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Your Care team is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare and supportive services that will exceed your expectations with every visit. We strive daily to ensure you receive the best care possible for all your physical and mental health needs. Alliance is Your Ally in Life with our commitment to serve quality, accessible healthcare to our diverse community. 

Dr. Padma Siripurapu, MD – Associate Medical Director

Internal Medicine

Education

Guntur Medical College – Medical Doctor

 

Fluent in

English, Hindi, and Telugu

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Dr. Siripurapu joined Alliance Community Healthcare upon learning that it was a community-based clinic providing excellent healthcare in an urban setting. Driven by providing quality care to all patients, Dr. Siripurapu has worked in the field of Internal Medicine for over twenty years and continues to learn about new specializations.

Patients can expect compassionate quality care with Dr. Siripurapu as she always tries to learn from every patient and address their needs from a holistic perspective. Dr. Siripurapu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, NY & NJ HIV AETC, and National Association of Community Health Centers. She has received a Horizon NJ Health Quality of Service award and an American College of Physicians Certificate of Achievement. She is also a Non-invasive Cardiology fellow, a member of the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Surinder Sodhi, MD

Pediatrics

Education

Rohtak Medical College – MD

 

Fluent in

English, Hindi, and Punjabi

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Dr. Sodhi graduated Rohtak Medical College in 1977 while in India and did her residency with the University of Medicine & Dentistry here in NJ. At the time of her residency training, HIV was booming with children among the infected population. Committed to her goal, Dr. Sodhi decided to pursue a fellowship in infectious disease with the Medical Center of Delaware. She believed it would be much more fulfilling than any other area as she found inspiration in helping patients–the children and adolescents, do well.  

Before Alliance, while working with Jersey City Medical Center, she had the opportunity to train pediatric residents. She strives to be a role model in her work, especially for her young medical-field inspired patients, and a professional in whom parents can find confidence in for the care of their children. 

Dr. Amir Friedman, MD

Women’s Health

Education

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – MD

 

Fluent in

English and Hebrew

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

While conducting research on fertility for his PhD program at Mount Sinai, Dr. Friedman grew an interest in OBGYN which led his academic career towards medicine. After twenty-two years within the field, he continues to enjoy his work–especially in Obstetrics within that special moment of delivering a child. For the future, he would love to continue to develop his expertise within the Obstetrics field, reconstructive and robotic surgery. He attributes his successful practice to a method centering around open communication and genuine empathy. Dr. Friedman is proud to have the privilege of being a doctor and serving the diverse Jersey City community through Alliance.  

He believes in mutual trust between patient and doctor with honest medical advisement that bears the patient’s best interests in mind. His patients know that they can call Dr. Friedman should they be experiencing trouble in their health and he is quick to work with them on addressing the issue.

Dr. Gerald Belgrave, DDS

Director of Family Dental Services

Education

Howard University – DDS

 

Fluent in

English & Spanish

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Dr. Belgrave put the accommodation and flexibility he learned from growing up as a military-dependent kid towards medical practice. He continues to find drive in being able to work the frontlines, the back office, and from the sense of clarity he experiences working “in the moment.” Under his care, patients can expect his full attention and three decades of experience. Communication is important as Dr. Belgrave puts forth genuine compassion into getting to know what his patients need. As he is reaching the end of his career, Dr. Belgrave hopes to lead the future generation in medicine in mentorship like those who had guided him. 

Ms. Lorena Tobias, APN

Pediatrics

Education

Rutgers, The State University of NJ – APN

 

Fluent in

English and Tagalog

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Ms. Tobias graduated from a foreign medical school with specialization in Pediatrics and after coming to America, she earned her Master of Science for Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Rutgers University. Ms. Tobias now has 30 years of pediatric experience to date in the U.S. 

She works in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Urgent Care, and the specialized area of Pediatric Vascular Access. Working in healthcare is both an honor and a privilege not accorded to everybody, it is a calling. She treats patients with respect, compassion, and dignity. She injects humor to her daily routine to lighten the day as it promotes wellness, healing, and the establishment of a good rapport with everybody–patients and coworkers alike. 

Ms. Nirmala Baskar, APN

Family Medicine

Education

Monmouth University – Advanced Practice Nurse

 

Fluent in

English, Urdu, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, and Arabic

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Ms. Baskar graduated with her nursing degree in India before coming to the U.S. and feeling a push to further her career. Her nursing experience has helped her in patient interactions, especially now as a nurse practitioner. Before joining our team, she was a part of Newark Community Health Center then joined neurosurgery, inpatient and outpatient, at Rutgers University Hospital Newark as a specialty.  

Time management and a calm demeanor are essential to her practice. She finds drive in being able to support her patients in both their physical and emotional health as she guides them to full recovery. She is attentive to what her patients need and feels that just a few words of encouragement can go a long way. Accessibility also plays a large factor in her practice as she goes above and beyond to help her patients. 

Mr. Carlos Peters, AAS

Dental Health – Hygienist

Education

Bergen County Community College – Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene

 

Fluent in

English

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

Ms. Janet Downing, APN

Family Medicine

Education

Fairleigh Dickenson – Advanced Practice Nurse

 

Fluent in

English

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

Dr. Awais Sethi

Behavioral Health

Education

Rawalpindi Medical University – Medical Doctor

 

Fluent in

English, Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Dr. Sarvaiya completed her MBBS with Dr. D.Y. Patil University in Pune, India and her residency in Internal Medicine with RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center. Having been trained in two different countries, she has a unique perspective to medicine. She came to the U.S. with a goal to gain more exposure and to reach more people in need of healthcare, especially those that often fall through within the system due to cultural or economic barriers.

Being sociable, Dr. Sarvaiya has always been able to build strong connections with her patients. She factors in her patients’ backgrounds alongside financial constraints for a personalized treatment plan that patients can follow. For the future, Dr. Sarvaiya hopes to bridge the gap in Preventive healthcare and Curative care through helping patients make healthier lifestyle choices and effectively communicating with her patients to improve medication compliance. Currently, she is involved in projects focused on the efficiency of Telemedicine in management of chronic diseases. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kickboxing, photography as well as working on her overall physical and mental wellbeing. She believes medicine is a human endeavor which requires good science, limitless curiosity, and interest in fellow human beings to build a strong physician-patient relationship. 

Ms. Daniella Franov, LCSW

Behavioral Health

Education

Rutgers University – MSW

 

Fluent in

English

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Ms. Franov’s goal is to educate and help people feel comfortable getting the help they need.

In working with her, patients can always expect to walk into a judge-free zone which is completely theirs for the allotted time. They can also expect undivided attention and empathic responses. Ms. Franov believes empathy to be an important factor in clinician-patient relationships because it helps to understand the patient’s feelings as to best respond and build a connection.

For the future, Ms. Franov strives to educate herself in a specialty modality as well as continuously learn and adapt to the changes in the field. She finds inspiration in having been brought up by two hardworking parents that always gave her the support she needed to succeed.

Mr. Matthew Peltz, MSW, LCSW

Behavioral Health

Education

Rutgers University – MSW

 

Fluent in

English and Spanish

 

Practice Locations

115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

About Me

Mr. Peltz has worked within clinical social work since 2013 after receiving his Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University. His passion for the field came about when he connected with a hospital in high school and experienced a change in perspective for his future.

He believes that physical health is very connected to mental health so he works to obtain optimal personal, physical and mental health with all his patients. Mr. Peltz exercises complete honesty to empower patients and colleagues alike towards attaining their mutual goals in a teamwork atmosphere. He is a public speaker for the National Brain Injury Association and Autism Speaks.

You’re in Good Hands

We are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare and supportive services that will exceed your expectations with every visit. We strive daily to ensure that you receive the best care possible for all your physical and mental health needs. We are your ally in life with our commitment to serve quality, accessible healthcare to our diverse community.

We're Here Whenever You Need Us

Email

info@alliancech.org

Phone

(201)451-6300

option 8 for after hours

Open Hours

Mon - Fri: 8AM-6PM
Sat: 8AM-3PM

Address

115 Christopher Columbus Dr. Jersey City, NJ (07302)
Suites 100 & 101