Our Team

Chief Operating Officer

Kent retired from the United States Navy after serving 23 years in Navy Medicine as a hospital administrator. He would go on to serve as a Chief Executive Officer in both for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals as well as in executive leadership roles, at the corporate level, for HCA, Acadia Healthcare, and Cogent HMG, at that time the largest for-profit management service organization in the United States.

For the last 11 years Kent has served as the Founder/President of Physician Leaders for Today, a company that focuses on developing physicians as leaders and consultants and recently joined Syncoro Health.

Kent did his undergraduate work in Healthcare Services at Southern Illinois University; graduate work in Human Resource Management Development at Chapman University, and post graduate work in Organizational Psychology at Walden University.

Cardiology

Dr. Abhay N. Bilolikar is a board-certified cardiologist with a large clinical practice at William Beaumont Hospital in the metro Detroit area. He has over 15 years of experience as a clinical cardiologist at a large, academic, tertiary care referral center serving a wide catchment area throughout Michigan.  His responsibilities range from caring for the sickest of patients through the cardiac intensive care unit, to  advanced cardiac imaging in CT, MRI, and transesophageal echocardiograms, supporting structural interventions including mitral valves and TAVRs. Dr. Bilolikar currently serves as the Medical Director of Echocardiography where he leads protocol development, oversight of ultrasound quality and personnel, and quality initiatives at a system level. He is board certified in echocardiography and cardiac CT, with research interests in coronary plaque imaging. 

He completed medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit, and his internal medicine residency training at the University of Michigan, followed by cardiology fellowship training at William Beaumont Hospital In Royal Oak, Michigan. 

Otolaryngology

Dr. Andrew Fishman is a board-certified physician specializing in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology. He was the first physician to complete a newly accredited residency in Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery as well as being appointed the first Professor/Chairman of Neurosciences at Northwestern Medicine where he previously served and co-founded with Northwestern Medicine Cadence Healthcare Corporation which grew into one of the busiest and innovative cranial base surgical initiatives with collaboration across America, Europe and Asia; a program that united the disciplines of neurosurgery, neurotology, neurology, neuropsychology, neurophysiology rehabilitation, and audiology into one department.

Dr. Fishman’s publications include topics like fiberoptic neural implantation, laser technology, medical imaging, neurovascular surgery, and cranial base microsurgery. Finally, a team he led performed the first reported case of excitation of the human auditory nerve in surgery with infrared optical energy, paving the way for future fiberoptic neural implants, ultimately receiving recommendation and funding from NIH.

Rheumatology

Dr. Samardeep Gupta is a board-certified rheumatologist with a clinical practice in the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, an affiliate of the University of Michigan. He also holds the appointment of Associate Professor of Medicine specializing in Rheumatology, with a primary research focus on innovative therapeutics for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and Co-Director of a collaborative Dermatology-Rheumatology clinic, leading a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care. His expertise in Rheumatology spans a wide range, with a specific emphasis on Rheumatic Diseases exhibiting skin manifestations, such as Psoriatic Arthritis and Dermatomyositis. He has participated as a co-investigator in numerous clinical trials and research projects for Psoriatic Arthritis.

Dr. Gupta is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, a valued Member of the Veterans Affairs Rheumatology Consortium, and the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA), as well as the National Psoriasis Foundation, and the the American College of Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS) committee. Dr. Gupta also serves as Section Chief for Clinical Services and Medical Education at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center.

Surgery

Dr. Matthew W. LaPorta joins Syncoro Health from George Washington University, where he currently serves as an assistant professor of surgery.

Dr. LaPorta has spent twenty years in healthcare as a student, trainee, clinician, and educator across various settings. He received his BS in Nursing (cum laude) with a minor in Biological Sciences from the University of Connecticut and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. LaPorta then completed his general surgery residency and a surgical critical care fellowship at Inova Health System, where he developed a passion for patient safety and quality improvement, presenting his work at national meetings. He is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. 

His post-graduate work has led him to practice trauma and acute care surgery across the continuum from emerging level two and three trauma centers to mature tertiary level one trauma centers. Dr. LaPorta’s lens on the interconnectedness of health systems for the purpose of comprehensive surgical services will allow Syncoro Health to effectively impact surgical care in communities across the United States. 

In his free time, in addition to feeding his news addiction and fascination with aviation and military history, He enjoys cheering on Philadelphia sports teams and spending time with his girlfriend and dog, Maverick. 

Internal Medicine

Joshua D. Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Florida, and graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Subsequently, he worked as a hospitalist for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he held the rank of associate professor of medicine, anesthesiology, and radiology. During his time there, he also served as an associate program director for the internal medicine residency for nine years. Most recently, he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Broward Health system in Fort Lauderdale.

Dr. Lenchus serves as a leader in organized medicine at multiple levels, including Immediate Past President of the Florida Medical Association, Past President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, past Regent and current Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Vice Chair of the Bureau of Osteopathic Education for the American Osteopathic Association, and current member and former Chair of the Public Policy Committee, and current Senior Fellow of, the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Ophthalmology

Dr. Tamela Martin is a board-certified Ophthalmologist with a background both in clinical and administrative leadership in both medical centers and private practice. 

She trained at Stanford University Hospital for her Ophthalmology/Surgical Residency, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Martin went on to lead the establishment, operations, and clinical practices at multiple ambulatory surgical centers and private practices in California. She also took Level 1 ophthalmic trauma call for the 29 Palms Marine Base and two major Desert Hospitals for 14 years. She served as Chief of Ophthalmology for Eisenhower Medical and was instrumental in opening the Eisenhower Outpatient Eye Surgical services. Dr. Martin holds two patents- 1 device and 1 intellectual patent. 

After practicing in CA her entire career, she relocated to Alabama, to be near her father and for balance of life and family. After practicing surgical ophthalmology until 2022, she then transitioned back into facial aesthetics. She currently serves as the medical director of an aesthetics practice, a consultant for specialty telemedicine, and a consultant for Syncoro Health. 

Dr.Martin is married, with 3 children and one grandson. She believes each patient is unique and desires to use her experience and knowledge to better serve the industry and healthcare. 

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Okoroafor is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery. She is the founder and CEO of Niche Hand Surgery and Orthopedics, a private medical practice located in Fairfax, VA. Her clinical expertise includes hand and wrist fractures, tendon injuries, sports injuries, workplace injuries, nerve problems, and more.

Dr. Okoroafor graduated from the orthopedic surgery residency program at Washington University in St. Louis. She subsequently completed the Hand and Microvascular Surgery fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She is certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

In addition to her full-time clinical practice, she is actively involved in research, which she has presented nationally, and she has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters. She is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association for Hand Surgery. She also serves as a Consultant Reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery and an orthopedic specialty topic editor for Dynamed.

Urology

Dr. Sternberg is a board-certified Urologist and Endourologist, serving as Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts/Chan Medical School Department of Urology. He was previously at the University of Vermont Medical Center from 2012- 2022. He completed his undergraduate education at Emory University and received his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. He remained in Buffalo for Urology residency from 2004-2009 and then went on to complete a fellowship in robotics and endourology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Sternberg focuses clinically on endourology and kidney stone management and prevention. This involves the surgical management of nephrolithiasis (ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy) as well as focused metabolic testing and counselling on kidney stone prevention. He has developed and lead multidisciplinary kidney stone prevention clinics incorporating expert nephrologists and dieticians. His practice also includes the management of a variety of general urologic conditions including Benign prostatic hypertrophy. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Sternberg is actively involved in clinical research, quality improvement, and residency education. 

Pulmonology

Dr. Hinesh Upadhyay is a board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, currently practicing in New Jersey. His journey in medicine began in the early 2000s, culminating in his medical school graduation in 2005. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at B.J. Medical College in India. During his residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York, he served as Chief Resident in 2014. He further expanded his expertise with a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in 2018, earning board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Upadhyay has extensive experience in developing critical care programs across the country and excels in creating and managing successful telemedicine initiatives, including teleICU. He is actively involved in healthcare consulting and educational coaching, focusing on nurturing the next generation of medical professionals. With a strong interest in healthcare technology, he also serves as a physician advisor for various healthcare tech innovations.

Workforce Solutions

Damian is first generation American, as he grew up in a predominantly Polish neighborhood in Rochester, New York.  He attended SUNY-Potsdam and the University of Georgia and went on to Seton Hall University for his Masters of Healthcare Administration. 

Damian has been in executive healthcare leadership since 2003, holding leadership positions within Maxim Health, HCA and UHS.  He currently is the Founder and CEO of Korzen Health.   Damian currently resides in Atlanta, GA with his family. 

Clinical Trial Nurse

Marissa Eldred is the Nurse Liaison for Syncoro Health specializing in Clinical Research. She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2016. 

Marissa has focused on research for the past six years and is passionate about advocating for patients and participating in the development of new discoveries in healthcare. . 

Analytics

Dominic has over 15 years of analytics experience in his career thanks to various roles within the healthcare industry. His career has included time spent as an analyst, consultant and in leadership roles. Dominic has experience working with large clinical, operational, and financial data sets and taking those data sets and turning them into meaningful analyses and visualizations..

The focus of Dominic’s career has centered around partnering with healthcare leaders and teams to help better understand their business operations and drive performance improvement.