize in the use of medicines as they deal with the composition effects mechanism of action and proper and effective use of drugs. subspecialized training in both neuroradiology, and complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He has extensive experience treating a broad range of complex patient conditions using the latest treatment approaches. His clinical research has centered on spinal fusion and complex revision spinal surgery. Dr. Singh believes that a strong physician-patient relationship is critical to a positive outcome. He works hard to get to know patients on a personal level and ensures that they are comfortable with and confident in the treatment approach selected.

In his spare time, Dr. Ali enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

He is a member of the American Board of Neurological Surgery; a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Congress of Neurological Surgeons; and Joint Sections of Spine and Peripheral Nerve of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The doctor has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals about the treatment of spinal trauma, degenerative disorders, deformities, and spinal malignancies. He has also written many textbook chapters about critical care therapy for subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cervical myelopathy.

Dr. Harshpal Singh practices at Premier Brain & Spine and is one of three top-rated, boardcertified neurosurgeons in New Jersey and New York. He is currently accepting patients at the neurosurgery center. According to Dr. Harshpal Singh, he, along with his two peers, specialize in minimally invasive brain treatments and spine procedures, selecting the best treatment for the patient’s needs.

As a personal interest, the doctor enjoys funding programs that distribute sports equipment to the disadvantaged in Punjab, India.

For more information, please visit www.premierspinenj.com.

Heather C. Green, MD

Wound Care Specialist

Owensboro Health Wound Center

Owensboro, KY

Owensboro, KY — Heather C. Green, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Woman in Healthcare in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her professional excellence as a Wound Care Specialist at Owensboro Health Wound Center.

Board-certified and residency-trained, Heather C. Green, MD, is a family medicine physician specializing in wound care. She treats patients for diabetic foot ulcers and wounds caused by lymphedema and other diseases or chronic conditions. In her current position as a wound care specialist, she works to optimize her patients’ medical situations and coordinates their care with other physicians.

Professionally, Dr. Green is affiliated with Owensboro Health Wound Center, treating patients in the communities of Owensboro and Beaver Dam, KY. Owensboro Health Wound Center is part of the Owensboro Health System and is dedicated to providing high-quality care to the communities it serves. The facility offers treatments and services to wound care patients, such as antibiotic therapy, compression wraps and stockings, debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutrition counseling, pain management, physical and occupational therapy, and recommendations for additional treatments.

A wound specialist is a professional who has specialized in the care and treatment of acute, chronic, and non-healing wounds. Acute wounds include cuts from surgical procedures, animal bites, and burns, while chronic wounds refer to pressure sores and diabetic ulcers.

To prepare for her professional journey in medicine, Dr. Green received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in biology and Spanish, alongside a minor in chemistry, from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. Her medical degree (MD) was received from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse

Hossein Aziz, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

OrthoSports Associates

Birmingham, AL in 2000. She completed her family medicine residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center (of Rutgers University) in 2004. The doctor is a board-certified family physician.

Birmingham, AL — Hossein Aziz, DO, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at OrthoSports Associates.

A fellowship-trained osteopathic orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Aziz is a part of the team of professionals at OrthoSports Associates practicing at Princeton Medical Center and Hoover 150. Bringing a unique skill set, he is well trained to treat spinal pathology from the base of the skull down to the pelvis. He is particularly interested in cervical thoracic and lumbosacral degenerative disease, disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive surgical techniques, spinal deformity, spinal trauma, and spine surgery. Dr. Aziz has been with OrthoSports Associates for over a year.

After earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Dr. Aziz went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery in Riverside, CA. Upon finishing his residency, he and his family moved to Birmingham, AL, so that he could complete an AO spine surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Falling in love with the Southeast, he and his family chose to put down roots and raise their family in Birmingham.

The doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). The AOBOS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Among her professional memberships and associations, the doctor is actively affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Wound Healing Society, the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing, the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, and the International Society of Female Professionals.

Both of Dr. Aziz’s parents are retired physicians, so growing up seeing how rewarding it is to help sick people helped him decide to go into the healthcare field. He really takes his time with his patients and educates them to help figure out the best treatment plan for them. He credits his success to his parents’ encouragement and the great mentors he has had.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and camping. For more information, visit www.orthosportsassociates.com.

Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP

Pulmonologist and Owner Serrano Pulmonary Services Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Arecibo, Puerto Rico - Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her excellence at Serrano Pulmonary Services.

With 15 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Serrano treats patients at Serrano Pulmonary Services, located at 702 Ave San Luis, Suite 129 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Dr. Serrano began her education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. She earned her Medical Degree at the University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Serrano furthered her education with an Internal Medicine residency in 2005 and Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship in 2007, both

Jaime A. Catala Fuster, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Delray Medical Center & West Boca Medical Center

Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach, FL — Jaime A. Catala Fuster, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Physician in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as an Infectious Disease Specialist in hospital practice at Delray Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center.

With 13 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Catala Fuster sees patients daily in a hospital setting and provides treatment for all types of infections, including soft tissue, blood and bone infections, HIV, hepatitis, pneumonia, and central nervous system infections. At his office, he follows up with patients and provides IV antibiotic infusions to combat these issues.

Infectious disease medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing infections. An infectious disease doctor treats illnesses anywhere in the body that are caused by microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, at the University of Puerto Rico University District Hospital. The doctor is boardcertified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPS). The NBPS provides continuing board certification for DOs and MDs who uphold medical education and patient care standards.

In her research work, Dr. Serrano authored “Lung and Bronchus Cancer in Puerto Rico: Changes in Incidence and Mortality Rates by Histology and Sex during 1987-2003” and “Adaptation of the Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale and the Oxygen Cost Diagram for its use in Puerto Rico.” or parasites. The role of an infectious disease specialist is to review a patient’s medical data, including records, X-rays, and laboratory reports.

Dr. Serrano often sees 25 to 30 patients each day. She examines her patients and diagnoses and treats their conditions, including lung, bronchial tubes, nose, pharynx, throat, and respiratory system. She provides treatments for COPD, asthma, and other lung-related issues. Dr. Serrano additionally treats her patients for common and complex respiratory diseases, like chest infections, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, emphysema, and more.

In addition to her work in private practice, she is the Consulting Physician on COVID-19 diagnoses at Hospital Pavia in Arecibo.

Dr. Serrano is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. She was recognized with profile features in Issue Wire and Health News Today for her outstanding work.

Dr. Serrano would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to her mother, Mrs. Maria Dominguez, and her mentors, Ruth Santos, MD, and Yohana de Jesús, MD.

Dr. Catala Fuster sees patients at two of the leading community-based healthcare facilities in South Florida. Serving the community since 1982, Delray Medical Center’s 42-acre campus and Level 1 trauma center is equipped with a 24-hour emergency room, advanced cardiovascular care, a comprehensive stroke center, neurosciences, behavioral health services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services, a center for advanced orthopedic care, wound treatment center, Suite Dreams sleep disorder center and more. With 195 beds and a dedicated staff of medical professionals, West Boca Medical Center takes a patient-first approach to the care it provides. Its commitment to professionalism and compassion is what makes the facility one of South Florida’s leading hospitals, serving the community for over 30 years. The hospital offers patients a wide range of services and specialties, including a State Certified Primary Stroke Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Before embarking on his professional path, Dr. Catala Fuster received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Tre Recinto de Mayaguez (University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez). He earned his medical degree (MD) at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), a coeducational, independent, private university in Mexico. The doctor completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayaguez Medical Center, a short-term acute care facility in Puerto Rico. Additionally, he undertook a specialized infectious disease fellowship, which he completed at Prisma Health in Columbia, SC. The doctor is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease.

Among his professional memberships and associations, the doctor is a member of the American Medical Association and the Infectious Disease Society of America.

For more information, visit www.idpb.health.

James E. Southerland, MD

Family Physician

Lake Oconee Regional Primary & Urgent Care Center Greensboro, GA

Greensboro, GA - James E. Southerland, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Outstanding Family Physician in acknowledgment of his professional excellence at Lake Oconee Regional Primary & Urgent Care Center.

Dr Southerland, MD, has treated countless patients in Augusta, GA during his 34 years of practice. He works with various common and complex issues and often treats diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Southerland has worked in private practice and currently treats patients at Lake Oconee Regional Primary & Urgent Care Center.

Dr. Southerland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Paine College in Augusta, GA, in 1977. He next completed a Medical Degree at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1981. He finished residency in family practice at

Floyd Medical Center. He is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). According to Dr. Southerland, the ABFM is a non-profit medical organization that certifies American physicians who uphold the high standards of patient care in Family Medicine and its subspecialties.

Dr. Southerland has worked in private practice and previously worked as a physician at Tendercare. In 2018, Dr. Southerland began working at Lake Oconee Regional Primary & Urgent Care Center. He treats patients in Putnam County and the surrounding area. As a family physician, Dr. Southerland is often the first doctor his patients see when seeking treatment. He provides comprehensive primary care at a facility that offers x-ray and laboratory services. Dr. Southerland notes that he is intentional about treating every patient with high-quality healthcare and the most advanced technology available to ensure the best outcome possible. Lake Oconee Regional Primary & Urgent Care Center is open seven days per week.

The doctor is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Southerland has recently been elected President of the Green County Board of Health after serving for twenty years on the Board of Directors. He was an active participant in the Preceptorship Program at Mercer Medical School in Macon, GA, and the Physician’s Assistant Program at the Emory School of Medicine located in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Southerland received numerous local honorary awards to acknowledge his outstanding dedication and service to his community over his three-decade-long career. He was also featured in a profile by IssueWire in 2022.

He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition in loving memory of his parents, Lucy Mae Southerland and Carl Southerland. He would like to thank his entire family for their support. Dr. Southerland is additionally grateful to his mentors, Bill H. Rhodes, MD; Lee Parker, MD; and David Thornton, MD.

For more information, visit https://www.lakeoconeeurgentcare.com.

Jason Chouake, MD, FAAD

Dermatologist

Cliffside Skin and Laser

Cliffside Park, NJ

Cliffside Park, NJ- Dr. Jason Chouake is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his distinguished work in dermatology.

Dr. Chouake earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yeshiva University. He then earned his MD from Albert Einstein School of Medicine Yeshiva University where he also completed his fellowship. He has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision, Cosmetic Skin Procedures, and Skin Conditions.

Dr. Chouake received the Distinction in Dermatological Research as a resident at Albert Einstein School of Medicine. He is considered an expert in general dermatology, skin cancer, moles, eczema, psoriasis, botox, filler, and liquid rhinoplasty.

Dr. Chouake notes that his mentors are Dr. Adam Friedman, Dr. Steven Cohen, and Dr. Halberstam. He supports the Dermatology Foundation and St. Jude’s. According to him, he cares for each and every patient and takes the time to identify their issues and make them feel comfortable.

Dr. Chouake is associated with FAAD and IPS. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family and travel. He would like to thank his wife and children for their support.

Jean Kathleen B. Cala, DDS

Dentist

Dental Group of Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX — Jean Kathleen B. Cala, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Woman in Dentistry in the Dental Care field and in acknowledgment of her work as a Dentist at the Dental Group of Lubbock.

Dr. Cala just started with the dental Group of Lubbock this past August. Having a lot of medical doctors in her family, she is the first to go into dentistry. The Dental Group of Lubbock consists of all female dentists, and her patients like her calm nature. She’s able to help those with dental anxiety to relax and feel more comfortable. She enjoys working with the community to mentor children on good oral health.

Born and raised in an agricultural province of the Philippines, Dr. Cala went to high school at the Immaculate Conception Child Development Center. She attended the University of the Philippines Manila College of Dentistry for a couple of years before her family moved to West Texas in 2013. When they got to Pecos, they were met with hospitality and kindness from our community. Since then, she knew she wanted to come back to West Texas after she graduated from dental school to serve her community.

Continuing with higher education, Dr. Cala graduated Summa Cum Laude with three associate degrees from Odessa College and

Jean-Maria Langley, DO, AOCOHNS

Otolaryngologist

Utica Park Clinic

Broken Arrow, OK

Broken Arrow, OK — Jean-Maria C. Langley, DO, AOCOHNS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Medical Professional for her work in the medical field and at Utica Park Clinic.

Dr. Langley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry and a Secondary Education Certificate from Washington State University. She then graduated from Drake University with a Master of Science degree in Biology (Cardiac Physiology). Dr. Langley completed a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, an internship, and a residency in Otolaryngology at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in 2007. She is a board-certified Otolaryngologist through the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS). According to Dr. Langley, AOCOO-HNS provides board certification to doctors who meet strict criteria for medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat. Dr. Langley is certified to practice medicine in Oklahoma.

Dr. Langley is considered an expert in otolaryngology, also known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor, and has over 14 years of experience. Her specialties include sleep apnea and sinus surgeries and managing nose and sinus disorders. Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States, affecting about 35 million adults each year. Patients seek ENT services for hearing issues, earaches, ear infections, nasal congestion, sleep apnea, and sinus issues. Dr. Langley is currently one of only three physicians in Oklahoma who can perform these surgical procedures.

Dr. Langley has provided care at Utica Park Clinic for nine years. The doctor notes that the clinic accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Utica Park Clinic offers numerous health services for all age groups and genders and provide virtual care and telehealth options with more than 250 providers in over 20 specialties. Dr. Langley provides patient care at the Utica Park Clinic, located at 9001 S. 101st East Ave., Suite 280, in Tulsa, OK. She also sees patients at Hillcrest Hospital South, Hillcrest Medical Center, and Oklahoma State University Center.

Dr. Langley is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery; her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas – Permian Basin in 2017. Right after, she attended Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where she received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) and learned how to help people have a healthier smile and lifestyle in general.

While in school, Dr. Cala spent her free time volunteering in community centers, community clinics, and the animal shelter, as well as leading the multicultural volunteering organization at the school. She also enjoys traveling to small towns, sewing projects, and gardening. She is looking forward to knowing and serving the Lubbock community as their general dentist.

In her free time, Dr. Cala enjoys gardening and building miniatures like dollhouses. She’s part of RISE V, which is a volunteer community program, where they help out in various ways in the community.

For more information, visit www.dentalgroupoflubbock.com.

American Osteopathic Association; Auxiliary of the Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society; and American Rhinology Society.

The doctor has received numerous awards including the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013, 2014, 2015), Patients’ Choice Award (2013-2018), Top 10 Doctor – State (2014), On-Time Doctor Award (20152018), and Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2017, 2018).

Dr. Langley previously taught high school and served as an adjunct professor with Des Moines Community College. She has been married to Dan Langley for 22 years, and they have one child together. She enjoys volunteering as Department Chair of the Otolaryngology Department at Oklahoma State University. Her hobbies include exercising, reading, and cooking.

She would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to her mentors, Tom Nunn, DO, and Tom Hamilton, DO.

For more information, visit www.uticaparkclinic.com.

Jeffrey E. Indes, MD, FACS

Vascular Surgeon

Albert Einstein School of Medicine/ Montefiore Hospital Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY — Jeffrey E. Indes, MD, FACS, is being recognized By Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Vascular Surgeon at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center.

Formerly teaching at Yale University, Dr. Indes now teaches medical students, residents, and fellows at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, a research-intensive medical school located in the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. He performs surgery at Montefiore Medical Center for aneurysms and carotid artery disease, and is also involved in research regarding vascular outcomes. Montefiore Medical Center is a premier academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Indes specializes in disorders relating to the arterial-venous and lymphatic systems. He diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vascular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease, and other vascular-related issues.

Before embarking on his professional path in medicine, Dr. Indes received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and molecular genetics from the University of California at Los Angeles. He earned his medical degree (MD) at the ICAHN School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He completed his residency in general surgery at Temple University in Philadelphia. The doctor undertook fellowship training in vascular surgery, which he completed at Montefiore Medical Center. The doctor is board certified in general and vascular surgery.

Among his professional memberships and affiliations, Dr. Indes is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery, the Eastern Vascular Society, the New England Society of

Vascular Surgery, and the Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

In his spare time, Dr. Indes volunteers and helps to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The doctor is a leukemia survivor. On a more personal note, he has two sons.

For more information, visit www.montefiore.org.

Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP

Pediatric Emergency Children’s Medical Center Plano and Medical City Dallas Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX—Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional in the medical field and for his contributions to the Children’s Medical Center Plano and Medical City Dallas.

Dr. George earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in 2007 from Johns Hopkins University. He received a Master of Science of Engineering (MSE) degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in 2008 and then attended St. George’s

University, graduating with his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2012. Dr. George completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he remained until 2015. He then completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine from 2015 to 2018 and continued to work as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Dr. George is a Pediatric Emergency Physician and treats patients from infancy through 18-years old with comprehensive healthcare for critical issues. He currently works in the Emergency Room at Children’s Medical Center Plano and Medical City Dallas. He is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). According to the doctor, the ABP certifies Pediatricians who meet specific criteria of high-quality patient care and engage with continuing education. Dr. George is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. George began a new role in 2012 as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, where he serves patients in the Dallas metro area. He serves children and young adults who have received severe injuries or illnesses and require immediate care. Dr. George examines, diagnoses, and then treats his young patients. He also serves patients at the Children’s Medical Center Plano, the Dallas area’s first full-service free-standing children’s hospital, offering pediatric care for injuries, diseases, and general healthcare services.

Dr. George has been recognized with a profile feature by Pro News Report for his work in the pediatric field. He would like to dedicate this honor to his parents, O.P. George and Sicily George, and his mentor, Jeff Beiler, MD.

For more information, visit https://www.envisionphysicianservices.com/.

Jesse Manuel Jaso, MD Hematopathologist UT Southwestern Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX- Jesse Manuel Jaso, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his work as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional.

Dr. Jaso is a first generation college student. His interest in the medical field began in high school training to be a lab technician. He excelled working in the lab, so he was encouraged to go to medical school. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2006. Dr. Jaso then completed his residency in anatomic & clinical pathology at the UT Health Science Center at Houston in 2012. He went on to complete two consecutive fellowships in hematopathology and advanced hematopathology at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Dr. Jaso is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Director of the Hematopathology Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas. He is compassionate about patient care and believes that advanced medical thinking go hand-in-hand at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The medical center is one of the world’s top academic medical centers where they treat more than 80 specialties, several of which are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.

The doctor is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (FASCP) and is board-certified in anatomic & clinical pathology and hematopathology by the American Board of Pathology. According to Dr. Jaso, the American Board of Pathology is one of 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is also an active member of the International Clinical Cytometry Society, the Society for Hematology Education, the American Society of Hematology, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. Dr. Jaso notes that hematopathology, or hematopathology, is the study of diseases and disorders affecting and found in blood cells, their production, and any organs and tissues involved in hematopoiesis, such as bone marrow, the spleen, and the thymus.

Dr. Jaso states that hematopathologists are highly trained healthcare providers who specialize in diseases of the blood and blood components. These include blood and bone marrow cells. Hematological tests can help

Joey Kevin Grochmal, MD, Ph.D, FRCPSC

Neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX diagnose anemia infection hemophilia bloodclotting disorders and leukemia.

Houston, TX— Joey Kevin Grochmal is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work as a physician and professor.

Dr. Grochmal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Alberta in Canada and graduated with his medical degree from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He then earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary in 2015 and also completed his residency in neurosurgery in 2017 at the same university. He finished a fellowship in spine surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2018.

Dr. Grochmal is an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery with the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas. He notes that Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education healthcare and community service locally and globally. Its vision is to improve health through science scholarship and innovation.

The doctor is board-certified in neurosurgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC). According to Dr. Grochmal, Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention diagnosis surgical treatment and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain spinal cord peripheral nerves and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, cervical and lumbar disc disease, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

Dr. Jaso has been the recipient of the Vernie A. Stembridge Clinical Pathology Resident Teaching Award for Pathology resident teaching (2018) and the Helen Chu Wagner Award for Outstanding Performance by a Resident in the Field of Pathology. He has been practicing since 2014 and he’s been with UT Southwestern since Oct 2016 and works with his wife at UT Southwestern in the same department.

He especially enjoys being an Associate Professor because he hopes to inspire medical students and residents to achieve their goals and also make them aware of the specialized field of Hematopathology. In his spare time, he likes to spend time playing guitar with his wife and enjoys reading about medical history.

For more information, please visit the website: www.utswmed.org.

He is associated with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and American Society of Peripheral Nerves’ Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The doctor would like to thank his mentors, Rajiv Midha, MD, MSc, R. John Hurlbert, MD, and Marjorie Wang, MD.

Joel S. Stoeckeler

Doctor of Medicine

Aspirus Stanley Hospital Roberts, WI

Roberts, WI — Joel S. Stoeckeler, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Achiever for his outstanding excellence in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine and in acknowledgment of his achievements with Baldwin Area Medical Center (currently Western Wisconsin Health, Baldwin WI) and Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley, WI.

A board-certified physician with 37 years of experience, Dr. Stoeckeler is now semi-retired. However, he continues to practice emergency medicine as a locum tenens at Aspirus Stanley Hospital, a Level 3 Trauma Center in Stanley, WI. During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years. He additionally served as the EMS medical director for the Baldwin Ambulance Service for 18 years.

In pursuit of his higher education, Dr. Stoeckeler obtained a Bachelor of Science in Experimental Psychology with a minor in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota in 1976. He also studied classical guitar during his undergraduate studies and performed with the university’s jazz ensemble. He continued his studies at the University of Minnesota, where he attended medical school, obtaining his Medical Degree in 1985. He later completed a Master of Science in Health Informatics during his Residency in Family Practice.

Following medical school, Dr. Stoeckeler completed an internship in Pediatrics and a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Throughout his medical school and residency, he trained in Electron Microscopy and took part in medical research. He authored software for the NICU at the University of Minnesota while working on his Master’s in Health Informatics. Subsequently, he co-authored medical articles focusing on his research, one of which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1985, titled “Familial Pyrimidinemia and Pyrimidinuria Associated with Severe Fluorouracil Toxicity.” These publications were some of the highlights of his medical education.

Upon completing his Family Practice Residency, he became board-certified in Family Medicine. He joined a primary care practice in Baldwin, WI, where he continued to practice full-spectrum Family Practice for 26 years. This included family medicine clinic, obstetrics, 80,000 hours of E.R. coverage, hospitalist coverage, and general surgical assists. He also trained in upper and lower G.I. and endoscopy, performing approximately 2000 of these procedures. Additionally, he pursued coursework in Metabolism and Functional Medicine, which he applied to his Family Practice.

Dr. Stoeckeler was recognized as one of America’s top family doctors for 2002 – 2003 by the Consumer’s Research Council of America and received a 2005 businessman of the year award from the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He maintains professional membership with the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Board of Family Medicine, among his professional affiliations.

Dr. Stoeckeler continued to enjoy music throughout his life, playing guitar and piano. In addition to his primary career path, he contributed nearly three years of community service with the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Overseas Program (AFPEO), currently called Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) and USO. He volunteered intermittently as a civilian DOD contractor between 1978 and 1996, producing and performing in overseas musical entertainment for U.S. military personnel stationed at remote and forward operating bases worldwide. Some of the operations supported include the following: Desert Storm, Operation Deny Flight, Operation Safe Haven, Operation Uphold Democracy, and Operation Joint Endeavor. Dr. Stoeckeler recalls these experiences as some of the highlights of his life and provided great insights and conversations with the many veterans he cared for in his medical practice. On a personal note, Dr. Stoeckeler is happily married, and his immediate family includes his wife, his daughter, and a son who is married with two children. He spends his free time enjoying family, the outdoors, hunting, hobby farming, playing piano, writing, and recording.

Dr. Stoeckeler wishes to dedicate this honorable recognition with special thanks to his mother and father, the USO, AFPEO/AFE, and his colleague and mentor, Dr. Neal Melby, who greatly inspired him during his career.

Grandview Medical Center

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL— Jorge A. Pino is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Pino earned a medical degree from the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Columbia. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University Hospital in Cali. The doctor practiced for 3 years prior to coming to the U.S., where he completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital in

Wichita, Kansas. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Tulane University, School of Medicine. The doctor also completed a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, where he stayed on as an assistant professor before entering private practice. The doctor is a board- certified endocrinologist.

According to Dr. Pino, he sees patients who are struggling with diabetes, and educates them on their conditions to ensure a healthy lifestyle. He also works with patients with any endocrine issue including pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal conditions. The doctor practices at Grandview Medical Group.

When not caring for patients Dr. Pino enjoys sports traveling and reading. He has been married to Mariela Pino for 53 years and they have 3 sons and 3 grandchildren.

He would like to dedicate this honor to the memory of his mentor, Eduardo Gaitan, MD.

John J. Rush, MD

Owner, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer

Arthritis Knee Pain Center

Smithtown, NY

Smithtown, NY — John J. Rush, MD, MBA, MHA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Healthcare Professional in the Medical Field and in acknowledgment of his excellence with Arthritis Knee Pain Centers.

Dr. Rush earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Life Sciences from Kent State University. He received his Medical Degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Loma Linda Medical Center. Dr. Rush additionally holds Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration degrees, both received from Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Rush is the owner, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Arthritis Knee Pain Centers (AKPC), a nationwide network of medical practices focused on advanced therapies to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. According to Dr. Rush, these practices offer state-of-the-art

John W. Sealey, DO, FACOS

Founding Dean

Maryland College of Osteopathic Medicine, Morgan State University

Orchard Lake, Michigan

Orchard Lake, Michigan-Dr. John W. Sealey is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Sealey attended North Carolina Central University, earning bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with a minor in mathematics. He went on to earn a master’s degree in organic chemistry and graduated from Michigan State University with a Doctor of Philosophy in organic chemistry. Dr. Sealey graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an internship and general residency in surgery digital imaging to precision-guide knee joint injections of a visco-supplement. This FDAapproved injection of “visco” cushioning gels provides pain relief and improves mobility for patients without the use of opioids or surgery. The practices also offer knee bracing and lifestyle counseling. Arthritis Knee Pain Centers have locations in New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Arizona. Dr. Rush plans on opening three new medical practice locations in Georgia in the cities of Marietta, Alpharetta, and Lilburn.

Dr. Rush provides training to new AKPC physicians and covers in the clinic when needed. He and his team of highly trained medical professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of care to their patients and making them feel welcome and cared for during their treatments. He states, “I am honored to be part of the hard-working Arthritis Knee Pain Centers family. People all over the country look to us to relieve them of the debilitating pain caused by osteoarthritis.”

Dr. Rush has also formed the Arthritis Knee Center Political Action Committee. The AKPC PAC contributes to legislators on both sides of the aisle to raise awareness and seek legislative support for cost-effective pain relief treatment protocols for osteoarthritis. at the Michigan Hospital and Medical Center. In 1984, he completed a cardiothoracic and vascular fellowship at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. He is board certified by both the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons.

Dr. Rush’s latest project is the Arthritis Knee Pain Centers Foundation, an idea that sprang from AKPC employees. The Foundation’s mission is to give back to the communities served by Arthritis Knee Pain Centers. The Foundation raised $200,000 in 2020, which was its first year of service. The Foundation has contributed to YMCAs and food banks in all the communities served by AKPC. The Foundation also recently gave a $25,000 minority scholarship award to Dr. Rush’s alma mater, Northeast Ohio Medical University. AKPC employees want to give back and believe that business can be a positive force for the social change that is needed in the country.

If you would like to learn more information about AKPC or the Arthritis Knee Pain Centers Foundation, please visit their website at www. arthritiskneepain.com.

Dr. Sealey is the founding dean of the proposed Maryland College of Osteopathic Medicine at Morgan State University and was previously the associate dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education. A longtime medical education administrator, he was the associate dean of clinical medicine at the Minnesota College of Osteopathic Medicine and a regional dean of the Kirkville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was also a regional dean of the Kirkville College of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University. Dr. Sealey has been a cardiothoracic surgeon for more than 25 years and served as an associate professor at the Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Sealy remains informed about his field of practice as a member of the Michigan Osteopathic Association, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, the Detroit Medical Society, and the NCCU National Alumni Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, a trustee of the Michigan Osteopathic Association, and a fellow of the Osteopathic Health Policy Fellowship.

John T. Couvillion, MD

Retina and Vitreous Specialist, Owner

Retina & Vitreous of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA-Dr. John T. Couvillion is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member, and for his service in the retina and vitreous surgical field.

Dr. Couvillion earned a BS in biology and BA in history from the University of the Pacific. He earned an MD, surgical internship, and residency in ophthalmology at Tulane University, School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in vitreous and retinal surgery at Baylor University, College of Medicine. Dr. Couvillion was also granted a scholarship for additional training in Uveitis at McGill University in Montreal Canada.

Dr. Couvillion established his own private practice, Retina & Vitreous of Louisiana, in 1999. He was inspired to pursue ophthalmology by his father who was also an ophthalmologist. Retina & Vitreous of Louisiana is one of the first specialty ophthalmologists in the Baton Rouge area. The practice, which opened in 2000, has been devoted to offering the best eye health treatment available in Louisiana. The highlytrained and dedicated eye doctors have not lost sight of their mission and continue to provide exceptional eye care for vitreoretinal problems and diseases.

Dr. Couvillion is an ophthalmologist who sub specializes in retina and vitreous surgeries. He provides advanced eye injections, laser treatments, and performs surgery for retinal detachment, diabetic care, and age related macular degeneration. The doctor notes that he spends time with his patients, insuring they are educated about their condition and the proper steps to correct the issue.

Dr. Couvillion is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). According to the doctor, the ABO is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. Dr. Couvillion has provided patients with the most cutting edge, efficient retina care. In Louisiana, he remains affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. According to Dr. Couvillion, ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons.

Judith Schneebeck Besinger

Reitred Family Physician

North Shore Medical Services

Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest, IL — Judith Schneebeck Bensinger, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Physician in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her status as a Retired Family Physician from North Shore Medical Services.

With nearly 50 years of experience, Dr. Bensinger spent her remarkable career focusing her primary care expertise in Family and Adolescent Medicine.

A native of Oregon, Dr. Bensinger embarked on her professional journey after receiving a B.A. in Biochemistry at Northwestern University in 1963 and completing her Medical Degree at the same academic institution in 1968.

While in private practice at North Shore Medical Services, Dr. Bensinger specialized in treating adolescents with eating disorders. North Shore Medical Services was a group practice in suburban Chicago that specialized in family and internal medicine. The doctor also opened a primary care clinic in Springfield, IL. In addition, she was a pioneering physician training the first nurse practitioners in a federal program from the state of Illinois. During her career, she also became an Occupational Medical Physician for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NASA Space Center.

In recognition of her exemplary work, Dr. Bensinger has been named as 10 Outstanding Women in America, an honor that she received at the White House under President Ford. She also received an award from Operation Push.

They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Dr. Couvillion has received Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and 2008); Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012); Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014); and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017).

The doctor has volunteered his time with medical missions to Mongolia and New Guinea with Sea International. His father, Glynne Couvillion, MD, was the first physician in Louisiana to perform retinal surgeries and was a charter and founding member of the state retina society. Dr. Couvillion would like to dedicate this honor to Del Caldwell, MD, and in memory of Barrett Haik, MD, who were both mentors during his training.

For more information, please visit the website www.retinala.com.

Among her professional memberships and affiliations, Dr. Bensinger is a member of the American Medical Association. She has been extremely passionate about her profession for 49 years seeking to help those in need find immediate solutions to their healthcare needs.

Since her retirement, the doctor loves spending time with family and traveling.

Jonathan R. Berman, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon and Owner Berman Plastic Surgery & Spa

Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton, FL— Jonathan R. Berman is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional Member for his contributions in plastic surgery.

Dr. Berman earned a BS in biology, graduating magna cum laude from Yale University. He earned his medical doctorate degree from S.U.N.Y. Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Berman’s surgical internship and residency was in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery and was completed at Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center. He completed a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Louisville. The doctor is double board certified in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and in plastic surgery and is owner and practitioner of Berman Plastic Surgery & Spa located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Dr. Berman concentrated on reconstructive plastic surgeries of the head and neck

Junior R. King, DPM

Podiatrist

Private Practice

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY — Junior R. King, DPM, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Provider for his work in the medical field and in acknowledgment of his outstanding work in private practice.

Dr. King has practiced medicine for 14 years and has been in private practice for the past two years. The doctor is board certified in Podiatric Medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is licensed to provide online and in-person care to patients in New York. He currently sees patients in his private primarily due to cancer surgeries that had caused drastic imperfections to the patient early in his career. Currently, he focuses on cosmetic surgeries of the nose (rhinoplasty), eyes, facelifts, body, abdominoplasties, and cosmetic breast surgeries like breast augmentation. He also performs liposuction, and uses an array of soft tissue fillers and neurotoxins like botox in his private practice. practice location at 596 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Dr. Berman is a double board-certified Boca Raton plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS). He currently serves patients at his private practice, Berman Plastic Surgery & Spa, where he specializes in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, face lift, liposuction, and many other types of plastic surgery.

According to Dr. Berman, plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and nonsurgical procedures and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

Dr. Berman is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS); American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS); Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons; Palm Beach Society of Plastic Surgeons; and Broward County Society of Plastic Surgeons.

The doctor participates in fundraising for the Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Road Cycling for Multiple Sclerosis, various Jewish philanthropic groups, and supports his alumni associations, as well as his children’s schools. He is the past president of the Boca Raton Bicycle Club and works with the group to provide bicycles to underprivileged children. He regularly cycles 80-100 miles per week and participates in cycling charity events like Multiple Sclerosis 200, where he is a club 151 member. Club 151 members are the top 151 fund raisers and Dr. Berman has been honored with this distinction for the past seven years. He also plays in many charity golf events to benefit such causes as the American Cancer Society, AIDS, and the Ileitis / Colitis Foundation. Dr. Berman is a strong advocate of bicycle safety and the importance of riding with a helmet and, under his leadership, the Bike Club donated 500 children’s bicycles and helmets during the Bicycle festival that were distributed at local elementary schools and the YMCAs at Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. In his spare time, he loves to play the piano, enjoys golfing, and is a model train enthusiast.

Dr. Berman has been married to Mrs. Barbara Berman for 38 years. They have two daughters, Alexandra and Brittany, and four grandchildren, Noah, Olivia, Wyatt, and Wilder. His mentors include Norman Cole, MD, and his art history professor during undergraduate studies, Vincent Scully. His website is www.drberman.com.

Dr. King grew up in the Caribbean Islands and saw a need for healthcare for minorities and underserved communities. In particular, he noticed a much higher likelihood for minorities to have amputations, and he wanted to help reduce those statistics. He is now working toward making his practice multi-disciplinary so that patients can get all of their healthcare needs met at one location.

Dr. King graduated with a medical degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, a podiatric medical school associated with Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. King has volunteered his medical services in other countries needing medical help for many years. The COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary pause on his international volunteer work, but he hopes that he will be able to continue those efforts soon.

Dr. King enjoys traveling in his spare time and recently returned from a trip to Europe.

Jorge H. Dolojan, MD

Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist

Virginia Pulmonology and Critical Care LLC

Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg, VA — Jorge H. Dolojan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Physician in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist at Virginia Pulmonology and Critical Care LLC.

With 16 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Dolojan specializes in critical care for patients with COPD, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and respiratory failure. He oversees the ICU in several hospitals for a week every month. In his current role, he provides patientcentered care and educates his patients on their conditions so that they can have a good quality of life.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

Working at Virginia Pulmonology and Critical Care LLC, Dr. Dolojan strives to deliver exemplary pulmonary and critical care to patients across multiple environments. His philosophy of patient care aligns with the VPaCC motto “spiro spero” (Latin for “I breathe I hope”). He welcomes the challenge that his specialty brings and his faith emboldens him to ensure his patients with his counsel and expertise have hope in optimal management of their disease.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Dolojan earned his medical degree from the Saba University School of Medicine in the Netherlands. After relocating to the United States, he completed his internship residency in internal medicine and fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care at UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School. He trained at University Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, and the East Orange Veterans Administration Medical Center, which allowed him to understand patient care delivery across a wide spectrum.

Since his arrival to Fredericksburg in 2012, Dr. Dolojan has been in the role of ICU medical director at two hospitals. He is also affiliated

Karen S. McCoy, MD, FAAP

Physician

Nationwide Children’s Hospital-Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH — Karen S. McCoy, MD, FAAP, is being recognized as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the medical field and for her professional excellence in multiple roles at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University.

Dr. McCoy earned her medical degree (M.D) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her internship and residency in Pediatrics at North Carolina Memorial, and she finished her Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis from Arizona Health Science Center.

Dr. McCoy specializes in general pediatric pulmonary care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ohio State University. According to the doctor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States. Dr. McCoy also serves as Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. The Ohio State College of Medicine is an esteemed institution, leading the way in medical education excellence through modern curriculum and innovative research.

Dr. McCoy is the Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center and has a nationally funded Research and Development Program. She is the coPrincipal Investigator of the Research and Development Program, funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives.

The doctor manages patients with Cystic Fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic dependence on mechanical ventilation, those with neuromuscular diseases, and Pediatric Asthma, and her with Mary Washington Hospital Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and Stafford Hospital. research interest revolves around clinical outcomes and trials in Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma. She is a recipient of the Career Contribution Award and the Golden Stethoscope Award. Dr. McCoy was named Best Doctors in America by Castle Connolly. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is board certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and board certified in Pediatric Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. McCoy has been the CoPrincipal for the Investigation Research and Development Program since 2018. In 2019 she was designated as Nationwide Insurance Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology and cystic Fibrosis.

A member of the American Medical Association, the doctor is board-certified in pulmonary disease critical care medicine and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Professionally, the doctor is also a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, theAmerican College of Chest Physicians, and theAmerican College of Physicians.

Among his accolades, Dr. Dolojan has been selected as one of Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2016, 2020, and 2021.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

For more information, visit www.v-pacc.com.

For more information, visit nationwidechildrens.org.

Jose A. Matus, MD

Neurologist

Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders

Sherman, TX

Sherman, TX— Jose A. Matus is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his work in neurology.

Dr. Matus earned a medical degree from the School of Medicine at The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala in 1982. He completed internal medicine training at San Juan de Dios General Hospital in Guatemala City and an internship at the VA Medical Center in Fresno, CA, in 1992. He then finished a Neurology Residency in 1995 at the Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Matus is Fellowship-trained in Epilepsy through the Kiffin Penry Epilepsy Mini Fellowship Program in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dr. Matus is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). According to the doctor, the BPN is a non-profit organization that certifies doctors who have met the strict criteria of qualified specialists in their fields.

Dr. Matus knew he wanted to go into medicine from a young age after he witnessed a person having a seizure when he was seven years old. He realized that he wanted to find out how to stop seizures and help the people who have them. He has now been treating patients for 18 years and notes that he is always listening closely to his patients to provide the best possible care.

Dr. Matus has 36 years of experience in medical practice and currently works at the Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders, located at 321 N Highland Ave Suite 200 in Sherman, TX, where he has been since 2003. Dr. Matus sees patients for acute neurology care and performs neuro-diagnostic procedures like EMG, NCV EEGs, and Carotid Ultrasounds. His clinical interests include researching vestibular dysfunctions and finding non-medical ways to alleviate the issue.

Dr. Matus has held leadership positions as the Medical Director of Rehabilitation Hospital at Carrus Hospitals and the Co-Medical Director of Reba Rehabilitation Center. He is affiliated Baylor Medical Center of McKinney Carrus, Speciality Hospitals in Sherman, Carrus Rehab, PAM Rehab, Allen Medical City, McKinney Medical City, Lewisville-Texoma

Julia Pring, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

South Texas Bone and Joint Institute

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX - Julia Pring, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider and in acknowledgment of her outstanding accomplishments at South Texas Bone and Joint Institute.

Dr. Pring completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Bucknell University in 2000. She then attended Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, earning a medical degree. Dr. Pring completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS certifies Orthopedic Surgeons and residents who meet the qualifications for patient care in this specialty.

Dr. Pring worked for the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage when she completed training. She treated patients at this Level 2 Trauma Center throughout the entire state of Alaska and gained experience treating many conditions, including complex fractures, severe ligament injuries, joint replacements, and sporting injuries. Dr. Pring worked there for five years before relocating to Pennsylvania to be closer to her family. She began practicing medicine in the Lehigh Valley area in 2014.

Dr. Pring has been practicing orthopedic surgery for 13 years. She currently treats patients at South Texas Bone and Joint Institute, where she addresses all general orthopedic problems. Dr. Pring practices empathy in her work and listens closely to each patient to determine their best treatment plan. She is familiar with both standard and complex musculoskeletal system issues.

Dr. Pring uses surgical and non-surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and more. She also works closely with other physicians in different specialties and will refer her patients if she thinks they will receive more beneficial care.

Medical Center, and Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center.

The doctor is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and ElectroDiagnostic Medicine, the Dallas Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.

Dr. Matus has been awarded the Best of Texoma Neurologist Award (2014), America’s Top Physician Award (2011-2012), and the Patients’ Choice Award (2012) by vitals.com.

Dr. Matus and his wife live in Sherman, TX, with their three children. He loves to spend his spare time with his kids and often participates in their school activities. Dr. Matus enjoys traveling, skiing, and is an active member of his church.

For more information, visit www. texasinstituteforneurologicaldisorders.com.

Dr. Pring attributes her success to her exceptional mentors, who guided her throughout her career, and hopes to mentor others someday. Staying connected to the medical community, Dr. Pring is actively involved with the Texas Medical Association, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the Texas Orthopedic Association. This year, IssueWire recognized Dr. Pring for her achievements in medicine.

In her free time, Dr. Pring enjoys hiking, walking, playing tennis, and spending time with her family, and her two giant schnauzers. She is a competitive curler who previously competed in the World Winter Masters Games in Austria in 2020.

For more information, visit www.southtexasbone.com.

Joseph P. Dileo, DPM

Podiatrist

The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa Hammond, LA

Hammond, LA — Joseph P. Dileo, DPM, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Podiatrist at The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa.

A board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Dileo’s areas of expertise cover advanced comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions and disorders, including foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He can be found on staff at The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa in Hammond, LA. Dr. Dileo has been in practice there since 2002.

The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa is a dedicated medical team of primary care specialists, sub-specialist physicians, certified nurse practitioners, nurses medical assistants, billing specialists, and support personnel who provide comprehensive cost efficient primary care to patients 17 years and above. They provide medical services at several healthcare facilities including their state-of-the-art office local acute care hospitals rehabilitation hospitals long-term acute care facilities and Louisiana nursing homes.

Enjoying the challenges of helping patients improve their mobility and livelihood, Dr. Dileo feels that he owes his success to his natural compassion and his strong work ethic. He has staff memberships at several local hospitals including North Oaks Health System PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond and Excel Home Health. He also holds membership status with the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the Podiatric Medical Association.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

Before embarking on his professional path, Dr. Dileo earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia in 1999. That same year, he became board-certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board

Karen S. McCoy, MD, FAAP

Physician

Nationwide Children’s Hospital-Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH — Karen S. McCoy, MD, FAAP, is being recognized as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the medical field and for her professional excellence in multiple roles at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University.

Dr. McCoy earned her medical degree (M.D) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her internship and residency in Pediatrics at North Carolina Memorial, and she finished her Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis from Arizona Health Science Center.

Dr. McCoy specializes in general pediatric pulmonary care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ohio State University. According to the doctor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States. Dr. McCoy also serves as Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. The Ohio State College of Medicine is an esteemed institution, leading the way in medical education excellence through modern curriculum and innovative research.

Dr. McCoy is the Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center and has a nationally funded Research and Development Program. She is the coPrincipal Investigator of the Research and Development Program, funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives.

The doctor manages patients with Cystic Fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic dependence on mechanical ventilation, those with neuromuscular diseases, and Pediatric Asthma, and her research interest revolves around clinical outcomes and trials in Cystic Fibrosis and qualification and certification process. He completed his residency in podiatry at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Louisiana.

Reflecting on his career in medicine, Dr. Dileo wanted to be in healthcare because of his desire to help people. He finds it very rewarding when he is able to heal patients and save their feet. He also enjoys mentoring med students. The doctor has a laid back approach to treating patients that helps build their trust, and he takes the time with them to really explain what is going on with their particular ailment. Hardworking and dedicated to his profession, the doctor considers his strong work ethic the key to his success.

Outside of the office, Dr. Dileo dedicates his spare time to boating, fishing, and traveling with his family. His favorite professional publications include the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. For more information, visit www.imct.com.

Asthma. She is a recipient of the Career Contribution Award and the Golden Stethoscope Award. Dr. McCoy was named Best Doctors in America by Castle Connolly. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is board certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and board certified in Pediatric Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. McCoy has been the CoPrincipal for the Investigation Research and Development Program since 2018. In 2019 she was designated as Nationwide Insurance Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology and cystic Fibrosis.

For more information, visit nationwidechildrens.org.

Kathleen A. Harper, DO, FACC, FACP Cardiologist Cardiology at VA Maine Augusta, ME

Augusta, ME — Kathleen Harper, DO, FACC, FACP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Top Pinnacle Cardiologist for her contributions to Cardiology and her outstanding leadership as the Chief of Cardiology at VA Maine.

Dr. Harper obtained her Medical Degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Internship at Humana Hospital, a Residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and her Fellowship at University St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She completed an additional Fellowship in non-invasive Cardiology at Baystate Medical Center.

Dr. Harper is considered an specialist in noninvasive cardiology, echo, and vascular. She currently serves a leadership role at Togus VA Medical Center in Maine as the Chief of Cardiology. She has also served as Director

Kenneth P. Dizon, DO, FACC

Cardiologist

Phoenix Heart Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZ-Dr. Kenneth Dizon is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work in cardiology.

Dr. Dizon earned a BS in biology from the University of Nevada at Reno in 1990. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. The doctor completed his internal medicine residency at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital in Michigan and continued working there for four years as a hospitalist. He also completed his cardiology fellowship at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital, and then completed his fellowship in heart failure and transplant at the Cleveland Clinic.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Dizon is board-certified in cardiovascular disease 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 role, she taught patients how to lead a healthy lifestyle and promoted heart disease prevention. According to the doctor, she has advocated for women’s heart health throughout her career, including preventing cardiac problems and heart failure.

Dr. Harper previously served as the Director of Mayo Cardiology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from 1999-2013, a Physician at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from 1999-2013, and as the Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at St. Vincent’s Health Services in Bridgeport, CT from 1995-2013. She is an extensively published author.

Dr. Harper is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the American College of Physicians (FACP). 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, Vascular Medicine, and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She is a distinguished member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Society of Heart Failure, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the American Society of Echocardiography. and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). According to Dr. Dizon, the AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified doctors of osteopathic medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults. He notes that cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects coronary artery disease heart failure valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Dr. Dizon explains that cardiologists are doctors who diagnose assess and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Dr. Harper was awarded Teacher of the Year and had profile features on Issuewire.com and pronewsreport.com. The doctor credits her ongoing success to her uncompromising perseverance. In her free time, she enjoys photography.

To learn more, please visit https://www. maine.va.gov/ and https://drkathleenharper. wordpress.com/.

Dr. Dizon practices general cardiology and sees patients in area hospitals, and in clinic. Phoenix Heart is the leading cardiology group in the greater Phoenix area. It has five offices conveniently located in Glendale Goodyear Anthem and Black Canyon City. Since its inception in 1981 the practice has set the gold standard for cardiological care in Arizona and beyond. He provides echocardiography, stress tests, and ultrasonography. He is known for being empathetic with his patients and spends the time to insure they understand all procedures.

Dr. Dizon is associated with American Osteopathic Association; AMA; Michigan Osteopathic Association; Heart Failure Society of America; American Society of Echocardiography; American College of Nuclear Cardiology; and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

The doctor is an animal lover and contributes regularly to the ASPCA and local humane shelters. He would like to dedicate this honor to his is mentors, Christopher Doy, DO, Emmanuel Papasisakis, DO, and David O. Taylor, MD.

Kenneth Matsumura

Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer

ALIN Foundation in Berkeley California Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA— Kenneth Matsumura is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Doctor for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Matsumura received his medical degree from UC San Francisco. He is currently the medical director and chief executive officer of ALIN Foundation in Berkeley. He specializes in the development of new treatments for cancer, diabetes, liver failure, and other life-threatening conditions. Dr. Matsumura notably created “SEF (Side Effect-Free) Chemo in the early 2000s, which he notes “is a treatment for cancer that lacks the traditional side effects of chemotherapy and enables cancer agents to be administered at higher doses to safely eradicate the disease.

Dr. Matsumura has garnered widespread recognition for his inventions of numerous bio-artificial organs including the liver and the pancreas. His bio artificial pancreas for children with diabetes was selected by NASA for manufacture on the Space Shuttle in outer space in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson. His bio-artificial liver was selected as an Invention of the Year” by Time Magazine” in 2001, and he has previously been honored for inventing the heart alarm wristwatch, which provides it’s wearer with early warnings of an impending heart attack.

He intends to increase the accessibility of “SEF” Chemo and other innovative cancer treatments for patients from all over the world. Dr. Matsumura was appointed as the director of the urgent care unit of the

Oakland-based medical center. He continues to maintain active affiliations with the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the American Association for Advancement of Science.

Kent Douglas McIntire

Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon

Freeman Ear Nose and Throat Center

Joplin, MO

Joplin, MO — Kent Douglas McIntire, DO, FAOCO, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Surgeon for his outstanding career in Otolaryngology and in acknowledgment of his accomplishments with Freeman Ear, Nose, and Throat Center.

A board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with three decades of experience in the medical field, Dr. Kent McIntire has served as a partner physician with Freeman Ear, Nose, and Throat Center for 22 years.

The otolaryngology and a facial plastic surgery practice, based in Joplin, MO, is one of the most highly regarded ear, nose, and throat clinics in the United States, providing stateof-the-art, and comprehensive treatment of head and neck disorders for all ages. Freeman Ear, Nose & Throat Center offers the latest state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation. It also serves as a training ground for future ear, nose, and throat specialists associated with the Freeman Graduate Medical Education Program and the McIntire Medical Education Center.

Dr. McIntire holds particular expertise in facial trauma surgery, cancers of the head, neck, and face, skin cancer, and thyroid and salivary gland tumors in his practice. He also performs surgical procedures to treat sleep apnea, sinus disorders, and other general ENT surgeries. Alongside his clinical work, Dr. McIntire is also part of the Kansas City University of Health Sciences teaching faculty, where he trains and mentors medical residents.

In pursuit of his education, Dr. McIntire obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mid-American Nazarene University. He received his Doctor of Osteopathy from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO. Following medical school, he completed his residency in Otolaryngology with Freeman Health System. To further his training, Dr. McIntire completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Buffalo General Hospital. The doctor is board certified in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, facial reconstruction, and plastic surgery through the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

To remain fully abreast of the latest developments in his field, Dr. McIntire maintains an active affiliation with the American Osteopathic Association of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. McIntire has graciously volunteered his time and skills with medical mission trips to Papua, New Guinea, Peru, and Costa Rica outside of his medical practice. Among his noteworthy recognitions, Dr. McIntire received the Top Doctor Award by Missouri Life Magazine in 2021.

Dr. McIntire wishes to dedicate this honor to his father and partner in his practice, Larry McIntire, and his fellowship mentor, Gean Harr, MD.

For more information, visit www.freemanhealth.com.

Kerry R. Crone, MD, FAANS Neurosurgeon University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH — Kerry R. Crone, MD, FAANS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Achiever for his achievements in Neurosurgery and in acknowledgment of his many years of outstanding work with the University of Cincinnati Health.

A board-certified and fellowship-trained Neurosurgeon, Dr. Crone is an expert in treating brain tumors and Chiari malformations. With more than four decades of experience, he holds tremendous expertise in his field. Although he no longer sees patients, the doctor works primarily in an educational and consulting capacity.

During his career, Dr. Crone has served as Professor of Neurosurgery and Residency Associate Program Director at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. He was also an attending physician at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

In pursuit of his education, Dr. Crone obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from the University of Cincinnati. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Crone completed a Residency in General Surgery and Neurosurgery at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Wake Forest University) in WinstonSalem, NC. He later completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, and a Neurosurgical Scholarship Program at the University of Cincinnati.

The doctor is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is additionally a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, among his professional affiliations. Among his various accolades, Dr. Crone has received the On-Time Doctor Award (2009) and the Patients’ Choice Award (2008). In his spare time, he is active within his community with Boy Scouts of America Troop 672 in Cincinnati.

He wishes to dedicate this honor to his mentors, Eben Alexander Jr., MD, Robin Humphreys, MD, and William Schubert, MD.

Krishni De Thabrew, MD Psychiatrist

Well-Being

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Englewood Cliffs, NJ — Krishni De Thabrew, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Physician and Mental Health Professional and in acknowledgment of her work as a Psychiatrist at Well-Being.

A board-certified psychiatrist with over two decades of experience, Dr. De Thabrew has a private practice with offices in New York City and Englewood, NJ. She serves as a contract psychiatrist with several hospitals and state institutions locally. As a psychiatrist, she treats the chronically mentally ill, and works primarily in the multicultural unit, treating patients who are challenged by language or deafness. She does individual and group therapy, psychotherapy, and medication management. In addition, she teaches medical students through Colombia University, and is focused on opening her own telepsychiatry practice within the year.

Before embarking on her professional journey, the doctor completed a seven-year program at the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, where she studied Russian language in her first year prior to achieving her medical degree. Her psychiatric residency was completed at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA (2012-16), where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. The doctor is a board certified psychiatrist.

Among her professional memberships and associations, the doctor is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association. Through the APA, Dr. De Thabrew works with the United Nations in discussions regarding displaced people, refugees, and conflict resolution.

The doctor has also worked with the Friends of West Bergen Mental Health Care helping immigrants assimilate to life in the United States. Dr. De Thabrew is fluent in English Russian and Singhalese.

On a personal note, the doctor has been married to Steve Brigham, MD for 15 years. They have one child.

Dr. De Thabrew would like to recognize her parents for their support and honor the loving memory of her father, Mr. Roy De Thabrew and her mother, Shiranee De Thabrew. The doctor also wishes to thank her mentor, Alex Sabo, MD.

Kristi Bogan, MD

Pediatric Interventional Radiologist Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron, OH

Akron, OH — Kristi Bogan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Woman in Healthcare in the medical field and for her work as a Pediatric Interventional Radiologist at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Specializing in vascular anomalies, Dr. Bogan is a caring and compassionate pediatric interventional radiologist working at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, OH. She has been practicing pediatric interventional and diagnostic radiology for more than 6 years with the past two years dedicated at Akron Children’s Hospital.

From performing biopsies, joint injections and angiography to treating vascular malformations, she deals with a wide array of childhood conditions by providing minimally invasive solutions for children that offer faster recovery times with less pain and scarring risk than traditional surgeries. After a hard day’s work, Dr. Bogan enjoys reflecting on the patients she was able to help. After all, success in her view is being and effective healer and enjoying happiness from a job well done.

She began her medical degree at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara where she enjoyed the culture and learned the language for two and a half wonderful years eventually graduating early from Ross University. Dr. Bogan went on to complete her 5 year residency in radiology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT which is affiliated with the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. She then moved back to her hometown of Dallas, TX

Lashunda Thompson-Roberts, DMD Dentist

iSmile Family Dentistry

South Haven, MS

South Haven, MS- Dr. LaShunda ThompsonRoberts is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member and for her work as a general.

Dr. Thompson-Roberts is the owner of iSmile Family Dentistry in Southaven Mississippi. iSmile Family Dentistry is dedicated to providing full-service family dentistry and helping each patient achieve optimal dental health. The dental practice provides professional dental care and service as well as preventative treatments.

Dr. Thompson-Roberts takes great pride in stressing the values of iSmile Family Dentistry proudly stating: “We work together to accomplish great results and provide quality care to our patients. The quality of the work we provide to our patients is the key to our success. We exhibit a high level of service— caring for our patients, parents/guardians, employees and community and are always conscious of providing a safe environment.”

Dr. Thompson-Roberts is a native of Greenwood Mississippi. She attended Amanda Ely High School completing her high school education from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. She attended Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans where she graduated with her BS in biology with a minor in chemistry. Dr. ThompsonRoberts continued her education by earning a dental degree from The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry.

Dr. Thompson-Roberts is a member of the Mississippi Dental Association, The National Dental Association, and the American Dental where she completed an extra two years of specialized training in Pediatric Diagnostic radiology and Pediatric Interventional radiology at The University of Texas Southwestern.

She now enjoys life in Akron, OH with her two corgis Asscher and Sophie, where she likes to relax by cooking and painting. Aside from her full-time job as a pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiologist she enjoys pursuing an entrepreneurial part-time career in adult aesthetics in Stow, OH, which allows her to combine her procedural skills with her creative side.

Association. She is also a member of Alumni Xavier U. According to Dr. Thompson-Roberts, dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases disorders and conditions of the oral cavity. She notes that a general dentist is a primary care dental provider who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients’ overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education.

In her spare time, Dr. Thompson-Roberts likes spending time with family and traveling. She would like to thank her dear husband, Lauchland, and her father, Hugh Thompson.

Lagina R. Scott, MD Family Physician

San Ysidro Health/ Care View Clinic San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA — Lagina R. Scott, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Woman in Healthcare in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her work as a Family Physician at San Ysidro Health/Care View Clinic.

A committed family physician, Dr. Scott works with patients at San Ysidro Health/Care View Health Center in San Diego, CA. She can also be found on staff at Sharp Memorial Hospital. San Ysidro Health (formerly San Ysidro Health Center) is a non-profit organization committed to providing high quality compassionate, accessible, and affordable health care services for the entire family. Its mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities it serves with access for all.

Pertaining to her educational background, Dr. Scott graduated with her medical degree from the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She then completed her internship and residency in family medicine at the Family Health Centers of San Diego. Following her training, the doctor became board-certified in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Dr. Scott finished her residency in 2020 and has been in practice as a family physician with San Ysidro Health/Care View Clinic since December 2020.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Dr. Scott knew since the age of nine that she wanted to enter the healthcare field. She witnessed her grandmother battle diabetes while not trusting healthcare professionals, and she wanted to one day work in healthcare in underserved communities. She chose to work with Care View Clinic because of their mission to help underserved communities. After only one year with the clinic, she became one of the youngest directors in its history. She is also hoping to start a medi-spa in the near future in addition to her work.

In her spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with family and traveling. She also participates in monthly health fairs in her community and also volunteers her time at the local high school doing sports physicals.

For more information, visit www.syhc.org.

Laura Barnes, DVM, DACVO

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital

Austin, TX

Austin, TX— Laura Barnes is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Woman in Healthcare for the work she has done in veterinary ophthalmology.

Dr. Barnes graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a minor in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University in 2001. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 after which she performed her general rotating internship

Lauren T. Roles, MD

Internist

Vancouver Clinic

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA- Dr. Lauren Roles is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her professionalism and work as an internist.

Dr. Roles earned her Bachelor of Science degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma Washington. She then went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage California and then a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.

Dr. Roles is a dual board-certified internist at Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver Washington. She focuses on enabling people to identify and reach their health goals so that they can in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She furthered her training with an internship in ophthalmology and a residency in comparative veterinary ophthalmology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Barnes is a board certified member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology and has been a veterinarian for nearly two decades.

Dr. Barnes is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist who has been working at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Austin Texas since the summer of 2010. She enjoys the difficulties and challenges of cataract surgery as well as eyelid and corneal surgery. Dr. Barnes is certified to treat multiple ocular abnormalities in dogs and cats including trauma, corneal ulcers, corneal lacerations, corneal foreign bodies, glaucoma, removal of cataracts (cataract surgery with lens replacement), repair of corneal perforations, treatment of feline herpes virus, as well as eyelid and eyelash abnormalities. She works closely with other specialists (internal medicine, neurology, emergency and critical care oncology, and surgery) in the hospital to provide the best care for patients and to make sure they have the best quality care possible. She enjoys helping her clients understand their animal’s ocular disease and treatment options. do everything they want to do. The doctor has special training in helping older adults with complicated health problems. She enjoys being able to create tailored plans for each individual taking into account their unique conditions, concerns, and hopes. She believes that the key to practicing medicine well is to really listen to the needs of patients.

Dr. Barnes is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Her areas of research include photodynamic therapy for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in horses. According to Dr. Barnes, ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. A veterinary ophthalmologist is a veterinarian who specializes exclusively in treating eye disorders in animals.

Dr. Barnes is the highest educated person in her family. Dr. Barnes is known for taking her time with the animals she treats. She’s very thorough and she explains everything in detail to the pet owners. In her spare time, Dr. Barnes can be found on a mountain or road bike. She also enjoys photography, Cross-fit, building Legos, hiking, weightlifting, yoga, and Pilates. She he has a dog named Molly. Dr. Barnes felt a calling to veterinary healthcare, and knew that’s where she belonged.

Dr. Roles is also board-certified in geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to the doctor, the ABIM is a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dr. Roles is associated with the American College of Physicians, The American Geriatric Society, and the Oregon Geriatric Society.

Dr. Roles enjoys reading a good science fiction or fantasy novel. Her golden doodle is named Samwise, after The Lord of the Rings character. Her cat, Na’Vi, is named for the blue people from Avatar. Dr. Roles is also fascinated by evolutionary biology and is building her own tiny collection of dinosaur fossils. One day she hopes to participate in a real dig.

The doctor would like to thank her parents, Royal and Diane Roles, for all their support. She would like to dedicate this honor to her mentor and high school biology teacher, Mr. Deopke.

For more information, please visit her website at www.tvc.org.

LeAnn Myers, MSN, RN Director of Quality Nemours Children’s Health Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE- LeAnn Myers, MSN, RN is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her outstanding work in nursing and quality improvement.

Ms. Myers is the Director of Quality Improvement at Westside Family Healthcare in Wilmington, DE. She knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine and completed an allied health program while still in high school. During her senior year, she was deeply impacted by her aunt being in a car accident and witnessing the medical care her aunt received afterward. This experience cemented for Ms. Myers that she was on the right path.

Ms. Myers earned an associate degree in nursing from Delaware County Community College in 2009 and began her career as staff registered with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She eventually became the lead registered nurse by the time she left that position in 2013. It was during this time that Ms. Myers studied at West Chester University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing science in 2012. In 2013, Ms. Myers joined Nemours Children’s Health as the nursing manager and then rising to become the director of clinical operations in 2014. She became the director of both clinical operations and quality improvement in 2019.

Continuing to further her education, Ms. Myers completed a Master of Science in nursing administration at Wilmington University in 2017 and was certified as an advanced nurse executive by the American Nurses Credentialing Center that same year. Finally, she capped off her studies with a fellowship through Leadership Delaware in 2019 and joined Westside Family Healthcare, a health care organization that prioritizes lowincome families.

Ms. Myers is considered an expert in quality improvement and has a demonstrated history of working in the ambulatory and health care industry. She is highly skilled in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), Electronic

Leigh S. Brezenoff, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon and Partner

Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates LLP

Burlington, CT

Burlington, CT- Dr. Leigh S. Brezenoff is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Brezenoff graduated from Union College with his undergraduate degree in biology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then completed an internship at the Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx New York. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder, and elbow surgery in 2000.

The doctor is affiliated with Georgetown University where he treated professional and Division I athletes. Dr. Brezenoff is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society. Prior to joining Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, he practiced in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for four years where Dr. Brezenoff had an active sports medicine practice serving as the team physician for several area high schools, as well as DeSales University.

Dr. Brezenoff has extensive experience in the non-operative rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, as well as advanced minimally invasive surgery of the, hip, and knee, including shoulder arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy, and knee arthroscopy. He also performs ligament reconstruction and jointpreserving surgery, treats fractures, and offers total shoulder replacement and reverse total shoulder replacement for the treatment of various forms of shoulder arthritis. According to Dr. Brezenoff, he tailors the procedures to each individual patient’s needs, and through consultation with his partners, provides the best care for his patients.

Medical Record (EMR), Ambulatory, Process Improvement, and Healthcare Management.

Ms. Myers keeps abreast of new developments in her field by maintaining a professional affiliation with the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is also on the Board of Directors for CHILD, Inc., which is an organization whose mission is to be the leading advocate for Delaware’s children. Ms. Myers has also published an article titled “Managing the Aggressive Child: A Toolkit for Safe Care” with the Children’s Hospital Association. She was awarded “Delaware Business Times 40 under 40” in October 2020, which is given to a select group of the region’s best and brightest young professionals.

He would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Dr. Henry Brezenoff, PhD and his mentors, Frank Pettrone, MD, and Marty Levy, MD.

For more information, please visit his website at www.ihoa.com.

Lester J. Layfield, MD, FASCP

Pathologist University Hospital Columbia,

MO

Columbia, MO — Lester J. Layfield, MD, FASCP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Physician in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Pathologist at University Hospital.

Dr. Layfield, a board-certified pathologist, works at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A knowledgeable scientist and teacher, he is a professor and the Director of Surgical Pathology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He helped develop a new scoring system for a common lung cancer diagnostic test that may help physicians better understand the risk for malignancy when evaluating patients.

Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases the whole body. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases and can help a patient’s primary care doctor make a diagnosis about their medical condition.

Dr. Layfield specializes in cytopathology with fine needle aspirations, and surgical pathology involving head, neck and musculoskeletal pathology. He has written and published articles and book chapters regarding aspirations of the lung and pancreas. In addition, he has authored several articles for the World Health Organization regarding cytopathology.

A 1979 graduate of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Layfield performed his internship in pathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology at the University of Washington Medical Center. He completed his residency in pathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology at the University of California in San Diego.

Licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, North Carolina, and California, the doctor is board-certified in cytopathology and anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Its mission is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists.

For nearly three decades, Dr. Layfield has been nurturing and cultivating ever-emergent talents in the areas of evaluation clinical pathology and cytology, and he continues to strive for excellence in his every endeavor. He was inspired to pursue his career path by an innate enjoyment of the visual elements demonstrated throughout the industry.

An international expert, Dr. Layfield’s research interests include the cytopathology of soft tissue bone lesions and head, neck, and breast tumors. In addition to his clinical diagnostic work and teaching of medical students and pathology trainees, he has published nearly 300 articles, contributed to or written more

Mary Ellen Luchetti, MD

Meridian, ID — Mary Ellen Luchetti, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Woman in Healthcare for her accomplishments in the Medical field and her professional excellence as a Dermatologist.

As an experienced Dermatologist, Dr. Luchetti has expertise in general adult and pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.

Before embarking on her professional career, Dr. Luchetti received a Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors of Summa Cum Laude at King’s College with a degree in biology. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine.

After medical school, she performed a Pediatric Internship and Residency at the University of Connecticut and then completed her Dermatology Residency at the University of Buffalo.

Dr. Luchetti received her Board Certification in Dermatology in 1992 and has been recertified every 10 years. She also has been certified recently in Integrative Dermatology. She was chosen as TOP Dermatologist in the US World Health and News. She has worked extensively nationwide in Dermatology, and taught at the University of New Mexico in the Department of Dermatology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. She remains active and aware of developments in her field, and is constantly learning new procedures. She attributes her success to her positive attitude and parents her encouraged her hard work and education.

than a dozen books, and lectured around the world to a host of audiences.

With another milestone on his journey, Dr. Layfield received the 2011 Ward Burdick Award for Distinguished Service to Clinical Pathology at the 2011 annual meeting in Las Vegas. The award recognizes an ASCP member who has made a significant contribution to pathology through sustained service to the profession and ASCP. Dr. Layfield is the fifth ARUP pathologist to receive the award. His professional memberships and associations include: Papnicolaou Society of Cytopathology; Fellow of the American Society of Cytopathology; American Society of Clinical Pathology; US/Canadian Division of the International Academy of Pathology; Arthur Purdy Stout Society of Surgical Pathology. The doctor is an avid traveler in his spare time.

On a personal note, the doctor has been married to Julia Crim, MD, for 31 years. They have two children.

In light of this recognition, the doctor thanks his mentors: Britt Marie Ljung, MD; Walter Coulson, MD; and Joseph Mirra, MD.

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When she is not assisting patients, Dr. Luchetti enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as the arts, music, travel, and fitness.

In light of the recognition, the doctor wishes to honor the loving memory of her parents, as well as her mentor, Dr. Paul Rose.

Louis F. Clarizio, DDS

Maxillofacial Surgeon

Private Practice

Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth, NH- Dr. Louis F. Clarizio is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in recognition of his work as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional.

Dr. Clarizio earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Northwestern University in Chicago Illinois. He then completed his hospital-based specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Clarizio is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists a Diplomate of the American Society of Osseointegration and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Clarizio is the Owner & Operator of Louis F. Clarizio DDS PA Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center. He has been in private practice in Seacoast New Hampshire since 1987 and currently maintains offices in Portsmouth and Somersworth. Managing a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth teeth and facial regions Dr. Clarizio practices

Mark R. Key, MD

Family Physician

Covenant Family Healthcare Center

Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX— Mark R. Key is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work in the healthcare industry.

Dr. Key earned a BS in biology from Lubbock Christian University. He completed a residency for MD and family medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. The doctor has taken additional education in critical care and emergency medicine. He is a board-certified family physician.

Dr. Key is a specialist in family medicine and currently treats patients at Covenant Family Healthcare Center located in the Medical oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal. According to Dr. Clarizio, this includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. “Each member of my team has been working with me for a minimum of 15 years and is critical to our practice operations and patient success stories. They are able to offer a wealth of experience and knowledge to every case and that is an incredible added value that sets us apart from many other oral and maxillofacial surgical centers — not just locally but nationwide,” he states.

Dr. Clarizio is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry the Academy of Osseointegration the European Association for Osseointegration and the Seacoast Implant Dentistry Study Club, where he currently serves as President. His research interests include biomechanics of implant design progressive/provisional loading to alter bone physiology implant prosthetics bone grafting techniques and single-stage implants. According to Dr. Clarizio, dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study diagnosis prevention and treatment of diseases disorders and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth correct bite issues perform surgeries and extractions and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face mouth and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty.

The doctor notes that oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions defects injuries and esthetic aspects of the mouth teeth jaws and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program. In Dr. Clarizio has worked in the field for more than 30 years and has used and developed numerous surgical instruments designed to minimize trauma and maximize efficiency for oral and maxillofacial surgery. A renowned lecturer, he has extensive experience presenting at medical and dental conferences and seminars throughout the country. He has also authored numerous articles in medical and dental journals and publications on a variety of dental implant-related subjects.

In his spare time, Dr. Clarizio enjoys working out, collecting many things, likes watches, and sports.

For more information about Dr. Clarizio, please visit his website at www.drclarizio.com.

Arts Hospital in Lamesa, Texas. He provides primary medical care for any member of the family from seniors to children. Covenant Family Healthcare Center is devoted to caring for patients with compassion and dignity and seeks to provide excellent and customized care for each patient’s individual needs. The family medicine doctors, as well as nursing and office staff, provide conscientious and attentive care for patients of all ages from infants to seniors.

According to the doctor, he takes the time to educate his patients on their conditions and advises on a healthy lifestyle through diet and physical fitness. He also serves as the medical director for the local EMS service. The doctor notes that family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Dr. Key is associated with Texas Medical Association and West Texas Medical Association. As a former professional boxer, the doctor volunteers his time coaching youth boxing with Crossroads Boxing. He also works with the Nurturing Center for women in pregnancy crisis, providing housing, job training and skills.

The doctor would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors Fred Onger, MD, and Kitton Linton, MD.

Mark A. Hanna, DMD

Dentist

Grace Dental

Framingham, MA

Framingham, MA — Mark A. Hanna, DMD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Professional in Dentistry for his extensive contributions to the dental profession and in acknowledgment of his many years of exceptional work with Grace Dental.

Dr. Mark Hanna specializes in cosmetic and sedation dentistry and has worked in the industry for more than 20 years. He offers the latest advances in dental technology, such as digital x-ray, Hybridge Restorations, Invisalign, dental implants, and E4D sameday porcelain restorations.

Dr. Hanna knew from the age of 10 that he wanted to become a dentist. “I’ve always loved science, and I’ve always loved people,” he noted. For him, dentistry was a natural fit to combine his two loves.

Mark E. Kutner, MD

Internist/Pulmonologist

Prime Health Physicians

Miami, FL

Miami, FL — Mark E. Kutner, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional and in acknowledgment of his work as an Internist and Pulmonologist with Prime Health Physicians.

A devoted internist and pulmonologist, Dr. Kutner is affiliated with PrimeHealth Physicians, welcoming patients at his office in Miami, FL. The mission of PrimeHealth Physicians is to proactively meet the primary care needs of the patients in their community as the healthcare environment undergoes tremendous change. PrimeHealth Physicians deliver coordinated and high-quality services cost-effectively by partnering directly with third-party insurers and other healthcare service providers including home health agencies diagnostic centers pharmacies and hospitals.

Dr. Hanna obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Biology minor from Boston University in 1995. He completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine in 2000.

Dr. Hanna is among the top 5% of dentists who completed postdoctoral clinical studies and was fellowship-trained by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He holds active memberships with the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Dr. Hanna served as an associate dentist with two dental practices before opening his clinic, Grace Dental in 2004. He takes great pride in making his patients feel at ease and comfortable with their dental procedures and is known for his compassionate care. “You need to trust your dentist to do the right thing, and it’s my mission to earn that trust with everything I do,” he said. “At Grace Dental, we don’t just fix teeth; we try to change lives.”

In his spare time, Dr. Hanna enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and fishing. He is also an active member of his church and a supporter of charitable community organizations. He is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.

Dr. Hanna wishes to dedicate this honor to his mentor, Dr. Bahaa Rizkalla. He would also like to acknowledge his wife, Heba, their children, Grace and Noah, and his parents, Adel and Magda, for their love and support. For more information, visit www.gracedental.org

Dr. Kutner has been in practice as a physician since 1988. He has been with PrimeHealth Physicians since its inception about nine years ago.

To prepare for a medical career, Dr. Kutner graduated with his medical degree (MD) from the SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine in 1983. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1986 and undertook his fellowship training in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medical Center in 1988.

An expert in his field, the doctor is boardcertified in both pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

Recognized as a Vitals Preferred Provider, Dr. Kutner has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2020, 2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020, 2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2020), and the Coral Gables Magazine Top Doctor Award (2019).

Dr. Kutner comes from a family in the finance industry, but he always knew he wanted to go into healthcare. He focuses more on internal medicine these days rather than pulmonology. He cares about his patients, and it shows. The doctor credits his success to hard work and not taking any shortcuts.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys boating, fishing, scuba diving, and going on cruises.

For more information, visit www.phpmds.com.

Melissa A. Earley, RN

Registered Nurse and Unit Manager

Medford Care Center

Cherry Hill, NJ

Cherry Hill, NJ— Melissa Earley is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her outstanding work in the medical field.

Ms. Earley attended Susquehanna University and earned a degree in psychology. She then pursued a degree in Nursing (RN) from Framingham Hospital, School of Nursing, and was certified in trauma at Hahnemann University Hospital.

According to Ms. Earley, she works directly with patients, overseeing their medications, and providing quality care. A long-term care nurse serves the elderly by helping to feed them, bathing and grooming, using the toilet, dressing, and changing positions to avoid further healthcare issues. As an administrator, she manages other nurses in her department in a long-term care facility. Ms. Early notes that she prides herself on being compassionate and listening to her patients.

Ms. Earley has worked in this field for more than 25 years. She would like to dedicate this honor in loving memory of her father, Mr. J. Russel Earley.

Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA

Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Private Practice

Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills, NY — Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare

Professional in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine field and in acknowledgment of his work in private group practice.

A devoted family physician, Dr. Clarke works with patients at his private practice in the Forest Hills section of Queens, NY. The doctor began practicing after training in 1999. He has been with this private group practice since 2006.

Graduating with his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1996, he went on to complete his residency in family medicine at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in 1999 and his residency in preventive medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2008. An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its subspecialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Dr. Clarke’s father was ill when he was young, and that is what gave him the desire to go into the healthcare field to help others. Most of what he does is work with patients who are dealing with Workers’ Compensation, mentoring them on how best to navigate dealing with illness and injuries that keep them from working. He feels his father has been a great influence to his success, always motivating him to achieve his goals.

Outside work, the doctor most enjoys ministry at his church. He and his wife head the family ministry at their church, doing family counseling.

Matthew C. Morrey, MD, MS, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Ortho San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX— Matthew C. Morrey is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as an orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Morrey earned a BS in studio art from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. He earned an MS in medical illustration from the Medical College of Georgia and an MD at the University of Texas, Health Sciences Center in Houston. He completed an orthopedic surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he was 1 of 2 surgeons selected by the Knee Society for a fellowship in knee surgery.

Dr. Morrey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and has worked in the field for more than 11 years.

Dr. Morrey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is associated with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons; Texas Medical Association; and Texas Orthopedic Association. He believes strongly in spending time with the patient, answering their questions, and teaching residents and fellowship students training under him.

In his spare time, the doctor volunteers with youth athletics at his children’s school. He is also active with St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic Church.

Dr. Morrey would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors at the Mayo Clinic: David Lewallen, MD; Robert Trousdale, MD; Arlen Hansen, MD; and in loving memory of his grandfather, Alfred Morrey. The doctor would like to thank his father, Bernard F. Morrey,

MD (orthopedic surgeon), his brothers and sister, Mike, Mark, and Maggie, and his wife of 25 years, Mrs. Audrey Morrey for their support and inspiration.

Masha Sachenko, MD

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Wellington Medical Center/Palms West Hospital/JFK North Hospital (HCA)

Wellington, FL

Wellington, FL— Masha Sachenko is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for contributions as an obstetrician-gynecologist.

Dr. Sachenko received her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies where she won first place in the 2015 resident’s research symposium.

The doctor is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). According to the doctor, the mission of the ABOG is to define standards certify obstetricians and gynecologists and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge practice and professionalism in women’s health. Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetriciangynecologist or OB-GYN is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Dr. Sachenko works at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and has a true passion for her work. The doctor notes that Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a 400-bed not-forprofit health care organization located in Boca Raton Florida. It was established in 1967 and provides patient care in areas such as cardiovascular oncology women’s health orthopedics emergency medicine and neurosciences. The hospital delivers the highest quality patient care with unrelenting attention to clinical excellence patient satisfaction and patient safety. In her daily work, she treats women of all ages for menstrual issues, menopause, and pre-natal care. According to Dr. Sachenko, she spends time with patients providing personalized care.

Dr. Sachenko has received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2017) Patients’ Choice

Award (2018 2017) and On-Time Doctor Award (2018). She was born and raised in Russia and moved to the United States with her family when she was 18 years old. In her free time, she enjoys traveling doing crafts, cooking, reading, boating, and spending time with her family and friends. She is fluent in both English and Russian.

The doctor would like to thank her parents, Galina and Sergey Sachenko, for their support. She also thanks her mentor, Aman Bhullar, MD.

Michael Arvanitis, MD

Colon Rectal Surgeon Private Practice, Eatontown, NJ

Eatontown, NJ — Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Physician in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Colon and Rectal Surgeon in private practice.

With more than 20 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis is a colon and rectal surgeon based in Eatontown, NJ, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack, Meridian Health, and Monmouth Medical Center - Long Branch Campus.

Colorectal surgeons, also called colon and rectal surgeons, are doctors who specialize in surgery related to the treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine. Colorectal surgeons undertake advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon and rectum.

In preparation for his career in medicine, the doctor received a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and went on to earn his medical degree (MD) from Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University. He performed his medical residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and he undertook specialized fellowship training at the worldrenowned Cleveland Clinic. With expertise in colon and rectal surgery, he has been in practice for more than two decades.

Among his professional memberships and affiliations, Dr. Arvanitis is a member of

Michael D. Hossack, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon and Director of Cartilage Restoration Surgery

Montefiore Medical Center

Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY — Michael D. Hossack, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional and in acknowledgment of his work as an Orthopedic Surgeon and the Director of Cartilage Restoration Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center.

Dr. Hossack is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating sports injuries. He is the Director of Cartilage Restoration Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, specializing in meniscus repair, osteochondral allograft, and autograft knee surgery. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hossack focuses on sports medicine. He performs surgery to restore joints, complex ligament and meniscus repair, cartilage restoration in the knees, ACL reconstruction, and complex patella and quadriceps repair and reconstruction.

Based in New York, the doctor is an expert in performing arthroscopic knee surgery, including primary and revision ACL reconstruction, multi-ligament knee reconstruction patella and quadriceps tendon primary repair and reconstruction meniscus surgery, and patella instability surgery. He has a special interest in articular cartilage restoration surgery in the knee.

Academically, Dr. Hossack graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He received his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. While at Temple University, he received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grant for Medical Students to conduct orthopedic research. After medical school, Dr. Hossack completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and continued his training at Montefiore to complete a fellowship in sports medicine.

As a testament to his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. It is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. In addition, the doctor is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Hossack serves as Team Physician for several high schools in the Bronx and assists the physician team at Lehman College. In addition to teaching orthopedic residents, he teaches and supervises sports medicine fellows from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys painting, drawing, golf, and skiing. He also actively supports his alma mater, Lafayette College, and his church.

In light of this recognition, the doctor wishes to thank his wife and children. He also would like to acknowledge his mentor, Dr. Victor Fazio.

Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Hossack regularly mentors young people in school on how to best enter the medical profession.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Honing his skills, Dr. Hossack is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Patients’ Choice Award and the Most Compassionate Physician Award, based on the patients’ reviews.

Happily married, the doctor’s wife, Michele, is a family physician, and they have two beautiful children, Cristina and Matthew. He speaks both English and Spanish.

In light of this recognition, the doctor would like to thank his parents, Percival and Vergie Hossack, for their support and inspiration.

For more information, visit www.montefiore.org.

Michael Guertin, MD, MBA, CPE, FASA Anesthesiologist/ Chief Perioperative Medical Director Ohio State University Powell,

OH

Powell, OH - Michael Guertin, MD, MBA, CPE, FASA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his work in anesthesiology and contributions at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Guertin graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry in 1987 at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and followed that by receiving a medical degree in 1988. He then completed an internship and residency training program in anesthesiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, becoming Chief Resident in 1991. In 2015, Dr. Guertin completed a Master of Business Administration degree at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. He is currently pursuing certification training as an executive coach. Dr. Guertin was inspired by his mother, a nurse anesthetist, to enter the medical field after recovering from a hockey injury in high school.

Dr. Michael Guertin is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Chief Perioperative Medical Director at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He has dedicated more than thirty years to educating future generations of physicians. He began his career as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Ohio State University Medical Center in 1992. Three years late, he earned the Teacher of the Year Award in his department and was a founding member and partner at Premier Anesthesiologists and the Ohio Surgery Center from 1998 to 2013. He was the Medical Director and a Board of Directors member from 2006 to 2013. Dr. Guertin returned to Ohio State in 2013 as the Medical Director of Ambulatory Surgical Services. He has been the

Michael L. Winzenread, MD

Family Physician and Founder Private Practice

Edmond, OK

Edmond, OK— Michael L. Winzenread, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Family Physician for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Winzenread graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in pre-medical studies and English literature from the University of Oklahoma. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1975. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the same institution. He finished his internship in 1976 and then served as a Navy doctor for seven years in the U.S. Navy and is a Vietnam-era veteran, receiving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He served active duty from 1976 until 1978, and then returned to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Medical School to complete his last two years of residency in Family Medicine.

Dr. Winzenread, sees patients in his private practice in Edmond, Oklahoma and has practiced for more than 47 years. In his practice, he has seen adult patients with various health issues and disorders. The doctor has worked as an expert witness since 1986 in criminal, civil, and Workers’ Compensation court cases, both for the plaintiff and defendant sides. He also works with the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service as a civil surgeon, providing physicals to legal immigrants obtaining green cards and/or citizenship.

According to Dr. Winzeread, family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to the comprehensive health care of people of all ages. The specialist is called a Family Physician or a Family Doctor. A Family Physician is often the first person the patient sees when seeking health care services. They examine and treat patients with a wide variety of conditions and refer those with serious illness to a specialist or appropriate facility.

The doctor is a member of the American Medical Association, the Oklahoma State Medical Association, the Oklahoma County Medical Society, and the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Director of the Faculty Leadership Institute at The Ohio State University College of Medicine for the past three years and was selected to be the health system’s Chief Perioperative Medical Director in 2021.

Dr. Guertin does speaking engagements discussing ambulatory anesthesiology and physician leadership development, among other medical topics. He recently established the “A Day Away” nonprofit organization, dedicated to hosting fun events (like sports games) for critically ill patients and their families to create wonderful memories.

In his spare time, Dr. Guertin’s hobbies include golfing, biking, and working out.

In his spare time, Dr. Winzenread is a professional singer and has performed at Carnegie Hall and other venues around the country. He is a founder and a board member of “Healthy Schools OK”, which provides playground equipment as well as medical expertise and dental expertise to the local elementary schools. He also volunteers at the Good Shepherd Free Clinic at the First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City on a monthly basis.

Milinda Carson, MD, MA, FACOG

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Private Practice Passaic, NJ

Passaic, NJ— Milinda Carson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever for her work in the medical field.

Dr. Carson graduated with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Rice University. After completing a master’s degree in Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Kansas, she then earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School and also completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology there. The doctor continues to be involved as a volunteer alumnus interviewer for prospective applicants for Rice University.

The doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and has more than 20 years of experience in the field. The mission of the ABOG is to define standards certify obstetricians and gynecologists and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge practice and professionalism in women’s health.

According to Dr. Carson, her mission is to provide patients with the most up-to-date medical therapy available in a safe nurturing and sensitive environment. Some of the services that she offers include normal, high-risk, and twin pregnancies; infertility; birth control; abnormal pap smears; sexually transmitted diseases; dysfunctional uterine bleeding; minimally invasive surgery; menopausal health; and many other women’s health issues.

She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) Dr. Carson is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Lawrence General Hospital. According to the doctor, obstetrics

Minh Q. Mai, MD

Internist/Owner

Prime Physicians PA and Mai Medical Spring, TX

Spring, TX-Dr. Minh Q. Mai is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member as well as his expansive work in healthcare.

Dr. Mai graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in Bridgetown Barbados in 2005. Upon graduating, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, Louisiana in 2009. He then practiced inpatient hospital medicine at several hospitals in the state, including Ochsner Medical Center CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana and St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LouisianaDr. Mai finished residency in 2009 and started his private practice, Prime Physicians, in 2016. He just recently opened another practice 2 weeks ago named Mai Medical.

Led by board-certified internist Dr. Mai, the team at Prime Physicians PA is dedicated to caring for and improving their patients’ wellbeing. They provide comprehensive internal medicine services to individuals living in and around Houston, Texas. Prime Physicians PA offers a variety of care for acute illnesses allergies and more. The team of professionals offer annual physical exams and chronic disease management as well as diagnostic testing in-office. They can also perform minor surgeries such as stitches and suture removal.

For patients who can’t make it into the office, Prime Physicians PA offers an alternative option: telemedicine. The team can diagnose and treat patients through video conferencing just as they would in-person. Dr. Mai is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), which aids him in preventing disease and improving the health of his patients.

According to Dr. Mai, the ABIM is a physicianled, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Mai is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest in Texas. He is also an active member of the Society of Hospital Medicine and holds medical licenses to practice medicine in Texas Louisiana and Mississippi. According to Dr. Mai, internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They and gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetriciangynecologist or OB-GYN is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being. Additionally, Dr. Mai speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese which help him to be a thorough communicator and serve a larger population.

Inside her spare time, Dr. Carson is an avid runner and participates and raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Team in Training “ program. She enjoys spending time with family, endurance sports, rock climbing, and knitting.

Dr. Carson notes that her mentor is Dr. Paul Burton. She would like to dedicate this honor to her dear husband, Noel M. Meltzer PHD and in loving memory of her father-in-law Jack Meltzer.

Dr. Mai was inspired to work in the medical field by his father. Dr. Mai’s father was an ICU doctor, and when he was very young, he would follow his father around the ICU. This early exposure to the medical field led him to also seek a career in healthcare. He strives daily to make a positive impact on the health of his patients. He often participates in community health fair events to raise awareness of the importance of eating healthy and getting proper exercise. Dr. Mai is from Vietnam and he opened his new practice, Mai Medical, in an area where there is a high Vietnamese population in hopes to reach them and be a physician they can relate to and trust.

In his spare time, Dr. Mai enjoys keeping fit by working out and exercising.

The organization’s website is www.primephysicianspa.com and www.maimedical.org.

Miosotis Garcia Maldonado, MD, MS

Pathologist

HRP Labs

San Juan, PR

San Juan, PR — Miosotis Garcia Maldonado, MD, MS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Woman in Healthcare and for her contributions as a Pathologist at HRP Labs.

Dr. Maldonado studied medicine at the Central University of the Caribbean’s School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in pathology. She earned a Master’s degree in Science from the University of Puerto Rico.

Dr. Maldonado assumed the role of Director of the Department of Cytology at HRP Labs in 2010. She is Head of the Research and Development Division at the Academy of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in

Puerto Rico and is a part of the Fine Needle Aspiration medical faculty.

From 2006 until 2007, the doctor worked as an assistant pathologist at Domenech Pathology and Associates, and as an Assistant Professor and Attending Pathologist at the Ponce School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology in 2008. She was an evaluator of cases of anatomical and clinical pathology in Southern Pathology Services.

The doctor is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath). According to Dr. Maldonado, the mission of the ABPath is to promote the health of the public and advance the practice and science of pathology by establishing voluntary certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to practice the specialty of pathology. She notes that pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease by examining surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases, the whole body.

Mobolaji Odelowo, MD

Interventional Radiologist and Endovascular Surgeon Endovascular and Interventional Associates

Conroe, TX

Conroe, TX - Mobolaji Odelowo, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his work in Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Odelowo earned his Medical Degree from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria. He completed an Internship and Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Howard University Hospital, where he also served as the Chief Resident. The doctor completed a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is boardcertified in Vascular Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and Diagnostic Radiology, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology (DABR), a physician-led organization that oversees the certification of specialists in all branches of Radiology.

The doctor is the Founder and Vascular Specialist at Endovascular and Interventional Associates, located in Conroe, TX. He opened the practice in 2008 and has worked in the field for more than 17 years. Dr. Odelowo and his team at Endovascular and Interventional Associates perform a wide range of minimally invasive procedures and non-vascular treatments. The cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures that they perform help reduce side effects, speed recovery, and lessen complications for their patient. According to Dr. Odelowo, patients come to him to treat conditions such as edema, ankles discoloration, varicose veins, and peripheral vascular disease and for treatments of vertebral compression fractures, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and liver cancer. The practice is located at 600 Conroe Medical Dr. Suite 102 in Conroe, TX.

Dr. Odelowo’s greatest inspiration is his father, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon who inspired him to go into the medical field as an Interventional Radiologist and Vascular Surgeon. He has received the Patient’s Choice Award in 2018 and is also a Pastor at his church, The Redeemed Christian Church of God.

Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases by laboratory methods.

Dr. Maldonado hopes to inspire others to go into the pathology field. She is very collaborative and enjoys sharing her knowledge and hopes to continue to grow and learn new things every day.

In her spare time, the doctor loves traveling, hiking, and reading and is a former dog trainer.

Oladapo R. Osuntokun

Psychiatrist and CEO

Medpsych Consultants

Scranton, PA

Scranton, PA — Oladapo R. Osuntokun, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Mental Health field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Psychiatrist and the CEO of Medpsych Consultants.

Leveraging over two decades of experience, Dr. Osuntokun is a proven expert in the healthcare industry. Having found success in various vocational endeavors, he has primarily operated as the president, chief executive officer, and physician of Medpsych

Consultants PC in Scranton, PA, for the past 17 years. He is also an associate professor in psychiatric medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, where he has educated students in his field since 2007.

Dr. Osuntokun originally began accruing experience by serving with the United States Army from 1996 to 1999.

Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Osuntokun earned a Doctor of Medicine at the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos in 1987. Additionally, he holds a medical license in the states of New York and Pennsylvania. In his other professional endeavors, he founded the Word of God Parish in Luzerne, PA, where he resides as a pastor. Well regarded for his creative output, he authored “The Ordained Demon: The Story of a Young Priest” in 2022, and he looks forward to releasing his newest book, “Unlock the Password of Happiness,” in 2023.

Dr. Osuntokun originally studied to be an orthopedic surgeon when he was in Nigeria, however when he came to the US, something inside him told him that he needed to treat patients for other ailments. This is what led the doctor to the field of psychiatry. He

Oscar L. Naranjo, DMD Dentist

Luxe Smiles

Palmetto Bay, FL

Palmetto Bay, FL- Dr. Oscar Naranjo is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member and for his work in the dental field.

Dr. Oscar Naranjo graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH) in 2019 and received a Bachelor’s degree from Miami Date University and Florida International University. He has achieved multiple awards including the Dental Implant Student Award Academy of Operative Dentistry award and the Academy of General Dentistry Dental Student Award.

After graduating from dental school Dr. Naranjo completed the Implant Dentistry Continuum and Dental Implant Master Series furthering his dental implant knowledge and skills. Before co-founding Luxe Smiles in 2021 with his wife and colleague, Dr Anamary Testar, Dr. Naranjo worked as an associate for two years.

He is a member of the International Dental Implant Association Academy of General Dentistry American Dental Association and South Florida Dental Association. As a dental professional Dr. Naranjo believes in making a difference in a patient’s life. He cares deeply about his patients and what he does to help them maintain dental health for a lifetime. Dr. Naranjo attributes his success to his mentor Dr. Steve Choi.

In his spare time, Dr. Naranjo likes to spend time with his family and travel. He also likes currently sees patients ranging in age from 2 years to 89 years. to work with several local and community charities. He would like to thank his wife for her support during his career.

Attributing much of his success to his faith and disciplined work ethic, Dr. Osuntokun is notably proud of his practice at Medpsych Consultants, which he hopes to continue for many more years.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys watching sports, especially the San Antonio Spurs; he also likes fishing, traveling, and good food. For more information, please visit www.richardosuntokun.com.

Paul McGarry

Therapist

Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center

St. George, UT

St. George, UT— Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his work in the mental healthcare field.

Mr. McGarry began his training in the mental health field as a psychiatric aide at the Utah State Hospital while completing his undergraduate degree in psychology at Brigham Young University. He completed his BS in Psychology in August 1979 and in October, took a job at Copper Mountain Mental Health Day Treatment Center for troubled teens in Murray, Utah. It was during this time that he was asked by the Executive Director of Odyssey House, a drug treatment center in Salt Lake City, Utah, to accept the position of Director of Adolescent Admission and Public Relations at Odyssey Adolescent Facilty.

Mr. McGarry worked on a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah while working at the Odyssey Adolescent Facility. As he completed his Master’s degree in June 1983, Utah State had started a premiere program to help keep teenagers out of jails in rural areas of the state through newly created Division of Youth Corrections. Mr. McGarry was asked by the Northern Utah Regional Director of the Division of Youth Corrections to apply to work for the Observation and Assessment Program. According to Mr. McGarry, the Observation and Assessment Center started as a place where the Juvenile Court could place adolescents with questionable juvenile records to be evaluated, for up to 90 days.

The juveniles were observed, educated, and treated for up to 90 days. They were then returned to the court with a recommendation for disposition/placement either by returning home to their family, a community-based placement (proctor home, group home, or foster placement for some minor offenders), or secure confinement (juvenile lockup).

Mr. McGarry was offered another position as one of the two program coordinators that compiled the various aspects of the report and made the final recommendations to the court. His job entailed providing therapy to youth and their families, attending court with the juvenile to support his recommendations, and to answer questions by the judges. While in this position, Mr. McGarry also instituted marathon therapy groups every six weeks so that every student had the benefit of attending at least one marathon session. During this period, he travelled around the Northern part of the state taking these adolescents to their court hearings and working with their families.

Mr. McGarry was presented with another opportunity when he accepted a position to administer a Department of Education Grant training college staff and teachers, and helping to support their substance abuse prevention program at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. This was only a one-year grant with no guarantee that it would last beyond the first year, so he and the college grant writer wrote many other grants in hopes of extending the program and the position. However, those grants were not funded and he applied for another position after the end of the grant period.

Mr. McGarry worked in this position for two years when he was contacted by a friend from a previous community in which he lived who was managing the Mental Health Unit at Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. He was asked to apply for a position, and after successfully qualifying for the rigorous physical requirements and background check to work as a mental health worker, Mr. McGarry was offered the position in May 1994.

He applied for and was given another position in January 1999 as the mental health supervisor for a particular site. He was contacted shortly after accepting this position by the warden who wanted sex offender, substance abuse and mental health treatment under the same umbrella and titled it The Behavioral Health Unit. Mr. McGarry was given the supervisory role of that unit and provided treatment for inmates in all three areas of therapy. This position lasted three years until the Correctional Administration for the state decided to place sex offender and substance abuse treatment under the programming portion of the prison system and returning mental health to the Prison Clinical Services (medical). At this point, his role was to supervise mental health workers who did clinical supervision and training of college interns, practicum students, and graduate students in their clinical hours for the prison.

According to Mr. McGarry, this position afforded him many opportunities to serve correctional inmates and to help correctional staff deal with aggression, suicidal, and out of control inmates. He was asked later by the correctional staff administrators to supervise the residential substance abuse program at CUCF, which he began in April 2006. It was in this role that he began to feel successful in the role and to learn the intricacies of working closely with correctional housing, staff, and managing those assigned to work closely with him.

He began working for The Utah State Division of Children and Family Services in Cedar City, Utah as a Youth Service Worker. He was responsible for working with the local detention center, schools, and local law enforcement agencies to return runaway student’s home, to work with families of youth who are escalating in their delinquent behaviors, teach the families to de-escalate situations. and return them home. Mr. McGarry also supervised a youth advocate program, which included hiring and supervising young adults that were assigned to track, supervise, and provide mentoring to teens needing increased supervision in the community. He notes that they were successful in helping numerous youth return home and to come into compliance with family and community rules.

Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS

Neurosurgeon

Temple University Hospital

Meadowbrook, PA

Meadowbrook, PA — Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional in Healthcare for his contributions to Neurosurgery and his work with Temple University Hospital.

Dr. Villanueva earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in biology and chemistry and a minor in theology and philosophy from Biscayne College (St. Thomas University). He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency after medical school at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center. The doctor is board certified in neurological surgery, with additional certification in neuro-critical care.

Dr. Villanueva has more than 47 years in practice and specializes in surgeries for brain injuries and neuro-critical care. He treats aneurysms and all secondary issues regarding these conditions. The doctor also manages the Neuroscience ICU, consulting with neurologists. For the past eight years, he has served as the Director of Neuro Trauma and Critical Care at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. and also serves as a Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

The doctor is Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, where he serves on the subcommittee for neuro-critical care.

The doctor has utilized a series of public service announcements to increase

Rafik Tadros, MD

Anesthesthesiologist

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital Parkland, FL

Parkland, FL-Dr. Rafik Tadros is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member and for his work in anesthesiology.

Dr. Tadros graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University in Egypt in 2000. He then relocated to the United States serving as a research scholar in biomedical engineering at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio in 2008. He performed two residencies in general surgery and general anesthesiology at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Dr. Tadros then performed a fellowship in regional anesthesiology at Cleveland Clinic.In pursuit of clinical excellence the doctor is boardcertified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).

Dr. Tadros is a highly experienced regional anesthesiologist performing numerous continuous peripheral nerve and neuraxial blocks using the ultrasound technique. He serves as the Director of Anesthesia Research Department at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida. As such he performs same day and opioid free hips and knees replacement. He has extensive experience on implementing ERAS protocols for orthopedic colorectal and cardiothoracic surgeries and implementing and running an acute pain service with clinical research and teaching residents and medical students.

According to Dr. Tadros, the certifying body for anesthesiologists is the ABA and it is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission,since 1938, is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology. Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before during and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia intensive care medicine critical emergency medicine and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s community awareness of brain trauma outside of his neurology practice. Dr. Villanueva has been the recipient of the Best Doctors in America Award in Neurological Surgery (2019-2020) and numerous other accolades. vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse blood pressure and temperature they measure the patient’s respiration.

He would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors, Hubert Rosomoff, MD; Barth Green, MD; and Bradley Ruben, MD.

Dr. Tadros speaks both English and Arabic fluently. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his son and family. He also likes fishing, playing ping pong, basketball, and chess.

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Praveen B. Reddy, MD, M.Ch, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

HCA Florida Ocala Neurosurgical Specialists

Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL-Dr. Praveen Reddy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his extensive work in the medical field.

Dr. Reddy received his MBBS from Osmania Medical College in India. He completed a neurosurgical residency at NIMS, which is a premiere resident training facility in India. He completed a fellowship in neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and completed residency in neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota. He then completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology & cerebrovascular and skull base surgery with Prof. Ugur Ture. The doctor is a boardcertified neurosurgeon through the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).

Dr. Reddy notes that the broad aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery, and thereby serve the cause of public health. He explained that neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system, including the brain spinal cord peripheral nerves and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes tumors certain types of birth defects infections and head or spinal cord injuries.

Dr. Reddy has a passion for his work and treats brain tumors, brain aneurysms, decompression fractures, dislocation treatment oncology (surgical), pituitary disorders spondylopathies/ spondyloarthropathy (including infective) vertebral osteotomy – anterior (includes discectomy) and vertebroplasty. He is a neurosurgeon in practice with HCA Florida Ocala Neurosurgical Specialists –Ocala, Florida. He is known for complete retractorless brain surgery and is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Dr. Reddy worked in his private practice at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis until 2018 and also remained on faculty at the University of Minnesota. According to Dr. Reddy, he built one of the busiest practices in neurosurgery in Minneapolis with a strong focus on brain tumors, aneurysms, pituitary tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, he has incorporated all recent advances in neurosurgery, including minimally invasive surgery for spinal disorders, robotic surgery for spinal disorders, endoscopic surgery for skull base tumors, and intraventricular endoscopy.

Dr. Reddy is associated with the American Association of Neurologic Surgery; Fellow of the North American Skull Based Society; Congress of Neurologic Surgeons; and Texas Association of Neurologic Surgeons. He is a board member of the Florida Cancer Specialists where he has generated over a million dollars in funds for the care of indigent cancer patients.

The doctor has received Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2013, 2012) and Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2013). His mentor is Stephen Haines, MD.

In his free time, Dr. Reddy is an avid golfer who has been happily married to Mrs. Kiran Reddy for 26 years. He and his wife have three kids.

Phyllis J. Reeder

Retired Health Nurse

Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, ILL-Dr. Phyllis J. Reeder is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional and for her work in healthcare.

For more than a decade, Dr. Reeder led a successful career in healthcare as an intensive care unit and critical care unit staff nurse at

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois between 1961 and 1975. She subsequently accepted an opportunity to teach courses at Olivet Nazarene University, where she remained until her retirement in 2006.

According to Dr. Reeder, transitioning into academia was a wonderful experience for her because she had small children at the time and teaching provided her with the flexibility to raise them and pursue a career. She earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Olivet Nazarene University in 1975, a Master of Science in nursing at the University of Illinois in 1979 and a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois in 1991.

Dr. Reeder is a certified gerontological nurse. She has been affiliated with the Illinois Nurses Association. Dr. Reeder was also appointed as a fellow of the Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute. She was further recruited as the past president of the Kappa Sigma chapter of the Sigma Theta International Honor Society of Nursing. Showcasing her expertise, Dr. Reeder was honored with a recognition Award from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She was the recipient of a Willis Snowbarger Award for Teaching Excellence.

Rajiv K. Chander, MD

Vascular Surgeon

Saint Joseph’s Medical Practive PC & Chief of Vascular Surgery at VA New York, NY

New York, NY — Rajiv K. Chander, MD. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work as a vascular and general surgeon.

Dr. Chander is in practice at Saint Joseph’s Medical Practice PC in Yonkers, NY, and at the Veterans Administration Hospital (VA) in New York. He has been with the VA for eight years and with Saint Joseph’s for two years.

Dr. Chander received dual undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and chemistry from Rutgers University and earned his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and his fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Maryland.

Rene Amaya, MD, CWSP

Pediatric Infectious Disease & Wound Care Specialist

Pediatrix Medical Group

Friendswood, TX

Friendswood, TX— Rene Amaya is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his extraordinary work in pediatrics.

Dr. Amaya earned a BS in biology and BA in English from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. He received an MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. His pediatric residency was completed at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in pediatric infectious disease completed at Baylor College of Medicine. The doctor is certified in wound care (CWSP) by the American Board of Wound Management, and is board certified in pediatric infectious disease.

Dr. Amaya is one of approximately 6 physicians in the country with the certification to treat infant and child

As a testament to his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). According to Dr. Chander, ABS is an independent non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, PA, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

Dr. Chander notes that vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat various health problems from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.

Dr. Chander enjoys his work and has developed many complex surgery programs at the VA. He is very proud of the great outcomes his patients have after surgery due to his attention to detail. Dr. Chander hopes to continue to perform surgeries without complications. He is also an Assistant Professor at New York Medical College, where he is glad to help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. wounds. He consults with 5 area hospital NICU and PICU units, seeing sick children with meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. He focuses on neonatal wound care in his private practice, such as surgical scaring, pressure ulcers and other deformities so that these wounds do not inhibit function and for esthetic appearance.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with his family, especially his 20-monthold son.

For more information, please visit www.saintjosephs.org.

Dr. Amaya is passionate about healing wounds and scars in infants and children. He treats each child as if they were his own and applies his skill and knowledge to cure every wound big or small. The doctor is a member of Pediatrix Medical Group and is affiliated with multiple hospitals and medical centers including The Womans Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center-Houston, and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

According to Dr. Amaya, infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention the diagnosis and the treatment of all infections. Pediatric infectious disease specialists diagnose treat and work to prevent infectious diseases in children. They often function like “medical detectives” and evaluate children with symptoms that are recurrent, atypical, or unexplained.

Dr. Amaya is a Board Member of the International Society for Pediatric Wound Care and in addition to his clinical work, he is well recognized for his research in complex pediatric wound care and for his numerous scientific conference abstracts and scholarly articles in medical journals. He enjoys teaching and lecturing at wound care conferences and seminars throughout the United States and Europe. Dr. Amaya speaks English and Spanish.

The doctor is associated with the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and International Society of Pediatric Wound Care. He would like to thank his whole family for all their support and dedicates this honor to his mentor, Guido Ciprandi, MD.

Rebecca Short, DO, MPH Psychiatrist

San Francisco, CA and The Bay Area

San Francisco, CA — Rebecca Short, DO, MPH, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Mental Health

Professional and in acknowledgment of her work as a Board – Certified Psychiatrist and former Medical Director of Silicon Valley TMS. Dr. Short is currently transitioning into a new career path with a variety of roles such as consultant to startups, supervising trainees and Advanced Practice Providers, and direct patient care. She is also considering a role working with the underserved and most vulnerable populations, which is the setting in which she primarily trained in during residency. Dr. Short plans to eventually open a private practice, but most likely years from now. Dr. Short enjoys giving webinars online with colleagues and appreciates a collaborative approach towards health care delivery that includes the patient’s voice and perspective on their own health care.

Dr. Short is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who believes in using a wholeperson approach to meet the mental health care needs of the individual. She was the Medical Director at Silicon Valley TMS, which comprises six offices, including locations in Corte Madera/Marin, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Mountain View, Pleasanton or East Bay, and San Jose. Dr. Short is now the Associate Medical Director of the North Bay offices, which are located in Corte Madera and San Francisco.

Dr. Short focuses on neurodivergence, interpersonal trauma (including PTSD), and women’s mental health. She also sees patients for “talk therapy “. Dr. Short sees people ranging in age from teenagers through adulthood. She also treats various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, and personality disorders. She also takes a concerted approach to treating trauma-related conditions, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).

Academically, Dr. Short completed a Bachelor of Science degree in both Nutritional Sciences and Life Science at Kansas State University. After working as a nutrition consultant in Southern California for a year, she completed a Master of Public Health degree at Touro University of California. She then pursued an Osteopathic Medical Degree at Western University of Health Sciences of the Pacific, ranking in the Top 10 of her academic class. She completed her residency in psychiatry at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California and was Co- Chief Resident along with colleagues Dr. Sam Murray and Dr. Ben Lui in her final year.

During her residency, Dr. Short worked with two attending psychiatrists to create a program that promoted resilience, education, and support for patients recovering from trauma. She has extensive experience in practice areas related to trauma, women’s health, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD, LGBTQ+ mental health, and working with professionals in the high-tech industry of the Bay Area.

A member of the American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and several other local organizations related to medicine and psychiatrist. She is a boardcertified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is an organization that provides board certification to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and Medical Doctors (MDs). She is currently licensed in California and plans to pursue a license in Kansas and Missouri.

Dr. Short’s research areas include interventional psychiatry, psychedelic medicine, and ketamine-assisted treatment for PTSD. Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood behavior, cognition, and perceptions

Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results. Some psychiatrists provide psychotherapy. Among her professional memberships and affiliations, the doctor is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the Clinical TMS Society, the Central California Psychiatric Society, and the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society.

In light of this recognition, the doctor wishes to acknowledge the support of her coworkers and supervisors at Refresh Mental Health including Serena Walker in the Human Resources department and Dr. Mierelle Reece, PsyD and Dr. Gina Negrette. She would also like to acknowledge her mother, Jacquelyn Henne and late paternal grandmother, Mary Ann Short and paternal step grandmother, Sally Short. She wants to mention childhood friend, Shawnee Barron and Loretta Coccetella (Barthuly).

She would like to acknowledge her late father, Jeff Short and late cousins, Robbie Short and Luke Short. She would like to mention her mentors, Dr. Sciolla, MD, Jessica Ferranti, MD, Caroline Giroux, MD, MPH, and Dr. Saad Shakir, MD, who is the founder, former CEO and former CMO of Silicon Valley TMS.

She would also like to acknowledge her colleagues and close friends, Dr. Sam Murray, Dr. Jed Ferrell, Dr. Bethel Misgana Essaw and her husband, Nahom, Dr. Eyden Sayah, Dr. Agnes Kwon-Simone, Dr. Nicole Rouse Motakef, Dr. Eleasa Sokolski, and Dr. Carol Chen, Dr. Simone Liu. She would like to thank the support of several of her classmates from WesternU Class of 2016, as well as all her coresidents from her time in residency at UC Davis Health in Sacramento.

And finally, Dr. Short would like to acknowledge her good friends Josh Booth, Ken Fromm, Gunther Haller, Ken with the bike, Kevin LaBranche, Bagna Braestrup, Olena, Kristina Gai, Rebecca Soares, Dr. Lorenzo Hughes, Dr. Michelle Knosp, Dr. Mathew Gibson, Jace Stotler, Dave O’Neil, Ian Eastman, Jason Garry Popelier, Lesya Hendrix, Karla Parker, Grace Kwon Ferrell, Justyn Brogan, Liam Sumnicht, Sam Jew, Slade Giles, Keane Li, Zach Lou, Sherman Kha, Josh Routh, Rochelle Routh, and Chelsie Saunders. Dr. Short loves her brother, his wife, and their three children in Missouri and prefers not to disclose their names.

Robert Marlin Woolery, DC Chiropractor State of the Art Chiropractic Vallejo, CA

Vallejo, CA — Robert Marlin Woolery, DC, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Alternative Medicine field and in acknowledgment of his work as a Chiropractor at State of the Art Chiropractic.

Dr. Woolery is an experienced chiropractor practicing alongside Dr. Dorrin B. Rosenfeld, DC, at their practice – State of the Art Chiropractic – located in Vallejo, CA.

“Our mission at State of the Art Chiropractic is simply to serve you,” their website states. “We provide excellent chiropractic care to help our patients reach and exceed their health goals. We assess the patient as a whole. We want to address the main concern but also lead you into a lifestyle of being pain free. We do all of this by offering an evidence-based approach to chiropractic care by utilizing chiropractic manipulation, soft-tissue techniques, therapeutic rehabilitation, and a variety of chiropractic services to help achieve your health goals.”

Following the family tradition of becoming an industrial steam pipefitter and welder, Dr. Woolery was happily living in that profession until he was in his early forties. It suddenly dawned on him, after a near-fatal exposure to arsenic, what he wanted to be when he grew up. He entered chiropractic school, graduating with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West in 1992. By changing careers, he unexpectedly found the key to unlock the dysfunctions that remained with him after a head-on car injury that occurred when he was 10 years old.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments manipulation and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo, and a long list of other ailments and conditions. They aim 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.

Dr. Woolery was treated by chiropractors while he was growing up for many different ailments resulting from injuries. He met his wife while training for his own chiropractic career, and they went into practice together once they completed school. For the past 16 years, their practice has been in the same building as their home, so they are both able to treat urgent patient needs during off hours and on holidays, if necessary. Dr. Woolery is very proud that he is able to be available to his patients and provide a level of clinical excellence to improve their health.

Outside work, the doctor enjoys working on cars, and has a vast collection of electronic test equipment.

For more information, visit www.stateoftheartchiro.com.

Roger Starner Jones, Jr, MD

Addiction Medicine Specialist

Belle Meade AMP / Nashville Addiction Recovery

Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN- Dr. Roger Starner Jones Jr. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Prime Lifetime Member for his work in addiction recovery.

Roger Starner Jones, Jr, MD is a boardcertified emergency and addiction medicine physician and founder of Nashville Addiction Recovery and Belle Meade AMP.

He is a graduate of the Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Addiction Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Jones has treated over 50,000 patients and detoxed more than 1,000 during his career.

Dr. Jones serves patients in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville Addiction Recovery is a private detox and addiction treatment center with concierge doctors offering outpatient therapy to patients. It is the industry leader in concierge medical detox and crisis intervention.

Belle Meade AMP has established itself as the industry leader in concierge addiction medicine and outpatient psychiatry by providing customized, on-demand access to board-certified physicians in a state-ofthe-art delivery model that includes office appointments, telemedicine and IV hydration therapy. The practice focuses on management of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Jones was educated at Sewanee: The University of the South, Saint George’s University School of Medicine, and The University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he completed Emergency Medicine Residency in 2010. He is a 2020 graduate of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Jones is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Ronald G. Presswood, DDS

Dentist

Ronald G. Presswood DDS Houston, TX

Houston, TX — Ronald G. Presswood, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Dentist for his accomplishments in the Dental field and in acknowledgment of his work in private practice.

With over 50 years of experience, Dr. Ronald G. Presswood is a highly-rated dentist practicing in Houston, TX. His familyoriented general dental practice emphasizes preventive oral care. In addition, he treats patients with debilitating head, neck, and facial pain, which has become his primary focus of practice study and research. For the past 20 years, his practice has also been involved in the evolution and provision of dental sleep medicine care, an area of dental practice that focuses on treating sleepdisordered breathing conditions, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

To prepare for a career in dentistry, Dr. Presswood obtained a Doctor of Dental

Surgery in 1965 from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, now the UT Health School of Dentistry. During his service with the United States Navy from 1961 to 1968, he was trained in a dental/medical internship at Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, MA, and later served overseas aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex. Upon returning to the United States in 1968, Dr. Presswood opened his private practice in Houston.

Since 2002, Dr. Presswood has prospered as a general partner of RGP LLC, a firm that develops analog computer and digitalbased design systems for dental laboratory technology. He created an analog, fully dynamic articulator that reproduces the paths of each individual’s occlusal or biting function for whom a set-up is made. These articulators are now being used in the construction of fully balanced dentures.

As director of DSC Worldwide since 2007, Dr. Presswood is dedicated to educating the consumer and professional markets about the benefits of CQR systems for making dentures and fixed restorations individualized to patients’ occlusal and facial functional patterns.

Dr. Presswood has imparted his knowledge as an Adjunct Professor with the University of Texas Dental School in Houston for over four decades, from 1974 to 2016. He has volunteered for numerous organizations, including Ciudad del Nino San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico; as a member of Houston Proud; as a church schoolteacher and fellowship sponsor; as a football and baseball coach with the Memorial Church League; and as founding president of the Exchange Club of Memorial. According to Dr. Presswood, his career highlight has been his commitment to creating a postgraduate education program for dentists and some physicians that continues today, mainly in England.

On a personal note, Dr. Presswood enjoys spending quality time with his two children in his spare time. In light of this recognition, the doctor would like to thank his wife, Judith (Judy) Dyer Presswood, for her love and support. He also acknowledges his mentor, Dr. Henry Tanner, in memoriam.

Ronald J. Wauters

Medical Director Behavioral Health Services

Unity Health Searcy, AR

Searcy, AR - Ronald J. Wauters, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Mental Health Professional for his exemplary career in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his excellent work at Unity Health.

With over three decades of experience in behavioral health services, Dr. Wauters is a distinguished, board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Searcy, AR. Currently, he serves as the medical director of the behavioral health services department at Unity Health in Searcy, AR. He has been affiliated with Unity Health since 2015.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Wauters obtained a Doctor of Medicine from Texas A&M Health Science Center

College of Medicine in 1990. He served a residency in general psychiatry at Louisiana State University School of Medicine from 1990 to 1994. The doctor undertook his fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry with the University of South Florida, College of Medicine in Tampa. He is board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry and licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas and Florida.

After providing superior care as director of children’s services with Louisiana State Hospital from 1996 to 1999, Dr. Wauters served as inpatient medical director and outpatient child psychiatrist with Trinity Health from 1999 to 2003. He served as medical director of behavioral health services with Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare from 2003 to 2015. Since the latter year, he has excelled as the medical director with the behavioral health services department at Unity Health.

The doctor’s professional memberships include the American Psychiatric Association.

Dr. Wauters considers his career highlight to have trained several doctors working for him at Unity Health and others working in rural medicine in Arkansas. In the coming years, his goal is to continue teaching his successors. He is currently training two of his residents so that when he is ready to leave, they can take over and continue to grow the clinic.

For more information, visit www.unityhealth.org/provider-directory/providers/ronwauters-md.

Robert Shuman, MD, FAAN President and Chief Executive Officer

Child Neurology, Inc.

Placerville, CA

Placerville, CA — Robert M. Shuman, MD, FAAN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional in the field of NeuroDevelopmental Medicine. We acknowledge his work and contributions in developmental neuropathology, his care of infants, children, and parents in Clinical Pediatric Neurology, his founding and development of Child Neurology, Inc. as its President and Chief Executive Officer, and his continuing consultative work in vaccine injuries of infants and children in the Office of Special Masters (for Vaccine Injuries) within the Court of Federal Claims.

Dr. Shuman has found success since 1991 as the president and chief executive officer of Child Neurology, Inc. With more than 50 years of experience in pediatric pathology, pediatric neuropathology, pediatric neurology, and pediatric neuroimaging, he specializes in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy, neonatal strokes, cerebral palsies, metabolic disorders, congenital malformations, and developmental disorders. He is committed to the early recognition and interventions in neonatal and infant disorders. His practice of Child neurology is constantly seeking ways to unleash and redirect the growth potential of the infant brain towards healing static injuries of the infant brain.

Prior to founding CNI, Robert was the Chairman of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma. This was a burden he assumed at the request of the Dean of the School of Medicine. Before chairing Neurology at Oklahoma Dr Shuman was the Vice Chairman of Pathology and the Director of Neuropathology and Anatomic Pathology at the University of Oklahoma. He was the Director of Neuropathology for the joint collaborative program in the Neurosciences between the University of Nebraska and Creighton University. With the leadership of Dr. John Moossy, Director of Neuropathology, Dr. Shuman founded

Pediatric Neuropathology at the University of Pittsburgh, combining the perinatal population of Magee Women’s Hospital with the pediatric population of the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital.

Robert came to medicine under the influence of his mother, who was raised by a Christian Science Practitioner. His mother surrounded him with books from infancy on, many of them medical tomes which he began to read at an early age. She shaped his identity as a healer in medicine and his awareness of the importance of literature as a repository of knowledge. Robert was cherished and loved throughout his secondary education, promoted and rewarded by his teachers and community. He was a Rockefeller Regents Scholar throughout his 1963 Baccalaureate in Experimental Psychology at Cornell University, where he learned to explore and use the treasures of a deeply resourced library system. He won Special Departmental Honors in Experimental Psychology at Cornell. He was a Goodrich Scholar and a Dean’s Scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, with its faculty riches, the regional branch of the National Library of Medicine, and its emphasis on mentoring. He graduated in 1968, after spending 6 months in the Pathology Department of Professor Thomas Symington at the University of Glasgow. Select faculty mentors at Stanford helped him devise his post-graduate training program in pediatric neuropathology, a specialty which did not then exist.

These resources led him to the University of Colorado residency in Pediatrics under Professor C. Henry Kempe who popularized the issue of Child Abuse while providing a rigorously academic pediatric residency training program and a nationally renowned program in pediatric infectious diseases. As per “The Plan” Robert went on to the University of Washington for Pediatric Pathology with J. Bruce Beckwith, (JB). It was JB who recognized and described Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Finally, at 30 years of age, young Dr. Shuman was supported for the next 5 years as an extramural NIH research fellow in the Neuropathology Laboratory of Dr. Ellsworth C. Alvord, Jr. (Buster) at the University of Washington. The NIH Fellowship was awarded specifically for the study of Pediatric or Developmental NeuroPathology. Dr. Alvord was the co-discoverer of Myelin Basic Protein and its use as the inciter of Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis, a model for the study of inflammatory diseases in the CNS. Dr. Alvord was a wonderful mentor who was generous with his time, teaching, financial and research resources. He had a fierce commitment to understanding neurobiological problems and demonstrated his enjoyment in doing so. Here, Dr. Shuman forged his life-long collaborative partnership in Developmental Neuropathology with the brilliantly irascible Dr. Richard W. Leech. It was in this neuropathology laboratory that Shuman, Leech and Alvord made their discovery of pHisoHex Myelinopathy in premature human infants (vide infra).

Dr. Shuman returned to the bedside in 1982-1984 for his third residency training program at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. This residency was devoted to Neurology and Child Neurology with Dr. David Clark, a masterful practitioner of the art of the neurology history, neurology examination, and of neurology care. He then resumed his academic career in Pathology, Neuropathology, and Neurology in Oklahoma (vide supra). He is board-certified in Anatomic Pathology (Neuropathology), Neurology with special competence in Child Neurology, and in NeuroImaging. By 1990 Dr. Shuman had spent decades in clinical research in Pediatric Neuropathology. Now he wanted to touch the living. He returned to the bedside by founding CNI (vide supra).

Alongside his responsibilities as a child neurobiologist and academic administrator, Dr. Shuman has co-authored multiple medical textbooks, including 1982 Neuropathology: A Summary for Students and 1985 Pediatric NeuroSonography. Throughout his career he has contributed articles to several professional journals such as Pediatrics, Archives of Neurology, Annals of Neurology, Journal of Child Neurology, The American Journal of Clinical Pathology, and Neurological Clinics of North America. A prolific researcher, Dr. Shuman earned widespread recognition for exposing the risks of neurotoxicity in applying the antistaphylococcal soap pHisoHex to newborn infants on our Neonatal ICUs, and then replicating pHisoHex Myelinopathy in rat pups by washing them with pHisoHex just as human infants had been washed. He described the neuropathology of the amino-acidopathies and the natural history of ependymomas in childhood. He created a model of neonatal Herpes hominis viral encephalitis in newborn pigs. He described the occurrence, incidence, and predispositions to little strokes in the developing myelin of premature infants (PVL). He proved the frequency of and predispositions to large arterial strokes in term infants (CVA). He linked this autopsy work to the MRI documentation of the same perinatal strokes in a population of living children with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy.

He established both the KetoGenic Diet and the Vagal Nerve Stimulator in the practice community for the treatment of otherwise refractory Pediatric Epilepsy.

Throughout his career, Dr. Shuman boasts numerous accomplishments and awards in recognition of his contributions to his field. He is proud of his discovery of pHisoHex’s toxicity in premature infants, his documentation of perinatal strokes in pediatric epilepsy, his application of the ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy, and the use of vagal stimulation in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy. He is proud of the children with intractable epilepsy whom he cured with the intelligent use of trough blood levels of antiepileptics, of provocative and ambulatory EEGs, and the flexible use of therapeutic modalities. He has earned the Best Teacher Award from the University of Nebraska and a National Institutes of Health fellowship to study pediatric neuropathology with Buster Alvord at the University of Washington. He has been an active advocate for infants and children in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for the past 25 years, always striving to understand and explicate the pathogenesis of such injuries for the Court. He has nurtured a valuable professional

Russell S. Parvin, MD

Gastroenterologist

Trinity Health

Waterbury, CT network through his memberships in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Association of Neuropathologists (AANP), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Child Neurology Society (CNS), and the American Academy of Neurology where he is a Fellow (AAN).

Waterbury, CT — Russell S. Parvin, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Provider in Gastroenterology and for his work with Trinity Health.

Dr. Parvin earned his Medical Degree from the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn and completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He completed a Fellowship in Hepatology at the SUNY Downstate Health Science Center and a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. Dr. Parvin is boardcertified in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, developing and driving fast cars with his daughter Val and his son Sky, photography and travels with his wife and friend of 60 years (Marcia), and meeting with his discussion group. This physician does humbly honor the memory, dedication, skills and generosity of his high school English teacher, Dr. David Manly, Ed.D. Dr. Shuman acknowledges the support of his mentors: Dr. James Gibson, PhD and Professor of Experimental Psychology at Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Robert “Corky“ Rosan, M.D., then an Assistant Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine. He dedicates this recognition to the loving memories of Ellsworth C. Alvord, Jr., MD, Professor of NeuroPathology at the University of Washington (“Buster”) and Richard W. Leech, Professor and Chairman of

Pathology at the University of Oklahoma who has always been an irascible but insightful colleague.

The doctor thanks his wife, Marcia, and their children, Sky and Val, for loving him, for allowing him to do his consuming and important work, and for being constants in his restless quest for medical goodness. Remarkable scholarly medical contributions to the understanding and care of child neurology disease have animated his joy and persistence in the practice of pediatric neurology. He brings to the bedside his wealth of training and experience in the expression of and intervention with child neurology diseases. He maintains his empathy for the threats of childhood diseases, the stresses on parents and sibs, and the need to listen. His mother’s influences endure. Dr. Shuman plans to continue researching and writing for the academic and legal literatures. Dr. Shuman will continue to partner with patients and caregivers to deliver high-quality, thoughtful, collegial, and current care.

Dr. Parvin is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that may adversely impact the digestive system, including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, nutritional disorders, hepatitis, ulcers, and more. He performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures to detect digestive issues and determine the proper course of treatment.

Dr. Parvin is widely recognized as an expert in his field and has been a part of Trinity Health’s world-renowned team of physicians since 2017. He currently serves as Chief of the Department of Gastroenterology at St. Mary’s Hospital, a member facility of Trinity Health’s comprehensive hospital network in 22 states. Dr. Parvin facilitates collaborative efforts among his fellow physicians and other healthcare colleagues to deliver the highest level of patient-centered care possible. He also serves as a mentor to medical residents in training at the hospital.

In his spare time, Dr. Parvin likes to spend time with his family, including his four-yearold twin boys and a six-month-old daughter. He enjoys watching and playing soccer and plays the guitar and piano.

Sampath Kumar Manickam, MD

Rheumatologist Millennium Physician Group

Venice, FL

Venice, FL-Sampath Kumar Manickam, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional for his work in rheumatology.

Dr. Manickam graduated with his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2012. He then went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2015 and his fellowship in rheumatology at Georgia Regents University in 2017. He attained board certification in both rheumatology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to Dr. Manickam, the ABIM is a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Manickam wanted to go into healthcare because he always enjoyed science and wanted to help people. He’s very dedicated to providing his patients with high quality care. He is excited to start mentoring this summer with a new residency program. He hopes to continue growing the Rheumatology practice with Millennium Physician Group.

Dr. Manickam is a fellowship-trained rheumatologist with clinical interests in wellness and prevention. He is affiliated with Millennium Physician Group, operating out of their office in Sarasota Florida, and has worked there for more than 5 years. Formed in 2008, Millennium Physician Group has grown into one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with more than 750+ health care providers located throughout Florida. With corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, Millennium Physician Group consists of primary care offices, Imaging Centers Lab Services, and Wellness Programs. One can also find various programs, such as weight management and smoking cessation, led by Millennium Physician Group doctors.. Dr. Manickam notes that rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

In his spare time, Dr. Manickam enjoys boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.

Website: His website address is www. millenniumphysician.com.

Sarah Greene-Falk, MS, MA, LCPC, CEAP

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Psych Edge

Naperville, IL

Naperville, IL—Sarah Greene-Falk is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her work in health services.

Ms. Greene-Falk earned a BA in psychology, minoring in biomedical sciences from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She then earned an MS in kinesiology (Sport and Performance Psychology) from the

University of Wyoming. She is a Certified Massage Therapist by the Denver School of Massage Therapy and earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. Ms. GreeneFalk interned with the college counseling center for substance abuse, domestic violence, and anger management and is also a certified employee assistance professional (CEAP) by the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

According to Ms. Greene-Falk, she serves students and college and adult athletes who want to perform better. She treats performance anxiety; life transitions and helps with retirement assisting patients with the self-management of their emotions. She has extensive experience in the field being a former athlete herself and the parent of an athlete.

Ms. Greene-Falk is a member of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology; Illinois Counseling Association; and Employee Assistance Professionals Association. She volunteers her time as the psychological medical team leader for the Chicago Marathon annually.

She would like to dedicate this honor to her mentors, Mike Sterling, LCSW, and Ward Gates, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit the website www.psychedge.club.

Sharona Ross, MD, FACS

Foregut and HPB

Advent Health

Tampa FL

Surgery

Tampa, FL — Sharona B. Ross, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her work as a Foregut and Hepato-PancreatoBiliary (HPB) Surgeon practicing with Advent Health.

A board-certified advanced foregut and HPB surgeon, Dr. Ross has garnered nearly 20 years of vast knowledge and professional experience in her field. She specializes in robotic and single incision laparoscopic operations for conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver.

Dr. Ross participates daily in various committees that determine the quality of care delivered at AdventHealth Tampa. She is also the Director of the surgical floor at the hospital where she works with nurses and the surgical teams to optimize the quality of care their surgical patients receive. Together they work with various surgical industries to ensure that their patients are treated with the best and safest surgical technologies.

Highly skilled in advanced foregut and HPB surgery, the doctor was one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer LaparoEndoscopic Single Site (LESS) Surgery and is one of the few surgeons to offer patients robotic complex abdominal operations for cancers she specializes in. A frontrunner in her specialty, she also serves as the Director of the Advanced GI and HPB Surgery Fellowship at the Digestive Institute, which trains new surgeons to master minimally invasive complex operations.

After high school, Dr. Ross completed two years of mandatory military service in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Focused and determined, Dr. Ross’ acclaimed career began after receiving her Medical Degree from the University of George Washington College of Medicine in Washington, DC. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of General Surgery in 2006 and was later awarded the prestigious HPB/Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at USF/Tampa General Hospital 2007. She also completed an Endoscopic Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Division of Digestive Disorders and Nutrition Department of Medicine University of South Florida in 2008.

In light of her academic achievements, Dr. Ross is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Remaining abreast of the latest industry developments, Dr. Ross has maintained active memberships and affiliations with several professional organizations. She is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Program Committee Co-Chair of the Technology Committee, Development Committee and Robotic Task Force Committee. She is on the Society of Laparoendoscopic and Robotic Surgeons, the International Advisory Board Chair of the Technology Innovation and Standardization Committee and the Women in Surgery Committee. In the American College of Surgeons, she is a member of the Executive Video-based Education Committee Florida Chapter Chair – Women in Surgery and Fellow of the Florida Chapter Council Committee.

In addition, the doctor is a member and actively involved in the American HepatoPancreato-Biliary Association, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Southeastern Surgical Congress, and the Society of Robotic Surgery.

Dr. Ross is a reviewer on the editorial boards of the American Surgeon Annals of Surgery, the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Journal of Gastrointestinal & Hepatology Research, Surgical Endoscopy, and ISRN Minimally Invasive Surgery, and the Journal of Society of Laparoendoscopic and Robotic Surgeons.

A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Ross has been a moderator, presenter, and keynote speaker at over 150 national and international events. She has contributed to 120 peerreviewed publications, 50 news articles, 18 TV news reports, and has over 180 oral presentations, and over 160 operative video presentations.

In recognition of her devotion to patientcentered care, Dr. Ross is meritoriously named a Patient Preferred Surgeon Representing the State of Florida for 2020.

Dr. Ross’s love for taking care of people has played a large role in her career success by consistently embracing new surgical technology and innovation that help improve the quality of care she delivers to her patients.

In her spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with family, skeet shooting, horseback riding, her dog, Roger - a Rhodesian Ridgeback, and playing golf.

In light of this recognition, the doctor wishes to acknowledge the support of her mentor, Dr. Alexander Rosemurgy. She also thanks her dear children, who are her inspirations: Eran, Nicole, Stephanie,and Justin.

Steven S. Louis, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Hinsdale Orthopaedics

Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale, IL – Steven S. Louis, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Achiever for his professional excellence in Orthopedic Surgery and his commitment to his patients at Hinsdale Orthopaedics.

Since 1997, he has been a critical member of the Hinsdale Orthopaedics team. Fellowshiptrained in Trauma, his specialty is treating pelvic injuries, complex fractures, nonunions, and infections. More recently, he has developed a passion for performing direct anterior hip replacements and minimally invasive knee replacements. Dr. Louis was one of the first surgeons in Chicago to use the Direct Anterior Approach to perform total hip surgeries. For knee replacements, he uses customized surgical implants to increase the accuracy and outcomes of such surgery. He prefers minimally invasive options to give his patients the best chance of recovery and return to everyday life.

For over 20 years, Dr. Louis has used the best treatment possible for every patient, using the latest advancements in medical technology and relying on a skilled medical team. He loves to help his patients recover from difficult injuries and help them get back on their feet and back to living a healthy life.

At Hinsdale Orthopaedics, he works to integrate the newest in minimally invasive procedures, resulting in improved quality of patient recovery, with less pain and shorter hospital stays. Dr. Louis knows that patients and their families often face difficult decisions, and he approaches this aspect of his work with compassion, humor, and understanding.

Dr. Louis was the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove for over 20 years. During that time, he also was the Chairman of the Operating Room Committee and the Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Currently, he performs most of his joint replacement at LaGrange Hospital. Dr. Louis works as an instructor for the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF). He is a Clinical Instructor at the Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty, where he trains other healthcare professionals.

Susan L. Sterlacci, MD

OB/Gyn

Locums

Burleson, TX

Burleson, TX — Susan L. Sterlacci, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Woman in Healthcare in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her work as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist.

A trusted obstetrician-gynecologist with over three decades of experience, Dr. Sterlacci has been in practice since 1989, and for the past couple of years, she has been traveling doing locum work. She was previously on staff at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, formerly Southwest Memorial Hospital.

A 1985 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Sterlacci went on to perform her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Jacobi Medical Center, finishing in 1989.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards certify obstetricians and gynecologists and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge practice and professionalism in women’s health.

Licensed to practice medicine in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia, Dr. Sterlacci is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist or OB-GYN is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Economics at Colorado College. Dr. Louis then took premed courses at Columbia University, then Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern College, where he earned his medical degree. He then completed a residency and an internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Next, he completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Awards for his esteemed work include Top Doctor in Orthopaedics by US News and World Report, the On-Time Doctor Award (20162018), Patient’s Choice Award (2017-2018), and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2017-2018).

In his spare time, Dr. Louis enjoys giving back to the community as a member of the Adler Planetarium Board and as the Chairman of the Collections Committee. He is the Founder of Hinsdale Community Rowing. He loves to spend time with his family and enjoy the great outdoors.

Dr. Louis would like to thank his mentors, Dr. David Helfet and Dr. Joel Matta. He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to his wife, Amy, and children—Rhys, Grant, and Owen—thanking them for their love and support.

On a more personal note, Dr. Sterlacci comes from a blue collar family, so she was the first to go to medical school. Her parents really encouraged her to strive for greatness. When she first started practicing she was the first female OB/GYN at the hospital she worked in. She loves her work and finds treating women and delivering babies very rewarding. She hopes that she inspires young women to also strive for greatness, and to show them that women can have a family and a successful career.

In her spare time, the doctor has enjoyed gardening in the past, but doesn’t really have the space for it now. She currently enjoys needlepoint and reading.

Taraneh Mehrani

Taraneh Mehrani, MD

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield, WI — Taraneh Mehrani, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Physician in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of her work as a healthcare provider at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Elmbrook Campus.

Dr. Mehrani, a seasoned rheumatologist, specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systemic autoimmune conditions that can affect the muscles or bones. She can be found on staff at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Elmbrook Campus in Brookfield, WI.

Continuing her passion for advocacy work on the federal and state levels, the doctor also serves as the Director of the Association of Women in Rheumatology, whose mission is “to promote the science and practice of rheumatology foster the advancement and education of Women in Rheumatology and advocate access to the highest quality health care and management of patients with rheumatic diseases.”

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

The eldest of five children, Dr. Mehrani was raised in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC. She pursued her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and her residency in internal medicine at Union Memorial Hospital. She then engaged in research at Johns Hopkins University, investigating the role of anti-phospholipid antibodies in patients with lupus. Subsequently, she pursued these interests and completed her fellowship in rheumatology at the University of California at Irvine.

A Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, the doctor is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led nonprofit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Serving as President of the Mississippi State Society while practicing as the sole rheumatologist for a large multispecialty clinic, Dr. Mehrani was an active advocate on Capitol Hill as the state’s representative for the Affiliate Society Council, a branch of the American College of Rheumatology. She now continues her passion for rheumatology in her new home state of Wisconsin.

A published author with articles in the Journal of Rheumatology, Dr. Mehrani has a special interest in the role of hormones and oral contraceptives in autoimmune diseases. She is also a coauthor of a chapter in the “Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine”.

In recognition of her work, the doctor was selected as a Milwaukee Top Doctor in 2020 a Castle Connelly Top Doctor 2018-2021 and Exceptional Woman in Medicine.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Mehrani enjoys traveling, experimenting with new recipes, and spending quality time with her daughter. She is now officially a Cheesehead. Go Packers!

Co-Founder

The Globe Press

New York, NY

New York, NY — Tatiana Jordan is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Outstanding Healthcare Professional in the medical field, acknowledging her noteworthy work as co-founder of The Globe Press to help younger generations live a more holistic lifestyle.

Mrs. Jordan studied genetic engineering at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, from which she received a Master’s Degree in

Science in 2005. She practiced as a scientist at the Bulgarian Academy of Science before focusing entirely on affecting profound and holistic changes by working in the fields of global education and publishing as an independent scholar.

Mrs. Jordan gained valuable professional experience as an intensive care nurse in her native Bulgaria. Her parents and grandparents have a background in the healthcare field. However, she realized that the care given was insufficient to truly transform and change people’s lives for the better.

Through The Globe Press, which she cofounded, Mrs. Jordan promotes the Baha’i Faith and its principle of the oneness of humanity as the foundation for social transformation. In her work with the organization, she oversees daily operations and spiritual activities, manages its website, and encourages the next generation to contribute to the betterment of society. Mrs. Jordan’s initial focus was to build a change agent that brings to life meaningful stories that will generate the transformation of humanity to a new spiritual and material level of evolution.

Mrs. Jordan is very proud of her research work in producing the scholarly book “Awakening,” which has been published in six different languages since its release. Mrs. Jordan enjoys pursuing noble spiritual aspirations that aim to better humanity instead of material, personal pursuits. While her career has been filled with highlights, she is most proud to have educated the younger generation via publications, articles, small group talks, and more. Looking toward the future, Mrs. Jordan intends to participate in the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions on the subject A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights, as well as facilitate three of the 10,000 global conferences to be held in New York. These conferences aim to harmonize perspectives and recognize our oneness as a single human family through a universal call to work for the betterment of the world. as a single human family through a universal call to work for the betterment of the world.

Theodore L. Fellenbaum, MD OB/Gyn Flint OB/Gyn Flint, MI

Flint, MI - Theodore Fellenbaum, MD, FACOG, ASCCP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional in the Medical field, acknowledging his outstanding work in private practice at Flint OB/GYN.

A board-certified, residency-trained physician, Dr. Fellenbaum has been practicing medicine for 45 years, the past 12 of which he has had his private practice in Flint, MI. He is a very passionate doctor and feels he makes a difference for his patients. He does not want to retire because he loves going to work every day. The doctor also mentors residents and NPs and hopes to impart his vast knowledge to them.

An exceptional obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Fellenbaum is the head of the OB department and the Clinical Director of Labor and Delivery at McLaren Flint, a nonprofit, 378-bed tertiary teaching hospital. He is one of the most experienced OB/GYNs in Genesee County, often taking care of other OB/GYNs as patients. He is the only physician in Michigan specializing in treating vulvar diseases and vulvodynia.

Flint OB/GYN offers a comprehensive approach to obstetrics and gynecology, thanks to their highly specialized providers and dedicated staff, according to Dr. Fellenbaum. They take pride in making their patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered when they visit their office. Their physicians utilize the latest advancements in female medicine to ensure that every patient receives the most effective care possible in the most caring environment.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Fellenbaum completed his undergraduate work at Oberlin College and earned his medical degree from Northwestern University. He then went through a family practice residency in Pensacola, FL, at the Naval Aerospace Hospital, which he completed and became board certified in that specialty. After working a few years as a family physician, he decided to go back and do his OB/GYN residency at Norfolk Naval Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

The doctor spent most of his early medical career in the Navy, stationed in Pensacola at the Naval Aerospace and Regional Medical Center, where he completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology and his residency in family practice. Later he completed his fellowship in laser technology for treating cervical dysplasia and vulvodynia at the Reid Institute.

While in the Navy, Dr. Fellenbaum held the OB/GYN Department Chair position. In Flint, he worked at the OB/GYN Diagnostic Center before joining Genesys OB/GYN Associates. He was an OB/GYN physician at Women’s Integrated Health in Grand Blanc before opening his own practice to better serve the Genesee community,

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

Professionally, Dr. Fellenbaum is an active member of the National Vulvodynia Association, the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, the North American Chapter International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, the International Pelvic Pain Society, the International Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the International Society for Cosmetic Gynecology, the Cellular Medicine Association, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Medical Group Management Association.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Fellenbaum has been the recipient of the Naval Achievement Medal (1982), Best Clinical Instructor Award at Charleston Naval Hospital (1988), Naval Commendation Medal (1990), Letters of Commendation (1990), and the Dr. Stanley C. Marinoff Vulvodynia Career Development Award (2005).

On a personal note, the doctor was a professional classical singer and is now a popular hiphop artist. He also serves as the Director of the Metropolitan Opera National Auditions, raising money and awareness for young adults interested in classical singing, as well as underprivileged children who may never have been exposed to the art. When not caring for his patients, he is at home gardening or teaching the next generation of medical residents.

For more information, visit www.flintobgyn.com.

Tina Ziania, MD, FACOG

OBGYN

Human Longevity

Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Sante Fe, CA-Dr. Tina Ziainia is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member and in recognition of her work as an obstetrician and OBGYN.

Dr. Ziainia earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

According to Dr. Ziainia, the ABOG is a nonprofit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada. She notes that obstetrics and gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetriciangynecologist or OB-GYN is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. Dr. Ziainia is considered an expert in preventative care, hormone therapy, menopause counseling, and hormone optimization.

Dr. Ziainia is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopy and the San Diego County Medical Society. Dr. Ziainia attributes her success to working hard, being determined, and having very supportive parents. She is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2010, 2015) and On-Time Doctor Award (2009, 2014, 2015).

In her spare time, Dr. Ziainia enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, and exercising. She is involved with Miracle Babies and The Susan G. Komen Foundation. The doctor would like to thank her mentor, Dr. Blaskiewicz, and her daughter for her inspiration.

W. Vincent Perrelli, MD Geriatrician Semi-Retired Willis, TX

Willis, TX- W. Vincent Perrelli is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional and a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

Dr. Perrelli earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Magna cum Laude) in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul MN) in 1964 and a Doctor of Medicine (ADA) from the University of Minnesota in 1968. He completed an Internal Medicine internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 1969 and a second year residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. He completed the Internal Medicine fellowship at Boston City Hospital in 1976.

Dr. Perrelli served in the Vietnam War and through the Covid pandemic. He has a strong belief that healthcare is a right of all people and that a doctor had an obligation to remain current with the latest in medical knowledge, all of which shaped and structured his entire career. Dr. Perrelli became very involved with the Vietnam War anti-war movement, in which making healthcare a right (For People Not for Profit) was also at the forefront of their battle. He volunteered at several free clinics, including the Black Panther clinic and the clinic which was to become Fenway Community Health Center in Boston Massachusetts. It was at these clinics that the doctor focused on the elderly minorities and LGBTQ communities where he was both an incorporator and the first Medical Director. Dr. Perrelli worked at several Boston-area neighborhood health centers in underprivileged neighborhoods and was the Medical Director of both the Whittier Street Health Center and the Mattapan Community Health Center.

Dr. Perrelli finished an Internal Medicine residency at Boston City Hospital and founded a Health Center in the Mission Hill area of Roxbury MA. It was later in 1988 that he became a Board-Certified Geriatrician once that sub-specialty was formally established in the U.S. He was most recently Board-Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care in 2012 and had several academic appointments at Boston University, Harvard, and the University of Vermont.

As a Geriatrician, he was Attending Physician at hospitals in Vermont Massachusetts and Roger Williams Medical Center in Rhode Island. In addition to caring for his elderly patients, he took seriously his responsibility for the further education of his residents and interns many of whom stay in touch with him to this day. Dr. Perrelli focused his

Vanessa Gibson, MD

Thoracic Surgery Specialist

Long Island Thoracic Surgery

Lynbrook, NY

Lynbrook, NY—Vanessa Gibson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Thoracic Surgeon.

Dr. Gibson received her M.D. with honors from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1999. She completed her internship at the University of Missouri in 2004. She finished a residency at the University of Kentucky in 2007 and a Fellowship at Kentucky College of Medicine.

According to Dr. Gibson, she provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues as a thoracic surgeon. She has more than 22 years of experience and has successfully performed countless thoracic surgeries.

Dr. Gibson practices in Lynbrook, NY, Syracuse, NY, and Louisville, KY. She has worked in her current position for 15 years, with admitting privileges at Mount Sinai South Nassau, Mercy Hospital Rockville Centre, and Norton Children’s Hospital. Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and is also affiliated with Upstate University Hospital Community Campus.

Dr. Gibson is considered an expert in the lungs, esophagus, heart, and other chest organs during lung cancer treatment or emphysema, as well as vascular malformations and diabetes complications. The doctor is passionate about her line of work, caring for her patients, and represents herself with excellence and integrity. Patients have praised Dr. Gibson’s work rebuilding diaphragms, removing portions of the lungs, practice on nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and homebound patients. During his last year of practice, he dedicated himself to providing medical care to the hundreds of elderly patients with Covid 19 in the hospital and nursing homes. He retired at the end of 2020, but continues to read weekly medical journals and provide consulting support to a pharmaceutical board evaluating new medications. and operating on the esophagus. She is revered for her straightforward and amiable approach, telling patients precisely what to expect during and after their procedures.

Since semi-retiring, Dr. Perrelli is part of the National Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. He also does defense work for assisted living facilities and nursing homes in malpractice suits. According to Dr. Perrelli, he is a strong believer in doing the right thing for patients and upholding the hippocratic oath. While Geriatrics wasn’t recognized as a specialty in the US until 1988, he has always felt compelled to care for the elderly. This may have come from growing up with his grandparents living in a duplex with him and his parents.

He enjoys cooking and considers himself to be a good chef.

Dr. Gibson was recognized as a CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2012; the Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2015; the Patients’ Choice Award in 2015-2016; and the On-Time Doctor Award in 2015-2016.

Vibhav K. Sekhsaria, MD

Otolaryngologist and Co-owner

Family ENT Allergy & Asthma Center

Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD — Vibhav K. Sekhsaria, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Provider in the medical field for his contributions as an Otolaryngologist and Co-Owner of Family ENT Allergy and Asthma Center.

Dr. Sekhsaria completed his Bachelor of Science degree with Magna Cum Laude honors and his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences as part of their prestigious Integrated BA/MD program. He completed residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed an academic fellowship in rhinology and anterior skull base surgery under the direction of the renowned Dr. Vijay Anand at The Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. According to Dr. Vijay, he completed a fellowship at Cornell University, which was highlighted by training not only in the treatment of advanced skull-base tumors resected in conjunction with the premier neurosurgical team headed by Dr. Theodore Schwartz. This training was also punctuated by the adoption of advanced techniques combined with groundbreaking and innovative equipment, such as 3D-intraoperative stereotactic surgical navigation steroid-eluting stent placement balloon sinuplasty and the use of biodegradable implants in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Dr. Sekhsaria is a co-owner and practicing physician of the Family ENT Allergy and Asthma Center with offices in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park, MD. He is considered an expert in advanced sinus surgery and septoplasty for nasal obstruction and chronic sinusitis; novel techniques for minimally invasive sinus surgery; and in-office balloon sinuplasty, eustachian tube balloon dilation, LATERA, audiology and hearing aid services, He provides general ENT services such as tonsillectomy; adenoidectomy; surgery for thyroid/parathyroid surgery and salivary gland disorders; tracheostomy, and treatment for vocal cord disorders; and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease.

Dr. Sekhsaria is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. According to the doctor, the American Board of Otolaryngology is a non-profit corporation that has set the mission of ensuring professional standards with certificates and memberships and has offered training in the fields of head and neck surgery to professionals since 1924. Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear nose and throat doctor or an ENT for sh notes that he has been dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care in the field of otolaryngology using evidencebased medicine. He strongly believes in the importance of communication and compassion when treating patients while bringing new and innovative techniques that can greatly improve surgical outcomes and patient quality of life.

Dr. Sekhsaria is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital SurgCenter of Silver Spring and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. He is also an active member of the American Rhinologic Society. Dr. Sekhsaria is an accomplished researcher with authorial credits in numerous esteemed publications.

Dr. Sekhsaria grew up in the Washington, DC metro area and is excited to be practicing in the community that helped raise him. As a youth, the doctor volunteered regularly as a coach with the Special Olympics. His wife is completing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology while remaining an active participant in the community. They enjoy a wide array of hobbies that include sports, movies, books, and various outdoor activities.

The doctor would like to honor his father and inspiration, Sudhir Sekhsaria, MD. He also wishes to thank his mentors, Vijay K. Anand, MD, and Ameet Singh, MD.

For more information, visit www.entallergypc.com and www.familyallergycare.com.

Thomas A. Paron, DDS, MS

Orthodontist

Havens Orthodontics

Brighton, MI

Brighton, MI— Thomas A. Paron, DDS, MS. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work as an orthodontist.

Dr. Paron earned a BS with a double major in biochemistry and mathematics in 2015 from Alma College and a DDS degree from the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry in 2019. His dental education continued, earning an MS in orthodontics from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2021. Dr. Paron earned his board certification in orthodontics through the American Board of Orthodontists.

Dr. Paron practices orthodontics in Grand Blanc, Clarkston, and Lapeer, MI. He provides comprehensive orthodontic treatments for both adults and children. He uses both traditional metal wires and brackets as well as ceramic brackets if a more aesthetic look is desired. Dr. Paron is also trained in Invisalign as well as other clear aligner methods that are available for orthodontic treatment.

Before deciding on the proper treatment options for each patient, Dr. Paron must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial growth abnormality, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology or cause, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of each patient. He communicates with his patients, giving them several options for treatment as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each, to assist the patient and their family in deciding the proper course of treatment.

Dr. Paron is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), and the Michigan Association of Orthodontics (MAO-Detroit chapter).

The doctor would like to thank his wife, Dr. Kennedy Paron, as well as his parents, Nick and Julie Paron, for all their love and support.

Zachary P. Englert, DO, FACS

Trauma and General Surgeon

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick & Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick, NJ— Zachary P. Englert, DO, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in acknowledgment of his work as a Trauma and General Surgeon and the Trauma Medical Director at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick.

Based in New Jersey, Dr. Englert is a top trauma and general surgeon working at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital –

Virgil Barbu, DDS

Dentist

Roam Dental

Shelby Township, MI

Shelby Township, MI — Virgil Barbu, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Dentist for his exemplary contributions to the Dental profession and in acknowledgment of his work with Roam Dental.

Dr. Barbu is a highly trained dentist with over 5 years of experience. He tends to patients in Shelby Township, MI, at his private practice, Roam Dental. The doctor has expertise in root canals, orafit, full mouth restoration, implants, veneers, dentures, and family dentistry, and accepts insurance in a state-ofthe-art practice location.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and

New Brunswick and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset. He specializes in both operative and non-operative management of life-threatening traumatic injuries. With a commitment to ongoing education, he serves as an Assistant Professor within the Division of Acute Care Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Dr. Englert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medical studies, minoring in biology, from Pennsylvania State University. He graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He completed a residency in general surgery at Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University in 2015 and his fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in 2017. He is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). ABS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified physicians who specialize in the use of surgery to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Acute care surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of time-sensitive surgical pathology of the abdominal contents, including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, and other body systems. Acute care surgeons follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care. conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries, create beautiful smiles, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Dr. Englert served four years of active duty in the United States Air Force and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving with the Missouri National Guard. He is a veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan. He serves as an instructor for the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS), an Air Force trauma training platform designed to maintain the trauma readiness of Air Force medical personnel.

Dr. Englert practices surgery in both New Jersey and Missouri and is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Dr. Englert has four publications and over 50 citations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Eastern Association for the Association of Trauma, the Excelsior Society, and the New Jersey Committee on Trauma.

Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Barbu attended Wayne State University, receiving an undergraduate degree in biology. He worked in the dental field as an assistant while attending the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. After graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, the doctor started practicing in his area of expertise.

Among his professional memberships and affiliations, Dr. Barbu is a member of the American Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Association.

On a more personal note, Dr. Barbu has always been inclined to help people both in and outside of the office. He is always volunteering at his church organizations and functions such as food drives cooking and serving food for the underprivileged, charity dinners for children in need, etc. For fun, he likes to see movies and plays, discover new restaurants and little hot spots in the city and surrounding areas, have dinners with his friends, and spend time with his mother, niece, sister, and brother-in-law.

In light of this recognition, Dr. Barbu wishes to acknowledge the support of his mother, Emilia, and his sister, Diana. He also wishes to honor the loving memory of his dear father, Virgil.

For more information, visit www.roamdental.com.

Vijay Halari, MD

Family Physician

HMH

Primary Care/ Cedarbridge

Manalapan, NJ

Manalapan, NJ— Vijay Halari is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his exceptional work as a family medicine physician.

Dr. Halari earned a BS in an accelerated medical combined program from Manipal University in 2010 and received his medical degree from the American University of Antigua/Kasturba Medical College in India. Dr. Halari was born in Burbank, Illinois but moved to New Jersey at an early age, he continued his education there, finishing high school in Manalapan, NJ after he moved there in 2010. He returned to New Jersey to complete his residency in Family Medicine at CentraState Medical Center in 2019, which is associated with Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson. Dr. Halari earned board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). According to Dr. Halari, the ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

As a family physician, Dr. Halari provides out-patient care to people aged 16 and up. He sees patients for pre-operative and wellness examinations, chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and some mental health issues. He spends time with each patient, educating them on their conditions and the medications necessary to maintain good health working at HMH Primary Care / Cedarbridge Medical Associates in Brick Township New Jersey. His practice is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center, as he provided outpatient care. There he provides comprehensive care ranging from adolescents to geriatric patients. Patients with concerns regarding hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or needing minor procedures are welcome to the practice. Dr. Halari shows concern about the patient’s disease healing and quality of life. He believes that two-way communication is the key to good health. He also believes that the patient-provider relationship should be built on mutual trust and that it plays a crucial part in providing care. His mantra is, “it is your body you call the shots, I will provide guidance, information, to help you make the best decision possible.”

While studying abroad, Dr. Halari participated in extracurricular programs such as Manipal Students Aiding in India’s Development (MSAID) in Manipal India 2006 – 2008; Alpha Theta Sigma in Manipal India 2008 – 2010; and Peer Mentorship in Manipal India 2007 – 2010; and Student Council in Manipal India 2007 – 2008. Dr. Halari is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). He has certifications in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Dr. Halari has served as a research assistant for Dr. Padmaja Upadya at St. Joseph’s Pediatric Outpatient Surgical Center (July 2015 – June 2016) on the following research projects: “Pediatric Dental Anesthesia and Outcome on Post-Op Delirium Duration” and “What do doctors think about patient financial status and its influence on medication & treatment”. He also served as a clinical research coordinator for Dr. Ashok Patel at BioBehavioral Health (July 2015 – June 2016) in a Phase 3 Randomized Double-blind Placebo-Controlled Study of LY2951742 in Patients with Episodic Migraine.

Dr. Halari is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. According to Dr. Halari, family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. They are known as the “quarterback” of the medical team that can begin to provide an all-inclusive care and coordinate treatment between specialists.

Dr. Halari has conducted many presentations including Internet Search Patterns by State after the Identification of Foodborne Outbreaks by CDC; NJAFP Scientific Assembly; Caesar’s Palace Atlantic City, Fibromyalgia: A Holistic Approach to Care and Management (June 15 2018); West Windsor Senior Center Colorectal Screening (May 22 2018); Howell Senior Center Medicare Annual Wellness

Visit (April 24 2018); Greenbriar at Monroe Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (March 8 2018); and Howell Senior Center (December 5 2017). He has also served as co-president of the GMEC Residency Council Committee from July 2018 until June 2019. As a volunteer, Dr. Halari served at Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold New Jersey in 2006 where his responsibilities included patient transport, patient care, and patient social interactions. He also attended seminars for treatment strategies, lifestyle modifications, and hospital care efficiency, and offered supplemental assistance to nursing and hospital staff, such as physician nurses, and administration officials. The doctor was also a medical representative at the Hispanic Coalition Health Fair in West Windsor, New Jersey in 2013, where he conducted multitudes of medical procedures from clinical examinations to measuring blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and basic blood chemistries. He also informed and educated patients on how to use home medical devices and emphasized the importance of medical management.

The doctor has participated in community outreach in the town of Freehold, NJ, and with the Hispanic Coalition, training high school students on basic medical procedures.

Dr. Halari attributes his success to 80% hard work, 10% family support, 5% relaxation, and 5% luck. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially playing with his two young boys & dog, his wife, Mrs. Khyati Halari, of eight years, biking, billards, and watching movies. He has traveled to locations such as Dubai and India. His new travel endeavors include Bali, Maldives, and Europe. He speaks several languages including English, Gujarati, and Hindi.

Dr. Halari would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors Parthiv Raval, M.D., Aaron Feingold, M.D., Maria Ciminelli, M.D., Bennett H. Shenker, M.D., Tara Sinha, M.D., Padmaja Upadya, M.D., Ashok Patel, M.D., Francis Ihejirika, M.D., and Robert Kruse, M.D.

Vicki L. Macy, MD, FACOG

Retired Obstetrician-Gynecologist Private Practice

Sheridan, WY

Sheridan, WY— Vicki L. Macy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her work in the medical field.

Dr. Macy grew up in the small town of Burley, Idaho and graduated with her medical degree from the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1981. She moved to Salt Lake City pursuing an OB-GYN residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She became the first woman to complete the OB-GYN residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine and then went on to become one of the first female obstetriciangynecologists in the state.

Dr. Macy is a retired board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who is licensed to

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Jr.

Diagnostic Radiologist

Palmetto Imaging

Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC— Dr. Zachary M. Kilpatrick Jr. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his work as a radiologist.

Dr. Kilpatrick earned his medical degree from Mercer University in Macon GA. He completed his residency at Memorial Health University in Savannah, GA, and fellowship at Proscan Imaging Education Foundation.

The doctor is the 4th generation physician in his family, so he believes that helping people is in his blood. Dr. Kilpatrick also enjoys mentoring young people who are interested practice medicine in Wyoming, Washington, Utah, and Montana. She was affiliated with Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins Wyoming & Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City Utah. She has delivered over 9000 babies, including multiple generations in several families. Though she is extremely proud of this accomplishment, she is most proud of her relationships with her patients. in a career in healthcare, and allows them to shadow him. According to Dr. Kilpatrick, he’s always very direct and to the point, and all of his reports have his cell phone number on them so that if a patient has any questions he is available to answer them.

Dr. Macy is a Fellow of the College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is boardcertified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). According to Dr. Macy, the mission of the ABOG is to define standards certify obstetricians and gynecologists and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge practice and professionalism in women’s health. Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist or OB-GYN is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Dr. Macy has been the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010) and Patients’ Choice Award (2008). She would like to dedicate this honor in loving memory of her mother, Lucy Fairchild, and also like to Dick Speight, who was an admissions officer at the University of Oregon, and her mentor James Scott, MD.

Dr. Kilpatrick speaks regionally to colleagues and healthcare professionals. He is a highly regarded diagnostic radiologist and adult/ pediatric MRI specialist. He sees patients at Palmetto Imaging – West Columbia in West Columbia South Carolina. Radiologists such as Dr. Kilpatrick use imaging to gather information about the structure and function of the human body that may be unavailable without surgery. They rely on penetrating radiation such as X-rays CT scans and PET scans to diagnose diseases. They may also employ ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Dr. Kilpatrick’s clinical interests include adult radiology pediatric radiology head-to-toe MRI and advanced imaging. He performs outpatient care locally.

In his free time, Dr. Kilpatrick likes to be with his children, enjoys fishing, hunting and cooking. For more information about Zachary M. Kilpatrick Jr. MD please visit https://www.palmetto-imaging.com/ourlocations/columbia.

William R. Wise, MD

Urologist

Las Vegas Urology

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV — William R. Wise, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Physician for his exemplary medical contributions and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence at Las Vegas Urology.

William R. Wise, MD, has been helping patients in the greater Las Vegas area for more than 34 years. He is dedicated to his patients and is proud to treat them with some of the finest, state-of-the-art equipment available. Dr. Wise currently sees patients at the offices in Henderson (Pebble) at 8915 S. Pecos Suite 19A, and Las Vegas (Cathedral Rock) at 7200 Cathedral Rock Dr., Suite 210.

Dr. Wise is experienced in treating common and complex urologic issues for people of all genders. He spends time with each patient to learn about their symptoms and diagnose issues. He often sees patients who have prostate cancer, kidney stones, yeast infections, erectile dysfunction, and pelvic health issues. He additionally treats patients who are seeking vasectomies. Minimally invasive options are offered at Las Vegas Urology to provide same-day procedures and minimize pain and discomfort. Las Vegas Urology is currently offering video e-visits and telehealth options throughout its eight locations in Nevada.

As one of Southern Nevada’s largest urology groups, Las Vegas Urology has a team of 14 Urologists, one Pediatric Urologist, and one Radiation Oncologist to provide collaborative patient care for persons of all ages. Patients are often referred to Urologists by their general practitioner if they have pain or unpleasant symptoms within their bladder, prostate, kidneys, ureters, urethra, or adrenal glands. The patients can see their doctors and schedule surgeries at the same location, creating a smooth path to recovery. Las Vegas Urology offers an extensive range of treatment options for patients that other urology clinics in the area may not provide, including Boston Scientific Penile Implants, Coloplast Penile Implants, UroLift System, Rezum BPH treatment, treatment for incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse treatment, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment, and more.

Before starting his career in medicine, Dr. Wise first attended Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska. He then completed an internship, surgical residency, and urology residency at the University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals in Salt Lake City. He is board-certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology (ABU). The ABU certifies qualified Urologists who have completed their training and meet high standards and proper education criteria.

Dr. Wise is a member of the American Medical Association, Clark County Medical Society, Las Vegas Urologic Society, and American Urological Association Western Section. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology. He is currently serving as Chief of Urology Division at Sunrise Hospital Medical Center.

Recognized for his exceptional work over 34 years in practice, Dr. Wise was recognized by Pro News Report in 2021. He was the past President of the Las Vegas Urologic Society.

On a personal note, Dr. Wise enjoys spending time with his family, including his four grandchildren. He loves to watch movies, travel, and attend church.

For more information or to make an appointment at Las Vegas Urology, visit www.lasvegasurology.com.

Antonio J. Bestard Attorney

The Law Offices of Antonio J. Bestard Pomona, CA

Pomona, CA— Antonio J. Bestard is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his work in the criminal defense field.

Mr. Bestard received his B.S. from the University of Portland in 1973 and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from University of La Verne College of Law in 1979. He is fluent in Spanish, has been an active member of the State Bar of California since 1979, and is a member of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. The attorney is a Certified

Specialist in Criminal Law through the Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California. He is the only Certified Specialist in Criminal Law of the State Bar of California in Pomona.

According to Mr. Bestard, the law offices of Antonio J. Bestard is located in Pomona California and represents clients throughout Southern California. The firm offers quality criminal defense services to those who were charged with serious crimes. Mr. Bestard has more than 40 years of experience as a criminal attorney. He has appeared at all levels of the juvenile, state and federal court systems on behalf of California clients facing major felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, including death penalty cases, murder, manslaughter and robbery.

Mr. Bestard is a skilled negotiator and fearless legal advocate who is able to fully and thoroughly investigate each case to ensure that his client’s legal rights have been upheld at all times. For more information about Mr. Bestard’s practice, please email the office at Antonio.bestard@gmail.com.

Frank V. Savona Attorney

Frank V. Savona Esq Staten Island, NY

Staten Island, NY — Frank V. Savona is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney in the field of Real Estate Law and in acknowledgment of his private practice achievements at Frank V. Savona, Esq.

Frank V. Savona is real estate attorney and counselor at law. He has nearly 30 years of experience in his field, and has worked on cases involving real estate, financing, transactions, wills, contract preparation, contract negotiation and more.

Mr. Savona is highly perceived by his clients as the most knowledgeable attorney in his area of practice. With nearly 30 years of experience as an attorney in both New York and New Jersey, he pursues the interests of his clients in a wide range of legal areas with a focus on residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Admitted to practice law in New York State and the State of New Jersey, Mr. Savona is also a proud member of the New York State Bar Association, the Richmond County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Bar Association. He has experience within large firms and title companies, representing sellers, purchasers and lenders. From residential to commercial property transactions, he has a breadth of experience across the five boroughs of New York City, within Long Island and in New Jersey. He places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and approaches every transaction with the best interest of his clients in mind.

Having managed some of the most complex transactions in real estate, Mr. Savona understands that buying and selling a property can be stressful and not always easy to understand. As a result, he is consistently available to his clients to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the process. As a trusted partner to his clients, he helps them navigate the entire transaction to achieve optimal results.

In pursuit of higher education, Mr. Savona initially obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics from Fairfield University in the early stages of his career. Then, with an interest in law, he went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

For more information, visit www. savonalaw.com.

Harry H. Kazakian

Founder President Chief Executive Officer

USA Express Legal & Investigate Services

Woodland Hills, CA

Woodland Hills, CA- Harry H. Kazakian is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Executive for his work in legal and investigative services.

Mr. Kazakian holds numerous professional certifications, including a private investigator’s certificate from the School of Private Investigations, which he earned in 2001. In 1983, he was certified in phlebotomy by the California Association of Paramedical Schools, and in 1982 he was certified as an emergency medical technician by the Associated Technical College. Through the United Latino Students Association, Mr. Kazakian is a certified criminal defense investigator. Prior to his current position, Mr. Kazakian garnered experience as a high exposure claims adjuster for the Automobile Club of Southern California from 1989 to 2010. From 1982 to 1997, he worked as an emergency medical technician in Glendale, California and Los Angeles County.

Mr. Kazakian is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of USA Express Legal & Investigative Services. He also works for the company as a private investigator and claims adjuster. In his current positions, he oversees day to day operations, directs investigations, oversees and reviews reports to determine future actions on each case, determines the cause of wrongful deaths and ensures justice for victims. Additionally, he has been an article writer for Forbes.

Mr. Kazakian has been recognized for his accomplishments with a plaque for providing education and guidance to clerical support by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He attributes his success to his dependability hard work honesty and willingness to always make himself accessible to clients. In the coming years, Mr. Kazakian plans to merge his business with a larger company. He also hopes to train and mentor more investigators to preserve his legacy.

Mr. Kazakian would like to give special thanks to his wife, Gina Kazakian, with whom he has been married 30 years.

James F. Morgan

Attorney

Morgan, Herring, Green & Rosenblutt LLP

High Point, NC

High Point, NC — James F. Morgan is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Life Achiever in Law 2022/2023 in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work with the law firm of Morgan, Herring, Morgan, Green & Rosenblutt LLP.

Mr. Morgan attended Guilford College and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1966. He concluded his studies with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1969. He was later admitted to practice law in the state of North Carolina as a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and also the United States District for the Middle District of North Carolina. Additionally, Mr. Morgan has served 3 terms at the North Carolina Legislature and North Carolina House.

Mr. Morgan has practiced in law for more than 53 years and specializes in estate planning and administration law. He has most recently been named as the managing partner and attorney at law with the Morgan, Herring, Green & Rosenblutt, LLP. Mr. Morgan is responsible for handling cases regarding civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning, and personal injury.

Mr. Morgan became involved in his profession because his father was an attorney and encouraged him to do the same. A pinnacle of Mr. Morgan’s career was serving as president of the High Point Jaycees, which was a leadership training organization for young men. Mr. Morgan has been the recipient of numerous honors in the field including the Professional of the Year for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Law, the Star Award from the High Point Arts Council, and the Philanthropist of the Year from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, among other accolades.

Mr. Morgan has chaired more than 75 charitable organizations throughout his career. He plans to continue working in the full-service practice, assisting clients at reasonable prices. While he may choose to slow down in the future, he enjoys the work he does with his community. Mr. Morgan is active as the chairman of the High Point Community Foundation.

For more information, visit www.morganherring.com.

Jessica Lund McCall Managing Partner Legacy Design Strategies Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE — Jessica Lund McCall is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of her work as Managing Partner at Legacy Design Strategies.

With more than 20 years of excellence in the legal and finance fields to her credit, Ms. McCall has distinguished herself as a managing partner specializing in estate planning.

Prior to embarking on her professional journey, Ms. McCall earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in European Studies with honors from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1996. She subsequently attained a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999 and was admitted to the bar for Minnesota and Nebraska. In recognition of her talent and intelligence she was also inducted into MENSA International.

Following her academic accomplishments, Ms. McCall began her career as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve in Minneapolis before accepting a position as a managing partner with Kutak Rock LLP in Omaha. She subsequently joined First Data as an associate counsel before ultimately joining Legacy Design Strategies, an estate planning law firm headquartered in Nebraska with offices in North Dakota and Iowa in 2009. Within two years she took on managing the fiduciary services department utilizing her prior experience in finance. She added the role of the Chief Financial Officer to her duties in 2016. While continuing in this position she was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and also took over management of the settlement department in 2019. In 2022 she became the first equity partner in the firm when she was appointed as the managing partner, achieving recognition as one of the few women in Nebraska, North Dakota, and Iowa to serve in such a role.

As a lawyer specializing in estate planning, Ms. McCall works to ease the minds of her clients, both by designing and implementing plans to provide for their loved ones upon their disability and death as well as mitigating the grieving process of those left behind by handling the settlement of her clients’ estates so their families can focus on healing during what is a difficult and stressful period in their lives. She plans to continue this work with her firm, aiming to double their revenue over the next several years.

On a personal note, Ms. McCall and her husband Doug have three children. A lifelong supporter of education, she has volunteered for their schools in a variety of capacities for more than a decade. She is passionate about the arts and currently serves on the Board of the Omaha Performing Arts Presenters Circle. Ms. McCall is also a member of the Omaha Estate Planning Council.

In light of this recognition, Ms. McCall thanks her husband Doug and their children: Emerson, Madeline, and Laurel, as well as the founding partner of Legacy Design Strategies, Andrew Sigerson. She also wishes to thank her mentor, Jo Bass.

For more information, visit www.ldstrategies.com.

Jon D. Meer

Attorney

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA — Jon D. Meer is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney in the law and legal services fields for his professional excellence with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

Mr. Meer earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations located in Ithaca, NY. He obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Boston University School of Law. He worked as an associate at the law firm of Paul Hastings and became a partner at Atkin Gump LLP before serving DLA Piper US LLP as a partner and chair of employment law practice from 2002 to 2008.

Mr. Meer has been a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since 2008. In his current role, he is an experienced trial lawyer for high stakes and high-profile litigation, representing several of the world’s most famous companies, brands, and businesses in claims brought against them by employees. He defends employers in significant class actions alleging wage theft, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, and theft of trade secrets. Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an international law firm with approximately 900 lawyers across 17 offices around the globe. The firm provides various advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

Mr. Meer has received many accolades, including being named the Daily Journal Legal Publishers Top 75 Lawyers in California for Employment Law in 2019. In 2017, he was named Best Lawyers in America, Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers by the Los Angeles Times, and MVP Top 5 lawyers in Labor and Employment Law by Lexisnexis.

Additionally, he holds an AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell/Thomson Reuters, attributing his success to an impeccable understanding of the function of the courts and his mentors, Paul Grossman, Paul Cane, and Al Latham.

Mr. Meer is most proud to have been one of only a handful of lawyers to have successfully won jury trials in plaintiff-related class action cases. He maintains his affiliation with the Labor and Employment Law sections of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

For more information, visit www.seyfarth.com.

Matthew E. Przywozny Attorney

Matthew E. Przywozny, Esq, LLC East Brunswick, NJ

East Brunswick, NJ— Matthew E. Przywozny is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Attorney for his professional excellence in the Legal Services field and in acknowledgment of his work in his East Brunswick, NJ private practice.

With 30 years of experience practicing law, Mr. Przywozny represents clients in legal matters, including litigation, real estate law, and business law. He is renowned for his outstanding professional legal advice, and taking the time to walk clients through every step of their legal case in a manner they can understand.

Before starting his law firm in New Jersey, Mr. Przywozny worked at Sonenshein Nath and Rosenthal in New York, specializing in the areas of, toxic tort litigation, tax, real estate, matrimonial, and employment law. Before taking that position, he was a law clerk to the Honorable Lawrence Lerner, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, from 1992 to 1993.

Mr. Przywozny received his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from Penn State Dickinson Law in 1992 and his Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University in 1989. As a respected attorney, he is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, District Court, District of New Jersey. He is also a member of the Middlesex County Bar Association.

Among his professional achievements, Mr. Przywozny is the author of “Alternative Treatment of Paraphiliacs; Biological Causes, Anti Androgenic Drugs and Related Legal/ Ethical Issues,” published in the Dickinson Law Review, Volume 96, Summer 1992.

Walter K. Schreyer Attorney Schreyer Law Firm

Westwood, NJ

Westwood, NJ— Walter K. Schreyer is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Legal Professional for his work as an attorney.

Mr. Schreyer earned a Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in 1969 and a J.D. Degree from Albany Law School Union University. He is a managing partner at Schreyer Law Firm, LLC. and specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, DWI, family law, divorce, personal injury, worker’s compensation, real estate, wills and estates and business formations. He has represented his clients in Federal, State, County and Municipal courts, in both New York and New Jersey.

The attorney has served in many capacities, including the Municipal Public Defender, Borough of Norwood, New Jersey since 1982 – 2013; Office of Public Defender, State of New Jersey, Former State Pool Attorney, 1980

– 1998; Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Lead Prosecutor in Trial Section, 1978; New Jersey Prosecutor’s Association Advanced Training in Trial Tactics, Trial Practice and Advocacy, 1977 – Present; New Jersey, Deputy Attorney General, 1974 – 1978; Hudson County, New Jersey, Assistant Prosecutor, 1974 – 1978; and Hon. Frank G. Hahn, New Jersey State Superior Court, Law Secretary, 1973 – 1974.

Mr. Schreyer has received numerous awards, including the following: The New Jersey Civil Service Association Civil Service Leader, 1988; Who’s Who in American Law, 1980; Office of Hudson County Prosecutor Distinguished Service, 1978; New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal of Justice Certificate, 1977; Recognition Award Presented to Walter K. Schreyer Esq. from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, N.J. for outstanding service 1974-1978; Recognition Award presented to Walter K. Schreyer, Esq., for forty (40) years of service to the community 1973-2013 by LexisNexis- Martindale-Hubbell; Recognition Award presented to Walter K. Schreyer, Esq. for dedication and outstanding services to the New Jersey Civil Service Association, and Civil Service Leader. He is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association; Bergen County Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1973; U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1978; U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1978;U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2001; U.S. Supreme Court, 1978; and the Law Firm Better Business Bureau.

Mr. Schreyer specializes in personal injury, workers comp, and will and estate. He is affiliated with the New Jersey Bar Association. He is also a published author, having written State vs. Andrial, 150 N.J. Super at Page 198 et seq, 1977, which established a new law for flight of defendant during trial.

Shannon W. Locke Attorney The Locke law Group San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX — Shannon W. Locke, Esq. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Law Professional for his work as an attorney and his exemplary contributions at The Locke Law Group.

Mr. Locke earned his Bachelor’s degree in History with Honors at Macalester College in St. Paul, MO. He obtained a J.D. Degree from the University of Arizona, College of Law Tucson, Arizona, in 2002 after working at a Fortune 500 company for three years. The attorney then became a prosecutor at the Pima County Attorney’s Office. He was the only prosecutor in Pima County to successfully first-chair two first-degree murder trials in 2005.

Mr. Locke worked in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office after moving to San Antonio, Texas. He has prosecuted financial crimes in the White Collar Crime Unit and gained valuable trial experience and complex litigation skills. He has also practiced in several Texas counties and has tried cases in Hays, Kendall, Gillespie, and Bexar County. He dismissed cases in counties such as San Patricio County, Guadalupe, Nueces, Kerr, and Comal County.

Mr. Locke is a board-certified criminal defense attorney at Shannon W. Locke, Esq. and has led an exceptional career, working diligently on behalf of his clients. He has represented many criminal law cases, including murder, aggravated assault, possession with intent to deliver, DWI, and domestic violence. According to Mr. Locke, The Locke Law Group is an expert criminal defense firm in San Antonio, TX that defends clients against a myriad of criminal charges in San Antonio and its vicinity. Mr. Locke and his team of criminal defense attorneys and family law attorneys are dedicated to providing the highest quality of representation. Mr. Locke understands that every criminal case is unique and requires strict attention to detail and listening to the client’s needs to provide the best possible outcome. The Locke Law Group strives to protect their clients’ fundamental rights, passionately defend cases at trial, or fight for a fair plea negotiation. Mr. Locke and his team defend their clients from the potentially severe consequences of convictions, including high penalty fees or jail time. The practice offers a free first consultation session with an experienced lawyer, where clients can discuss their case. The firm offers flexible payment options, detailed defense strategies for each case, and prompt communication at all times.

Mr. Locke maintains active memberships with the American Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association. He has received awards for his work, including AIOLCA’s 10 Best in Texas for Client Satisfaction in 2019, Top Attorney in Who’s Who Directories, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney.

To learn more, please visit https://thelockelawgroup.com/.

Thomas Sumter Tisdale Jr.

Attorney

Law Offices of Thomas S. Tisdale Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC- Mr. Thomas Sumter Tisdale Jr. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney

Mr. Tisdale attended the University of the South in 1961. He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of South Carolina School of Law in 19with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in History. In 1964, he conclude63. Mr. Tisdale is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of South

Carolina, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.

Mr. Tisdale has worked as an attorney at his personal practice, The Law Offices of Thomas S. Tisdale LLC. He has been the owner and publisher of Home House Press since 2010. Prior to working at his own firm, Mr. Tisdale was a lawyer with Hellman, Yates, and Tisdale from 2013 to 2021, and a partner with Nexsen Pruet from 2004 to 2013. Mr. Tisdale garnered further experience at Young, Clement, Rivers and Tisdale as a partner and founder from 1964 to 2004.

Mr. Tisdale has found success through his written works, authoring “Carolina Sunrise” in 2016. He also published “Truth in Cold Blood, A play in Three Acts”, in 2013 and “A Lady of the High Hills: Natalie Delage Sumter” in 2001.

Mr. Tisdale has served as the youngest president of the South Carolina State Bar and maintains affiliation with numerous professional organizations. He is a member of the Historical Society of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, the Preservation Society of Charleston, the General Society of Colonial Wars, and he is the Officer of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, among other organizations and The Society of the Cincinnati. Mr. Tisdale has worked in the field of law for 58 years.

V. Bruce Chambers Attorney Private Law Practice

Newark, NY

Newark, NY- V. Bruce Chambers is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member and for his work in litigation family law.

The Law Office of V. Bruce Chambers is a firm serving Newark NY in Criminal Law Family Law and Wills cases. Attorney Chambers and his legal team provide innovative legal advice for their clients. At the Law office of V. Bruce Chambers has the experience and knowledge to protect your rights and achieve your goals.

V. Bruce Chambers, founder of the firm, has over 45 years of experience practicing in every level of trial court in New York (Licensed U.S. District Court Western District of New York 1975 Licensed U.S. Supreme Court 1974). His primary area of practice is litigation family law and both civil and criminal law.

While his first interest is solving the problem that is forcing a client to seek legal help, he is prepared to try a case in court, if required. He promises clients individual attention, good negotiating ability, full preparation of

Maude Packard Wright

Real Estate Agent

Billero & Billero Properties

Fort Pierce, FL your case, and excellent courtroom skills. Mr. Chambers has worked 10 years as a Public Defender and 20 years as a judge of a busy criminal court. Additionally, Mr. Chambers has extensive judicial court experience at the Newark Village Justice from 1985 – 2005. He has presided over more than 55,000 cases in that court system. He has been acting Rochester City Court Judge (1989 – 1990) and Acting Auburn City Court Judge.

Fort Pierce, FL-Maude Packard Wright is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Agent for her work in real estate with Billero & Billero Properties.

Mrs. Wright specializes in residential and commercial buying, as well as selling properties for her clients. Her achievements include Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award 2022; Honoree, Top Producer 2022; Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Florida; Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Maine; and Recipient Design Award.

Mr. Chambers is a Certified Family Court Attorney for Children since 1970. He has also been Village of Newark Prosecutor since 1974. From 1976-1985, Dr. Chambers was the Chief Assistant Public Defender for Wayne County. In 1974-1975 he was Assistant Public Defender in Wayne County; 1970-1974; 1980-1985 he enjoyed private practice of law in Wayne County and from 1970 – present he has served as Administrator of Wayne County Assigned Counsel Program.

Mr. Chambers received his JD from Syracuse University College of Law in 1970 and his B.A. in History from the University of Rochester in 1967. He attendend the Advanced Criminal Law Program at Northwestern University in 1972. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Wayne County Magistrates Association, and Wayne County Bar Association. His community service includes: Secretary for the Newark-Wayne Community

Hospital Board of Directors; Member of Executive Committee Finance Committee By Laws Committee; Nominating Committee

Chairman of the Strategic Policy Committee ViaHealth of Rochester; Strategic Policy Committee; Park Presbyterian Church Ruling Elder; Past President of Trustees; Wayne County Center for Dispute Resolution; Board of Directors Wayne County Victim’s Resource Center; Outstanding Support Award Newark Lions Club; Past President Newark Country Club; Past President Treasurer Newark Rotary Club; Treasurer American Red Cross; Wayne County Chapter Board of Directors 2007 to 2010; and Ducks Unlimited Elks Masons.

Mr. Chambers is also the assign council administrator. He prides himself on being a very fair lawyer and will work with his clients to reach a fair and affordable rate that they can work with. According to Mr. Chambers, he is easy to talk to and very down to earth, and loves his work. He is also proud that his son also went into law practice.

Mrs. Wright is a member of the Wheels & Keels Foundation Inc., The Yacht Club, The Arc of the United States, and is a leader in The Girl Scouts of the USA. She is also a Sunday School Teacher, and alumni of the University of Maine at Augusta, and the University of Southern Maine.

Mrs. Wright seeks nothing but continued growth and success with Billero & Billero, as she says she loves to assist her clients and help meet their needs in finding the right homes. She notes that she has a passion for real estate and has always represented herself with excellence and integrity, leading her to becoming a Top Producing Agent multiple times throughout the duration of her career.

Alan B. Sadler

Owner

Sadler Development Corp

Montgomery, TX

Montgomery, TX — Alan B. Sadler is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Real Estate Developer in the Commercial Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of his work as Owner of Sadler Development Corp.

Dedicated to commercial properties, Mr. Sadler has earned distinction as a skilled real estate developer for more than 30 years.

To prepare for his professional journey, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Following this accomplishment, he began his career as the president of his company, Sadler Development Corp, in 1983, where he continues to serve at present.

Robert H. Cyperski

Attorney

Robert H. Cyperski Law

North Canton, OH

North Canton, OH - Robert H. Cyperski is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney and in acknowledgment of his outstanding excellence in private practice at Robert H. Cyperski Law.

With over 37 years of experience in the legal field, Robert H. Cyperski is highly skilled in all aspects of law at his private practice, Robert H. Cyperski Law.

At Robert H. Cyperski Law in Canton, OH, Mr. Cyperski and his team represent their clients on several legal matters. He has taken on environmental law, civil litigation, business law, employment, real estate, and bankruptcy cases. Mr. Cyperski says, “When you face a challenging legal problem, experience makes

Combining his background in real estate and banking with his financial acumen, Mr. Sadler began his first project developing a nursing home and after achieving success there, moved into developing convenience stores, shopping centers and two office buildings.

In addition to these endeavors, Mr. Sadler served as County Judge for Montgomery County from 1991 to his retirement from the position in 2015. With 24 years of commitment, he was the longest serving judge in the county’s history, and was honored with numerous state and local awards for his dedicated service. He also received the Texas Road Hand Award from the Texas Highway system in Montgomery County by about 22 percent at that time.

As further dedication to his community he served as the vice chairman for the Montgomery County Central Appraisal District and was a Director of the Conroe Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery County Health District. He also served as a board member for the Lone Star College a difference. Whether it involves family law, debt relief, a civil dispute, a personal injury, estate planning, or other legal matters, Attorney Robert H. Cyperski will seek the best possible result for you.”

System, the Boy Scouts of America and presently for the Campus of Hope Homeless Shelter.

Looking toward the future, Mr. Sadler hopes to conclude development with his current business partner James Barber with B/E Winery and Grand Pines Retreat wedding venue in Conroe, Texas, after which he intends to retire and spend more time with family.

He began his education at Moravian College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978.

Mr. Cyperski next attended the University of Akron, graduating in 1984 with a J.D. degree. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Stark County Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Cyperski holds an AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale Hubbell, the Distinguished Peer Rated Site for High Professional Achievement.

Mr. Cyperski founded the firm in 1984 to help members of his community meet their legal needs. He always seeks the best possible outcome for each case. The firm is located at 1201 30th St. NW Suite 102-B in Canton, OH, and is open from 9 AM - 5 PM every day.

As a professional member of the Ohio Bar, Mr. Cyperski currently specializes in Environmental Law. His expertise extends to bankruptcy legal cases, and he practices bankruptcy Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. When he first meets with clients, he helps them develop a comprehensive plan for their actions moving forward. He listens closely to determine their legal needs and integrates their values to achieve all goals.

For more information, the office can be reached by phone at (330) 492-6659.

Abdullah Nadi

Chief Executive Officer Quest Investment Corp.

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA— Abdullah Nadi is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Engineer for his work in the field of engineering.

Mr. Nadi began his career in 1973 working as a highway design engineer for the Department of Public Works of Afghanistan until 1977. He pursued a formal education earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University in 1973. He also completed coursework in highway management and construction at the George Washington University and with the Virginia

Highway Department and Federal Highway Administration.

Mr. Nadi has worked in the field of engineering for more than five decades. He specializes in construction management and business development and has served as the chief executive officer, founder and owner of Quest Investment Corp since 2016. The consultancy company, located in Virginia, focuses on land development and construction in the US and Afghanistan. Quest Investment Corp. has initiated and implemented $2.6 billion USD mixed-use development projects in Kandahar and Kabul that combined residential, commercial, and institutional requirements.

Mr. Nadi was a managing member of Eagle Management Group LLC, from 2014 to 2016. He also operated as a strategic policy advisor to the chief of the logistics branch of International Security Forces Afghanistan

(ISAF) from 2010 to 2012, and as president of AFCO International Companies from 2001 to 2007.

Mr. Nadi is a member of the Society of Afghan Engineers and the Afghan American Chamber of Commerce.

Ricardo Rivera- Santana

Senior Facilities Manager

WuXi Biologics

Woodstock, CT

Woodstock, CT — Ricardo Rivera-Santana is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Engineer in the Industrial Facilities Management field and in acknowledgment of his work as Senior Facilities Manager at WuXi Biologics.

With decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Rivera-Santana has excelled for many years as an engineering and facilities management professional. Since 2021, he has served as the senior manager of facility management at WuXi Biologics, a premier contract and development manufacturing organization that provides open access, integrated technology platforms for biopharmaceutical drug development.

After completing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2000 from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Mr. Rivera-Santana continued his education with a Master of Science in management from Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs in 2006.

From 2016 to 2021, Mr. Rivera-Santana flourished as director of product development and project and engineering manager with PISA Bio-Pharm in Albany, NY, where he spearheaded the manufacturing of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in accordance with various federal regulations and industry protocols. Beginning in 1999, Mr. RiveraSantana has prospered as a project manager and engineering professional, lending his expertise to many pharmaceutical and chemical companies and regulated manufacturing, semiconductors, and construction industries, including utilities, critical facilities, and process equipment. He brings experience leading maintenance and engineering personnel in cGMP and FDAregulated environments and is an excellent team player with management, vendors, contractors, and production/maintenance personnel.

Mr. Rivera-Santana became involved in his profession in project management because of his passion for getting things done. As a career highlight, he cites building a facility in Tijuana, Mexico, that was done during the COVID-19 pandemic nearly remotely. In the coming years, Mr. Rivera-Santana’s goal is to continue his profession grown with WuXi Biologics and work on supporting new project that he will be involved with from the ground up.

In light of this recognition, Mr. RiveraSantana wishes to acknowledge the support of his wife of 20 years, Katiria Cabrera, his two children Ryan and Kyrialis, and his mentor Sergio Medina.

Samir Mansy

Chemistry Retired

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH-Dr. Samir Mansy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Professional for his work, as a chemist with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Dr. Mansy pursued an education at Alexandria University in Alexandria, Eygpt, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Geology in 1960. He continued his academic career at Alexandria University, earning a Master of Science in physical organic chemistry in 1965. He completed his scholarly endeavors at Michigan State

University where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in biophysics in 1971.

Dr. Mansy is considered an expert in chemistry. Prior to his retirement in 2004, he found much success with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, where he first served as a senior chemist, and as a subjectmatter expert of chemistry from 1998 to 2004. He was as a quality assurance section chief for the Ohio River Division Laboratory at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1991 until 1998 prior to joining the Corps of Engineers.

Dr. Mansy initially began his career working as a research associate at the Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan where he served from 1972 to 1973. Dr. Mansy continued his vocation as a fellow for the National Institute of Health at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana from 1973 until 1977. Following this post, he was active as an analytical and senior chemist at Proctor and

Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio between 1977 and 1984. He also garnered expertise as a quality control manager at Environmental Health Research and Testing Inc. from 1990 to 1991.

Among his professional accomplishments, Dr. Mansy is most proud to have discovered an anti-tumor drug, for which he spent two years researching its components and interactions with DNA.

Tushar Kaushik

IT Architecture and Solutions Consultant

13778355 Canada Inc.

Toronto, ON, Canada

Toronto, ON, Canada — Tushar Kaushik is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Architectural and Solutions Consultant in the Solution Architecture and Product Delivery fields, acknowledging his exemplary work with 13778355 Canada Inc.

Mr. Kaushik is an architectural and solutions consultant with expertise in product delivery. He has been in his career for over 20 years. This year, he launched his own business in Toronto, an architectural and solutions consultancy firm named 13778355 Canada Inc. Mr. Kaushik has successfully mastered defining, managing, and delivering largescale customer-centric solutions, product implementations, and architecture across multiple platforms and systems. He is considered an exemplary leader possessing more than 15 years of experience creating, stabilizing, coaching, and mentoring teams for design, delivery, implementation, and production support.

Mr. Kaushik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai, India, in 1997. He is certified in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and has received several awards for his work, including the Neural Leadership Institute Award for Workplace Coaching, the Chairman’s Excellence Award for Delivery (2020, 2019, 2015, and 2013), the Tesla Award (2018), Going the Extra Mile Award in Running a Business (2017), and the Special Award in Business Management from Polaris (2012).

Mr. Kaushik maintains a strong desire to learn more and grow professionally. He has an open mind towards achieving goals, believing that it takes about 1 percent ideas, 1 percent luck, and 98 percent hard work to make it. He also has an attitude of continual progress to learn from mistakes while minimizing and eliminating failures. “I always feel that I need to learn more,” Mr. Kaushik states. “Failures are good for progress, as long as the failures are converted to learning and are not repeated.”

Mr. Kaushik’s five-year goal consists of establishing a full-time coaching career.