MEDIA ADVISORY for 9/15 Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center Celebrates Grand Opening

Who: Irfan Iqbal, President/CEO, Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center
Doctors and Staff Members of Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center
Local elected officials

What: Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center is celebrating the grand opening of its new facility. The multipurpose center will serve the medical, dental and ophthalmic needs of residents from the New York metropolitan area all under one roof, while helping to bridge the gap in health services left by medical centers in Queens County that have since closed its doors. Local elected officials will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the facility.

The new 10,000-square-foot building features state-of-the-art equipment and comprises of three main departments: medical, dental and ophthalmology/LASIK. The medical center features 16 spacious examination rooms where doctors can examine the patients and hold consultations. The dental suite has four dentist’s chairs — one in each office — featuring the most modern dental equipment. The LASIK surgery center features the most state-of-the-art lasers that are built for shortened surgery times, advanced performance and superb outcomes. In addition, the center has four office suites, three reception/waiting areas, a nurses station/triage area and other amenities.

When: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Media Availability: 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center
30-80 21st Street
Astoria, NY

Photo Op: Mr. Iqbal and staff members joining elected officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Local elected officials taking a tour of the facility. Doctors and staff members demonstrating the equipment used at the facility.

Directions: From the LIE: Exit 22A for Grand Central Parkway towards 108 St. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Grand Central Pkwy. Continue onto I-278 E. Take Exit 45 toward 31st St. Merge onto 35th St./Grand Central Parkway Exit Wb. Continue onto Astoria Blvd./Hoyt Ave. Turn left onto 31st St. Turn right at the second cross street onto Astoria Blvd. Turn left onto 21st St. Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center is on the right-hand side.

Hank Russell, Public Relations Director
The Public Relations and Marketing Group
156 North Ocean Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 207-1057
hrussell@theprmg.com

This release was published on openPR.