What they call their work
What they do
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Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 2 activities
- Insurance and payment acceptanceAccepts Medicare, all Medicaid plans, and most private insurance providers to facilitate access to care.
- Sliding fee scale and financial accessibility programOperates a sliding fee scale based on income and family size to ensure access to care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. No patient is denied services due to inability to pay, and discounted rates are available to qualifying individuals.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Behavioral health and mental health servicesDelivers mental health care including individual and group therapy, medication management for anxiety and depression, and secure telehealth counseling. Services are available to individuals and families, with demonstrated outcomes including reduced suicidal behaviors, improved social functioning, and lower treatment dropout rates.
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Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
- Cardiology careProvides comprehensive cardiac care including diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular diseases, and congenital heart defects. Offers screenings, cardiac imaging, hypertension and lipid management, chest pain assessment, and lifestyle counseling.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Chronic disease and preventive careDelivers ongoing management for chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, HIV, and mental health disorders, with a focus on prevention, early detection, and wellness. Includes advanced diagnostics, disease screening, and lifestyle counseling.
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Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
- Comprehensive primary and specialty medical careProvides integrated primary and specialty healthcare services across multiple disciplines including internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, behavioral health, dental, optometry, gynecology, podiatry, cardiology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and psychiatry. Services are delivered through a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike model and include preventive, acute, and chronic care for patients of all ages.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Dental care servicesProvides comprehensive dental care for all ages, including preventive services (exams, cleanings), treatment of gum disease, fillings, extractions, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dental care, and patient advocacy to restore oral health. Offers oral cancer screenings and management of advanced periodontal conditions.
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Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
- Gynecological and women’s health servicesProvides full-spectrum gynecological care for women of all ages, including annual exams, Pap smears, cervical and breast cancer screenings, contraceptive counseling, STI treatment, management of menstrual and menopausal symptoms, fertility evaluations, and treatment of conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Optometry and vision careOffers comprehensive eye care for all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of dry eye, glaucoma, low vision, and diabetic eye conditions. Provides refractive surgery screenings, prescription eyewear (glasses and contact lenses), and co-management of surgical eye patients.
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Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
- Pediatric careProvides comprehensive pediatric services from newborn care through adolescence, including well-child visits, immunizations, developmental pediatrics, school and sports physicals, vision and hearing tests, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, and sick visits. Serves children up to age 18.
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Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care 1 activity
- Podiatry servicesDiagnoses and treats foot and ankle conditions including ingrown toenails, sprains, arthritis, athlete’s foot, and diabetic foot infections. Performs surgical interventions when necessary and provides geriatric and high-risk diabetic foot care to prevent amputation.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Urgent and after-hours careOperates urgent care services for immediate medical needs outside regular hours and provides after-hours consultation and follow-up support coordinated between clinical and administrative staff.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Dermatology servicesDelivers dermatological care for skin, hair, and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, infections, hair loss, and scarring. Performs surgical procedures for complex or treatment-resistant dermatological conditions.
- Gastroenterology servicesProvides diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions including GERD, peptic ulcers, gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), colorectal cancer screening, liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis), gallbladder disorders, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional disorders like IBS. Performs endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ELLIOT LUTZ | DENTIST | 40 | $1.08M |
| ZEV ZELMAN | DENTIST | 40 | $1.08M |
| EMMANUEL VALERY | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $534K |
| ERIC GOLD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $448K |
| ZARA CHAUDHARY | DENTAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $347K |
| GEDALYA BLUMENFRUCHT | CFO/CEO | 40 | $279K |
| MORDECHAI HELLER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $250K |
- AVI STEINBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- BRYNDLE SELMAR — BOARD MEMBER
- ESTHER ZAFIR — BOARD MEMBER
- ILIA NIEVES-HOQUE — BOARD MEMBER
- LILIAN OTERO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIE DESRUISSEAU — BOARD MEMBER
- MENDEL ROTTENBERG — TREASURER
- MSGR ANDRE PIERRE — BOARD MEMBER
- RHODA JACOBS — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD STERN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHABSEY OBERLANDER — CHAIRMAN
- SOLOMON REINER — BOARD MEMBER
- WENDY GOMEZ-POWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- YVES VILUS — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- DMD Chaudhary Partner — Dentist providing dental care and patient advocacy services at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
- Dr. Eric Gold Partner — Primary care physician providing clinical services at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
- Dr. Joseph Partner — Pediatrician providing continuous care for children at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
- Dr. McKenzie Partner — Physician providing long-term primary care services at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
- HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care Government — Recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike by the HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care.
- Joshua Partner — Therapist providing mental health counseling at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
- Medicaid Government — Accepted in all plans as a form of insurance for healthcare services
- Medicaid Government — Accepted insurance provider for patients at LaSante Health Center
- Medicare Government — Accepted as a form of insurance for healthcare services
- Medicare Government — Accepted insurance provider for patients at LaSante Health Center
- NP Okon Partner — Nurse Practitioner providing patient-centered care at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as an Article 28 Diagnostic & Treatment Center.
- TEBRA Partner — Provides medical website services for LaSante Health Center
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Behavioral Health Through Evidence-Based Therapiesmethodology: evidence-based_therapy_modelBy applying structured, evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and dual diagnosis assessment, the organization treats mental health and substance use disorders because these modalities directly target maladaptive thought and behavior patterns, improving emotional regulation and recovery outcomes.
- Integrated Care Modelmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy colocating medical, behavioral, and specialty health services in one location, the organization improves patient access and continuity of care because integrated delivery reduces fragmentation and systemic barriers to coordinated treatment.
- Personalized, Patient-Centered Caremethodology: patient-centered_careBy developing individualized treatment plans that integrate clinical needs with psychosocial and emotional well-being, the organization improves health outcomes and patient engagement because tailored care increases trust, adherence, and holistic health improvement.
- Preventive Care as Clinical Strategymethodology: preventive_care_modelBy emphasizing preventive care and patient education grounded in clinical guidelines, the organization aims to detect and manage conditions early—such as hypertension and oral-systemic risks—because preventing disease progression improves long-term health outcomes and reduces complications.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Accessmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy delivering care in a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and linguistically appropriate manner, the organization reduces barriers for vulnerable populations because psychological safety and language access increase trust, engagement, and treatment effectiveness.