Meet Your Care Team

Suzanne Walker, MD

Medical Director and Primary Care Provider

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Suzanne Walker, MD, serves as the Medical Director at the BlackRock Center for Health and Well-being in New York, New York. A graduate of Albany Medical College, Dr. Walker is a board-certified Family Medicine physician.

Dr. Walker completed her internship and residency at New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, during which she was appointed Chief Resident of the Family Medicine program, showcasing her exceptional leadership.

For more than a decade, Dr. Walker provided comprehensive care to multiple generations in underserved communities throughout New York City. This experience fueled her passion for practicing preventive health care to support her patients in managing their chronic conditions. Thereafter, Dr. Walker continued to care for patients in a private practice setting for eight years, championing a high-quality, patient-centered, accessible, and team-based approach to medical care.

Since 2018, Dr. Walker has been the dedicated Medical Director at the BlackRock Center for Health and Well-being. Her approach to medicine is characterized by a commitment to preventative care and collaborative decision-making, treating patients as whole individuals.

In her free moments, Dr. Walker enjoys gardening and spending quality time with family and friends.

Giovanna Lombardo-gerbasi- NP

Giovanna Lombardo-Gerbasi, NP

Primary Care Provider

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Giovanna Lombardo-Gerbasi, FNP-C, is a board certified family nurse practitioner specializing in the primary care of all patient ages as well as in women’s health and pediatrics. After dedicating and practicing as a registered nurse for 10 years, Giovanna graduated from SUNY Downstate as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) with a masters in sciences of nursing. She is an active member of many nursing organizations including American Associations of Nurse Practitioners and dedicates time and effort to continuing education. In addition, Giovanna holds active licenses in New Jersey and in Connecticut.

Amy Polansky, PT, DPT

Amy Polansky, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist
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Amy Polansky, DPT, is a Physical Therapist at the BlackRock Center for Health and Well-Being. With more than 25 years of experience, Amy’s focus areas include vestibular rehabilitation, adult rehabilitation, general and post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation, and treating balance disorders and spinal conditions. Passionate about providing her patients with individualized attention and focused treatment to support optimal musculoskeletal health, Amy continues to advance her education by taking courses related to the latest treatment techniques for rehabilitation of knee, shoulder, and foot disorders, as well as movement impairments and soft tissue mobilization techniques. After earning her Bachelor of Science with honors, in Management from SUNY Binghamton, Amy completed her second Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, as well as her master’s degree in Professional Studies in Physical Therapy from SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse.

Amy Polansky, PT, DPT

Swaroopa Dundon, LMHC

Behavioral Health Counselor

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Swaroopa Dundon, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor with many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Swaroopa has experience working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, social workers, and nurse practitioners treating an array of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and eating disorders.

Swaroopa brings a multicultural, multilingual, and integrative perspective to her therapeutic style—she has lived and worked in different parts of the world, including Hong Kong and India, and speaks several South Asian languages. Swaroopa has a client-centered approach to her work and utilizes techniques from CBT, DBT, and family systems to inform treatment.

In addition, Swaroopa is a certified yoga teacher and has extensive training and certification in couples and family work.

Nekai Alcantara, MA

Taylor Krueger

Operations Manager

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Taylor Krueger serves as Administrative Director for Mount Sinai Doctors Medical Group where he oversees strategic operations and business development. Taylor received his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Florida and his bachelor’s degree in business management from Florida State University. After graduating from his master’s program, he worked for various acute care facilities in Birmingham, Alabama before moving to the Northeast to serve as Assistant Administrator for Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. Since joining Mount Sinai at the beginning of 2022, Taylor has assisted with provider recruitment, contracting, practice development and on-site health center operations. He is originally from Tampa, Florida, and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Nekai Alcantara, MA

Skyler Ford, MPH

Practice Manager

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Skyler Ford, MPH, is the Practice Manager at the BlackRock Center for Health and Well-being in New York City. As a graduate of the Public Health master’s program at New York University School of Global Public Health with a specialization in Health Management and Policy, Skyler brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

Skyler honed her skills at Amazon Logistics, where she served as a Sub-Regional Manager within the Workplace Health and Safety Department based in Newark, New Jersey. Here, she distinguished herself by overseeing a dedicated team of onsite safety experts, which included medical representatives and safety specialists. Through her oversight, Skyler ensured that each employee received quality care throughout their shifts. In her capacity as a sub-regional manager, Skyler exhibited exceptional leadership by leading the implementation of strategic initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries and foster a culture of wellness among Amazon’s workforce. Her commitment to holistic employee health demonstrates Skyler’s dedication to creating safe, thriving work environments.

Nekai Alcantara, MA

Nekai Alcantara

Medical Assistant

Jessica Owens, MA

Jessica Owens

Medical Assistant