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BEST BARIATRIC
PRACTICE
PIOTR JERZY GORECKI, MD
263 7th Ave #5A, Brooklyn
(718) 246-8600
Dr. Piotr Jerzy Gorecki is known as one of the
borough’s best bariatric surgeons because of
his diligence, expertise, and compassion. In
practice for more than 20 years, Dr. Gorecki has
consistently been rated one of the best doctors
in the metro area, and his procedures tend to be
affordable as well as reliable, since he accepts more
than 15 different insurance providers. Patients
rave about Dr. Gorecki’s precision and honesty,
saying that he only recommends surgery after
carefully examining his patients. And for many
foreign language speakers, Dr. Gorecki provides
understandable and comforting instruction, since
he speaks Russian, German, and Polish fl uently, as
well as English.
BEST BOOT CAMP
TABATA ULTIMATE FITNESS
623 Bergen St, Brooklyn
(718) 285-5511 -
www.tabataultimate tness.com
They have been putting in the reps and they are
seeing results. Tabata Ultimate Fitness has been
nominated for the Best Boot Camp award and they
have been putting in the work to prove it. With
their High-Intensity Interval Training they are
helping Brooklyn get in shape. They are dedicated
to giving the best full body workout in the borough
and they have the staff and passion to do it.
BEST BOTOX PRACTICE
VIVE DERMATOLOGY
1250 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn
(718) 500-3505
You want your skin looking its best and there’s
no better place to give yourself what you need
cosmetic procedures than Vive Dermatology in
the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn. Their
procedural dermatology fellowship trained
surgeon specializes in Mohs surgery, melanoma
treatment, excisions, laser surgery as well at a
variety of cosmetic procedures such as Botox,
fi ller, PRP, sclerotherapy and much more.
Additionally, Susan Bard, MD, is a highly-skilled
and much-lauded specialist in dermatology,
including Mohs micrographic surgery and
reconstruction, as well as laser and cosmetic
surgery. Vive Dermatology provides top quality
care for patients of all ages, including infants
and children and Dr. Bard offers treatments for a
wide variety of conditions affecting the skin, hair,
nails and mucosal surfaces!
BEST CARDIOLOGIST
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 283-6000 - www.maimonidesmed.org
At Maimonides Medical Center, you will fi nd one of
the most comprehensive heart disease programs in
the nation. Its nationally- respected cardiologists,
interventional cardiologists, and cardiothoracic
surgeons work side-by-side to make sure that
heart patients receive the most comprehensive,
well-coordinated care available today. The largest
hospital in Brooklyn, Maimonides is home to
highly-skilled heart surgeons who perform
procedures ranging from heart valve replacement
to pacemaker and defi brillator implantation,
making it an easy winner when it comes to best
cardiologist in the borough.
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
DR. VINCENT ADAMO - LIVE HOLISTIC
446 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn
(718) 921-548
Chiropractic care is the name of the game at
Live Holistic, an innovative Bay Ridge clinic
that helps foster healthy living (and betters
your back at the same time). The team at Live
Holistic hopes to help you unlock that natural
healing power. Live Holistic — at home in
Bay Ridge — is at the helm of Dr. Vincent
Adamo, who is certified in nutrition and spinal
correction. Live Holistic is a modern facility
known for its range of Chiropractic techniques
and other overall health services. Its goal with
this care is to reduce and remove interference
from your nervous system, claiming that your
body has an “innate” ability to be healthy, so
long as the controlling mechanism (the nervous
system) is free from interference. Subluxations
are a major cause of interference to the
function of your nervous system. With time
and repetition, Live Holistic’s goal is to correct
subluxations and allow your body to return to
good health naturally and feel its best.
BEST COSMETIC
DENTISTRY (TIE)
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS DENTAL
44 Court St, 8th Fl #808, Brooklyn
(718) 857-6639 -
www.brooklynheightsdental.com
At Brooklyn Heights Dental, you can count
on the most up-to-date dental procedures.
Drs. Eugene D. Stanislaus and Lisa Reid are
committed to helping you achieve and maintain
a beautiful and healthy smile. With a reputation
for exceptional family and cosmetic dentistry,
patients visit from Brooklyn Heights, Fort
Greene, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Crown
Heights and other neighborhoods across
New York City. Their mission is that they are
committed to providing comprehensive dental
care to patients. All their treatments are driven
by conservatism, aesthetics and comfort. Their
commitment is to treat our patients just as we
initially opened the practice in 1956, just three
miles from their current location.
BEST COSMETIC
DENTISTRY (TIE)
JOEL L. SOKOL D.M.D.
636 74th St, Brooklyn
(718) 745-6699 - www.drjoelsokol.com
A smile is a great thing to show off, but sometimes
we don’t feel like our smiles are as great as they
could be. That’s where Joel L. Sokol, D.M.D.
comes in to help. Dr. Sokol has been improving the
smiles of the Bay Ridge community since 1982. He
provides a wide range of services, including fi llings,
restorations and dentures. He even has a range of
expertise in porcelain veneers, dental implants,
crowns, bridges and other cosmetic treatments.
Dr. Sokol is praised by his loyal clients for his kind,
considerate and thorough skill sets.
BEST COSMETIC
SURGEON
DAY PLASTIC SURGERY - DR. NORMAN
BAKSHANDEH DAY, MD, FACS
142 Joralemon St, Brooklyn
(718) 246-0130 - www.dayplasticsurgery.com
Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day is often described
as having inimitable services and care. The board
certifi ed cosmetic surgeon has made a name for
himself for providing his clients with the best
treatment possible. He doesn’t rush any decision
making, and often prefers to discuss what his
clients desire and need in order for them to
achieve their physical goals. Dr. Day specializes
in cosmetic and rejuvenating surgery of the
breast, face, nose and body — with an expertise
in creating and enhancing appearances with a
natural result. In becoming the best versions of
themselves, Dr. Day’s clients can rest assured
that not only are his services the best but they’re
also fairly prices.
BEST DAY SPA
D’MAI URBAN SPA
157 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 398-2100 - www.dmaiurbanspa.com
Nestled in the heart of Brownstone Brooklyn,
D’MAI URBAN SPA is truly an oasis in the harsh
and cold New York landscape. While you can
certainly go to d’mai for one of their renowned
facials, massages, or body treatments, the true
goal of the specialists is to give their patrons
the three R’s, and nope, they’re not reading,
writing, and arithmetic. Here, the three R’s are
restoration, relaxation, and rejuvenation. D’mai
also prides itself on being cutting edge in the
realm of skin care trends, so why not go to one of
their monthly seminars where they share these
advances in skincare with you!
BEST DENTIST
MICHAEL C. TEPEDINO, DDS
524 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn
(718) 748-0095 - www.tepdds.com
Michael C. Tepedino, DDS, is a dental company
offering dentistry for the whole family. Tepedino
DDS boasts a state-of-the-art facility to offer the
highest quality dental care available. One of the
company’s top priorities is to protect the well-being
of patients, so the offi ce meets and surpasses all
OSHA and CDC standards. Dr. Tepedino and has
been treating patients in his dental practice since
1990. He enjoys continuing the proud traditions of
his Italian heritage and treats his dental patients
like they are a part of his extended family. Dr.
Tepedino is a native of Brooklyn. He attended
St. Anselm Elementary School, Xaverian High
School, New York University and graduated from
NYU College of Dentistry in 1989. He completed a
General Dentistry Residency at Lutheran Medical
Center in 1990. Dr. Tepedino has been a proud
member of the Bravo Volunteer Ambulance Service
since 1983, and served as President and Board
Chairman in the 1990s.
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
VIVE DERMATOLOGY
1250 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn
www.vivedermatology.com
You want your skin looking its best and there’s
no better place to give yourself what you
need for dermatological treatments than Vive
Dermatology in the Midwood neighborhood of
Brooklyn. Susan Bard, MD, is a highly-skilled
and much-lauded specialist in dermatology,
including Mohs micrographic surgery and
reconstruction, as well as laser and cosmetic
surgery. Vive Dermatology provides top quality
care for patients of all ages, including infants
and children and Dr. Bard offers treatments
for a wide variety of conditions affecting the
skin, hair, nails and mucosal surfaces. Their
procedural dermatology fellowship trained
surgeon specializes in Mohs surgery, melanoma
treatment, excisions, laser surgery as well at a
variety of cosmetic procedures such as Botox,
filler, PRP, sclerotherapy and much more!
BEST GENERAL
PRACTITIONER
DR. JOSEPH CARUANA, DR. MARIO
MANNA, DR. JENNIFER CARUANA
13th Ave between 74th St and 73rd St,
Brooklyn (618) 630-1404
The expert team at NYU Langone Brooklyn Family
Medicine of Dyker Heights specializes in treating
everything from allergies and short- term illnesses
to diabetes, high blood pressure, pulmonary
issues and more. At home on 13th Avenue, the
renowned medical center is lead by some of the
best general practitioners in the borough, including
HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY
would treat a member of our own family. Their
tradition dates back more than five decades.
Dr. Stanislaus’ father, Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus,
Dr. Joseph Caruana, Dr. Mario Manna and Dr.
Jennifer Caruana. With a team as high-quality as
its services, it’s no question why NYU Langone
Brooklyn Family Medicine takes the cake for best
general practitioner in the borough.
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