Fiorina Kyritsi, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and practices Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming the Medical Director at Barclays Health Centers, Dr. Kyritsi worked as a primary care provider for the Mount Sinai Doctors in Queens, and was the site director for the Ambulatory Care-Geriatrics Medical Student Clerkship.

A native of Volos, Greece, Dr. Kyritsi received her medical degree from the University of Thessaly. She was valedictorian of her medical school class and went on to do a year of research at the university’s pediatric laboratory. When her mother was diagnosed with a heart condition and sought treatment in the United States, Dr. Kyritsi was impressed by the state-of-the-art medical practice, professionalism and compassion of the doctors she encountered here. Inspired to apply for medical residency in the U.S., she spent a year doing cardiac research at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C. before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at George Washington University (Washington D.C.) and trained in Hematology and Oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington D.C.).

Dr. Kyritsi treats patients with a wide range of medical conditions, providing personalized primary care services with an emphasis on preventative medicine and general wellness. In addition to providing supportive care, Dr. Kyritsi also promotes cancer survivorship by helping patients adjust to life after treatment and coordinating follow-up medical care. She values forming long-term relationships with patients and helping them to live longer and healthier lives.

With more than twenty years of health care experience, Nick has treated a wide range of clinical conditions, with an emphasis on treating endocrine and cardiology conditions. He believes in the interconnectivity of the mind and body and enjoys working with individuals to create personalized plans to facilitate optimum physical and mental health. Nick obtained his bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University, and his master’s degree from Monmouth University, and is board-certified in Adult Health. In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his two teenage daughters, running, and in the very late night hours, writing fiction and screenplays. 

Karen Hernandez is a Certified Medical Assistant.  Prior to joining our team, she served as Lead Medical Clinical Assistant with Mount Sinai for 7 years.  She is excited to share skills that have been acquired throughout the years to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.  

Sherry Octavia Smith has been a medical assistant for over 15 years. She worked at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for 10 years prior to coming to Mount Sinai. She has experience in a wide range of specialities, however her passion is internal and cardiac care. Over the years, Sherry was given an opportunity to develop her laboratory and phlebotomy skills and her high competence led to her training other employees in these areas. Raised in a family of healthcare professionals, caring for others is innate. Being in the medical field is simply a dream come true; she genuinely enjoys helping people. In her free time, she works in her community and local church. Singing, cooking, and enjoying quality family-time are her favorites. And catching a boxing match is a treat!

Annette has been a Certified Medical Assistant since 2001 and has certifications in Phlebotomy, EKG, and Basic Life Support. Prior to coming to Mount Sinai Hospital, she held roles at Princeton University Student Health Center and Seton Hall University where she utilized her education, experience, and skills. Outside of work, Annette is an adventurist with a love for kickboxing, running, hiking, outdoor summer/winter activities, as well as spending time with family. She believes in having a balanced lifestyle for the body, mind, and spirit, and thinks it’s important to motivate patients to live an active lifestyle while leading by example.