The Team
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The Team
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YAZAN VWICH, M.D.
FOUNDER, ENDOCRINOLOGY
Dr. Vwich is Dual-board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (University of Cincinnati) and Internal Medicine (NYMC-St Joseph’s Campus). He is our Instructor for 123Sugar.com and brings his passion about diabetes to life in a unique way!
NATALY KAZAN, PHARM.D.
CO-FOUNDER, PHARMACY
Dr. Kazan brings extensive experience from working in retail pharmacy for years. She has plays a key role in the research of our education materials, quality control, and support of our production process!
MAYADA ISMAIL, M.D.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Dr. Ismail is a board certified Gastroenterologist with a focus on Bariatric Endoscopy at Temple University. She completed her gastroenterology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Ismail leads our GI Division and is an instructor on topics relating to our Gut Health!
DR. RASHIKA BANSAL, M.D.
ENDOCINROLOGY, OBESITY
Dr. Bansal did her Endocrine Fellowship at the National Institute of Health (NIH). She has served as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic and is currently at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She leads our Obesity Division and makes content about Obesity topics!
JEWOOK HA, M.D., MPH.
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dr. Ha is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He is currently Chair of Internal Medicine at UNC Rex Hospital and an Adjunct Professor at UNC School of Medicine. He advises on current hospital healthcare delivery!
DR. TAREK ALY, M.D., MPH.
PSYCHIATRY
Dr. Aly holds an M.D., a degree in Psychology, and a Master’s in Public Health. He completed his Adult Psychiatry Residency, followed by a Child Psychiatry Fellowship at Harvard Medical School - Boston Children’s Hospital. He leads our Psychiatry Division and makes content about Mental Health!
HABIB HABIB, M.D.
CARDIOLOGY
Dr. Habib is a Cardiology Attending and Assistant Faculty Member in the Cardiology Fellowship Program at New York Medical College - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Campus. Dr Habib will be adding content regarding Cardiovascular Health!
LAURA FREIRE, MSN, FNP-BC, CCRN
NURSING
Laura earned her nursing degree and Master’s in Nursing from St. Louis University. She has experience across multiple specialties, including family practice and emergency medicine. She advises on healthcare delivery from a nursing perspective!
CHRISTOPHER MONZO, M.D.
FAMILY MEDICINE
Dr. Monzo is currently doing his Residency in Family Medicine. As a junior advisor in the beginning stages of his medical career, he brings fresh insights into our medical mission. He is tasked with medical content accuracy and accessibility!
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