COVID-19 (coronavirus) Notice: Effective March 22, 2020, as per the order for non-essential workers to stay at home by Governor Cuomo, we are making some changes to operations. Our NY offices will remain open, however, only essential clinical staff will be in the office. All admin and other non-essential staff will work from home and are available to take calls and assist you in any way. Please continue to call the office or contact us via the web as normal. We will continue to monitor changes to the situation and government regulations, and are taking precautions by wearing protective gear for everyone's safety and performing deep cleanings - both during the day and after-hours.

Learn more about the proactive precautions we are taking, along with general recommendations for staying healthy, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Locations

HMS Medford

Medford, NY

About

Medford was Hyperbaric Medical Solution’s first location. We excitingly saw our first patient on June 7th, 2011. Located in the rear of the New Beginnings Community Center, HMS Medford has two monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers, each with their own personal TV and DVD player. This location is accessible from Exit 65 on the Long Island Expressway, has easy parking and a comfortable waiting area for patients and their families or caregivers.

For those visiting us from out of town, HMS has arranged for a courtesy room rate rate at the nearby Marriott – The Residence Inn by Marriott Holstville. Please mention Hyperbaric Medical Solutions when calling for a reservation.

Available Treatments

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Concussion Recovery

 

Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • The Empire Plan
  • Emblem (including GHI, Vytra, HIP)
  • Fidelis
  • Health Plus
  • Magnacare
  • Medicare
  • No Fault
  • Oxford/United Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • WellCare
  • Workers Compensation

 

Address:
12 Platinum Court
Medford, NY 11763

Phone:
631-310-4228


Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday from 8am–8pm
Weekend appointments available based on clinical need.

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Team Members At This Location

Henry Prince, MD, FACOG

Henry Prince, MD, FACOG

Chief Medical Officer

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.

Alan Katz, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, UHM/ABEM

Alan Katz, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, UHM/ABEM

Medical Director

Dr. Alan Katz is double board certified in Emergency Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine, one of only a few in the U.S. with that distinction. Dr. Katz directs clinical operations, as well as education and research initiatives for HMS, particularly in exploring the use of HBOT in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, Lyme disease, and other inflammatory processes. In practice in New York for over 27 years and a leader in the field of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Katz is a Site Director for STAT Health Urgent Care and Chief Clinical Excellence and Quality Officer for STAT Health Management. Prior to joining Hyperbaric Medical Solutions, Dr. Katz served for 10 years as the Director of Quality Assurance for the Hyperbaric Medicine program within Winthrop University Hospital’s Department of Wound Care and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Katz earned his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Katz is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, as well as being actively involved in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and the International Society of Regenerative Medicine (ISREGEN).

Jodi Velocci, RPA-C

Jodi Velocci, RPA-C

Lead Physician Assistant

Jodi Velocci is our Lead Physician Assistant. She comes from a background of Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and 15 years in Internal Medicine after graduating magna cum laude from the St. John’s University Physician Assistant Program in 1988. Jodi became certified in hyperbaric oxygen treatment in May 2015 while looking to be more integrative in her approach to healthcare.  The most rewarding part of working in hyperbaric medicine at HMS, is that she is able to provide care to patients like she would her loved ones: with focus, dignity, and compassion.

Randy Parr, RPA

Physician Assistant

Randy has been a Physician Assistant for 28 years after graduating from Stony Brook University‘s Physician Assistant program. She went on to be a professor in that same program where, among other things, she taught alternative medicine lectures for the Oncology section. As a former Marine, Randy is a natural leader. She was the first Physician Assistant in New York to be granted unassisted vaginal delivery privileges and the first physician assistant intensivist at Stony Brook University Hospital, where she spent ten years in the Cardio-thoracic ICU. Randy is passionate, thorough, and caring and has taken a pivotal lead in the Veterans Program at HMS, leading outreach to the veteran community about the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Cydney Taylor, RPA-C

Cydney Taylor, RPA-C

Physician Assistant

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.

Kristin Thomson

Kristin Thomson

Physician Assistant

Kristin Thomson has been practicing medicine as a board-certified physician assistant since 2002. She received her medical training at Quinnipiac University and obtained her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to practicing hyperbaric medicine, she has spent most of her clinical career in Emergency Medicine. Since 2008, Kristin has been an active participant in PA medical education at both the local and national level, where she has been awarded numerous leadership awards in PA education. She is a member of Pi Alpha National Honor Society, which recognizes PAs with significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research, and professional service. In addition to her role at HMS, Kristin holds an academic faculty position at Stony Brook University in NY. Her scholarly work includes authoring medical education-related federal and local sponsored grants, being a member of the review board for the Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, and being active in academic policy workgroups that has been tasked to provide recommendations on competency-focused curriculums.​ Her research interests include investigational uses of hyperbaric medicine, regenerative medicine, and innovations related to medical education. 

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Disclaimer:

While studies support the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy when used to help treat various medical conditions, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy is appropriate for your situation.

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