Primary Care in Springfield, NJ
Walk-Ins Always Welcome!
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Office Hours:
| Monday: | 8am – 9pm |
| Tuesday: | 8am – 9pm |
| Wednesday: | 8am – 9pm |
| Thursday: | 8am – 9pm |
| Friday: | 8am – 9pm |
| Saturday: | 8am – 6pm |
| Sunday: | 8am – 6pm |
Our primary care services include:
- Family Medical Care
- Preventative Health Care
- Diabetic Screening & Care
- Treatment of Hypertension
- Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
- Treatment of Chronic Medical Diseases
Population Health
All Our New Jersey Walk-In Clinics Are:
- Walk-in friendly (or Call To Schedule an Appointment)
- In-network for most New Jersey insurers
- Open 7-days a week
- Open extended hours
- X-Ray, Ultrasound and Labs performed onsite
- Staffed by doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Providers At This Location
About Our Springfield, NJ Location
90 Route 22 West
Springfield, NJ 07081
Effective Primary Healthcare is dependent on having consistent communication with a (PCP) Primary Care Physician you can trust to be open and honest with. We understand the responsibility that comes with this relationship, and why we are so invested in the care and well-being of our patients.
Our team of medical providers has been in the community for over 35 years. When other medical practices and urgent care sites closed their doors, Care Station Medical Group remained open to serve our community through the worst days of the recent COVID -19 pandemic surge.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, and partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, ensures that we are able to provide the highest level of care, diagnostics and treatment plans.
We’d love to demonstrate our complete commitment to your care.
Our Springfield clinic has convenient on/off access right on Route 22 making it easy to get to from any direction.
Contact us today to set up a relationship we can build together.
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Call us at (908) 925-CARE (2273) or See Our Locations
Meet Manrit Kaur
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Q: Tell us about your background as a physician assistant.A: I received my undergraduate degree in Biology at Rutgers University, and later completed my Physician Assistant Master’s Degree at Mercy College. My clinical clerkship took place across the states of NY and NJ, so I am grateful for my diverse learning experience.
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Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant?A: I chose to become a PA after acquiring a passion for medicine during my high school experience at the Academy of Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences. I learned about the career of physician assistants when pursuing my undergraduate degree, which allowed for me to start practicing medicine at a younger age with a flexible schedule. The positive experience I acquired while shadowing other PAs further solidified my drive to pursue this degree.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: I chose to practice in an open access primary care practice because it provides a gateway for helping patients on a daily basis. I am able to apply my knowledge and experience to improve the health of patients and can see this progress grow with time. I was particularly drawn to open access care because it allows me to grow and develop as an individual, as I am able to meet people of all walks of life.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: I feel that the unique skills which I possess are patience, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and an optimistic attitude. My optimistic attitude allows me to find happiness in nearly any situation, so it doesn’t take much to put a smile on my face. I should also add that I am able to take a “quick” power nap, almost anytime, anywhere!
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: I enjoy walking early in the morning, prior to my scheduled shift, as this peaceful activity prepares me for the day ahead. Upon arriving at work, I attempt to take care of urgent messages and tasks, and later spend the majority of my time practicing medicine to make a positive impact, big or small, in the lives of my patients. After work, I try to allot time to tutor my elementary school students, and walk my dog, Giselle, who perhaps walks me instead.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: I feel that my greatest accomplishment lies in the progress that I make in lives from the moment it is planted in the minds of children. For this reason, I try to devote my free time to teaching students. Whether this be elementary schooled first graders who required an endless supply of Disney-themed stickers to discipline, or college students who are testing their patience with the Kreb cycle, I am very proud of my decision to help struggling students. Doing so has allowed me to improve my own skills of communication, understanding, and rapport.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: I feel that the key challenge of primary care lies in attempting to coordinate communication with a wide network of health professionals involved in patient care. This network can include, but is not limited to, imaging centers, specialists, and laboratories. This has become much easier with the advent of EMR technology, which streamlines services to help providers organize patient information and deliver/answer messages.
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Q: If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing?A: I would most likely be working in an orphanage in a rural area surrounded by farms. I would spend my morning teaching children and would dedicate our time in the afternoon caring for animals and exploring the outdoors. Our evenings would most likely be spent thinking of possible meal options for the following day, as my cooking abilities are limited to only making Cup Noodles, which I have never gotten right!
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Working at Care Station truly is a blessing because I work with a great team of doctors, nurses, and management staff who all help me deliver my best service. This promises quality care of our patients. Also, Care Station is devoted to improving patient care via evidence-based medicine, which is very impressive. I am able to practice in a welcoming environment which is always evolving to reach its highest potential for the well-being of our patients.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: Patients should use Care Station for their primary care because it practices proactive health care, meaning patients are screened for health conditions and diseases before a possible manifestation of symptoms. This includes quarterly checkups to monitor blood work, annual screenings for imaging tests, and even receiving additional services including Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Podiatry, and Sports Medicine conveniently in one location.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A: I enjoy the company of young children and animals the most, since I am drawn to their frank nature with unconditional love towards others. Although children have an uncanny ability to always test the patience of anyone that they encounter, their smile and echoing laughter can brighten up the darkest of days. As for animals, I am currently trying to improve my relationship with my dog, Giselle, who pretends to drink water from an empty water bowl to avoid making eye contact with me when I approach her for cuddles after work.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: During the summer, I like to spend my free time hiking with my reluctant siblings, who I cleverly bring along to carry the essentials of food and bug spray. I try to convince my moody dog, Giselle, to join our adventures, but this often results in her excessive panting and side-eye glances directed towards me, perhaps shedding a slight vibe of regret. Despite the obstacles, I thoroughly enjoy hiking in less commonly visited parks to view the peaceful surroundings of nature. During the winter, I prefer to spend my free time falling asleep while reading novels, dragging friends and family members to museums with me, and preparing children’s crafts for my town library’s annual Summer Reading Program, which I ingeniously force all my students to participate in!
Meet Stephanie Pierre-Pierre
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Q: Tell us about your background as a physician assistant.A: Attended Barry University, graduated in 2019, 2 years in Family Medicine
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Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant?A: To give a voice to patients who sometimes feel unheard or unseen.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: To provide the best care possible and give a voice to patients who sometimes feel unheard or unseen.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: Being multicultural – Haitian Creole, French, English and Spanish
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: The first couple of minutes establishing rapport and trust with the patient is the best part of my day along with providing adequate care
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: Accomplishing my Physician Assistant studies as this is a second career.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: Language barrier – It is changing by the diversity of the medical team /providers.
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Q:If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing?A:Minister of Tourism for Haiti or Hotel Manager.
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: The staff
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: A caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated team.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A:I hold a personal trainer and nutrition certifications.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: Working out! Fitness is my passion.
Meet Denise Rizzolo
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Q: Tell us about your background as a physician assistant.A: I received a Bachelors in Science and my Masters in Science – Physician Assistant Studies from Rutgers University. I finished my PhD at Seton Hall University- in Health Science with a specialization in Leadership Theory. I have a certificate in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from the University of Texas Permian Basin and I’m ADOS 2 trained.
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Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant?A: After shadowing a PA my senior year in college, I knew becoming a PA was the best fit for me.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: Primary care not only allows me to treat the patients we serve, but my patients become almost like my second family. I have treated parents, their children and now even their grandchildren. Family practice allows you to develop long lasting relationships with the patients you treat.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: I am certified and comfortable treating adults and children with developmental disabilities.
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: Patient care is the best part of the day.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: I am a thesis advisor for many students across the country. I am proud that I am able to mentor students that are interested in medicine or are completing their PhDs.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: Of course the paperwork of medicine is always a challenge. EMR has truly streamlined this process.
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Q: If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing?A: Working with children that have autism spectrum disorder.
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Care Station is like my extended family. I have been with the group since 2000 and I hope to stay with them for many more years.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: Care Station puts their patients first. The focus is treating the patient as a whole. We hear their concerns and help them find solutions.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A: I have two wonderful boys and a loving husband. I’m an Associate Professor at Kean University and an Assessment Specialist for the Physician Assistant Education Association. I love research and I publish journal articles frequently.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: Spending time with my kids, working out and going to the beach.
Meet Dr. Ali Mansour
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Q: Tell us about your background as a doctor.A: I obtained my medical degree in Egypt, completed a Family Practice internship and residency at New York Medical College in 2001, and a Geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Missouri in Columbia in 2003 where I was preparing a Master’s Degree of Science in Public Health (MSPH).
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Q: Why did you choose to become a doctor?A: Growing up, I watched my father succumb to advanced diabetes, regularly going in and out of the hospital and slipping into coma due to complications and poor medical care. It was during this time I had decided at a young age to become a physician to provide the badly needed medical care my father as well as those less fortunate deserve.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: This field is unique in that it provides the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients and remain caring for my patients from a young age all the way through their golden years. Primary and urgent care requires not only a high level of competency, but, just as important, excellent bedside manners. This ability to personally connect with patients and treat them with dignity and respect is irreplaceable and unsurpassable.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: Genuinely compassionate, empathetic, professional educator as well as learner, tech savy.
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: I arrive to work earlier than my scheduled shift; I go over important messages, lab and other test results and participate in patient huddles with the care team to go over pre-visit planning and care gaps that need to be addressed during the patient’s visit. Then I start seeing patients, which is typically an 8-10 hour shift and involves constant interaction not only with patients, their caregivers or family members, but also with the office staff, pharmacies and insurance companies. What I like the best is the team work and how workflows at Care Station are designed so providers spend most of their time in direct patient care and less time entering data in the EHR system. The administrative and clinical staff is well trained, and does a lot, which makes providers more efficient and patients more satisfied.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: I’m proud of the medical training I received as a family practice resident and geriatric fellow at some of the best institutions in the US. I’m also proud of my work ethics and the relationship I enjoy with my patients and the trust they put in me as their primary care physician. As an Arab American, I am extremely proud of my services provided as a commissioned officer and Major in the US Air Force Reserve, where I felt I was allowed to display my true patriotic endeavors as well as providing me the unique opportunity to have met some of the finest and most talented people from all across the nation.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: Incorporating technology into medicine and using Electronic Health Records (EHR) has transformed the healthcare system in the US to become more quality driven, and improved outcomes, but has also put more time constraints on busy providers, who are now required to spend more time entering data into computer systems which might take them away from the sacred face-to-face interaction with their patients during an office visit. However, as providers and patients are becoming more accustomed to technology and more resources are made available, I believe that providers and staff will learn how to become more efficient, and patients will have more realistic expectations.
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Q: If you couldn’t be a physician, what would you be doing?A: Probably in the field of law enforcement or a government official to some degree.
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Highly professional, well structured and uniformity, efficiency, excellent and reliable resources, highly trained staff in a friendly and welcoming environment.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: The proactive and comprehensive care that focuses on the best evidence-based practices in primary care is what makes Care Station be among the best healthcare delivery systems in the region.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A: Hard working, multi-tasking, mild-mannered, and able to handle stress very well.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: Spending time with my family, exploring new places, meeting new and interesting people, and reading.
Meet Dr. Stanley Parman
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Q:Tell us about your background as a doctor.A: After graduating from high school, I was accepted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy to pursue a career in the Navy. One month prior to my departure I read a newspaper article describing a new medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City which accepted students directly out of high school and trained them for six straight years. I interviewed with the school and to my surprise was accepted. I resigned from my Naval Academy appointment and the rest is history. I finished my residency in Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1981 and began work in the Emergency Department at Overlook Hospital in 1981. In 1994, I joined Care Station Medical Group as its Medical Director and a general practitioner.
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Q: Why did you choose to become a doctor?A: When I was 10 years old, I took my friend’s brand new bicycle apart just to learn how the 3-speed transmission worked. His father was not happy. I put it back together perfectly and it all worked out. I was driven to learn how things worked on the inside. As a kid I also dissected a shotgun shell which blew up in my face (not so smart). I decided to study medicine to figure out how the human body works.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: I practiced Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for the first 13 years of my career. I loved making interventions which change people’s lives and in some cases saving their lives. For the last 23 years, I’ve enjoyed my Primary Care practice which allows me to get to know more details of my patients’ lives.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: Professionally, I’ve developed what I believe is a nice combination of diagnostic skills and interventional skills. I ride a motorcycle.
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: I see patients during office hours for 20 hours/week and spend the other 20 hours/week supervising and coordinating the care provided by our other Care Station Physicians and Physician Assistants.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?
A: I’m proud to have learned as a kid the discipline necessary to become an Eagle Scout.
On a personal level, I’m very proud of my kids, step-kids and grandkids. I’m proud to have friends with a sense of humor. I’m most proud to be blessed with a loving and wonderful wife. On a professional level, I’m proud to have been part of the Care Station Medical Group team as its Medical Director for the last 23 years.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: Primary care is changing dramatically with respect to its integration into larger medical groups. These are exciting developments which are making a huge change.
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Q: f you couldn’t be a physician, what would you be doing?A: I’d probably have continued with the Naval Academy and (hopefully) been the Commander of a Naval aircraft carrier!! 🙂
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Care Station is on the front line of changes in healthcare. We see patients when they are both most vulnerable and most demanding. It’s not easy but very rewarding.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: Let me count the ways: 1. Great staff and great quality care. 2. Open, easy access 3. Part of a larger coordinated health system with local health systems.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A: I enjoy a great martini and cigar. An old friend told me to choose your vices carefully. I’ve done ok with these two.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: Motorcycles, golfing, reading and tending to my small orchard.
Meet Damilola Ajakaye
Q: Tell us about your background as a PA:
A: I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Physiology from Lagos, Nigeria. After moving to the United States, I found out about the PA profession and took the necessary pre-requisites. I attended CUNY School of Medicine and got my master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in January 2023.
Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant?
A: I have always had a love and passion for medicine. When I was young, my mother struggled from a chronic condition that the doctors in my country could not diagnose. This spiked my curiosity at a young age and caused me to read a lot about how the body functions. I immediately knew that I wanted a career in health care so I could help my mom and others like her suffering from undiagnosed health conditions. I chose the PA route because it allowed me to finish school early and start practicing at a younger age.
Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?
A: I chose to practice in an open access primary care practice because it provides the possibility to see all kinds of patients, as well as treat all kinds of conditions. It permits me to manage my patients’ chronic conditions while also treating their acute conditions when they arise. An open access primary care creates a better bond between providers and their patients.
Q: What unique skills do you possess?
A: I am compassionate, empathetic, consistent and a great listener. My mantra for life is that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well, and this makes me a resilient person.
Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?
A: My daily activities are mostly attending to patients, charting, reviewing results, refilling prescriptions, and working together with other members of the health care team. My priority is ensuring my patients are up-to-date with all their required tests and calling them if needed. What I like best is the first encounter with the patient as soon as I walk into the exam room, getting to know what brings them in and how I can help.
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?
A: I am proud of everything I have been able to achieve in just 6 years of Immigrating to the United States. Most importantly my loving husband, my beautiful daughter, and my Physician Assistant degree.
Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?
A: There are a lot of challenges in this field of medicine. Two of them are communication and patients not participating in their own healthcare. Thankfully, there are tools like the patient portal where patients can review their test results and communicate directly with their provider. Another great tool is Dario Health (remote blood pressure monitoring) which allows patients to partake in their own healthcare by measuring their blood pressure at home on a daily basis.
Q: If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing?
A: I would most likely be into entertainment. I may be an actress or TV show host because I love being in front of a camera.
Q: What makes working at Care Station special?
A: Working at Care Station is special to me because this is my first job as a Physician Assistant, and I was given the opportunity to practice less than 2 months after graduating school. There are a lot of prospects for me to grow and build my practice as a Physician Assistant at Care Station. The staff is caring and continuously work together to make every day a great one.
Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?
A: Care Station is unique in that it provides both urgent care and primary care. Patients can visit us for the management of their acute and chronic conditions. We are all about our patients and walk-ins are always welcomed. All patients get their required screening and diagnostic tests with our state-of-the-art medical equipment. Care station practices active medicine rather than reactive medicine. We are top notch in preventive care.
Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.
A: I am the oldest daughter of five girls, and I always strive to be a role model to my younger sisters. I immigrated to the states in November 2016. I have a beautiful 16-month-old daughter and an amazing husband. I am a big believer in facing your fears which is why, even though I have a fear of heights, I went skydiving to face my fears. It was one of my greatest experiences.
Q: How do you like to spend your free time?
A: I have a growing YouTube channel with almost 10,000 subscribers so I enjoy creating content in my free time, working out, reading, travelling or spending time with family.
Meet Dr. Wamidh Tellow
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Q: Tell us about your background as a doctor:A: I completed my undergraduate at Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelors in biomedical sciences.
Research assistant at JFK HMH in Edison NJ – Neurology department
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Q: Why did you choose to become a doctor?A: My mother was a physician, growing up in Iraq, I got to see how a doctor can help and how valuable a physician is in the community and the importance of providing care and education for the community.
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Q:Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: To provide wide spectrum care that includes preventative and acute care along with care for chronic medical problems and education for all patients no matter what level of medical literacy they have or medical needs they require.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: I am a people person. I love to discuss health issues.
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: I tend to make a lot of to-do-lists and outline my plans for the day, which help me manage my time and stay organized.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: Pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor and achieving my family medicine board certification.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: Medical education, insurance limitations and socioeconomic status makes medicine a little more complicated and can limit care on different levels.
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Q: If you couldn’t be a physician, what would you be doing?A: A professional athlete.
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Caring, professional staff dedicated to serving the community, along with the extensive services we provide onsite.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: We are committed to providing the best care for our healthy and sick patients day in and day out.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A: I love dolma (stuffed grape leaves)
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: I love spending time with my daughter, wife, friends and family. I am active and enjoy kettlebells, soccer, jiu jitsu, cooking, hiking, and watching a lot of comedy shows/stand up/movies.
Meet Caroline Gerges
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Q: Tell us about your background as a physician assistant.A: I attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for PA school and graduated in December 2023. I completed 9 rotations including internal medicine in the ICU, emergency medicine, psychology, pediatrics, surgery, family medicine, urgent care, OBGYN, and neurology. My rotations during PA school were a whirlwind of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences that prepared me for a dynamic career as a physician assistant. Most of my rotations took place in clinics or hospitals in underserved communities which instilled in me a deep sense of compassion, empathy, and commitment to serving marginalized populations.
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Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant?A: I chose to become a physician assistant because of my passion for medicine, desire to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, and the versatility the profession offers. I was drawn to the patient-centered approach of the physician assistant role as well as the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients, advocate for their well-being, and provide compassionate and comprehensive care. As a PA, I am committed to lifelong learning to keep up with the rapidly evolving healthcare field.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: I chose to practice in an open access primary care practice because it aligns with my values of prioritizing patient needs by offering same-day or next-day appointments creating a patient-centered approach. This fosters trust and satisfaction among patients, leading to better health outcomes. In an open access practice, I have the opportunity to see a diverse range of patients and medical conditions, allowing for a diverse caseload which will keep work engaging.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: Some of my unique skills include adaptability, resilience, communication, and cultural competence. I can adjust quickly to new situations or environments, allowing me to thrive in diverse circumstances. I have the ability to bounce back from setbacks, cope with adversity, and maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges. I am also able to not only communicate effectively but listen actively to facilitate collaborative efforts. Lastly, growing up and working as an EMT in NYC has exposed me to multiple diverse cultural backgrounds which allowed me to be more educated about different cultures and be able to demonstrate respect, understanding, and sensitivity to diversity.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: One of my proudest accomplishments is being accepted into and successfully graduating from PA school. I take pride in my dedication to learning and academic excellence. I am also proud of achieving my personal fitness goal of running the Boston marathon last year.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: One of the key challenges of this field of medicine is the escalating costs of healthcare making it a significant challenge for patients, providers, and policymakers. The high costs of medical services as well as medications acts as a barrier to accessing necessary care. However, there has been a shift towards value-based care models which prioritizes quality, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness over volume of services leading to reduced unnecessary healthcare spending. Another healthcare challenge is the poor access to healthcare, especially in underserved communities. However, this is quickly changing with the availability of open-access primary care practices, such as Care Station, making healthcare more accessible to the community.
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Q:If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing?A:If I couldn’t be a physician assistant, I would be a travel agent. From a young age, I have always enjoyed planning trip itineraries for my family and friends. I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures around the world.
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Working at Care Station is special because the work we do here is not only meaningful, but also aligns with my personal values of providing accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate care to all our patients. It is fulfilling to be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on our patients.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: Patients should choose Care Station for their primary care because we prioritize their well-being above all else. At Care Station, there is a dedicated team of healthcare professional including doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants, that are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care that addresses one’s unique needs and concerns. We focus not only on treating illness and managing symptoms, but also on promoting overall health and wellness. At Care Station, we offer flexible scheduling options, including same-day or next-day appointments, to ensure that our patients can access the care they need when they need it.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A:I was born and raised in Egypt, then immigrated to the United States with my family at only 9 years old. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Brooklyn College and my Master of Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS. I worked as an EMT for almost 3 years prior to starting my Masters program.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: In my free time, I enjoy taking long walks on the beach with my dog no matter the weather. I also enjoy running, going to the gym, and discovering hidden gems in NYC. I enjoy spending time with loved ones over new foods.
Meet Nyeesha Garnett
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Q: Tell us about your background as a physician assistant.A: I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Adelphi University. I continued my education at Rutgers University in which I obtained my Master of Science, Physician Assistant.
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Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant?A:I have always had a strong desire to work in the healthcare field. Gaining experience with PA’s through shadow opportunities, volunteer work and working as a medical assistant in the past has solidified my interest with this career path to make a meaningful impact on patients.
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Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?A: I chose to practice in an open access primary care practice to have the opportunity to develop long term relationships with patients. Establishing a great rapport with patients can help with the continuity of care to deliver quality patient care.
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Q: What unique skills do you possess?A: I have strong interpersonal and communication skills. I also have experience with pediatric patients and patients with disabilities.
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Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?A: Day to day activities include providing exceptional patient care, performing wellness exams, reviewing lab results, and educating patients on chronic conditions. The best part is being able to effectively help manage a healthier lifestyle for patients through a team approach.
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Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?A: I am most proud of the hard work that I put into completing PA school and to be a part of the PA profession.
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Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?A: Challenges in this field of medicine include lack of patient follow-up. This is changing by establishing protocols to ensure that patients have follow-up appointments before leaving and easy access to diagnostic tests and procedures.
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Q:If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing?A:I would be working with pediatric patients with disabilities to help with daily activities.
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Q: What makes working at Care Station special?A: Working at Care Station is special in which it has provided me with the opportunity to start my PA career. The staff is very welcoming, and the ultimate goal of the team is to provide efficient medical services.
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Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?A: Patients should choose Care Station because it is a place where all the necessary medical needs can be taken care of. By providing primary care, urgent care, specialty care and occupational health, Care Station is directed to addressing the individual needs of each person.
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Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.A:I have a strong love for animals. In the past I have worked at a vet practice, animal shelters and a horse volunteer group. I also love music and reading.
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Q: How do you like to spend your free time?A: I spend most of my time playing with my chihuahua and taking him to dog parks on the weekends.
Meet Ryan Colligan
Q: Tell us about your background as a doctor:
A: I completed my undergraduate degree in chemistry at Western Connecticut State University in 2010 while working full-time as a land surveyor. Following graduation, I was hired as a Research Assistant at Columbia University’s Department of Biological Sciences where I worked in Proteomics Research. After two years of research work, I was accepted into medical school and graduated from TouroCOM in Harlem, NYC in 2017. From there I proceeded to Manchester, CT to complete a 3-year residency in Family Medicine with the Eastern Connecticut Health Network, graduating in 2020 during the pandemic.
Q: Why did you choose to become a doctor?
A:Medicine felt like a career where I would always be learning, meeting new people, and getting to exercise both physical and intellectual skills to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice?
A: My experiences in urgent care showed me the desperate need in our communities for more reliable access to primary care resources, and Care Station is the best-situated company thus far to provide this service, in addition to well-integrated specialty services.
Q: What unique skills do you possess?
A: Explaining the complicated details of medicine and illness to people in different ways so that they can fully understand their circumstances and options, with enough good humor to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.
Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best?
A: My favorite part of my work is talking with patients, learning about their lives so that I can understand the context of their medical issues and how to provide information that will empower them to make their own decisions and take actions to maximize their wellbeing.
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?
A: I am the first doctor in my family. I got to work with Nobel Prize winning scientists when I worked at Columbia University.
Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing?
A: It seems like there is never enough time to do everything needed for everyone who needs it. The best resource for this problem is institutional organization, which I think is one of Care Station’s greatest strengths.
Q: If you couldn’t be a doctor, what would you be doing?
A: Mad Scientist.
Q: What makes working at Care Station special?
A: Everyone is welcoming and genuinely happy to work here as a team to provide exceptional patient care.
Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care?
A: Care Station is well organized to provide integrated screening, acute treatment, and specialty services with great providers and excellent support staff.
Q: Tell us a little something about yourself.
A: I taught all of my classmates in my college chemistry department how to throw a frisbee so that I had people to play with in between classes.
Q: How do you like to spend your free time?
A: Reading, hiking, camping, and playing frisbee.