Hometown Health Winter 2010 by Chronogram

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WINTER 2010 KNOWLEDGE COMPASSION COLLABORATION

AN INTRODUCTION TO

INSIDE:

Get to know the doctors serving our community.

Because we care for you

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Contents hospitals

inpatient services referral services breast surgery

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cardiothoraCic surgery general surgery

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medical practice directory/index

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Health Quest Marketing Department 45 Reade Place Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 E-mail: HQMP@Health-Quest.org www.Health-Quest.org/HQMP

elcome to the Health Quest Medical Practice directory of services! We are proud to be the first integrated health care system in the beautiful Hudson Valley. With 18 locations and growing, our physicians are located near you in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and Putnam counties. The 3 Health Quest hospitals in our area—Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center are also part of our network. Our doctors include some who practice only in offices throughout our communities, others only in the hospitals, and still others who work out of both locations. We all have one mission—to serve your medical needs with knowledge, compassion, and collaboration. With our network and our technology, we provide significantly enhanced continuity of care among primary care doctors, specialists, and hospitals. Our commitment is to provide the best in medical care with superior service. This directory introduces you to the many fine medical professionals who make up the Health Quest Medical Practice. We are sure you will find our locations convenient and our services useful. Arun Agarwal, MD President and CEO Health Quest Medical Practice

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Our Hospitals Northern Dutchess Hospital Serving its community since 1903, Northern Dutchess Hospital, a Health Quest affiliate, is a 68-bed acute care, non-profit hospital providing a comprehensive range of emergency, medical and surgical services. These services are offered through the Bone and Joint Center, Neugarten Family Birth Center, Emergency Department, Women’s View and the Montgomery Street Health Annex, Dyson Center for Women’s Imaging, Zipser Surgical Center, Sosnoff CardioDiagnostic Center, Nasal and Sinus Center, Arthritis Center, Urology Center, Sleep Studies Lab, Paul Rosenthal Rehabilitation Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation Center and Fitness Center. Nationally recognized, NDH is five-star rated in both Maternity and Orthopedics, and also received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from HealthGrades, based on customer satisfaction. It also ranks in the top 10% of the nation for Rehabilitation. For more information, visit www.health-quest.org/ndh. Putnam Hospital Center Putnam Hospital Center opened in 1964 and is a 164-bed non-profit acute care hospital offering the highest quality inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, psychiatric, obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric care as well as 24-hour emergency services and home health care. It has a staff of more than 300 physicians in almost all medical specialties and over 1000 employees. The wide array of services include the Birthing Center, the Orthopaedic Institute at Putnam Hospital Center, Wagner Cancer Pavilion with radiation therapy, Center for Vascular and Endovascular Therapy, Center for Thoracic Surgery, intensive care, ambulatory surgery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care, imaging/radiological services, respiratory therapy, hand and plastic surgery, pain management, pulmonary medicine, nutrition services, urology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, sleep medicine, rehabilitation services, and stroke program. Vassar Brothers Medical Center Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s (VBMC) 365-

bed facility is the regional referral center for the Hudson Valley. Offering a wide range of services, VBMC provides quality, patient-centered care. Centers of Excellence include: · Heart Hospital featuring award-winning cardiac care including the new Stereotaxis procedure and the region’s only cardiothoracic surgery center; · Women’s and Children’s Services offering the regions only high–risk pregnancy center, Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and dedicated pediatric units; · Dyson Center for Cancer Care including a comprehensive Breast Surgery program, Radiation Oncology, Infusion, Genetic Counseling and Testing, Clinical Research, Women’s Imaging, and offers state-of-the-art services such as Tomotherapy and the daVinci Surgical Robot. For more information on VBMC, including our cardiac and maternity program designations as Top 5% in the US by HealthGrades, visit www.health-quest.org. 2

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Inpatient Services Many of the services provided by Health Quest Medical Practice are performed only in the hospital. The following information highlights some of those services.

Neonatologists

Hospitalists

Surgical Physician Assistants

Intensivists

The Mid-Hudson Valley’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), located at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, offers a host of state-of-the-art technologies and trained personnel to ensure the best outcome for extremely premature newborns and other infants with special medical needs. When a baby is prematurely born, or is an at-term newborn with critical medical issues, a neonatologist joins the team of hospital caregivers. Neonatologists are pediatricians specializing in the care of newborns, and they are available around the clock to provide the latest in diagnosis and treatment. They work with other NICU staff to ensure the highest level of sophisticated care for the young patient’s lungs and airways, cardiovascular system, brain and nervous system, skin, nutritional needs, and overall health.

Each of our hospitals is committed to providing the best care possible for inpatients. Among the services that allow us to do so is our staff of surgical physician assistants. Physician assistants (PAs) are trained in the same academic coursework as are physicians, and are medically licensed to examine, diagnose, and treat patients. Surgical PAs are specially trained in operative procedures and assist the surgeon in the operating room. In addition, surgical PAs in our hospitals are on duty day and night, every day of the year, to monitor patients after surgery and ensure continuity of high quality care. Every patient’s primary care physician, and other caregivers in and outside the hospital, work with the PAs as a patient-oriented team to deliver quality, cost-effective care for any issue that may arise.

Hospitalists are fully trained and board certified medical doctors who specialize in the care of patients admitted to the hospital. With the focus of their practice on inpatient care, Hospitalists are attentive to the medical needs of each patient on a daily basis. If you are admitted for a stay in the hospital, your primary care physician will be in frequent contact with the Hospitalist, as will any other specialists you may be seeing. In addition to overseeing and evaluating your medical treatment, Hospitalists are available to answer questions, and will write prescriptions for any necessary medications upon discharge. Because Hospitalists do not see patients outside the hospital, your primary care provider once again is your care-managing doctor after discharge. If you do not have a primary care physician, the Hospitalists and other clinical staff can recommend local providers.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is proud to bring an additional group of medical specialists—Intensivists—to its team of inpatient caregivers for hospitalized patients. Intensivists are physicians with advanced training in the care of critically ill or injured patients. Intensivists apply their knowledge and special skills to the needs of patients in the intensive care unit, as well as in other areas of the hospital as needed. Intensivists work closely with other doctors, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, nutritionists, and other caregivers to ensure the best critical care. With an around-the-clock presence at the hospital, Intensivists are always available to attend incoming emergency room patients, patients already in intensive care, or any other inpatient needing new or additional critical support. www.health-quest.org

Referral Information

Health Quest Medical Practice (HQMP) is a multi-

Northern Dutchess Hospital

specialty medical group focused on delivering quality

6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Main Phone Number: 845-876-3001

health care to the residents of the Hudson Valley. Our caring physicians have set a standard of excellence through our passion and our commitment to patient-

Ambulatory Surgery 845-871-3375 Arthritis Center 845-871-3820

centered care. HQMP offers access to specialists

Birth Center 845-871-3355

in Breast Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General

Bone and Joint Center 845-871-3838

Surgery, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Perinatology as

Emergency Room 845-871-3440

well as Family Practitioners in offices conveniently located throughout our region.

Medical Imaging Department 845-871-3488 Nasal and Sinus Center 845-871-4220 NDH Fitness Center 845-871-4300 Nutritional Counseling 845-871-3600

HQMP is unique, as we are part of a system of hospitals

Paul Rosenthal Rehabilitation Center 845-871-4313

and physicians working collaboratively to provide

Physical/Occupational Therapy Department 845-871-3427

continuity of care no matter where you are treated. Our

Hyde Park Physical Therapy 845-229-2899

extensive network, which includes Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers

Pre-Op Tours for Children 845-876-2693 Sleep Lab 845-871-3611 Speech and Swallowing Therapy 845-871-3434

Medical Center, represents the region’s premier health

TJR Surgery Prep Class 845-871-3201

care system. This special relationship of hospitals and

Urology Center 845-871-3145

physicians provides our physicians with access to the

Women’s View 845-871-4380

latest technology, and our patients with the strength of

PT, Massage, Reiki, Acupuncture 845-871-4380

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Plastic Surgery at Women’s View 845-871-4382

Referral Information

Putnam Hospital Center

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

670 Stoneleigh Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512

45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Main Phone Number: (845) 454-8500

Main Phone Number: (845) 279-5711

Ambulatory Surgery Fishkill Medical Mall* 845-838-8111 Poughkeepsie (Same Day) 845-431-5658

Ambulatory Surgery 845-279-5711 Ext. 5923 Birthing Center 845-279-5711 Ext. 2513 Cardiac Rehabilitation 845-279-5711 Ext. 5620

Bloodless Care 845-483-6599 Care Center 845-431-5636 Center for Breastfeeding Support 845-483-6178 Childbirth Prep Course 1-877-729-2444 Emergency Department 845-431-5680

The Center for Wound Healing 845-278-5683 Diabetes Self Management Program 845-279-5711 Ext. 2779 Emergency Department 845-279-5711 Ext. 3413 Home Health Care 845-278-4068 Imaging Center 845-279-5711 Ext. 2428/2429 Mental Health Services 845-279-5711 Ext. 6713 Nutritional Counseling 845-279-5711 Ext. 3544

Eye Institute* 1-866-511-EYES Home Health Care 845-471-4243 Imaging Dyson Center for cancer care 845-483-6563 Fishkill Medical Mall* 845-838-8149 VBMC 845-431-5644 Infusion Dyson Center for cancer care 845-483-6329 Fishkill Medical Mall* 845-838-8103 Nutritional Counseling 845-431-5647 Physical/Occupational Therapy

Orthopaedic Institute at Putnam Hospital Center 1-877-ORTHO-ONE Pain Management 845-278-PAIN Rehabilitation Services (Carmel) (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy) 845-279-1785 Rehabilitation Services (Yorktown) 914-248-5865 Sleep Disorders Center 845-279-5711 Ext. 3926 Spine Institute at Putnam Hospital Center 1-877-58-SPINE Wagner Cancer Center 845-278-5641

VBMC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; South Avenue, poughkeepsie 845-483-7391 Fishkill Medical Mall* 845-838-8191 Pulmonary Function Testing 845-431-5650 Radiation/Oncology Dyson Center for cancer care 845-431-5645 Fishkill Medical Mall* 845-838-8103 Ulster** 845-339-7700 Sleep Medicine* 845-838-8160 Speech Language Therapy poughkeepsie 845-483-6381 Fishkill Medical Mall* 845-838-8191 Wound Care/Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 845-431-2400 * Medical Mall location (200 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill) ** Ulster location (111 Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Avenue, Kingston)

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“We know that we really do make a difference in the lives of our patients and those around them.” —Dr. Angela Keleher, director Health Quest’s Breast Surgery Division Dr. angela keleher; Dr. hank schmidt; sara winterleitner, np

division of breast surgery 45 reade Place, the dyson center for cancer care, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 HOURS: M-F 9am-4pm

PHONE: 845-483-6500

r. Angela Keleher heads Health Quest’s breast surgery division at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. The group also includes two other accomplished team members, Dr. Hank Schmidt and nurse practitioner Sara Winterleitner. Both Dr. Keleher and Dr. Schmidt are board certified and fellowship trained in breast surgery, a stellar accomplishment and an important distinction for this group. Housed at Vassar Brothers’ Dyson Center for Cancer Care, the department provides patients with access to the highest quality surgical care for the treatment of breast cancer and is strongly committed to

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offering patients and their families the absolute best care, comfort, and support available, from breast conservation to skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Dr. Keleher completed a fellowship at the University of Texas and worked at the prestigious M. D. Anderson Cancer Center before relocating to Poughkeepsie. Dr. Schmidt received his fellowship at the University of Chicago, as well as a PhD from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Keleher received the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization’s 2008 Local Hero Award for her outstanding work in breast cancer awareness.

“It was my childhood ambition to become a heart doctor. For me it’s about patient care, always doing the right thing and treating each patient like you would your own family.” —Dr. Mohan Sarabu, FACS, FACC (L-R) dr. peter zakow; dr. mohan sarabu; dr. rohit shahani; dr. arun bhutani

division of cardiothoraCic surgery 1 columbia street, suite 300, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

t’s no wonder that Health Quest’s division of cardiothoracic surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie was voted one of America’s top 100 facilities for cardiovascular services by the medical journal Modern Healthcare and has been rated in the top 10 percent in the nation for cardiac surgery by HealthGrades® two years in a row. The department is led by New York State’s leading cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Mohan Sarabu, FACS, FACC, who brings a truly rare level of passion and technique to his craft; so much so that he was named Top Doctor in 2004 by New York magazine as well as 2007 Physician of the Year by the hospital itself.

hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm

Phone: 845-483-0100

Dr. Sarabu heads a first-rate team of cardiothoracic surgeons with nearly a century of experience. The team includes Dr. Peter Zakow, FACS, FACC, Dr. Rohit Shahani, MCh, FACS, FACC and Dr. Arun Bhutani, MBBS, along with a host of cardiothoracic and critical care nurses, physical therapists, and nutritionists, all of whom are trained to deliver the most sophisticated diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation services available. Dr. Sarabu and his fellow surgeons often conduct free lectures at health centers and other facilities in the community, and the doctor himself always looks forward to speaking with former patients and their families at the division’s annual Reunion of the Heart event. www.health-quest.org

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DR. brian binetti; DR. JAMES A. WING

DIVISION OF GENERAL SURGERY – RHINEBECK 91 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Hours M, w 8:30am-5pm; t, f 8:30am-4pm; th 8:30am-4:30pm

Phone 845-876-7095

or over two decades Dr. James A. Wing has been a surgeon at Northern Dutchess Hospital, using minimally invasive techniques for a variety of health problems. From simple excisions to abdominal surgery, those techniques allow patients to get back on their feet faster. Dr. Wing received his medical training in Italy at the University of Bologna, and has been board certified in general surgery since 1986. He did his residency in general surgery at Nassau County Medical Center, where he stayed on as a staff physician while also teaching advanced trauma life support at the State University of New York, Stony Brook. Dr. Wing enjoys his specialty because he can see how much patients’ lives can improve through surgery. Over 8

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“For almost 20 years I’ve been working with minimally invasive surgical techniques to help my patients get better quickly.” —Dr. James A. Wing

the years, he has witnessed advances in surgical methods that allow him to offer procedures that are increasingly easier on patients. In addition, better medications mean improved post-operative comfort. Dr. Brian Binetti brings to the Division of General Surgery in Rhinebeck his training in the latest, minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as endoscopy and robotics. Dr. Binetti received his MD from Saint George’s University, and was awarded the Herbert A. Schulte Award for excellence in surgery during his residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Since that residency Dr. Binetti has been at the Albany Medical College as a Fellow in minimally invasive surgery, and also served as a clinical instructor before joining HQMP.

“I became a maternal-fetal specialist because I really enjoy helping to guide women through pregnancy.” —Dr. Kimberly Heller

division of maternal fetal medicine – kimberly heller, MD vbmc main campus - 3rd floor 45 reade place, poughkeepsie, ny 12601 hours: M-f 8am-4:30pm

efore Health Quest’s Division of Maternal Fetal Health Medicine opened in 2008, pregnant women in need of specialized care had to travel outside the region for high-quality services. Heading this full-time specialty department—the only one of its kind in the Hudson Valley—is Dr. Kimberly Heller, who has been a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist since 1985. Dr. Heller is a resource for high-risk mothers as well as other practitioners needing referrals for their patients. A key component of Dr.

Phone: 845-431-6800

Heller’s approach is pre-conception counseling, in which she advises mothers-to-be on the level of risk, if any, during pregnancy due to their personal medical history. Dr. Heller uses specialized ultrasound monitoring techniques to support her high-risk patients. She is a twotime recipient of the APGO Medical Education Excellence in Teaching Award and previously served as the associate director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Pennsylvania’s Wellspan Health System. www.health-quest.org

“I find the OB/GYN field interesting because you combine Primary Care with Women’s Health Specialty Care. Also, you are a witness to the family’s happiest moment—the delivery of their newborn.” —Dr. Azzam M. Salem

dr. peter Wright iii, dr. jose Baez, dr. azzam M. Salem, Dr. donna j. kasello.

division of obstetrics & Gynecology fishkill office 400 westage business center, suite 212, fishkill, ny 12524 hours: m, w 8am-5pm; t, th 8am-7pm; f 8am-4pm phone: 845-896-3975

Poughkeepsie office 19 baker avenue, suite 302, poughkeepsie, ny 12601 hours: m, w 8am-5pm; t, th 8am-7pm; f 8am-4pm phone: 845-483-5888

ith four offices in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, Health Quest’s Obstetrics & Gynecology division offers patients the expertise of eleven OB/GYN specialists. Dedicated to the health of women in the community for several decades, the team includes Dr. Jose Baez, Dr. Donna J. Kasello, Dr. Stacey Madoff, Dr. Thomas M. Murray, Dr. Azzam M. Salem, Dr. Rajan

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Sriskandarajah, Dr. Robert A. Stern, Dr. Jed L. Turk, Dr. Peter Wright III, Dr. Lawrence A. Zolnik, and Ann Bollmann, PA. The physicians are committed to all aspects of women’s health care, cultivating lasting relationships with their patients and the community. The OB/GYN division advocates for education in the reproductive field and regularly

“Delivering babies is a very special experience, something that’s truly a privilege for me.” —Dr. Jed L. Turk

Dr. rajan Sriskandarajah, Dr. robert a. Stern, Dr. jed L. Turk, Dr. thomas M. Murray, Dr. stacey Madoff, Dr. lawrence a. Zolnik, (not pictured: ann bollmann, PA).

division of obstetrics & Gynecology fishkill office 1089 main street, fishkill, NY 12524

hours: m, w 8am-5pm; t, th 8am-7pm; f 8am-4pm phone: 845-896-9864

poughkeepsie office 15 fulton avenue, poughkeepsie, ny 12601 hours: m, w 8am-5pm; t, th 8am-7pm; f 8am-4pm phone: 845-454-1514

takes part in community events like the annual Health Day Seminar at Marist College. Among the procedures offered are a full range of outpatient diagnostic and surgical procedures including preventative care; annual health screening for women of all ages; pre-conception counseling; birth control management; prenatal care; infertility evaluation

and treatment; endometrial ablation; hysterectomy; laparoscopic surgeries; in-office tubal sterilization procedures: Essure, Adiana; and care for endometriosis, fibroids, and urinary incontinence. In addition, Dr. Turk Dr. Kasello perform minimally invasive surgeries at Vassar Brothers Medical Center using the da Vinci Surgical System®, which employs state-of-the-art robotics. www.health-quest.org

“What I bring most to patients is a real understanding of their concerns, and I enjoy being an advocate for them in all situations.” —Dr. Ely B. Nathan

DIVISION OF OBSTETRICS & GYNeCOLOGY – rhinebeck 6520 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Hours: M-f 9am-5pm

Phone 845-876-0526

efore moving to his Rhinebeck practice, Dr. Ely B. Nathan was a full-time attending obstetrician and gynecologist at Bassett Healthcare. He and his family (his wife is a pediatrician and a child psychiatrist) are delighted to be settling in the small-town community of Rhinebeck, where Dr. Nathan can be readily available to patients, and guide them through whatever questions and concerns they may have as parents. Dr. Nathan completed his medical training at Baylor College of Medicine, and was an OB/GYN resident at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. During that time he garnered the Best Resident Research Award in 1999, from the New York Obstetrical Society, for docu-

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menting with his colleagues that certain positions during labor can provide vital data about the fetus’s status without prolonged fetal monitoring. As a father of two young children, Dr. Nathan knows what it’s like to have worries and fears about pregnancy and birthing. He brings empathy and insight from his experience as an expectant parent and a concerned father, helping patients navigate the healthcare and birthing decisions today’s parents face. Having been a “patient” himself, he knows the sorts of things people are going to be concerned about, what their expectations might be, and what they will want to know through the many phases of becoming a parent.

division of primary care – beacon 1020 wolcott avenue, beacon, ny 12508

he rewarding feeling she received while working in a community health outreach program during her early college years is what inspired Dr. Marina Mezey to become a physician. Dr. Mezey completed her residency in family medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon, and is a board certified family physician After serving on the staff of the Institute for Urban Family Health’s Mt. Hope Family Practice Clinic in the Bronx, Dr. Mezey relocated to the Hudson Valley in 2006. Dr. Mezey is joined in the brand new Beacon office by

hours: m-f 8:30am-5pm

phone: 845-838-5440

Dr. Harlee Ann Fried. Dr. Fried graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internship at Baptist Medical Center in Brooklyn and her residency at Malcolm Grow Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. She is also a board certified family physician. Their experience allows them to give their patients individual attention, helping steer them through a complex medical system. Together they look forward to serving Beacon and its surrounding communities with primary care services. dr. harlee ann fried; dr. marina mezey

“As a doctor I’m committed to taking care of the whole community. You have to see your patients as being people, not illnesses.” —Dr. Marina Mezey

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“I believe in providing comprehensive and high quality patient-centered primary care with a main focus on prevention of disease.” —Dr. Carolyn Couture Dr. Dorothy Williams, Dr. Lauren Bumby, Dr. Carolyn Couture, Dr. Paul Lebwohl.

division of primary care – carmel 150 route 52, carmel, ny 10512 hours: m-f 8:30am-5pm

phone: 845-228-2910

r. Lauren Bumby began her career in emergency care but soon realized that the nature of the ER—rapid assessment and treatment of critical illness—kept her from what she really wanted: to develop long-term relationships with her patients, advising their wellness decisions across a span of years, not just one night. So, Dr. Bumby transitioned from emergency to primary care, joining Health Quest Medical Practice in Carmel in 2008. Dr. Bumby shares the practice with her fellow

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primary care physician Dr. Dorothy Williams, who has been practicing since 1994 and formerly served the Millbrook community. In addition, Dr. Carolyn Couture of Ridgefield, Connecticut recently joined the practice. Dr. Couture has had a thriving practice in Ridgefield for nearly a decade. Dr. Paul Lebwohl, an attending physician at Putnam Hospital Center, has been in private practice in Carmel since 1980. As a caring team of board certified internists, they look forward to offering primary care services to their community.

“I view each patient individually and treat them with compassion and dignity, as if they were my own family members.” — Dr. James Nesheiwat, DO

DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE – CARMEL/STONELEIGH 667 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite j118, Carmel, NY 10512 Hours: M, T, W, F 8:30am-5pm; Th 1pm-5pm

native of the Hudson Valley, Dr. James Nesheiwat has been a practicing physician in the Carmel area since 1998. His connection to the area goes way back: He grew up in Carmel, went through its school system, and his family still lives in Carmel after 30 years. Dr. Nesheiwat considers it a privilege to be caring for people in the community, where he is able to treat neighbors as though they were family, and deliver the best healthcare possible. Dr. Nesheiwat is certified both as an MD specializing in internal medicine, and as a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy), bringing extensive medical training and a unique blend

Phone 845-278-6145

of expertise to his patients. Osteopathy emphasizes the interconnectedness of muscles, nerves, bones, and organs, and Dr. Nesheiwat’s osteopathic background has taught him to see each patient as a whole person, rather than simply an entity of symptoms. Besides attending to the needs of patients as a primary care physician, Dr. Nesheiwat served for four years as Medical Director of the Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Holmes, New York, and he is currently an active attending physician at Putnam Hospital Center. www.health-quest.org

“The motto of my practice has always been: Modern care with old-fashioned caring.” —Dr. David Kerner DR. david kerner; dr. ekaterina milchtein

division of primary care – fishkill 4 lafayette court, fishkill, ny 12524

hours: m, f 8am-5pm; t, w, th 9am-4pm phone: 845-896-8784

r. David Kerner was compelled to enter health care after surviving leukemia as a child, and became a family practitioner in 1993. A strong interest in the workings of the human body led him to study biology, anatomy, and physiology, and he pursued his doctorate in osteopathy because of that discipline’s highly personalized approach to patient care. He has also been a preceptor of Marist College 16

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sports medicine students, something he sees as a way of giving back to the community and which complements his fund-raising efforts for the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Dr. Kerner was joined by Dr. Ekaterina Milchtein, a family practictioner who has been providing high-quality care in the Hudson Valley since 2004. Together they look forward to caring for children and adults in the Fishkill area.

“What drew me to family medicine is that it has a little bit of everything. I get to treat patients of all ages, with all kinds of problems.” —Dr. William Heffernan

division of primary care – highland 240 sOUTH riverside road, highland, ny 12528 hours: m 8am-4:30pm; t, w, f 8am-4pm; th 8am-6pm phone: 845-691-9200

n 1985, Dr. William Heffernan came to Highland on assignment with the National Health Services Corps, a federal program that places physicians in underserved areas. Right away, he felt very much at home in the community and soon decided to open his own practice, which he shares with Dr. Mary Dyer, who joined him in 1999. Dr. Dyer completed her residency in Family Practice in Kingston. In addition, adult nurse practitioner Ann Johnson brings 25 years of experience to the Highland office, where she has been on staff since 2005. Dr. william heffernan; ann johnson, anp; dr. mary dyer

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DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE – HYDE PARK 4068 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 Hours: M, T, tH, F 9am-5pm Phone 845-229-2123

s a primary care physician, Dr. David S. Cho enjoys guiding patients toward better health and seeing them improve over time, celebrating with them in their physical achievements, as well as providing them comfort during times of illness and grief. Dr. Cho offers the sort of “old school” approach to doctoring that many patients long for: continuity of care wherever his patients need him— from routine office visits, to house calls, to attending them at the hospital. He believes that when a patient is ill, having their primary care doctor involved gives a much needed sense of comfort as they navigate the anxiety and physical stress that can arise. Dr. Cho earned his MD at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, and went on to Montefiore Medical Center in New York for his internal medicine internship and residency. Since then he has worked as a Hospitalist and eventually established a solo practice in Hyde Park as a primary care physician.

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“It has always been a privilege to be invited into the lives of my patients and to be entrusted with their health.” — Dr. David S. Cho

division of primary care – lagrangeville 1141 route 55, suite a, lagrangeville, ny 12540 hours: m, t, th, f 8am-6pm phone: 845-473-0974

r. Sunhee Woo completed her internal medicine degree at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. After working for many years in a large, multi-specialty practice, Dr. Woo saw a great need for primary care physicians. Having been in practice for 10 years, Dr. Woo feels strongly that primary care doctors are the medical professionals best positioned to assess patient needs as they enter the health care system, either serving their needs directly or guiding them to a specialist. Dr. Woo is also an accomplished pianist with a degree in music—although she admits that being a new mother, as well as an in-demand physician, has lately kept her away from the keyboard.

“Being a primary care physician allows me to work with my patients individually and to help guide them to appropriate care.” —Dr. Sunhee Woo

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“The advances in medicine are truly exciting. My goal is to bring what is cutting edge to patients in the community so that they can live better and longer.” —Dr. David Gotlieb, FACP

DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE – MAHOPAC 888 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 Hours M 8am-7pm; t 9am-5pm; w 9am-4:30-pm; f 9am-2pm

Phone 845-621-4844

octor David Gotlieb, a board certified primary care physician, received his MD from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and did his internal medicine residency locally at Westchester Medical Center. He stayed on for another year as chief medical resident, building a background in academic medicine, teaching, and seeing patients. In addition to providing top care to patients as an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City for the past six years, Dr. Gotlieb served as core teaching faculty, training medical 20

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students and residents. His professional accomplishments in association with New York Medical College and New York University School of Medicine have earned him recognition and honors including several teaching awards and a fellowship for clinical excellence by the American College of Physicians. Dr. Gotlieb, who grew up in Rockland County, views himself as a small-town physician. He has returned to his roots where he can work to develop continuity with his patients over a lifetime.

“What I love about practicing in the Hudson Valley is that my patients are also my friends. We see each other in the supermarket, we play sports together. Our children even take the same ballet classes. There really is a close community feeling.” —Dr. Paul Y. Jee

dr. paul y. jee; lisa gold, fnp

division of primary care – millbrook 28 front street, millbrook, ny 12545 hours: m, w, th, f 8:30am-5pm; t 8:30am-6pm

native of the Buffalo area, Dr. Paul Y. Jee began practicing medicine in 1999 and opened his Lagrangeville practice in 2003. A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Jee specialized in internal medicine and served as a laboratory technician and a research assistant in the ophthalmology and microbiology fields. He was drawn

phone: 845-677-8358

to the diversity of primary care, which encompasses everything from common viruses to more serious afflictions. Lisa Gold, FNP, has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, and has worked in primary care serving the village of Millbrook since 1997. Dr. Jee and Ms. Gold are committed to the care and treatment of their patients, many of whom they are pleased to know as neighbors. www.health-quest.org

“The best lesson I’ve learned is to listen to your patients, because that’s the best way to find out what the problems are.” —Dr. Mark A. Steenbergen

division of primary care – poughkeepsie 1 pine street, poughkeepsie, ny 12601

jill A. passano, fnp-bc; dr. mark a. steenbergen; Dr. Eunice Hoolihan

hours: m,t 8:30am-6:30pm; w, th 8:30am-5pm; f 8:30am-2pm phone: 845-483-0447

former US Navy Petty officer, Dr. Mark A. Steenbergen received his doctorate from the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been a practicing family and primary care physician since 1993. He opened his own practice close to Vassar Brothers in 1998. Dr. Steenbergen has been an instructor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, as well as serving on the editorial advisory committe for the best-selling medical reference book, The 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Dr. Eunice Hoolihan, board certified in family

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medicine, recently joined the practice. After completing her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in 2004, Dr. Hoolihan has spent the past five years treating patients in the Poughkeepsie area. Jill A. Passano, a family nurse practitioner with over 20 years of health care experience, has worked with Dr. Steenbergen since 1996. Dr. Steenbergen, Dr. Hoolihan, and Ms. Passano treat children as well as adults with everything from A to Z, asthma to zoster, and provide referrals to specialists when needed.

“Our relationships with our patients are the most important part of our practice. I really want to get to know every single one of my patients and their families.” — Dr. Sharagim S. Kemp

Dr. Michelle Abis; Dr. Sharagim s. Kemp

DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARe – RHINEBECK 31 Springbrook Park, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

n enthusiastic and engaging public speaker, family medicine practitioner Dr. Sharagim S. Kemp takes an active role in educating the public and several times a year offers public talks for a broad audience. She is especially passionate about community health and disease prevention. Dr. Kemp is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative technique, having earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. As an osteopath, Dr. Kemp has four years of additional medical education focusing on bones, joints, muscles, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. She

hours: m-f 8:30am-5pm

Phone 845-876-4432

has been a staff physician at Saint Luke’s Hospital System in both Cornwall and Newburgh, and more recently at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, while also maintaining a vibrant family medicine practice. Dr. Michelle Jover Abis has accrued a record of excellence since receiving an MD from her home country of the Philippines and coming to the United States, where she is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abis was awarded Excellence in Academic and Clinical Medicine as a Senior Resident during her internal medicine residency at Saint Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, and was its Chief Resident in 1994-5. Dr. Abis is passionate about advocating for her patients as they navigate the healthcare environment. www.health-quest.org

“Seeing how many people’s lives were affected in so many positive ways by my grandfather’s and my father’s work in medicine is what did it for me. After that, I knew I wanted to be a doctor, too.” —Dr. Ernest Enzien

carolyn schulhoff, fnp-bc; Dr. ernest enzien

division of primary care – stanfordville 3 gristmill lane, stanfordville, ny 12581 hours: m, w, th, f 8am-4pm phone: 845-868-7300

ou could say that being a physician is something that’s just in the genes of Dr. Ernest Enzien. A thirdgeneration family doctor, he worked in advertising for several years before receiving his medical degree and serving as an attending physician at Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill, and as the director of a family medicine center in his hometown of Saugerties. Dr. Enziens’ practice is enhanced by the services of family nurse practitioner 24 24 hometown hometownHEALTH HEALTH

Carolyn Schulhoff, who has been helping patients in this community for 15 years, including starting her own business, Connecticut Elder Care, which brought her into nursing homes to assist doctors with senior care. A lifelong resident of Dutchess County, Ms. Schulhoff has been practicing in Stanfordville since 2004.Together Dr. Enzien and Ms. Schulhoff cite the friendly, down-to-earth, quality of their patients as one of the favorite aspects of their work.

“I definitely feel more like I’m part of a community in the Hudson Valley than anywhere else I’ve lived. It makes me feel great when I run into my patients when I’m out and about and I see how much their health has improved.” —Dr. Howard Weiner

Division of Psychiatry – Stoneleigh Psychiatric Associates 660 Stoneleigh Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512 Hours: M-f 12-5pm Phone: 845-278-5582

n 2006, Dr. Howard Weiner became Health Quest’s medical director of psychiatry and mental health services and opened his practice at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. Joining Dr. Weiner is Dr. Andy Casimir, on the staff of Putnam Hospital Center since 2007. Also on staff is nurse practitioner Susan Perkins, who’s spent over 20 years working in the mental health field. Families struggling with mental illness are offered an integrated, comprehensive, and complementary schedule of recognized treatment approaches, including group and individual therapy, family meetings, art therapy, behavior therapy, medication and illness education, and substance abuse and dietary groups. Working as a team, Weiner, Casimir, and Perkins provide a multi-faceted array of treatment settings and approaches. In addition, inpatient mental health services are provided at Vassar Brothers Medical Center by Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Director of Psychiatry. His office can be reached at (845) 483-6654. (standing) Dr. Howard Weiner dr. Andy Casimir; Susan Perkins, NP

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Health Quest Immediate Care Centers

(l-r) newburgh; lagrangeville; wappingers falls

Lagrangeville 1110 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Hours M-F 8am-8pm, SAT 9am-5pm Phone 845-485-4455

newburgh 1418 route 300, newburgh, NY 12550 Hours M-F 8am-6:30pm, SAT 9am-3pm Phone 845-564-1418

wappingers falls 1530 route 9, wappingers falls, NY 12590 Hours open daily 8am-10pm Phone 845-297-2511

nce in a while we all encounter minor afflictions that don’t require a trip to the emergency room, but can’t wait for a doctor’s appointment, either. Health Quest’s walk-in immediate care centers (Health Quicc, for short) are the perfect—and fast—solution for such cases. Conveniently located in Lagrangeville, Newburgh and Wappingers Falls, Health Quicc offers urgent medical care from the highestquality physicians, all of whom are trained to give state-of-

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the-art treatment for minor, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Health Quicc centers are regularly involved in local health fairs, where staff members are on hand to provide complimentary blood-sugar and blood pressure testing, along with educational materials. Appointments are not necessary at Health Quicc centers, which accept a wide range of insurance plans.

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