Boris Golosarsky, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Boris Golosarsky, MD, is a compassionate physician and is the new Medical Director at New Horizons Medical. With over 40 years of expertise in Addiction and Internal Medicine, he will guide the medical staff in delivering exceptional care to patients.
I like to guide people on a path to improving their lives. You can't be happy without being healthy.
Linda Ploude, LICSW
Director of Mental Health, LICSW
Linda Ploude is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health.
I believe strongly in the principles of self determination and believe all persons deserve to be listened to
Laurie Botie, MD
Medical Doctor
Dr. Laurie Botie, a board-certified physician, graduated from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, and has been practicing family medicine for 34 years before shifting her focus to addiction medicine.
My mission is to treat each individual with respect and believe that everyone is out there doing their best to get by in life
Daria Karos, MD
Medical Doctor
Dr. Daria Karos is a board certified physician with specialty training in addiction medicine, adolescence, and pediatrics. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and has been with New Horizons Medical since 2015.
I am passionate about the necessity for whole-person care as individuals and their families seek to recover from and prevent substance use disorders
Manlio Loconte, MD
MD, MPH, FCAP
Dr. Manlio Loconte is a board-certified physician and has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and describes addiction medicine as fulfilling.
My mission and focus are to be kind, non-judgmental, and have a positive outlook on life
Melvin Nemkov, MD
Medical Doctor
Dr. Melvin Nemkov graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and has been practicing medicine and addiction medicine for 45 years and counting.
My mission is for everyone to be truly happy with their lives
Stella Uchendu
Nurse Practitioner
Stella Uchendu has been practicing medicine for 4 years and Addiction Medicine for 3 years. She holds a baccalaureate degree in Nursing Science from Salem State University and a Master of Science in Nursing Practice from Regis College.
My mission is to focus on the person as a whole, as well as the family members, and address the trauma while finding new ways to cope with their addiction
Xuan Nguyen
DNP, AGPCNP-BC
Xuan Nguyen is a Licensed Adult Medicine Nurse Practitioner, practicing medicine for over 9 years. Xuan holds her baccalaureate degree in Nursing Science from Laboure College and Doctoral degree in Nursing from UMASS Dartmouth.
My mission is to encourage, engage, and equip others to believe in the possibilities
Rafael "Mick" Ramos, M.A.
Licensed Clinician, Mental Health
Mick studied the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program at BU School of Medicine. He has been providing mental health, addiction, and substance use patient guidance since 2014 while creating elaborate treatment plans.
Gia Gimilaro
Licensed Clinician, Mental Health LADC II
Gia is a mental health therapist who has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery. With over 7 years of experience and an LADC II license, she has a wealth of knowledge on the challenges that people encounter in the recovery process.
I am here to be a role model and an inspiration to others, helping them overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery.