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Christian Mendez, MD

Specialties: Internal Medicine, and Primary Care.

Phone Number

718-318-3434

Languages Spoken

English.

Offices

Primary Office:
105-38 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Rockaway Park, NY 11694

HealthStream Learning Management System Resources

HealthStream Learning Management System Resources

Episcopal Health Services Expands Maternal Care, Strengthens Mental Health Support

Jul 8, 2025

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is investing in equitable maternal health and mental wellness for families across the Rockaways, Five Towns, and surrounding communities.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Awarded Laboratory Reaccreditation from The Joint Commission

Jul 2, 2025

EHS received The Joint Commission’s prestigious Gold Seal of Approval®

St. John’s ICARE Foundation Executive Director Honored with Community Visionary Award

Jul 1, 2025

Executive Director Nancy Leghart received the inaugural Community Visionary Award from Four Leaf Federal Credit Union at the ReImagine Conference.

Wilda Souffrant, MS, RDN, CDN

Specialties: Nutrition.

Focuses

  • Chronic Diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease or Cardiovascular Issues)
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders (Irritable Bowl Syndrome, Crohn's Disease)
  • Malnutrition and Food Insecurity
  • Obesity & Weight Management (including Weight Loss Medication and Bariatric Surgery)
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Women's Health (Prenatal, PCOS, Fertility, Peri/Postmenopausal)

Phone Number

347-619-5950

Languages Spoken

English.

Offices

Primary Office:
St. John's Medical Group
495 Beach 20th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Education

Masters of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics-Nutrition Education from Queens College, City University of New York

Rena Shabalova, DO

Specialties: Diagnostic Radiology.

Focuses

  • Bone Density Imaging
  • Computer Tomography
  • Interventional Breast Procedures/Biopsies
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Radiology
  • Screening and Diagnostic Mammography
  • Ultrasound

Phone Number

718-869-7500

Languages Spoken

English.

Offices

Primary Office:
The Margaret O. Carpenter Women's Health Center
105-38 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Rockaway Park, NY 11694

Alternate Office:
St. John's Medical Group Specialty Practice
19-09 Plainview Avenue, 2nd Floor
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Education

DO from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

St. John’s ICARE Foundation Gala Raises More than $400,000 for Maternal Care at Episcopal Health Services

Jun 23, 2025

The outpouring of support for the Blue Phoenix Gala speaks volumes about our community’s commitment to the mission and vision of EHS.

Colonoscopy FAQs

Services Gastroenterology Understanding Colonoscopy Colonoscopy FAQs

Contact and Location St. John’s Medical Group Specialty Practice, EHS Clinical Learning Center 19-09 Plainview Avenue, 2nd Floor Far Rockaway, NY 11691 If you already […]

Episcopal Health Services Chief of Gastroenterology Urges Men to Mark Men’s Health Month with a Life-Saving Colonoscopy

Jun 13, 2025

June is Men’s Health Month. Jay Fenster, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is urging men across the community to take charge […]

The New Labor and Delivery Suite at EHS

Services Obstetrics/Gynecology The New Labor and Delivery Suite at EHS

Bringing Life into the World, Surrounded by Comfort and Care  One of life’s most thrilling and fulfilling journeys is welcoming your newborn into the world. Episcopal Health Services […]

Episcopal Health Services Partnership Provides Free Sunscreen to Rockaway Beaches

Jun 4, 2025

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is proud to continue its partnership with the New York City Parks Department and IMPACT Melanoma to provide free sunscreen for Rockaway residents and visitors.

Episcopal Health Services Opens New Labor and Delivery Suite Bringing Hope, Healing, and Heartfelt Maternal Care

May 30, 2025

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its new Labor and Delivery Suite, expected to be completed this summer. The […]

Rain or Shine, Women Show Up for Health and Healing at Episcopal Health Services

May 23, 2025

A little rain didn’t stop women and expectant mothers from turning out as Episcopal Health Services (EHS) celebrated National Women’s Health Week with an engaging […]

Following Former President Biden’s Diagnosis, Episcopal Health Services Chief of Oncology Offers Prevention Tips and Urges Men to Get Screened

May 21, 2025

Episcopal Health Services’ Chief of Hematology/Oncology Marc Warshawsky, MD, is urging men across the community to prioritize early detection and routine screenings.

Mother’s Day Brings Special Deliveries at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital

May 16, 2025

Mother’s Day was especially meaningful this year at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, part of Episcopal Health Services (EHS), as the team helped welcome two beautiful […]

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Earns Advanced Primary Stroke Center Reaccreditation from The Joint Commission

May 16, 2025

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, part of Episcopal Health Services (EHS), has once again earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as an Advanced […]

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s new Labor and Delivery Suite Brings Hope, Healing, and Heartfelt Care

May 8, 2025

This Mother’s Day, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, part of Episcopal Health Services (EHS), is celebrating the upcoming opening of its new Labor and Delivery Suite, […]

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2025 Patient Experience Week Trivia

Patient Experience Week celebrates the people who have had a positive impact on the patient experience. Test your knowledge with these trivia quizzes through the […]