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Place: CHN Crown Heights

Ann Grogan, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ann Grogan, PMHNP-BC is a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who works as the Deputy Director of the Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program at CHN. She also treats patients at several of the CHN health centers. Ann completed an undergraduate degree (BS) in Nursing at Columbia University in 2005 and completed her Nurse Practitioner Degree in Psychiatry (MSN) at CUNY-Hunter College in 2011. She is primarily fluent in English.

Ann has 20+ years of experience in the field of inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, including therapy and medicine prescribing/medication management. Ann has a wealth of experience therapeutically utilizing a person-centered approach including elements of psychodynamic, CBT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

She has treated clients to achieve overall well-being in regard to mental healthcare specifically with regard to depressive, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders.

Ann has worked with many communities in NYC including, LGBTQ+ communities, victims of domestic violence, those with substance use disorders, and communities experiencing severe and chronic traumatic disorders.

Ann strives to understand the person as a whole and treat the root causes of mental health issues – while managing symptoms effectively.

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Ann can help you with:

  • Addiction Recovery
  • Anxiety (feeling nervous or worried)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Domestic abuse (abuse a home)
  • Family problems
  • General mental healthcare
  • LGBTQ problems

  • Loss of a loved one
  • Psychiatric evaluation (test to see what mental health care you may need)
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship problems
  • Self-esteem (having respect for yourself)
  • Social phobia (feeling shy and nervous around others)
  • Taking your medicines, the right way
  • Traumatic or painful events

Jay K. Varma, MD

Medical Director, Family Medicine Physician

Jay K. Varma is a medical doctor who works as a physician. He treats anyone over 18 years old at our Williamsburg and Crown Heights locations. Dr. Varma completed an undergraduate degree in history at Harvard College in 1993 and completed his medical degree at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1997. He completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at UCSD Medical Center in 2001. Dr. Varma is fluent in English. Dr. Varma is an expert in public health and the prevention and control of diseases, having published over 150 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

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Jay K. Varma, MD can help you with:

  • Yearly exams
  • Treatment of general health problems
  • Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
  • STI infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment.
  • Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
  • Care for patients with HIV/AIDS

  • Reproductive healthcare
  • Gender affirming care
  • Health screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
  • Care for long term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity
  • Referrals to other doctors

Charis-Ann Ricketts, O.D., FAAO

Optometrist

Dr. Ricketts is a board-certified Optometrist at Community Healthcare Network. She treats patients at our Washington Heights, Crown Heights, South Bronx, DBS, Williamsburg, and Long Island City Health Centers in the Optometry Mobile Unit.

Dr. Charis-Ann Ricketts graduated from the University of the West Indies with a BSc in Optometry. She then earned her Doctoral Optometry degree from New England College of Optometry in Boston where she completed clinical rotations through private practice, community health centers, and Ophthalmology practices. She completed a residency program in Primary Care specializing in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Ricketts believes in a comprehensive and integrated approach to healthcare. Her sound clinical background and desire to provide high-quality care are evident in each patient encounter. She is proud to be part of an establishment dedicated to patient care, education, and creating optometric service platforms for sustainable vision care.

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Dr. Ricketts can help you with:

  • Refractive error (Blurred Vision)
  • Conjunctivitis/Pink eye (Eye infections)
  • Dry Eye Syndrome (Burning, itching, tearing, redness)
  • Pain in and around the eyes
  • Headaches – Migraines
  • Allergies (Seasonal, contact dermatitis)
  • Cataracts

  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetic Eye exams
  • Blepharitis – eyelid inflammation
  • Computer Visions
  • Foreign body removal
  • Emergencies – including (flashes of lights, floaters)

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Keisha A. Barry, MD, MPH

Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Keisha Barry is a board-certified family medicine physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She treats patients at our Health Center in Crown Heights. Dr. Barry completed her medical degree and master’s in public health at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Northwell Health’s Glen Cove Hospital.
Dr. Barry is compassionate and dedicated to providing the best care for her patients. Her interests include health equity/health disparity research, quality improvement, obesity medicine, women’s health, lactation, and community health.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Dr. Barry can help you with:

  • Yearly exams
  • Pediatrics (care for babies, children, and teens)
  • Treatment of general health problems
  • Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
  • STI infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment

  •  Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
  • Reproductive health care
  • Health screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
  • Care for long-term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity.
  • Referrals to other doctors

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Ashley Saintiague, LMSW

Behavioral Health Therapist

Ashley Saintiague is a board-certified Behavioral Health Therapist. They treat patients at our Crown Heights Health Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ashley Saintiague completed his/her medical degree at the Silberman School of Social Work.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Ashley Saintiague can help you with:

  • General mental health care
  • Depression
  • Anxiety (feeling nervous or worried)
  • Family problems
  • Relationship problems

  • LGBTQ+ problems
  • Self-esteem (having respect for yourself)
  • Loss of a loved one
  • Social phobia (feeling shy and nervous around others)
  • Process trauma

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Jessica Christolin-Joseph, MD

Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Christolin is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician. She treats patients at our Crown Heights Health Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Christolin completed her medical degree/graduate degree at SUNY Downstate. She completed her residency at SUNY Downstate.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Dr. Christolin can help you with:

  • Yearly exams
  • Pediatrics (care for babies, children, and teens)
  • Treatment of general health problems
  • Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
  • STI infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment

  •  Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)
  • Reproductive health care
  • Health screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
  • Care for long-term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity.
  • Referrals to other doctors

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Kendra Urdang, CNM, WHNP

Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Kendra Urdang, CNM, WHNP is a board certified Nurse-Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats patients at our Williamsburg, East New York/DBS, Crown Heights, and Lower East Side locations. Kendra completed her Bachelor of Arts at Bard College and her Master of Science in Nursing at Yale University.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Kendra can help you with:

  • Yearly exams
  • Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
  • STI (infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment

  • Birth control and family planning
  • Prenatal care (care during pregnancy)
  • Breastfeeding tips and support

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Julian D. Williams, DNP, FNP-C

Medical Director

Julian D. Williams, DNP, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He treats patients at our Crown Heights Health Center in Brooklyn. He completed his graduate degree at Frontier Nursing University.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Julian can help you with:

  • Yearly exams
  • Treatment of general health problems
  • Pap smears (test for cervical cancer)
  • STI (infections you can get from sex) testing and treatment
  • Birth control, including IUDs and Nexplanon (long-term birth control)

  • Reproductive healthcare
  • Health Screenings (tests that look for health problems before you have signs)
  • Care for long term health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity
  • Referrals for special doctors
  • MAT (Suboxone)

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Stephanie Neves, DNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Neves, NP is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She treats patients at our Crown Heights and Williamsburg Health Centers in Brooklyn. Stephanie Neves completed her graduate degree at Columbia University School of Nursing. She completed the Community Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at CHN. She is fluent in English and Portuguese.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Stephanie can help you with:

  • General mental health care
  • Depression
  • Anxiety (feeling nervous or worried)
  • Family problems
  • Relationship problems
  • LGBTQ problems
  • Self-esteem (having respect for yourself)
  • Loss of a loved one

  • Social phobia (feeling shy and nervous around others)
  • Taking your medicines the right way
  • Traumatic or painful events
  • Domestic abuse (abuse at home)
  • Help with addiction to heroin or pain medications with suboxone along with counseling, primary care and/or behavioral health treatment
  • Drug abuse

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Josephine Ledda, CDN

Nutritionist

Josephine Ledda, RD is a New York State certified Dietitian/Nutritionist. She treats patients at our Crown Heights, Lower East Side, and Jamaica Health Centers. Josephine is fluent in English and speaks some Spanish. She completed her undergraduate degree at New York University. She is currently obtaining her graduate degree at the CUNY School of Public Health. Josephine has been working in community nutrition for 8 years and enjoys sharing science facts with her patients.

New patients, please call 866-246-8259 to make an appointment.

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Josephine can help you with:

  • Breastfeeding
  • Diabetes
  • Losing or gaining weight
  • Grocery store tours

  • Nutrition help at home
  • Stomach pain from food
  • Group classes

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