A medical practice in Rocky Point that focused on pediatrics has broadened its services to include family medicine.
Allied Physicians Rocky Point is now a 5,500-square-foot location at 346 NY-25A. The expanded practice is led by Dr. John Schwartzberg; Nicole Ladd, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner; and Joanna Tutrone, a physician’s assistant.
“This expansion of services represents our commitment to delivering local, high-quality care that families can trust,” Dr. Kerry Fierstein, CEO of Allied Physicians Group, which is headquartered in Melville, said in a news release about the expansion in Rocky Point.
“By offering both pediatric and adult care under one roof, we are making it easier for families to access the care they need close to home,” she said.
The expansion comes at a time when demand for care far outpaces the supply of physicians and other healthcare professionals, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. By 2037, there could be a shortage of 187,130 full-time physicians across the nation, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Among the reasons for the shortage, according to Harvard Medical School, is burnout.
But Allied Physicians – which has a network of 42 independent practices across Long Island, New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley – works to alleviate burnout.
Allied “prioritizes the health and happiness of its providers. With a dedicated chief wellness officer, a strong focus on work–life balance and robust resources to prevent burnout. This ensures physicians feel supported both professionally and personally,” Allied Physicians said in a statement.
Primary care physicians can help achieve better health outcomes through preventive measures, early detection, guidance and monitoring, experts say.
At the Rocky Point practice, patients can access adult and family medical services, including preventative care, vaccinations, chronic condition management, physicals, women’s and men’s health, behavioral health, allergy and asthma treatment, diabetes management and medical weight management.
Meanwhile, the practice is continuing its commitment to pediatrics, providing comprehensive well and sick care, breastfeeding support, telehealth visits, nutrition guidance and asthma and allergy management as well as community education programs, such as CPR classes and health webinars.
Adina Genn
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