BEST
ORTHODONTIST
AVENUE ORTHODONTICS
150-33 14th Ave. #100, Whitestone, NY
11357. (718) 767-8400
www.avenueorthodontics.com
No two people are exactly alike, and at Avenue
Orthodontics the belief is that smiles should
reflect that uniqueness. That is why each
patient at Avenue Orthodontics is carefully
evaluated before and during treatment, and
a customized orthodontic plan is designed
for each and every smile. The final result is a
well-balanced, healthy smile that will improve
overall appearance and boost confidence.
BEST ORTHOPEDIST
ABLE ORTHOPEDICS AND
SPORTS MEDICINE
6-55 Austin St., Forest Hills, NY 11375.
(718) 897-2228
www.ableorthopedic.com
Able Orthopedic & Sports Medicine is headed
by Dr. Mehran Manouel, a board certified
orthopedic surgeon and Fellow of the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (F.A.A.O.S.).
With over 20 years of experience performing
Arthroscopic Surgery, with an emphasis on ACL
Knee Reconstruction and Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Repair, Dr. Manouel helps patients of all ages to
resume normal activities, as well as athletes and
physically active individuals to perform at the
highest possible levels.
He is a graduate of Albert Einstein College
of Medicine in New York, and completed a
fellowship in Sports Medicine at renowned Baylor
College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, the top
ranked Sports Medicine program in the United
States. in Houston he participated in the care of
professional athletes including players from the
NFL’s Houston Oilers football team, the NBA’s
Houston Rockets basketball team, and MLB’s
Houston Astros baseball team.
Dr. Manouel is a former Assistant Professor of
Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine, leading the training of orthopedic
surgery residents and interns at Mount Sinai
and Elmhurst Hospitals, as well as surgical and
clinical training of Senior Orthopedic Residents
from various leading hospitals in New York,
including Lenox Hill, Kingsbrook and Beth Israel
Medical Center.
The flexible and highly customized approach with
proven, reliable orthopedic treatment, and state
of the art orthopedic surgical options and cutting
edge arthroscopic procedures achieves the best
result for every injury. Able Orthopedic is proud
to be the official team physician of New York
Sharks football team. Thorough methodology has
made us the preferred physicians for everyone
from professional and student athletes to
weekend warriors who love to play hard. They get
their patients back in the game!
BEST PEDIATRIC
DENTAL PRACTICE
SIMON CHEIRIF
104-60 Queens Blvd. #1f, Forest Hills, NY
11375. (718) 459-7900
www.kidsonlydental.net
Mexico City-native Dr. Simon Cheirif founded
Dental Associates specifically to help kids. Since
the start of his career, his practice has grown
tremendously and is well known throughout
Queens. Dr. Cheirif has been an Associate
Clinical Professor at New York University for
over 10 years, an Assistant Clinical Professor
of Surgery at New York University Medical
Center, and a pediatric dental consultant at the
Institution for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at
NYU Medical Center.
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
BAYSIDE PEDIATRICS
42-23 212th St Bayside NY 11361
(718) 229-7337
www.baysidepeds.com
At Bayside Pediatrics, your child’s care is of the
utmost importance. Their welcoming pediatric
office is filled with warm and friendly pediatricians
and staff members, dedicated to providing gentle,
comprehensive care for children.
BEST PERIODONTIST
SHERYL VARNAI, DDS
150-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY
11367. (718) 520-1300
www.sheryldds.com
At the office of Sheryl Varnai, DDS, the staff
prides itself on serving patients by using the latest
cutting-edge innovations. The office is poised and
fully trained to offer a comprehensive menu of
periodontal procedures and enhancements.
BEST PERSONAL
TRAINER
THE FITNESS DETECTIVE
1 Station Square Suite 101, Forest Hills,
NY 11375. (718) 261-3361
www.thefitness-detective.com
If you are struggling to exercise, eat right, and
practice healthy lifestyle habits THEY CAN HELP.
Their solutions based programming is specific to
YOU and your individual needs.
As your partners in fitness they take the guess work
out of trying to find what works for you so you can
reach your goals and have the results you deserve.
BEST PERSONAL
TRAINING FACILITY
HUMAN FITNESS
150-33 14th Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357.
(718) 767-0111
www.hufitness.com
A great life requires a functional body! If you
want to learn more about how your body works
and get in the best shape of your life, call the pros
at Human Fitness. Their number one focus is
to help students move, feel, and look their best.
With over two decades of experience among
their experienced coaches, knowledge from
every corner of fitness is used to get anyone the
body that they want, safely.” If that’s not enough,
Physical Therapist Andreas Saltas “Bodmechanic”
works along side the coaches for extra support.
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BEST PHARMACY
STERLING PHARMACY
38-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361.
(718) 224-7300
Bringing quality, personalized service to the
Bayside community, Sterling Pharmacy is all about
the customer. As pharmacists by trade, the owners
decided to marry holistic and natural beauty with
traditional medicine. Sterling Pharmacy caters
to the individual needs of each client with a wide
range of health care, skincare, and wellbeing
products from around the globe.
BEST PHYSICAL
THERAPIST
AGEWELL PHYSICAL THERAPY
AND WELLNESS P.C
1999 Marcus Ave., North New Hyde Park,
NY 11042. (516) 488-8808
www.agewellpt.com
With a professional, compassionate and
experienced staff on hand, AgeWell provides a
comprehensive, pleasant, and caring atmosphere
for mature adults to receive the best outpatient
physical and wellness services. Their caring
approach includes providing outpatient physical
therapy, pain management and wellness services.
BEST PILATES
STUDIO
TONE PILATES
32-12 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106.
(347) 730-6057
www.toneny.com
A premier boutique Pilates studio located in
Astoria, Tone offers an exclusive, intimate
setting for your workout experience. Whether
you are an athlete or new to physical fitness,
Tone can create a personalized plan to help you
feel balanced in mind and body. Each session is
transformative, aimed at making you feel you
taller, stronger and longer than before.
BEST PODIATRIST
DR. LARRY SILVER
32-07 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing, NY
11358. (718) 224-2030
Started in 1984 as a single doctor practice,
Francis Lewis Foot care has since grown into a
well-known, four-doctor practice with Dr. Larry
Silver a staple of the team. Dr. Larry M. Silver
graduated from the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine in 1991. He is a Diplomate and Fellow
of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in
reconstructive foot surgery, and trained in foot
and ankle surgery as well as orthopedics.
BEST
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
ANNA KALLIAGAS, LCSW-R
Bayside, NY / (917) 846-8495
An experienced, skilled and compassionate
professional, Anna Kalliagas, LCSW-R aims to
create a comfortable, supportive, and reliable
environment for all of her clients. This approach
enables patients to, at their own pace, explore
and resolve issues that may be causing them
dissatisfaction. Through tailoring her therapeutic
approaches to suit unique personality and
individual needs, Anna Kalliagas allows patients to
comfortably explore and resolve issues, therefore
attaining a more gratifying and fulfilling life.
BEST
REHABILITATION
CENTER
MEADOW PARK REHABILITATION
AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
78-10 164th Street Flushing, NY 11366.
(718) 591-8300
www.meadowparkrehab.com
Meadow Park Rehabilitation Center is
committed to helping residents maximize their
potential through their services. They help
patients regain their independence, allowing
them to return home as soon as possible and
place an emphasis on resident education and
self-care.
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