YOUR TEAM

YOUR TEAM

• Business Office
• Dispensary
• Finance
• Leadership
• Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Social Work

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  Aadya Bhatia, LMSW

  Social Worker

  

  Aadya Bhatia, LMSW

  Social Worker

  Aadya Bhatia, LMSW received her Master of Social Work degree from New York University, with a concentration in Palliative and End-Of-Life Care. Aadya is licensed as a clinical social worker (master’s level) and holds a certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

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  Abhisek Swaika, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  

  Abhisek Swaika, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  Abhisek Swaika, MD is a triple board certified Hematologist and Medical Oncologist. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and fellowship from Mayo Clinic, Florida, where he also served as the Chief Fellow. Thereafter he joined Mayo Clinic, Florida, as a Senior Associate Consultant and held academic appointments of Assistant Professor of Medicine and Oncology.

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  Arlene Mazzella, PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  

  Arlene Mazzella, PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  Arleen Mazzella, PA-C received her B.A. in Physician Assistant from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn. She has over 17 years experience as a Physician Assistant and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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  Avram Abramowitz, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  

  Avram Abramowitz, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  Avram L. Abramowitz, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology and has practiced in Manhattan and Queens for more than twenty seven years.

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  Betsy Cruz, PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  

  Betsy Cruz, PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  Betsy Cruz, PA-C received her A.S. in Science from Queensborough Community College, and her BS in Physician Assistant Studies from York College, Jamaica, NY.

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  Cory Hloska, LCSW, OSW-C.

  Manager, Social Work Services

  

  Cory Hloska, LCSW, OSW-C.

  Manager, Social Work Services

  Cory Hloska, LCSW, OSW-C received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and his Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University.

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  Donna M. Lodato, R.N., OCN

  

  Donna M. Lodato, R.N., OCN

  Donna Lodato, R.N., OCN received her nursing degree from Queensborough Community College. She is a Registered Professional Nurse in New York and holds additional Certification (OCN) from the Oncology Nursing Society.

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  Emily Yeung, MSPAS, PA-C

  Physician Assistant

  

  Emily Yeung, MSPAS, PA-C

  Physician Assistant

  Emily Yeung, PA-C received her M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from York College, Jamaica, NY. Emily did her clinical training at the following hospitals: Queens General Hospital for Internal Medicine and Surgery, and Woodhull Hospital for Emergency Medicine.

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  Felix Loh, MS PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  

  Felix Loh, MS PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  Felix Loh, MS PA-C received his BS in biology and MS in physician assistant studies from SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY. He is a member of AAPA, APAO, as well as the Golden Key National Honor Society.

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  Gabriel Jung, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  

  Gabriel Jung, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  Gabriel H. Jung, M.D. joined Queens Medical Associates in 2009 and is affiliated with LIJ Forest Hills, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens. Dr. Jung has received his Bachelors in Science from The City College of New York – Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, and his M.D. from Albany Medical College

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  Helen Chen, R.N., BSN, OCN

  

  Helen Chen, R.N., BSN, OCN

  Mei Fen (Helen) Chen received her nursing degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey. She then joined Queens Medical Associates in 2012.

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  Iniavet Rivera

  Senior Financial Operations Analyst

  

  Iniavet Rivera

  Senior Financial Operations Analyst

  More to follow on Iniavet!

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  Isai Quetz

  Manager, Operations

  

  Isai Quetz

  Manager, Operations

  Isai Quetz joined Queens Medical Associates in 2007 as part of the nursing staff in our Infusion Center before being promoted to Clinical Manager in April 2008. As Clinical Manager, he oversees and manages the day to day operation of the laboratory and clinical support teams.

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  Jameel Khan

  Manager, Operations

  

  Jameel Khan

  Manager, Operations

  Jameel Khan is Queens Medical Associates ‘Revenue Cycle Assistant Manager. He has been committed to the healthcare industry for the past 16 years, joining QMA in 2003. He brings strong analytical skills associated with all aspects of the Revenue Cycle goals and objectives.

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  Javier A. Roca, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  

  Javier A. Roca, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  Dr. Roca has over 20 years of experience in Hematology and Oncology and is a diplomat in internal medicine and Oncology. He has completed fellowships training in Hematology and Oncology from Albert Einstein and Montifiore Medical Center

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  Jeffrey Mittelmann, R.Ph.

  Manager, Pharmacy

  

  Jeffrey Mittelmann, R.Ph.

  Manager, Pharmacy

  Jeff Mittelmann graduated St. John’s University with a B.S. in Pharmacy in 1989. He is a Registered Pharmacist in New York, as well as Florida. Jeff is certified in vaccine administration and has a certificate in Naturopathy from Clayton College.

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  Lihong Wei, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  

  Lihong Wei, M.D.

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  Dr. Wei has over 20 years of experience in pharmacology and cancer research and near 10 years of experience in Hematology and Oncology. She has completed fellowships and held academic appointments at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine

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  Lyudmyla Stashuk, R.N., BSN, OCN

  

  Lyudmyla Stashuk, R.N., BSN, OCN

  Lyudmyla Stashuk, RN,BSN,CMSRN,OCN received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Ternopol State Medical University, Ukraine. She is a registered professional nurse in New York since 2001, holds additional certification (OCN) from the Oncology Nursing Society andhas her Medical-Surgical certification.

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  Malvina Fulman, M.D. FACP

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  

  Malvina Fulman, M.D. FACP

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Board Certified Oncologist/Hematologist

  Dr. Malvina Fulman has more than 20 years of experience in Medical Oncology and research. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and holds board-certifications in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

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  Minjal Bhavsar, Pharm.D

  Manager, Pharmacy

  

  Minjal Bhavsar, Pharm.D

  Manager, Pharmacy

  Minjal Bhavsar, Pharm.D. began her career at Queens Medical Associates in 2007 as a Dispensary Intern while attending St. John’s University.   Soon after graduation, she transitioned into her role at QMA as a Registered Pharmacist.

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  Nicole Wizel, PA-C

  Physician Assistant

  

  Nicole Wizel, PA-C

  Physician Assistant

  Nicole Wizel, PA-C received her B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College in 2010 and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2015. Nicole did her clinical training at the following medical centers; Pediatric Associates of Westchester,

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  Paoli Devarez, R.N., EMT-P

  

  Paoli Devarez, R.N., EMT-P

  Paoli Devarez, R.N., EMT-P received his nursing degree from St. Paul’s School of Nursing in 2012 and is currently enrolled at Chamberlain College of Nursing for his Bachelor.

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  Patricia Holohan, R.N., OCN

  

  Patricia Holohan, R.N., OCN

  Patricia Holohan received her nursing degree from Queensborough Community College, Bayside NY. She is a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, holds additional Certification (OCN) from the Oncology Nursing Society and has a certification in BCLS and Intravenous Therapy.

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  Pavel Groysman, D.O. FACP

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Supportive & Palliative Care

  

  Pavel Groysman, D.O. FACP

  Assistant Professor
  Hofstra Northwell School Of Medicine
  Supportive & Palliative Care

  Dr. Pavel Groysman is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. After completion of palliative medicine fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he joined NYU Winthrop where he became a faculty-attending physician in the Division of Palliative Medicine and Bioethics.

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  Raisa Matayev, PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  

  Raisa Matayev, PA-C

  Senior Physician Assistant

  Raisa Matayev, PA-C received her BA, Cum Laude, in Spanish Language and Literature from Queens College-CUNY, Flushing, NY and her MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College,

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  Sadiaka Joarder

  AVP Operations

  

  Sadiaka Joarder

  AVP Operations

  Sadiaka Joarder joined QMA in the billing department in 2001, and steadily grew within the organization. She has been the Administrator for over seven years and was recently promoted to QMA's AVP Service Line. Ms. Joarder’s extensive knowledge and dedication to quality improvement

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  Sharon Duhaney-Harvey

  Director, Operations

  

  Sharon Duhaney-Harvey

  Director, Operations

  I have been successful at managing and bringing together different individuals to continuously overcome the ever growing challenges of Revenue Cycle as it relates to Healthcare. I am always open to new ideas, and adjust to new and changing regulations. Revenue Cycle is a moving target with yet some predictive goals.

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  Susan Dicosola, MS, CMPE

  Chief Operating Officer

  

  Susan Dicosola, MS, CMPE

  Chief Operating Officer

  Susan T. Dicosola, MS, CMPE is the Chief Operating Officer Practice of Queens Medical Associates, PC and the former Administrative Director at the NYH/Queens Cancer Center. She has over 20 years of experience in health care management

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  Susanna Plishtiyeva

  Financial Services Representative

  

  Susanna Plishtiyeva

  Financial Services Representative

  Susanna Plishtiyeva is the Financial Counselor at Queens Medical Associates where she assists our patients in getting grants to help pay their medical debt and information from foundations to cover the costs of their coinsurance and transportation.

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  Tracy Barilla, PA-C

  Physician Assistant

  

  Tracy Barilla, PA-C

  Physician Assistant

  Tracy Barilla received her BA from LIU at C.W. Post, Brockville, NY and her BS in Physician Assistant Studies from NYIT, Old Westbury, NY. Tracy did her clinical training at a variety of community hospitals, private practices and academic medical centers, including New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, NY. Tracy started in Emergency Medicine and gained a strong general medicine foundation.

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  Vincenzo Pace

  Manager, Operations

  

  Vincenzo Pace

  Manager, Operations

  Vincenzo Pace, MPH is the Manager for front end operations at Queens Medical Associates. Vincenzo joins us from the CFAM -Monter Cancer Center, where he has had over 5 years of Oncology experience, and 3 years of leadership experience in Front End operations.

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  Yuan Zhen Wang, R.N.

  

  Yuan Zhen Wang, R.N.

  Yuan Zhen Wang received her nursing degree from the Nursing School of Hainan Province, P.R. China, is a registered Professional Nurse in N.Y. and holds additional certification in BCLS, ACL and PALS from the Linardos Health Institute.