Peconic Bay Medical Group's Primary Care Specialists

Dennis T. Besong, MD, MBA

A board-certified family medicine physician with extensive acute and post-acute care experience, Dr. Besong offers his patients the benefits of an individualized family-centered approach along with seamless integration into the full range of diagnostic and treatment services provided by Peconic Bay Medical Center and the Northwell Health system.

Dr. Besong welcomes news patients. Same-day and Telehealth appointments are often available. Every effort is made to accommodate patients’ needs in scheduling appointments. A graduate of Stony Brook University, Dr. Besong earned his MD from the St. Matthews University School of Medicine. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Davenport University.

Luigi Buono, DO

Board-Certified by the American Board of Family Practice, Dr. Buono has been providing compassionate primary medical care to the families on the East End since 1994.

To continue to provide the high level of personal, attentive care for which he is known, Dr. Buono's practice includes a team of top-notch practitioners:

• Patricia Sondgeroth, PA
• James Earl, NP
• Denise Karavas, PA

The practice welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for scheduling school physicals, vaccinations and routine screenings. Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Cynthia Carlson, MD

Board-Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Carlson has been providing compassionate primary medical care to the families on the East End since 1998. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Carlson's experience includes tenure as Chief Resident and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Stony Brook University Hospital and Medical Center.

Committed to providing the highest standards of personal, attentive care, Dr. Carlson is joined in her practice by a team of top-notch practitioners that includes Danielle Stoebe, PA.

Dr. Carlson welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for scheduling school physicals, vaccinations and routine screenings. Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Josephine Champlin, DO

Residency-trained in family medicine at Peconic Bay Medical Center, Dr. Champlin welcomes new patients to her practice in Center Moriches. A graduate of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY, Dr. Champlin offers her patients a holistic approach to care with a particular focus on good doctor-patient communication and overall family well-being.

Waiting times for appointments are typically short, with same-day and telehealth appointments often available. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for physicals, vaccinations and screenings. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted.

James Earl, FNP-C, APRN, CEN, MS, MBA

A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, James Earl also brings experience as a Certified Emergency Nurse in trauma settings as well as in forward surgical units from his service with the U.S. Army Reserve Nurse Corps.

In addition to his BSN, Mr. Earl holds a Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Malloy College, and a Master of Business Administration degree from American Public University. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program of Chamberlain University, with an anticipated commencement date in 2020.

Denise Karavas, PA

Judith Magloczki, DO

Residency-trained in Integrated Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Dr. Magloczki welcomes new patients to her practice in Riverhead.

With an extensive background and interest in yoga, fitness and personal wellness, Dr. Magloczki provides patients with an integrative, holistic approach to care for every member of the family. Waiting times for appointments are typically short, with same-day and telehealth appointments often available. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for physicals, vaccinations and screenings. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted.

Evan Nadal, DO

Board-Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine of the NYIT New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Nadal is one of Suffolk County's most highly regarded family physicians.

Dr. Nadal is the Program Director to the family medicine resident physicians of Peconic Bay Medical Center's Graduate Medical Education program.

The practice welcomes new patients. For physical examinations, follow-up visits and routine office visits, scheduled appointments are recommended.

Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid accepted.

Pooja Atul Paunikar, MD

Board-certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Paunikar also has a Masters Degree in Public Health from Dartmouth Medical School. She was formerly Chief Resident in Family Medicine at Northwell Health’s Southside Hospital and has served on the faculties of New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical College, and the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra College. 

Dr. Paunikar welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for scheduling school physicals, annual medical exams, screenings and vaccinations. Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Allison Skrezec, NP

Patricia Sondgeroth, PA

Jeffrey Tiu, DO

Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, Dr. Tiu, provides compassionate primary medical care.

Dr. Tiu welcomes new patients. Waiting time for appointments are typically short.  Every effort is made to accomadate patient's schedules for  scheduling school physicals, vaccinations and routine screenings.  Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Christina Zaccara, ANP-C

A member of the New York Nurse Practitioner Association, Ms. Zaccara is a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who has been providing primary care services in homecare and office settings to residents of the East End for more than 15 years.

Beginning her career as a licensed practical nurse, Ms. Zaccara earned her RN from Suffolk Community College in 2006, her BSN on the Dean’s list from Stony Brook University in 2008, and her MSN as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from Stony Brook University in 2011.

Afzal M. Butt, MD

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Butt also has extensive experience in emergency and urgent care medicine. He has been a resident of the Riverhead area for more than 20 years.

Dr. Butt welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for scheduling school and work physicals, vaccinations and screenings. Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Michael Dempsey, MD

A cum laude graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor Medical Science degree from the Dartmouth College School of Medicine, Dr. Dempsey received his MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has been listed as one of “America’s Top Physicians, Internal Medicine” by the Consumer Research Council of America.

Dr. Dempsey welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for scheduling school and work physicals, vaccinations and screenings. Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Richard Kubiak, MD

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Kubiak provides compassionate primary medical care to patients in Riverhead.

Dr. Kubiak welcomes new patients. Most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Robert Daniel Rubin, DO

A board-certified specialist in Pediatrics, Dr. Rubin is also trained in pediatric emergency care, with certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program  instructor.

Dr. Rubin welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules for scheduling school physicals, vaccinations and routine screenings. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Scott F Berlin, MD

Scott Brian Berman, MD

Julia Chachere, CNM, NP, MPH

Julia Chachere brings more than 30 years of professional experience and certified expertise to Peconic Bay Medical Center in the areas of women’s health, family planning, pre-natal and post-partum care, and gynecology.

Licensed by New York State as both a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health and as Midwife, Ms. Chachere holds a Master of Science degree in Nurse Midwifery from Stony Brook University, and a Master of Public Health degree from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She earned her RN and BSN from Long Island University.

Listen to Julia Chachere on Peconic Bay Medical Center's Ask the Medical Expert in partnership with JVC Broadcasting:

Ask the Medical Expert, November 2019
Ask the Medical Expert, December 2020

Jesse Eisenberg, MD

Vandy Ferrer, CNM

Tiffany Christine Hunter, MD

Board-certified and residency-trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Hunter welcomes new patients to her practice in Riverhead. She provides women of all ages with the specialized care they need to achieve and maintain optimum health before, during, and after their child-bearing years.

A graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Hunter earned her MD at the Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Brown University School of Medicine Women & Infants’ Hospital. In addition to her practice in Riverhead, she serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Northwell/Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine.

Elizabeth Morrison, CM