Thirty-two doctors from WESTMED Medical Group have been granted recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for their achievement in delivering high-quality care to patients with cardiovascular disease and/or stroke. The NCQA Heart/Stroke Recognition Program recognizes the following WESTMED physicians:

Drs. David Cziner and William Martimucci of Armonk; Dr. Joseph Paglia of Bedford Hills; Dr. Carolyn Thompson of Darien, CT; Dr. Gabriela Grasa of Eastchester; Dr. Wilmore Finerman of Greenwich, CT; Dr. Silvio Ceccarelli of Harrison; Drs. Gary Gabelman, Anthony Mercando and Lori Saltzman of Irvington; Dr. Aris Comninellis of Larchmont; Dr. Todd Friend of Mamaroneck; Dr. Sandy George of Manhasset Hills, NY; Dr. Barry Feuer of Monsey, NY; Dr. Barney Newman of Mt. Kisco; Dr. Bruno DiCosmo of New Canaan, CT; Drs. Mitchell Fishbach, David Herzog, Gary Rothbart and Kenneth Weiser of New Rochelle; Dr. Larry Kraftowitz of Pelham; Dr. George Pelebecky of Port Chester; Dr. James Doyle of Rye; Drs. Zorayda Pretto and Bruce Sherling of Rye Brook; Dr. Jay Levat of Somers; Dr. Eliot Moshman of Tarrytown; Drs. Sheldon Alter, Steven Kubersky, Steven Meixler, and Michael Silver of White Plains; and Dr. Bradford Schiller of Yonkers.

“Controlling blood pressure and quitting smoking are common-sense treatments for cardiovascular disease. But the number of physicians who don’t urge their patients who smoke to quit would surprise you,” said NCQA President Margaret O’Kane. “The Heart/Stroke Recognition Program identifies physicians who follow these evidence-based guidelines. The 32 WESTMED doctors are to be commended for their achievement in earning recognition.”

WESTMED Medical Group is a large multi-specialty group medical practice, with headquarters in Purchase, NY. It is staffed by a team of over 160 physicians dedicated to providing coordinated, efficient, quality care at its 14 locations in central and lower Westchester County. The practice uses state-of-the-art systems and electronic medical records to enhance the health of the community. WESTMED has medical offices in White Plains, Rye, Purchase, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Riverdale and Yonkers. Connect with WESTMED online at www.westmedgroup.com and on Facebook and Twitter.