Alan A Katz, M.D. has been a leader in the fields of both Hyperbaric Medicine and Emergency Medicine for over 30 years. He is double board-certified in both Hyperbaric and Emergency Medicine and is an elected Fellow of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Katz has also previously served as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Katz is also a past President for the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) - Northeast Chapter.
Currently, Dr. Katz is Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medical Solutions (HMS), directing clinical operations, as well as education and research initiatives for all HMS locations. A particular clinical interest of Dr. Katz is to further explore the effects of Hyperbaric Medicine (HBOT) in the treatment of traumatic brain injury and anti-aging. Additionally, he incorporates the use of regenerative medicine procedures and techniques such as Vitamin IV therapy and PRP therapy (platelet rich plasma).
Dr. Katz strives to raise awareness and educate all, including medical leaders, policymakers, insurers, as well as the general population about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen, the needs and methods for further research, and the increased opportunities for the expanded use of HBOT.
Dr. Henry Prince has led Hyperbaric Medical Solutions since its inception in 2011, forging important clinical relationships in the medical community and pioneering the practice’s effort to help patients experience optimal health using the incredible healing properties of HBOT. He has been practicing medicine on Long Island and the New York metropolitan area for over 30 years with extensive experience in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology, as well as HBOT. After graduating cum laude from Downstate Medical School, with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction, Dr. Prince completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and accredited in HBOT. Dr. Prince is the President and Founder of Women’s Health Professionals, a large women’s health practice, a Mount Sinai affiliated physician, and an active member in both the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Cydney started as a Physician Assistant in 1999 after completing her degree at the CUNY/Harlem Hospital Physician Assistant Program and CUNY/Hunter College School of Public Health. Cydney is passionate about using a holistic, integrative approach to health and wellness. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy compliments this passion and her professional interests in primary medicine, functional medicine, and public health.
Jennine has a Bachelor of Science from St. Francis College and completed her certificate in Physician Assistant Studies at St. John's University. She has been a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine for 12 years. Jennine has been a part of the Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency at Weill Cornell since its induction, where she served as its Associate Director from 2012-2019. In December 2019, Jennine became the Director of the Weill Cornell Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency program. As a Physician Assistant, Jennine has keyed in on education and the progress of future colleagues. In additional, Jennine has served on the SEMPA Post Graduate Education Committee since mid-2019.
Cindy Yiu is a board-certified Physician Assistant, who has been practicing since 2014. Cindy received a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University, from which she completed a her residency in Emergency Medicine at New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell, where she continues to work full-time. Cindy's interest in alternative medical therapies has brought her to extend her career into hyperbaric medicine.
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