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BEST COSMETIC
DENTISTRY
DR. BONNIE HELFNER
645 Commack Rd., Commack
631-858-9800
www.bonniehelfnerdds,com
Who doesn’t want pearly white teeth? Well,
if you do, you’re in luck, thanks to Dr. Bonnie
Helfner, who Long Islanders recognize as
the Best Cosmetic Dentistry on Long Island!
Helfner’s practice specializes in cosmetics,
preventative and restorative care, and much,
much more! Her team’s cosmetics procedures
have been known to restore that shiny white
glow that often gets stained by copious amounts
of coffee and other foods. Aside from being an
expert in her craft, Helfner is always working to
make her community a better place to live. It’s
no wonder why Long Islanders have declared
her the absolute best!
BEST COSMETIC
SURGEON
DR. SAMUEL BAHARESTANI
Multiple Locations
855-295-4144
sightmd.com
SightMD is a full-service, comprehensive
ophthalmology practice, specializing in a
wide variety of ophthalmology needs, but is
celebrated for their ophthalmic plastic surgery.
SightMD an ophthalmology practice of the
future, where award-winning physicians provide
the personal, quality care you deserve from
your doctor in the convenience of your local
neighborhood. Oculoplastics, also known as
ophthalmic plastic surgery, includes several
cosmetic and reconstructive surgical techniques
used to treat the eyelids, tear ducts, face,
and eye sockets. While the primary purpose
of these treatments is to improve vision and
ocular health, many can provide an aesthetic
enhancement as well. If you are searching for
an oculoplastic surgeon on Long Island, look no
further than SightMD.
BEST DAY SPA
DR. KELLY MATTONE
8 Bond Street, Suite 200, Great Neck
516-482-2424
www.aesthetic-associates.com
When you want to look your best in just a day,
head over to Dr. Kelly Mattone at Medical
Aesthetic Studio. Their services are custom
designed to provide men and women with
non-surgical cosmetic alternatives to erase years
from the face and sculpt inches off the body. Dr.
O’Malley Mattone offers private complimentary
consultations and performs a thorough hands on
examination based on your personal concerns
and individual needs!
BEST DENTIST
DR. BONNIE HELFNER
645 Commack Rd., Commack
631-858-9800
www.bonniehelfnerdds.com
By now, Dr. Bonnie Helfner’s name is
synonymous with “Top Dentist on Long
Island!” The SUNY Buffalo School of Dental
Medicine graduate has earned the well-deserved
reputation as being a leader in her field, and as
her patients can attest, there’s nothing more
comforting than being in the hands of a caring
and experienced dentist whose sole goal is to
ensure good health and happy smiles! Helfner
has passed down her extensive knowledge
by volunteering to give dental presentations
to students, too! A skilled and kind-hearted
dentist, indeed. No wonder why Long Islanders
voted Dr. Bonnie Helfner the Best Dentist on
Long Island!
BEST
DERMATOLOGIST
SIMPLY DERMATOLOGY - DR.
KALLY PAPANTONIOU
900 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 101,
Melville
631-377-7222
www.simplyderm.com
Dr. Papantoniou is a board certified
dermatologist specializing in cosmetic,
laser, and surgical dermatology in New York
City, Queens and Eastern Long Island. Dr.
Papantoniou is affiliated with Northwell
Hospital and is a clinical assistant professor
of dermatology at The Mount Sinai Medical
Center on the Upper East Side in New York
City. Dr. Papantoniou is an expert in the field
of cosmetic dermatology, she is featured in
Newbeauty Magazine, and is highly-regarded as
an informative source for many media outlets
on skincare from radio shows to newspapers,
print and online magazines (Glamour, Parade,
Self, Cosmopolitan, Life&Style…). As an
active member of the American Academy of
Dermatology she keeps up with all the latest
techniques and cutting edge approaches to
treating her patients. Dr. Papantoniou focuses
on providing her patients with the highest level
of care, with a special interest in natural and
healthy alternatives to treatments and disease
prevention.
BEST EYEWEAR
STORE
EYE SUPPLY - PORT
JEFFERSON STATION
1092 New York 112
631-474-3937
www.eyesupplypj.com
At Eye Supply of Port Jefferson they offer a wide
variety of products and professional services to
meet your individual needs. Their commitment
is to provide you with the highest standards
of care in an open, honest environment. They
have been serving the local community for
over 21 years and they pride themselves on
their personal touch and attention to detail.
They are very proud to use all of the latest lens
technologies and products available. With over
2000 frames to choose from they have one of the
largest selections in Suffolk County. They carry
all types of designers and styles that you will
find in Manhattan as well as simple easy to wear
everyday frames. Comprehensive eye exams
performed by a licensed doctor of optometry are
available by appointment.
BEST GENERAL
PRACTITIONER
DR. DAVID EDELSON, M.D.,
F.A.C.P., HEALTHBRIDGE
- GREAT NECK
1000 Northern Blvd. Suite 230
516-627-4433
www.healthbridgeinfo.com
When it comes to your overall health, Dr.
David Edelson cares like no other physician on
Long Island. The founder and medical director
of HealthBridge in Great Neck, Dr. Edelson
is widely recognized as one of the nation’s
top weight loss experts. He was listed in NY
Magazines’ “Best Doctors of 2014″ issue, and
was also selected for the prestigious Castle
Connolly Top Regional Doctors award. He is
board certified in both Internal Medicine and
Bariatric Medicine, is a two time recipient of
the Faculty Teaching Award at LIJ Medical
Center, and was awarded Fellowship in the
American College of Physicians. He has
published independent research in the Journal
of the American Diabetes Association as well
as the journal Nutrition, and has been featured
in articles in the New York Times, Chicago
Tribune, LA Times, Women’s Day as well as
many others.
BEST GYM
INTELLIGENT FITNESS
3012 Jericho Tpke., East Northport
631-858-2900
www.intelligentfitness.net
There’s only one Intelligent Fitness and they’ve
been changing lives on Long Island since 1997.
At Intelligent Fitness, the personal trainers and
exercise instructors are serious about success.
Instead of barking orders, the expert staff
coach and guide each and every client, taking
a personalized approach to instruction that
helps clients achieve their goals. Phil Sottile,
the company’s founder, guides the company’s
certified instructors to coach, mentor, and
motivate clients during personal-training
sessions. Also helming group sweat sessions, the
certified instructors lead classes such as indoor
biking, which help melt away stress and lattes.
Intelligent Fitness offers customized small group
personal training classes. Stop by Intelligent
Fitness in East Northport today and have a funfilled
experience with the whole entire family to
help get in shape.
BEST HAIR SALON
RICHARD SALON
79 E. Main St., Smithtown
631-979-2500
www.richardsalon.com
No one forgets a quintessential hair salon
experience—and for the clients at RICHARD
salon, every visit is simply unforgettable.
RICHARD salon promises a “world-class”
hair salon experience and is renowned for its
professionalism and wide range of services. It’s
hard to keep up with all the trends these days,
but RICHARD salon’s veteran staff is always
cognizant of what’s brand new, and which
styles are making a comeback. Long Islanders
consistently rank RICHARD salon among the
top salons on the island, and it’s no wonder
they’ve voted RICHARD salon the Best Hair
Salon on Long Island this year, too!
BEST HEALTH AIDES
GURWIN HOME CARE AGENCY
330 Conklin Street, Farmingdale
516-539-2300
www.gurwin.org
Since 1988, Gurwin has been a leader in
providing the highest quality care and caring to
the Long Island community. As they celebrate
their 30th year of service, it’s a good time to
reflect on their many past accomplishments,
and to look forward to new initiatives that will
further enhance the lives of Long Island seniors.
What began as a small “mom and pop” nursing
home has now grown to include a full continuum
of healthcare services, including a 5-star, 460-
bed nursing and rehabilitation center providing
long-term care, short-term rehabilitation,
ventilator and respiratory care in a 28-bed
Respiratory Care Unit, an Advanced Care Unit,
Alzheimer’s/dementia care in a 60-bed Memory
Care Unit, palliative and hospice care, medical
and social adult day care programs and on-site
dialysis. Rounding out the continuum of care
is its 201-bed Assisted Living Community and
Gurwin’s two Home Care programs.
BEST HOLISTIC
WELLNESS
DR. ANDREW FARRAGO – GREAT
SOUTH BAY CHIROPRACTIC
105 Medford Avenue, Patchogue
631-289-6767
www.gsbchiro.com
If you want a way to heal yourself without
having to rely upon medicine, let Andrew
Farrago point the way. Back in college, as Dr.
Farrago explored his options for medical school,
he came to understand that chiropractic was the
only discipline that worked hand-in-hand with
the human body, gently urging it to its optimal
state of health. The realization was exhilarating.
He wasn’t only going to help people get well; he
was going to teach them how to stay well.
BEST HOSPITAL
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL - STONY BROOK
101 Nicolls Rd.
631-444-4000
www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org
Stony Brook University Hospital is the premier
academic medical center of Long Island. It
offers LI’s only tertiary care center and Level
1 trauma center as well as a heart institute,
cancer center, Neurosciences Institute and
world renowned children’s hospital. With a
full complement of inpatient and outpatient
services employing the latest medical advances
in treatment and technology and extensive
education and research programs, Stony Brook
University Hospital has earned many prestigious
accreditations.
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