Our Leadership
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Clinical Leadership
Dr. Rekha Bhandari
Chief Medical Officer
With an illustrious career spanning several prestigious institutions, Dr. Bhandari has made significant contributions to the field. She served as the Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center from 2005 to 2012, where she played a pivotal role in providing care to geriatric patients and advancing the field of palliative medicine.
Following her tenure there, she served as the Director of the Division of Palliative Medicine at The Brooklyn Hospital Center from 2012 to 2014. In 2012, she also assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer at the Allure Group, a consortium of nursing homes, where she focused on enhancing healthcare delivery across multiple facilities.
Dr. Bhandari’s expertise extends beyond institutional settings. She plays a vital role as the Medical Director of HOPE (Home Visit Program for the Elderly), a program dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to elderly individuals in the comfort of their homes. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at The MedElite Group, where she leverages her expertise to guide and shape the organization.
Dr. Bhandari’s exceptional skills, compassionate approach, and commitment to providing patient care have earned her recognition and respect within the medical community. Her contributions in the field of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine have positively impacted the lives of countless patients, making her a highly regarded and trusted healthcare professional.
Julieann Regino
Vice President, Clinical Operations
Rory Bergancia
Vice President, Clinical Excellence
Rachel Levihaiem
Vice President, Pharmacotherapy
Anees Kunduthodi
Director of Clinical Education
Kamalvir Sangha
CMO Executive Assistant
Medical Directors
Dr. Angelito Tan
MD, Medical Director of Neurology
Dr. Brighid Gannon
Medical Director of Psychiatry
Dr. Michael Yakubov
OD, Medical Director of Optometry
Dr. Larry Lefkowitz
Medical Director of Orthopedics
Orline Herbert
Clinical Director of Care Management
Dr. Ritu Saini
Medical Director of Dermatology
Dr. Sam Weissman
Medical Director of Gastroenterology
Executive Leadership
Avi Mayer
Principal
Joel Teitelbaum
Principal
Yossi Rosengarten
Principal
Brian VanVelzor
Chief Growth Officer
Rob Athas
Chief Financial Officer
Aliona Slipenskaya
Chief of Staff
Partner Acquisition Team
Aaron Kurtzer
Sr. Director of Partner Acquisition
Shmuel Iann
Sr. Director of Partner Acquisition
Leora Rothstein
Partner Satisfaction & Contract Specialist
Malky Moas
Partner Acquisition Representative
Clinical Business Development
Margaret Novins
Katherine Miller
Clinical Excellence
John Coryell
Regional Clinical Specialist
Adina Andras
Regional Clinical Specialist
Theresa Bell
Regional Clinical Specialist
Linda Woolbright
Regional Clinical Specialist
Synara Johnson
Regional Clinical Specialist