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Best Maternity
Ward
Winthrop-University Hospital
259 First St., Mineola. 516-663-0333.
winthrop.org
There’s no greater feeling than welcoming
a newborn into this world. Most expecting
mothers and fathers take great pains to research
the top hospitals for baby deliveries, and many
come to the same conclusion: Winthrop-
University Hospital’s maternity ward is the
Best on Long Island! For the third consecutive
year, this extraordinary hospital was crowned
the absolute best! Its New Life Center takes
maternity to a whole new level, with expert
childbirth practices education and a support
system meant to help the entire family adjust
to this blessed experience. These include:
breastfeeding classes, childbirth preparation,
counseling, mother-baby care, sibling classes,
baby safety, and much more!
Best Medical &
Surgical Supply
Store
The Healthcare Store
126 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-666-8000.
thehealthcarestore.net
For the parent or grandparent who is
wheelchair-bound or the child who sprained an
ankle or tweaked a knee, The Healthcare Store
has all the important items anyone experiencing
a medical issue needs. This family owned and
operated medical supply shop sells everything
from orthopedic support and braces to bath
safety gear, foot care products and mobility
items, such as walkers and wheelchairs. The
shop is also equipped to conduct repairs, and
even offers a rental service. For these reasons
and so many more, it’s no wonder why Long
Islanders voted The Healthcare Store the Best
Medical & Surgical Supply Store on Long Island!
Best MRI /
Radiology
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
Multiple Locations. 516-ZWANGER.
zwangerpesiri.com
Long Islanders have consistently voted Zwanger-
Pesiri Radiology the Best MRI/Radiology
on Long Island, and for many great reasons!
When it comes to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI), there are few that match Zwanger-Pesiri
Radiology’s diagnostic services, sophisticated
imaging tests, exceptional treatment, and
its safe and friendly environment. Now with
more than a dozen locations throughout the
island, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has become
an institution among Long Islanders. Whether
3T MRI or 3D mammography, nuclear
medicine, ultrasound, or biopsy imaging—the
professionals at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology are
the absolute best!
Best Nail Salon
Pink Nails & More
6 Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-304-1940.
vagaro.com/pinknailsny
Mani-pedis. Check. Relaxing foot massages.
Check. Creative designs. Check, check, check!
Long Islanders who want to look their best
from their fingernails down to their toes know
where to go when they’re preparing for a night
out with friends, a much-anticipated date, or
even The Big Day! They head to Pink Nails &
More, which is owned by a husband-and-wife
duo with a background in graphic design!
,This extraordinary salon offers top products
at affordable prices and exceptional customer
service. It’s no wonder why, for the second year
in a row, Long Islanders have voted Pink Nails &
More the Best Nail Salon on Long Island!
Best Natural
Beauty Products
Sonny & Dew
516-456-1951.
bestnaturalskinproducts.com
Natural beauty products are all the rage these
days, as consumers are becoming increasingly
aware of the potentially harmful effects of
chemically infused products. Long Islanders
have voted Sonny & Dew the Best Natural
Beauty Products on Long Island, for many great
reasons! From moisturizing body butters and
exfoliating body scrubs to handmade natural
soaps and luxury “Bath Bombs,” Sonny & Dew
stands by its products, which are not only made
with natural ingredients, but a whole lotta TLC,
too!
Best Neurologist
Dr. Mark Gudesblatt, MD
77 Medford Ave., Patchogue.
631-758-1910. southshoreneurologic.com
Dr. Mark Gudesblatt is a renowned
neurologist who has dedicated his life to better
understanding the brain and how to best remedy
related defects and diseases. Gudesblatt is
medical director for the Comprehensive MS Care
Center at South Shore Neurologic Associates.
His training includes a postgraduate stint at
Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was a clinical
research fellow in neuromuscular disease. The
Cornell University Medical College graduate has
also penned a number of professional articles
related to tumors of the brain and spinal cord,
neurological complications of pregnancy, stroke,
and much more. For all these reasons and many
more, it’s no wonder why Long Islanders voted
Dr. Mark Gudesblatt the Best Neurologist on
Long Island!
Best Nutritionist/
Dietician
Rachel Ezelius – Eat Smart at
Fitness Incentive
157 Deer Park Ave., Babylon.
631-587-5766. fitnessincentive.com
A person can get exhausted—and plenty
hungry—just by researching trendy diets,
nutrition advice and new workout regiments
to help with weight loss. It seems the Internet
is inundated with “expert” advice. When it
comes to their health, Long Islanders trust
Rachel Ezelius, and have voted her the Best
Nutritionist/Dietician on Long Island, year
after year! The founder of Eat Smart, she’s
also a registered dietitian with the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics and certified by New
York State. Eat Smart provides individualized
nutritional services with a core focus: sensible
eating. This extraordinary program is available
to both adults and children. Ezelius’ East Smart
also offers counseling sessions for a range of
diet-related issues. For all these reasons and so
many more, it’s no wonder why Long Islanders
have voted her the absolute best, yet again!
Best OBGYN /
Ob stetrics and
Gynecology
Practice
The Woman’s Health Pavilion
372 Post Ave., Westbury. 516-333-1444.
ilovemygyn.com
The Woman’s Health Pavilion continues to
impress Long Islanders with their expert care,
passion for their profession and quality and
sound advice. It boasts an impressive roster of
highly educated and kindhearted physicians
with extensive knowledge in their field. Women
seek advice on contraceptive options, prenatal
care, child labor, and a range of other sensitive
issues. Its physicians are also uniquely capable
of treating a wide range of conditions and well
acquainted with a host of treatment options,
including birth control. It’s no surprise that
Long Islanders have voted The Woman’s Health
Pavilion the Best OBGYN/Obstetrics and
Gynaecology Practice on Long Island, for the
second consecutive year!
Best
Ophthalmologist/
Optometrist
First Place Tie:
North Shore Eye Care
Multiple Locations. 866-377-3091.
nseye.com
Long Islanders have consistently ranked North
Shore Eye Care the Best Ophthalmologist /
Optometrist on Long Island, and for great
reasons! For more than 50 years, North Shore
Eye Care has been providing Long Islanders
with exceptional eye care, and that unyielding
devotion to patients suffering from vision
problems or simply getting fitted for a new pair
of prescription lenses—contacts or otherwise—
has resulted in yet another big win in this
competition. North Shore Eye care specializes
in general eye care, pediatric ophthalmology,
diagnoses and treatments of various eye maladies
and Lasik surgery. Basically, North Shore
Eye Care does it all. It’s no wonder why Long
Islanders have voted the absolute best, yet again!
Best
Ophthalmologist/
Optometrist
First Place Tie:
Ophthalmic Consultants of
Long Island
Multiple Locations. 1-866-SEE-OCLI. ocli.net
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
(OCLI) boasts a roster of some of the finest
specialists in the nation. For years, patients
have recommended OCLI to friends and family,
and now, the practice is getting the treatment
it so deserves with this Best Of Long Island
distinction. OCLI is not simply a place where
patients make periodic visits and get fitted for
corrective lenses, but an extraordinary practice
specializing in exceptional service, where the
patient always comes first! It’s no wonder why
Long Islanders voted Ophthalmic Consultants
of Long Island the Best Ophthalmologist /
Optometrist on Long Island!
Best
Orthodontist
Dr. Matthew Nissenbaum
Multiple Locations. 631 225-8000.
drnissenbaum.com
As a lifelong Long Islander, Dr. Matthew
Nissenbaum knows how to put a smile on his
patients’ faces. Nissenbaum is a renowned
orthodontist who attended dental school at
SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine,
where he also did his residency. Nissenbaum,
a member of the American Association of
Orthodontists, continues to provide exceptional
care in a comfortable atmosphere. Nissenbaum
is the epitome of what it means to be a Long
Islander: proud, resilient and caring. For all
these reasons and so many more, Long Islanders
have voted him the Best Orthodontist on Long
Island!
Best Orthopedist
Total Orthopedics & Sports
Medicine
Multiple Locations. 516-795-3033.
totalorthosportsmed.com
The length of time it takes for a bone to heal
varies, depending on the injury. But if you want
to be able to sleep well at night knowing you
had the best people in the business performing
surgery on you to correct whatever that injury
could be, look no further than Total Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine. This extraordinary team
has a proven track record of performance,
reliability and compassionate care. Whether
it’s joint replacement, a knee injury, or an achy
elbow, the specialists at Total Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine will advise you about the
best treatment options available andlead you
through it, every step of the way. For all these
reasons and many more, Long Islanders voted
Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine the Best
Orthopedist on Long Island!