Peconic Bay Medical Group's Primary Care Specialists

Guy-Philippe Beauzile, PA

An NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant, Mr. Beauzile holds certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. His professional healthcare experience includes providing primary and urgent care services as well as support for oncology and hematology patients.

A graduate of Stony Brook University, Mr. Beauzile received his Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from Hofstra University.

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.

Kimberly Britt, NP

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
• Stephanie West, 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, and Guy-Philippe Beauzile, 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.

Manish Chadha, MD

Residency-trained in internal medicine at the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, PA, Dr. Chadha sees patients at Northwell’s community-based multi-specialty practice in Shirley.

As a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Hofstra University School of Medicine and a former Director of Clinical In-Patient Services at Hartford Hospital, Dr. Chadha brings a breadth of experience in treating and advising patients in face-to-face office settings as well as through telehealth virtual visits.

Dr. Chadha welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short, with same-day office 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.

Valerie Cotsalas, PA

An NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant, Ms. Cotsalas holds certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Her healthcare career includes more than 20 years’ experience as a practicing Physician Assistant in roles including primary and urgent care services, internal medicine, and cardio-thoracic surgery.

A graduate of the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Ms. Cotsalas is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the NYS Society of Physicians Assistants.

Kimberly Duffy, MD

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.

Christopher Fecek, MD

A residency-trained family medicine physician with a background as a competitive distance runner and college athlete, Dr. Fecek offers a supportive perspective for patients who wish to maintain or regain their optimum levels of physical performance. Before earning his MD at the American University of Integrative Sciences, St. Maarten School of Medicine, he earned an MS in Kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

He has provided volunteer medical team coverage for a variety of local school and club athletic competitions including football, wrestling, boxing and mixed martial arts as well as running. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Fecek welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short, with same-day office 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.

Kristin Gordon, DO

Board-certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine and residency-trained at Southampton Hospital, Dr. Gordon welcomes new patients to his practice in Hampton Bays. A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Gordon offers his patients a holistic approach to personalized care for the whole person and the whole family. A former EMT, Dr. Gordon is a graduate of the University of Vermont and holds Master’s degrees in chemistry/biotechnology from Tufts University and in psychology from Boston University.

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.

Denise Karavas, PA

Nicole M. Marky, APRN, FNP-BC

A certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Marky holds certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She is also Botulism and Filler certified and clinically trained in dermatology. Her professional healthcare experience includes providing total patient care for high acuity patients in the labor and delivery departments at Stony Brook University Hospital, with approx. 4,000 deliveries per year, and Tampa General Hospital, with approx. 6,000 deliveries per year.

A graduate of Stony Brook University, Ms. Marky received her BSN from Drexel University, Philadelphia PA, and she earned her Masters of Family Health Nursing at the University of South Florida, Tampa FL. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

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.

Elizabeth Sanders, PA

Daniel Shapiro, NP

Patricia Sondgeroth, PA

Darya Sterling, DO

A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Sterling employs an innovative range of techniques to connect and communicate with patients of all ages. She offers her 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. Sterling welcomes news patients. Same-day and Telehealth appointments are often available. Every effort is made to accommodate patients’ needs in scheduling appointments.

Listen to Dr. Sterling on Peconic Bay Medical Center's Ask the Medical Expert in partnership with JVC Broadcasting.

Danielle Stoebe, PA-C

A member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Ms. Stoebe has been highly trained and holds certifications in Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric Life Support. She began her career as a practicing physician assistant in the Long Island Jewish Medical Center Emergency Department.

A graduate of Stony Brook University, Ms. Stoebe has been providing primary care and immediate care services at the Peconic Bay Medical Center/Northwell Health Immediate Care Center at the Gertrude and Louis Feil Campus for Ambulatory Services in Manorville, NY, since 2016.

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.

Stephanie K. West, FNP-BC, MS, BSN, PCCN

A graduate of the renowned Family Nurse Practitioner Program of the Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine, Mrs. West is proud to join Dr. Luigi Buono in practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Mrs. West earned her BA at Fordham University and her BSN at Chamberlain University prior to earning her MS with major in nursing at the Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine. Her advanced training includes certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, Telemetry, and credentialing as a Certified Medical-Surgical RN (CMSRN) and Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN). She is a member of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

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.

Steven Spiegel, MD

Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Spiegel also brings extensive experience in immediate care medical service to his primary care practice in Westhampton Beach, where he has been serving the community since 1996.

Dr. Spiegel 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.

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.

Brian Patrick McKenna, MD

Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. McKenna earned his MD with honors from the SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. One of Suffolk County’s leading providers of Women’s Health services, Dr. McKenna specializes in all aspects of gynecologic care, including mature women’s care, hormone replacement therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and helping expectant mothers welcome new family members into the world.

Dr. McKenna welcomes new patients. Waiting times for appointments are typically short, with convenient telehealth appointments often available. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted.

Hafsa Umar Memon, MD

Dual board-certified in Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Memon was trained at the Mayo Clinic for OBGYN residency and received her fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins. She specializes in advanced treatment of pelvic floor conditions including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome, painful bladder syndrome, vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas and other pelvic floor disorders. She is an expert in the use of minimally invasive vaginal and DaVinci Robotic Surgery System.

Dr. Memon welcomes new patients on referral from primary care, OBGYN and other physicians as well as through direct appointments at her Riverhead and Port Jefferson locations. Please call (631) 273-3080 to book your appointment.

Elizabeth Morrison, CM

Oscar Quezada, MD