Roman Khodzinsky, MD
Prior to joining Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2007, Dr. Khodzinsky completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, and Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York. He earned his MD from Chernivtsy Medical State Institute, Ukraine in 1995. Dr. Khodzinsky is board certified in Internal Medicine and has hospital privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Margaret Chustecka, MD, MBA
Before starting Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2003, Dr. Chustecka served as attending physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine. A board certified internist, Dr. Chustecka, studied medicine in Poland and received her MD from the Medical School of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. She received her MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2011, Dr. Chustecka began Aid for Orphan Relief, a non-profit organization designated to help provide orphaned children and the facilities that care for them, with proper nutrition, medical wellness services and treatments that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Read More
Dr. Sujata Prasad
Dr. Sujata Prasad MD FACP, is board certified internist in practice for 35 years, Assistant Professor at Yale Medicine, co-chair of Connecticut ACP wellness committee. She is a dedicated, compassionate physician, with holistic approach to medicine. She teaches Yale medical students and Primary care residents and spends a significant amount of time volunteering, having awards in both fields. She enjoys yoga, meditation, swimming, hiking, painting and poetry.
Benjamin Yeboah, MD
Dr. Yeboah joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2012. He earned his MD from University of Ghana Medical School in 2001. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, Connecticut. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a Hospitalist at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Edward Prior
A concerned internist, Dr. Edward Prior serves the communities of Hamden and West Haven, CT, where he is a part of the Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. Patients visit him for a myriad of medical concerns. Dr. Prior completed his medical at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at Kings County Hospital Center. He further completed fellowships in hematology and oncology at Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is also certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a focus on medical oncology.
Dr. Donald McNicol, MD
Dr. Donald McNicol, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Stratford and Milford, CT and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Medical College medical school in 1984. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments.
Franklin DeDominicis, PA-C
Franklin DeDominicis is a graduate of Hofstra University and board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at Marist College, Poughkeepsie NY. He joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2017.
Michael Rubalsky, PA
Michael Rubalsky is a graduate of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Program, and is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. Michael is fluent in Russian and strives to provide care to patients in their native languages. He earned his Bachelor’s in health science at Springfield College, and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.
Jennifer Sullivan, PA
Jennifer Sullivan joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2017. She is a graduate of Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree. She is a board certified Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College.
Tara Noonan, DNP, FNP-BC
Tara Noonan joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2019. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with her Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice. Tara is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Quinnipiac University.
Dr. Steven Blander
Dr. Blander earned his MD at the University of Buffalo Medical Center in 1981, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University in 1984. He was a research fellow for 2 years at Rockefeller University, and then completed his clinical fellowship in Infectious Diseases at UCLA. Dr. Blander is board certified in Internal Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
Morris Papernik MD, FACP
Morris Papernik MD, FACP, (a native New Yorker), graduated Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Rush and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has distinguished himself as a national thought leader in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Diabetes. He has served on the Medical Presidential Advisory Committee within the Dept. of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC.
Usman Ramzan, MD
Usman Ramzan, MD is a graduate of Boston University, where he earned his BA in Biology Magna Cum Laude in 1997, followed by his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Boston University School of Medicine in 2001, receiving high honors in his medicine and surgery clerkships. He then completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at Brown University School of Medicine from 2001 to 2004. Dr. Ramzan is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
With 25 years of experience, Dr. Ramzan's clinical expertise spans primary care, chronic care management, hospital and critical care, urgent care, and addiction medicine. His background also includes significant teaching experience, having served as a Clinical Instructor for Yale and QU medical students and a Teaching Attending for Bridgeport Hospital medical residents. Additionally, he is published in the Southern Medical Journal for his research regarding endoscopy utility in hospitalized patients.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ramzan has held Medical Director roles focused on the startup and management of urgent care centers. He also possesses unique experience in the commercial sector as a Technical Director for a global ink and cosmetic business, where he oversaw research and development and managed eyeliner clinical trials in partnership with Revlon.
Sheryl Pawlik, PA-C
Sheryl Pawlik is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science Physician Associate Program and board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. She earned her Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.
Jessica Nursick, PA-C
Jessica Nursick is a graduate of University of Bridgeport's Physician Assistant Program and board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. She earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree at the University of Hartford. She joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2021.
Alexxis Reid, PA-C
Alexxis Reid is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Studies Program and is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. She joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2022.
Gustavo D. Herrera-Brito, FNP-BC
Gustavo received his Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University and is a Family Nurse Practitioner board certified by ANCC. Gustavo is fluent in Spanish and is also able to converse with patients who speak Portuguese.
Leila Colson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Leila Colson is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC. She holds a Masters in Nursing from Quinnipiac University and a Bachelors of Nursing from Sacred Heart University. Prior to joining Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, she worked as a registered nurse for 14 years. Leila is fluent in English and Arabic.
Carlee Clarino, MS, APRN, AGNP-C
Carlee is an Adult Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She joined IMGNH in 2021. She earned her Masters in Nursing from the University of Connecticut. Previously she earned a Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Connecticut.
Abiola Grant, FNP
Abiola Grant graduated with her FNP from the University of Connecticut. She worked for seven years in acute care as an RN for Yale New Haven Health. Abiola prides herself in going above and beyond to provide high quality care for her patients.
Ashley Shaver, FNP
Ashley Shaver joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2022. Ashley is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ashley obtained her Masters in Nursing from Yale University.
Wioletta Skrodzka, FNP
Wioletta Skrodzka is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Joseph. Wioletta is fluent in Polish and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2023.
Joyce Wall, EdD, MSN, MA, AGNP-C, AGNP-BC
Joyce Wall is a dual board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who works with a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care. She worked in the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) at Bridgeport Hospital for 10 years.
Sherleen Harding, DNP-FNP-APRN
Sherleen is a graduate of Sacred Heart University. She earned her master’s degree and Doctorate degree. She is Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and has 17 years’ experience.
Destiny Grant, ND, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Destiny Grant joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2024. She graduated from Walden University with her Master’s in Nursing and University of Bridgeport with her Doctorate.
Samentha Gilles, FNP-BC
Mrs. Gilles is a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in patient-centered care. She earned her Master in Family Nursing from Chamberlain University and is board-certified by the ANCC.
Sheila Turner, APRN
Sheila Turner joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in October 2024. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with her Master's in Nursing Degree in 2008. Sheila is a Board Certified Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.
Concetta Criscola, APRN
Concetta Criscola is a board certified family nurse practitioner at Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven. She received her master's degree in nursing from Quinnipiac University.
Chioma Ishie, APRN
Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC. Earned her Masters in Nursing from Wilkes University and holds a Bachelors in Nursing from Fairfield University.
Celina Pizarro, MSN, ACNPC-AG, CCRN
Celina is a board certified Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. She holds a Masters in Nursing from University of Connecticut.
Nsisongikanabasi Udoh, MD
Dr. Nsisongikanabasi Udoh is a board certified Family Medicine Physician with experience in inpatient and outpatient care. She completed her medical training at Washington University of Health and Sciences.
