Akanksha Manchanda-Gera, DDS is a dentist. She treats patients at our Jamaica and Sutphin Blvd. health centers in Queens. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Dr. Gera sees patients of all ages.
Dr. Gera completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Queens College and her graduate degree in Dental Surgery at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Taisha Benjamin, MD is a board-certified pediatrician treating patients (up to 21 years old) in Brooklyn. She speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Benjamin completed her undergraduate degree at City College of New York and her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.
Gregory Taddeo, DDS is the Chief Dental Officer and a board-certified dentist treating patients in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Dr. Taddeo completed his undergraduate degree at Fairfield University and his dental degree at New York University College of Dentistry. He completed his internship and residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital.
Dr. Craig Herman, DPM is a board-certified podiatrist treating patients at our Jamaica Health Center.
Dr. Herman completed his undergraduate degree at SUNY Buffalo and his podiatry degree at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
All Community Healthcare Network health centers and offices will be open on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Our mobile health clinics will not be operational due to weather conditions.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We would like to inform you that as of October 1, 2026, access to your child’s Healow account through Community Healthcare Network (CHN) will be limited to viewing immunizations and referrals for all patients ages 12 and older. This change is required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and New York State laws that protect minors’ rights to confidentiality.
You may still request your child’s medical records by calling or visiting your health center.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please speak with our front desk staff during your next visit or go to: chnnyc.info/nylaw
Thank you,
Community Healthcare Network (CHN)