Meet Dr. Sheena Ogando: Rheumatologist Bringing Expert Joint Care to Nassau County

PRINE Health on 06/11/2025

At PRINE Health, we are proud to welcome Dr. Sheena M. Ogando, MD, a highly experienced, board-certified rheumatologist in Nassau County, to our team. Dr. Ogando brings nearly a decade of expertise in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory joint conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her patient-centered approach and background in advanced rheumatologic care make her an incredible asset to the PRINE Rheumatology division.

A Compassionate Rheumatologist With a Global Impact

Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Ogando began her medical career with a strong commitment to helping underserved communities. Since 2016, she has practiced in San Diego, caring for patients with complex joint diseases, including immigrants, refugees, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Her work has been more than clinical—it’s been humanitarian. In 2022, she volunteered in Tijuana, Mexico, providing urgent medical aid to Ukrainian refugees, demonstrating her deep compassion and global mindset.

Returning Home to Serve Nassau County

Now, Dr. Ogando is returning to her roots and bringing her clinical skills and passion for healing back to Long Island. Patients throughout Nassau County will benefit from her knowledge of cutting-edge treatments for arthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Her goal is to help individuals regain mobility, reduce pain, and enjoy a higher quality of life, without unnecessary procedures or delays.

More Than a Doctor: A Wellness Advocate and Community Volunteer

Dr. Ogando’s care philosophy extends beyond medications. She’s a certified RYS200 yoga instructor, a 2019 NYC Marathon runner, and an advocate for personal wellness. Her interests in fitness, mental health, and holistic care are part of what makes her uniquely equipped to guide patients toward sustainable well-being.

She also enjoys traveling, candle-making, and spending time with family, bringing warmth and personality to every patient interaction.

Book Your Appointment with Dr. Ogando

If you’re experiencing joint pain, inflammation, or symptoms of an autoimmune disorder, it’s time to take control of your health. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ogando at PRINE Rheumatology and experience expert, compassionate care from a provider who truly understands.

📞 Call us at (516) 951-1110

Dr. Mona Kennedy Joins PRINE Health

PRINE Health on 01/24/2025

Welcoming Dr. Mona Kennedy to PRINE Health: A New Chapter in Comprehensive Care

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mona Kennedy, an experienced family medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist, has joined the PRINE Health team. As a leader in multispecialty care, PRINE Health is dedicated to providing top-tier healthcare across Nassau County, Long Island, and the surrounding New York City areas—and Dr. Kennedy’s expertise perfectly complements our mission.

Dr. Kennedy’s Expertise and Specialties

With board certifications in family medicine and obesity medicine, Dr. Kennedy brings extensive experience in women’s health, adult medicine, urgent care, nutrition, and weight loss management. Over the past decade, she has helped countless patients achieve their health goals with a compassionate, individualized approach. Beyond her clinical work, she has served as a licensed New York State Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician, dedicating five years to the Bay Ridge Ambulance Volunteer Organization in Brooklyn.

Dr. Kennedy’s academic achievements reflect her passion for excellence in medicine. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut through the Columbia University Family Medicine Program. Her undergraduate education began at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, City College of New York.

Recognized for Dedication and Community Service

Dr. Kennedy’s dedication to medicine and the community has earned her numerous accolades. She was honored with Senator Golden’s Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding service to the community and received the prestigious Leon Marienberg Family Practice Award. Her research skills were showcased when she won first place for her presentation on identifying high-risk patients for substance abuse, a project presented to the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Connecticut chapter.

Enhancing PRINE Health’s Mission

As PRINE Health continues to lead in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care, Dr. Kennedy’s addition to the team reinforces our commitment to excellence. Her expertise in family and obesity medicine will help expand our services and further our mission of compassionate care.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Mona Kennedy to PRINE Health,” says Meagan Marrero, Director of Business Development. “Her extensive experience and dedication to her patients align perfectly with our vision of providing outstanding healthcare to the communities we serve.”

Expanding Access to Specialized Care

Dr. Kennedy will focus on key areas of care, including adult medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, urgent care, obesity medicine, and nutritional and weight loss management. Her presence at PRINE Health represents an exciting opportunity to enhance healthcare services for patients in Nassau County, Long Island, and beyond.

For more information or inquiries, feel free to reach out to Meagan Marrero, Director of Business Development at PRINE Health, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (516) 253-0529.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and serve our community with exceptional care!

For the official press release, please click here.

PRINE PARTNERS

PRINE Health on 08/04/2023

PulseData

The health system generates a tremendous amount of data – deeply specific data on individuals, and pattern behavior data across massive populations.

pulseData equips Healthcare providers with the right adaptive, predictive, and precise data science tools, as well as artificial intelligence to help eliminate preventable sickness. Care management teams use pulseData to deliver the right care, to the right person, at the right time.

PRINE has partnered with pulseData to help manage their large CKD/ESKD patient population more effectively as they evaluate opportunities in risk-based contracting and Population Health.

PALM VASCULAR

Palm Vascular Centers specialize in the care of vascular disease using innovative approaches that rely on safe and effective minimally invasive techniques. Palm is pioneering the latest treatments for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and comprehensive dialysis access procedures and care, as well as a range of other medical services.

Palm Vascular Centers have roots in South Florida but are expanding and will be entering the New York market partnering with PRINE in a new Vascular Center launching in 2020.

ELLIGO

Elligo connects the best healthcare experts with the best research technologies and infrastructure to create the ultimate healthcare-enabling research organization.

Elligo does this by maintaining the integrity of the trusted patient and healthcare physician relationship, building local communities of research through leveraging electronic health records, and powered by their novel clinical research technology (IntElligo Research Stack™ technology).

LAB CORP

LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company’s mission is to improve health and improve lives by delivering world-class diagnostics, accelerating the availability of innovative medicines to patients, and using technology to change the way care is delivered. LabCorp serves a broad range of customers, including managed care organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, governmental agencies, physicians and other healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, employers, patients and consumers, contract research organizations, and independent clinical laboratories.

PRINE Health Selected By CMS For Kidney Care First Initiative

PRINE Health on 06/21/2023

Kidney Care First Initiative – CMS

PRINE Health is happy to announce our preliminary acceptance by CMS to participate in the upcoming Kidney Care First program, a new offering from CMS – CMMI under the Kidney Care Choices initiative. This is a program that stems from the Executive Order, Advancing American Kidney Health, and championed by HHS. We will make a final decision in Fall 2020 as to whether we will participate in the first performance year which is set to kick off, on April 1, 2021. The start was initially set for January 1, 2021, but was delayed due to COVID-19.

PRINE is excited to partner with CMS and other managed care payors on value-based kidney care initiatives. We feel this important, high-cost, complex patient population has been overlooked for too long. There is a great deal we can do together to raise the level of care and improve alignment between payors, patients, providers, and other caregivers.

In the meantime, PRINE is investing in technology and care management resources to further prepare for value-based contracting with various strategic partners.

PRINE Vascular Press Release

PRINE Health on 06/18/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2020

PRINE Health
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PRINE Health launches PRINE Vascular and Welcomes Dr. Dan Simon

PRINE Health is excited to announce its arrival into the Outpatient Vascular Lab space with the launch of PRINE Vascular!

Adding Dr. Dan Simon–a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of vascular disease–allows PRINE Health to venture into the outpatient surgery field of medicine with a focus on treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). This specific disease largely affects diabetic, hypertensive patients with known atherosclerosis. However, there is a strong albeit less well-known association with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Studies show that up to one-third of patients with CKD may have underlying peripheral vascular disease. It is with that in mind that PRINE Health has moved forward with plans to create a unique vascular program with an emphasis on kidney patients. Thus, finding an expert on PAD treatment who has performed thousands of cases comes as a huge addition to the PRINE Health team.

Dr. Dan Simon, a board-certified interventional Radiologist, returns to New Hyde Park after having worked in various parts of the country (including Washington D.C., New Jersey, and California). Prior to getting into the outpatient field, Dr. Simon was co-chair of interventional Radiology at North Shore University Hospital (Northwell) in Manhasset, NY. As a native New Yorker, Dr. Simon is excited to return back home to Long Island with his wife and children.

“We are beyond thrilled to have Dr. Simon join us as Chief of PRINE Vascular as we kick off our first outpatient vascular lab,” said Dr. Simon Prince, CEO of PRINE Health. “We’re excited about the future. We believe our vascular ambitions complement our strategic focus on kidney care and will generate great value for our patients.”

PRINE Vascular Services:

PAD Treatment
Dialysis Access Management
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
Kyphoplasty

All procedures are performed within the comfort of an outpatient setting, where patients can return home on the same day. Find out more at www.prinehealth.com/prine-vascular

ABOUT PRINE HEALTH

PRINE Health is a unique, multispecialty medical group focused on chronic kidney disease. PRINE launched last year with the merger of 6 independent nephrology groups to become the largest independent nephrology group in New York. In addition to the nephrologists, PRINE has added seasoned primary care physicians, podiatrists, and an interventional radiologist, and is involved in multiple ongoing conversations with other complementary specialties. There are currently 9 office locations and 18 dialysis center affiliations in Long Island and Queens.

PRINE also has a management company that is owned and governed by physicians. The MSO provides traditional practice management and population health services to the medical group. Over the last several months, PRINE has developed care management capabilities and several strategic relationships. PRINE has partnered with managed care payors and was recently selected by CMS to participate in a new value-based kidney care program, Kidney Care First in 2021. Additionally, PRINE has partnered with data scientists to use predictive analytics and artificial intelligence on their growing patient population as efforts are being made to get ready to take risks in this complex, costly CKD/ESRD population.

To find out more about PRINE, visit www.prinehealth.com.

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