OsteoarthritisofFoot near Hollis, NY

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Atika H. Turkistani is a Internist at Oak Street Health specializing in care for adults on Medicare.

Biography: Dr. Shyam Shivdasani is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been practicing for 30 years. He received his medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College, BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, India. Dr. Shivdasani completed his residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to all his patients and absolutely believes that laughter is the best medicine. He prides himself on being an attentive listener who works with patients to stay in the solution, not the problem. Dr. Shivdasani's mantra is "I am part of a team that strives to heal the human mind, body and spirit." He is an avid tennis player, who loves spending time with his family, including his dogs.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience We are devoted to providing services that are patient centered and compassionate and care for you as a person

Biography: Rani Rao, MD, CMD, FACP, CPE, is a primary care physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens and is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She has a special interest in medical ethics, long term health care, and ambulatory care. Dr. Rao focuses on the management and prevention of chronic conditions and how adults can cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle to improve their health status. She treats a wide range of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, stroke and heart disease, with a collaborative and comprehensive care approach.Dr. Rao served her internship at Cook County Hospital and completed her residency at Saint Joseph Hospital/Northwestern University, in Chicago, Illinois. Fellowship-trained, Dr. Rao completed her geriatric fellowship at VA Hines and Loyola University Medical Center and a fellowship in clinical medical ethics at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She is fluent in both Telugu and Hindi.