HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY
BEST DENTIST
DR. MICHAEL C. TEPEDINO, DDS
524 Bay Ridge Parkway
(718) 748-0095 – www.tepdds.com
Michael C. Tepedino, DDS, is a dental
company offering dentistry for the whole
family. Tepedino DDS boasts a state-of-the-art
facility to offer the highest quality dental care
available. One of the company’s top priorities
is to protect the well-being of patients, so the
office meets and surpasses all OSHA and CDC
standards. Dr. Tepedino and has been treating
patients in his dental practice since 1990.
He enjoys continuing the proud traditions
of his Italian heritage and treats his dental
patients like they are a part of his extended
family.Dr. Tepedino is a native of Brooklyn.
He attended St. Anselm Elementary School,
Xaverian High School, New York University
and graduated from NYU College of Dentistry
in 1989. He completed a General Dentistry
Residency at Lutheran Medical Center in
1990. Dr. Tepedino has been a proud member
of the Bravo Volunteer Ambulance Service
since 1983, and served as President and Board
Chairman in the 1990s.
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
THE SKIN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK
7901 4th Ave.
(718) 491-5800 – www.skininstituteofny.com
For over 30 years, The Skin Institute of
New York has offered personalized skin care
treating the full spectrum of dermatologic
needs. With deep roots in its hometown of Bay
Ridge, the Skin Institute has made a name
for itself because of both its exceptional staff
and service. The Skin Institute specializes
in everything from Xanthelasma Repair and
Wart Removal to Coolsculpting, Ultherapy
and Kybella. Its identity as The Skin Institute
of New York reflects the center’s expertise
in all aspects of cutaneous medicine as well
as emphasizes its commitment to being a
comprehensive dermatologic center. As
Medical Director, Dr. Ronald Brancaccio’s
reputation in the medical community and his
dedication to patient care remain the driving
force of The Skin Institute’s philosophy.
BEST GENERAL
PRACTITIONER
NYU LANGONE BROOKLYN FAMILY
MEDICINE
7316 13th Avenue
(718) 630-1404 – www.nyulangone.org
The expert team at NYU Langone Brooklyn
Family Medicine of Dyker Heights specialize
in treating everything from allergies and short-
term illnesses to diabetes, high blood pressure,
pulmonary issues and more. At home on 13th
Avenue, the renowned medical center is lead
by some of the best general practitioners in the
borough, including Dr. Joseph Caruana, Dr.
Mario Manna and Dr. Jennifer Caruana. With
a team as high-quality as its services, it’s no
question why NYU Langone Brooklyn Family
Medicine takes the cake for best general
practitioner in the borough.
BEST GYM
HARBOR FITNESS BAY RIDGE
9215 4th Ave.
(718) 238-9400 – www.harborfitness.com
Bay Ridge residents have been getting in
shape at Harbor Fitness for the past 25 years,
and Brooklyn residents agree that they’re
the best gym in the whole borough. They
opened their doors in November 1991 at the
historic “Harbor Theater” with a small 3,000
square foot fitness center alongside several
racquetball courts. Today, a quarter century
later and after several generations of growth,
the club now boasts a beautiful 20,000 sq ft
fitness facility. Professionally designed in a
contemporary Art-Deco building refurbished
to resemble the original theatre built in 1935.
One of our most recent improvements is THE
YARD. Brooklyn’s only outdoor exercise area
in a fitness facility. Here you can train on our
30 yard astroturf with the sled, agility ladders,
tire flips, and dozens of other strength and
agility movements.
BEST HAIR SALON
5TH AVE HAIR STUDIO
9013 5th Avenue
(718) 439-4909 – www.5thavehairstudio.com
5TH AVE Hair Studio is a Manhattan – style
salon located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Our
NYC professionals are committed to making
you feel and look your best in a modern yet
comfortable environment that makes all feel
welcomed. Nina, the Master Colorist and
owner of the 5th Ave Hair Studio, can take
clients from blonde to brunette and back
again. Truly a color guru!
BEST HOME HEALTH
AIDES
QUALITY HEALTH CARE
3512 Quentin Rd.
(718) 338-8500 – www.qualityny.com
An award-winning homecare agency, Quality
Healthcare is committed to working with each
client and their family to create a seamless
transition into homecare and assuring high
quality caregivers and services. Quality
Healthcare provides reliable and professional
caregivers who are extensively screened to
ensure the caregiver is highly qualified and
competent. From day one, they adhere to a set of
guidelines, policies and procedures to assure that
patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Caregivers are also required to attend classes
throughout the year to maintain their level
of education and skills. Homecare assistance
allows a person to live in his or her current home
while enjoying the comfort and security of their
familiar surroundings. The personal attention
and care they receive improves their safety,
happiness and overall physical health, including
alleviating stress and reduced hospitalizations.
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BEST LASER
TREATMENT CENTER
DOLCE AESTHETICS
8747 Myrtle Ave.
(718) 365-2369 – www.dolceaestheticsny.com
Finding a professional beauty center that
provides efficient Botox injections in Queens
and Brooklyn isn’t easy, but Dolce Aesthetics’
experienced staff takes great pride in the
quality of our services and satisfaction of our
patients. An effective alternative to plastic
surgery, Botox® is most effective on frown
lines, crow’s feet and forehead creases. A
quick and delicate method of removing skin
defects, its suitable for clients of any age.
You will see improvement after the first
treatment. Offering the most competitive
prices in NYC, their affordable treatments can
be completed in an hour at their Queens or
Brooklyn locations with little to no discomfort
or recovery time. Reach out to them to learn
more about the latest cosmetology methods
and equipment. Making women happy by
making them beautiful is their top priority.
BEST LASIK SURGERY
PRACTICE
PARK SLOPE EYE
682 Union St.
(347) 560-8393 – www.parkslopeeye.com
Tired of glasses or contact lenses? Have your
natural eyesight restored with Lasik surgery
provided by Park Slope Eye. The practice
knows the importance of good eye health at a
young age, devoting a large part of our practice
to vision care for children and infants. You can
visit Park Slope Eye for everything from eye
exams and eye surgery, to specialty lenses and
hard-to-fit contact lenses, to the latest fashions
in eyewear. Their Brooklyn eye doctors care
about your vision and overall health and are
dedicated to providing exceptional personal
service. They want to be your complete vision
resource by taking the time to educate their
patients and provide personalized eye care
services to the families they serve.
BEST MEDICAL AND
SURGICAL SUPPLY
STORE
ATLANTIC SURGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
3338 Nostrand Ave.
(718) 236-5354
Offering the best in medical supplies, surgical
supplies and orthopedic appliances to take
care of you when you most need it. Atlantic
Surgical Supply Company is your best local
option for the things that will help you in any
medical situation. These are the products that
will help keep people alive and healthy, so
there’s no reason to go for any less than the
best. Atlantic Surgical Supply Company has
excellent customer service and a wide variety
of the best products in the industry that will
allow Brooklyn’s surgeons to remain the most
innovating and efficient they can be. Atlantic
Surgical Supply Company is your one stop
shop for all of your surgery supply needs,
because you can’t afford any less than the best.
BEST MRI RADIOLOGY
BAY RIDGE MEDICAL IMAGING PC
2005 Coney Island Ave.
(718) 375-1300 – www.brmi.org
Bay Ridge Medical Imaging PC — at home in,
you guessed it, Bay Ridge — offers an array of
radiology services, and brings one of the most
important tests you can take to your home-
borough. The center offers a bevy of services,
from your average Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)s to Bone Densitometry, Digital
Mammography, Computed Tomography — or
CT — scans and more. With all that on the
menu — and a reputation of quality customer
service to match — it’s easy to see why Bay
Ridge Medical Imaging PC outshines the
competition when it comes to best MRA
Radiology in the borough.
BEST NAIL SALON
MIMI’S NAILS SPA
9114 3rd Ave., #1
(347) 517-4775 – www.mimisnailnspa.com
There is certainly no shortage of nail salons
in the borough. However, at Mimi’s Nail Spa
in Bay Ridge, it’s about so much more than
a simple manicure or pedicure. At Mimi’s
Nail Spa, each customer gets the royal
treatment— and at prices anybody can afford.
The environment is as inviting as it is relaxing
and professional — just like its staff. At Mimi’s
Nail Spa, it’s all about treating yourself and,
with all of Brooklyn behind it, it’s as clear as a
top coat of nail polish by Mimi’s is the best nail
salon in Brooklyn.
BEST OBGYN
OBSTETRICS AND
GYNAECOLOGY
BORO PARK OBSTETRICS &
GYNECOLOGY PC
52 Broadway
(718) 388-2700 – www.boroparkobgyn.com
For the best in women’s health, turn to the
doctors and staff at Boro Park OB/GYN. The
highly skilled medical team at Boro Park are
experts in their field who strive to provide the
highest quality care for their patients. Boro
Park OB/GYN offers the most cutting-edge
treatment and technologies on-site, utilizing
state-of-the-art equipment for both diagnosis
and treatment of conditions affecting women’s
health. With 12 highly qualified doctors on
staff, Boro Park OB/GYN provides the highest
level of comprehensive patient care. The
medical team diagnoses and treats several
gynecological conditions, including fibroids,
abnormal bleeding, sexually transmitted
diseases, and infertility. Boro Park OB/GYN
also provide preventive care, pregnancy
monitoring, and support during the transition
to menopause.
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