Brookhaven Physical Medicine

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Peter Perdik, MD, practices both internal medicine and pulmonary medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine specializing in pulmonary disease. Dr. Perdik has special clinical interests and expertise in the treatment of asthma and COPD and smoking cessation counseling.Dr. Perdik is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Hofstra University School of Medicine. He teaches physical diagnosis, clinical learning and preceptor students in the Bayside, NY office. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Perdik has a masters degree from the University of Southern California in medical management."I decided to enter health care because its who I am I cant imagine doing anything else. Establishing rapport, trust and good communication are keys to good patient care, Dr. Perdik says. In addition, it is important to follow appropriate evidence-based evaluation and treatment of medical conditions. It is most important to me to actively listen to patient concerns and update clinical conditions, medications and preventative health screening.When he is not working with his patients, Dr. Perdik values spending time with his family and friends.

Stefanie Ehrlein, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, specializes in treating patients across adulthood with various issues that present to the office. As part of her clinical focus and training, Ms. Ehrlein is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She is also certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). She follows a holistic philosophy to treating patients and is open to complementary approaches to traditional medicine. It is essential that her patients feel heard and satisfied with their plan of care. I find joy in knowing that I have helped someone feel better, says Ms. Ehrlein.Her health care career started as an EMS volunteer for her local community, followed by 16 years working and volunteering as a paramedic. While working as a paramedic and nursing assistant, Ms. Ehrlein went to nursing school and began working as a nurse in 2004.When she is not practicing nursing, Ms. Ehrlein enjoys hiking and kayaking, Broadway shows, visiting museums, and viewing festive Christmas displays. She also loves traveling to other countries, especially Austria, where she finds the people hospitable and the chocolate delectable. In addition, she is passionate about animal welfare and has two adopted rescue cats from Last Chance Animal Rescue.