by Calvin H. Van Reken M.D. | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Calvin H. Van Reken earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was accepted at 19 years old, was in the top third of his class, and finished in 4 years. He received a B.S. at Calvin College, Grands Rapids, Michigan in 3 years, and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Blodgett and St. Mary’s Hospitals, Grand Rapids, Michigan. In high school he received a National Merit Scholar of Commendation, was captain and MVP of the wrestling team and valedictorian at Bloomfield Hills, Lahser High School, Class of 71. He was voted outstanding science student in the class of 71. He owns Calvin H. Van Reken, MD, LTD, and specializes in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics along with a strong interested in lasers and cosmetic medicine. Dr. Van Reken was named to Best Doctors in America two years in a row in 2013 and 2014. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Geriatrics. He was one of the fathers of the hospitalist movement in Northern Nevada. He speaks semi-fluent Spanish.
by Gregory G. Smith M.D. | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Gregory G. Smith earned his M.D. at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1979 and completed his Residency at UC Davis Medical Center. He is a Physician at Center for Clinical Trials Sacramento, Inc., located at 7600 Hospital Drive # G, in Sacramento, California. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine and currently practices at Gregory G Smith, Inc. Over the last four decades, he has gained extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a spectrum of complex illnesses. Dr. Smith is Affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento.
by Faisal Mahmood M.D., FAAOS | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Faisal Mahmood, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Wayne, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch medical school in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chilton Medical Center and Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center. Dr. Mahmood performs minimally invasive, motion-sparing and same-day spine surgery in addition to shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopies and minimally invasive joint replacements.
“I pride myself on being able to relate to patients on an individual basis, and spending the time they deserve so that they can better understand their particular medical issues,” he says.
“Through a team approach we can collectively work together to formulate a game plan to help address their ailment.”
In addition to earning the trust and respect of his patients, Dr. Mahmood’s greatest reward is experiencing the joy of a patient who is pain-free. He is actively involved in community services and outreach programs and also provides his resources to underserved community clinics.
Dr. Faisal Mahmood is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, and Wayne Hospital; Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains.
Dr. Mahmood’s medical training includes: UMDNJ (MD); St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center/Seton Hall University (Residency); Twin Cities Spine Center (Fellowship).
He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mahmood to book an appointment.
by Bibek Koirala M.D | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Bibek Koirala earned his M.D. at Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Nepal, he completed a residency, in internal medicine at Mount Auburn Hospital/Harvard Medical School and his Fellowship in infectious disease at the University of Massachusetts. He is an infectious disease physician at Stamford Health Medical Group. Dr. Koirala is committed to educating his patients about their condition, their treatment plan and recovery process. Dr. Koirala cares for patients with bone and joint infections, complicated and complex infections, heart valve infections, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lyme disease, pneumonia and patients who are immunocompromised. He has a particular interest in caring for patients diagnosed with viral hepatitis and those who are HIV positive. Dr. Koirala has received an Edward H. Kass Award for Clinical Excellence from Massachusetts Infectious Disease Society in 2013 and was named as Specialty Attendee of the Year from 2018-19. He has written a book chapter “Adenovirus Virus & the Lung” in 2014. Dr. Koirala is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America, American College of Physicians, and the Connecticut Infectious Diseases Society.
by Dr. Deontia C. Atkinson Sr. | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Deontia C. Atkinson Sr. received a Doctor of Divinity, a Master of Theology, and a Bachelor of Theology, at Kingdom Builders. He is currently attending Newburgh Seminary for his Ph.D. in Christian Organizational Leadership. He is Senior Pastor at Kingdom Family International and has 36 years’ experience as a pastor. He started at the age of 21. His Father founded the church in 1973, He has been involved with the church for 45 years and focuses on core services for members, counseling, teaching, and ministering. Dr. Atkinson, Sr. has taking mission trips to Africa, South Africa, and Uganda. He also was a Chef for 25 years. In his free time, he enjoys weight- lifting and watching movies.
