Meet Our Providers
A team of board-certified specialists delivering coordinated, compassionate care across Hudson County — close to home, and faster than ever.
Expert Care, Compassionate Doctors
Providers
Dr. Merwin Richard, MD
Interventional Cardiologist
35+ years of interventional expertise. Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (Mount Sinai), Cardiology Fellowship (Columbia University/Harlem Hospital). Former Director of Cardiac Cath Lab at Jersey City Medical Center. Associate Chief of Cardiology at UMDNJ. Founded the OBL at North Bergen to give Hudson County patients access to advanced vascular interventions in a private, patient-centered setting. Languages: English, Spanish, Tamil.
Dr. Margaret Ciechanowska, MD
Board-Certified Endocrinologist
Board-Certified Endocrinologist managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances and metabolic conditions. Languages: English, Spanish & Polish. Jersey City — Suite 309, 550 Newark Ave. Languages: English, Spanish, Polish.
Dr. Peter John Iannuzzi, DPM
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. North Bergen — 7817 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047. (201) 861-0022. Languages: English.
Dr. Thomas Henry Debenedictis
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Union City — 4808 Bergenline Ave, Suite 202, Union City, NJ 07087. (201) 863-0036. Languages: English.
Dr. Margaret Portela, DPM
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Union City — 4808 Bergenline Ave, Suite 202, Union City, NJ 07087. (201) 863-0036. Languages: English, Spanish.
Dr. Christopher D Samaniego, DPM
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Jersey City Suite 303 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri). West New York (Wednesday only). Bilingual: English & Spanish. Languages: English.
Dr. Amari M White, DPM
Podiatric Surgeon (Foot & Ankle)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Primary location: Jersey City Suite 303. Also sees patients at Union City (Tue & Thu). Languages: English.
Dr. Vikas Pulluru, DPM
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. North Bergen. Languages: English.
Radhika Patel, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant providing comprehensive primary care. Jersey City — Suite 307, 550 Newark Ave. Languages: English, Spanish.
Enrique D Chappilliquen Lucio, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant providing primary and preventive care. Union City — 3916 Kennedy Blvd. Languages: English, Spanish.
Nasreen Ahmad, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant providing primary and cardiac care under the supervision of Dr. Merwin Richard, MD. Languages: English.
Jazmin Jerez Rivera, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner providing quality healthcare. West New York — 433 60th St. Languages: English, Spanish.
Bianca Forcucci, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant focused on comprehensive primary care. North Bergen — 1009 79th St. Languages: English.
Giancarlo Cortez, PA
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant providing primary and cardiac care under the supervision of Dr. Merwin Richard, MD.
Why Choose Our Providers
A dedicated vascular specialist
Specialist-led care from first visit to full recovery.
Early detection, better outcomes
Catching problems early leads to life-changing results.
Multiple convenient locations
Book near you, seen by experts across Hudson County.
One coordinated care team
Five specialties working together under one roof.
Minimally invasive care
Advanced in-office procedures, no hospital stay.
The only In-Office Vascular Procedure Center
The only In-Office Vascular Procedure Center in Hudson County.
Book with our specialists
Same-week appointments available across all locations.