FULL & PART TIME FACULTY
Family Physicians

John Anderson, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer & President, Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2005 - 2006
Program Director, Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency Program: 2003 - 2007
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Clinical Instructor of Family & Community Medicine, Albany Medical College
Education:
× Undergraduate - Syracuse University: Bachelor of Science: 1970 - 1974
× Medical School - Hahnemann University: 1978 - 1981
× Residency - Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency Program: 1980 - 1983
Practice:
× Private Family Practice, Port Ewen, New York: 1984 - 2001
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2001 - Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Family Practice: 1984: Recertified 2001
× Certification in Geriatric Medicine: 1994

Marek Balutowski, M.D.
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - New York University, New York, NY: 1992- 1995
× Medical School - Jagiellonian University, School of Medicine, Cracow, Poland: 1995 - 1999
× Residency- Montgomery Family Practice Residency Program, Montgomery, Alabama: 2000 - 2003
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2003-Present
Certifications:
x American Board of Family Practice: 2004

Jodi Beth Friedman, M.D.
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Emory University, BA: 1988-1992
× Medical School - University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA: 1994-1998
× Internship - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA: 1998-1999
× Residency - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA: 1999-2001
× Fellowship - Geriatrics - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA: 2001-2002
Practice:
× Lawrence J. Kessel and Associates, Philadelphia, PA: 2002 - 2004
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute, Kingston, NY: 2004- Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Family Practice: 2001
× Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics: 2002

Raymond Harvey, M.D.

Mark A. Josefski, M.D.
Clinical Associate Instructor of Family and Community Medicine, Albany Medical College: - Present
- Program Director, Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency Program: 1998 - 2003, 2007-Present
- Director of Predoctoral Education, Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1993 - 1998
- Clinical Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Colgate University, BA: 1973 - 1977
× Medical School - M.D., The State University of New York at Stony Brook: 1982 -1986
× Residency - Family Practice Residency Program, St. Mary's Family Practice Ctr., Univ. of Wisconsin:
1986-1989
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1989 - Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Family Practice: 1989 Certified: 1996 Recertified
× Fellow, AAFP: 1995

Megan McMullan, M.D.
Education:
× Undergraduate - Union College, B.S. : 1994 - 1998
× Medical School - Albany Medical College, Albany, NY: 1997 - 2001
× Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret's Hospital, Pittsburgh , PA: 2001 -
2004
× Fellowship - Women's Health/Operative Obstetrics, University of Rochester Medical Center - Highland
Hospital : 2004 - 2005
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute : 2005 - Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Family Practice: 2004

Vijay Patel, M.D.

Joseph Piet, D.O.
-Program Director, Osteopathic Internship & Residency Program:
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Western Illinois University , Macomb, Illinois: 1977-1981
× Medical School - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois: 1984 - 1988
× Residency - Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Ronceverte, West Virginia
× West Virginia school of Osteopathic Medicine Clinic, Lewisburg, West Virginia: 1996 - 1998
Practice:
× Doctors Immedicare, Beckley, West Virginia: 1998 - 1999
× US Industrial Medicine Corporation, Ravenswood, West Virginia: 1999
× Prime Columbia Greene Medical Associate, P.C., Catskill, New York: 1999 - 2003
× Mid Hudson Family Health Institute: 2004 - Present
Certifications:
· American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians: 1999

Robert Roth, M.D.
- Chairman, Department of Family Practice, Kingston Hospital: 1997 - 2003
- Director of Research, Mid-Hudson Rural Family Practice Residency Program: 1988 - Present
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 1998 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - City College of NY, BS: 1970 - 1974
× Medical School - Tufts University School of Medicine: 1974 - 1978
× Residency - Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pennsylvania: 1978 - 1981
Practice:
× Private practice in Onawa, Iowa: 1981 - 1985
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1985 - Present
Certifications:
- American Board of Family Practice: 1981 Certified, 1994 Recertified

John Sabia, M.D.
Education:
× Undergraduate - Siena College, Loundonville, NY: 1978
× Medical School - State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Medicine: 1984
× Residency- St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady, NY: 1984 - 1987
Practice:
× Director, Emergency Services, Northern Dutchess Hospital: 1990 - Present
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1996-Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Family Practice: 1987, 1993 Recertified

Melissa Schiskie, D.O.
Education:
× Undergraduate - Siena College, BS : 1993 - 1997
× Medical School - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY: 1997 - 2001
× Residency - UHS/Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY: 2001 - 2004
Practice:
× United Medical Associates Medicenters, Endicott, NY:2003 - 2005
× Cayuga Medical Center: Convenient Care Centers, Cortland, NY: 2004 - 2005
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute : 2005 - Present
Certifications:
× American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians: 2004
× American Board of Family Practice: 2004

Michael Smith, D.O.

Zubair Syed, M.D.
Education:
× Undergraduate - Jamia Millia Islamia Senior Secondary School. : 1990 - 1992
× Medical School - Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur Karnataka, India: 1993 - 1997
× Residency - Mid-Hudson Family Health Residency Program, Kingston, NY: 2002 - 2005
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute : 2005 - Present
Certifications:
× Board Eligible

Walter Woodley, M.D.
- Medical Director, Family Practice Center of Kingston
- Medical Director, Kingston Consolidated School System
Education:
× Undergraduate - University of the West Indies, Jamaica, West Indies, BS: 1971 - 1975
× Medical School - University of the West Indies, Jamaica, West Indies: 1975 - 1981
× Rotating Internship University Hospital of the West Indies: 1982
× Research Assistant, Pulmonary Medicine, Brooklyn V.A. Hospital: 1983 - 1984
× Residency - Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency Program: 1984 - 1987
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1987 - Present
Certifications: American Board of Family Practice: 1990 Certified: 1997 Recertified

Allergy

Noah Reiss, M.D.
Education:
× Undergraduate -Tel Aviv University:
× Medical School -Sackler School of Medicine:
× Residency - Staten Island Hospital, Staten Island, NY: 1987-1988
- Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn, NY: 1988-1990
Fellowship - Einstein Medical Center, Bronx, NY: 1990-1992
Practice:
× Allergy Associates of Schenectady, Schenectady, NY:1992-1994
× Kaiser Permanente, Poughkeepsie, NY:1998-1999
× Private Practice:1994-2003
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2003-Present
Certifications:
× American Academy of Allergy & Immunology:1993
× American Academy of Pediatrics:1991

Gastroenterology

John Bleski, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Seton Hall University BS Physics: 1971 - 1974
× Medical School - SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine: 1975 - 1978
× Internship - Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York: 1978 - 1979
× Residency - Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York: 1979 - 1981
× Gastroenterology Fellowship - Genesee Hospital University of Rochester, Rochester, New York: 1981 -
1983
Practice:
× Private Practice, Kingston, New York: 1984 - 1998
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1998 - Present
Certification:
× American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomate Internal Medicine: 1984
× American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology: 1989

Internal Medicine

John Bleski, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Seton Hall University BS Physics: 1971 - 1974
× Medical School - SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine: 1975 - 1978
× Internship - Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York: 1978 - 1979
× Residency - Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York: 1979 - 1981
× Gastroenterology Fellowship - Genesee Hospital University of Rochester, Rochester, New York: 1981 -
1983
Practice:
× Private Practice, Kingston, New York: 1984 - 1998
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1998 - Present
Certification:
× American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomate Internal Medicine: 1984
× American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology: 1989

Lee Isabell, D.O.
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate -Norfolk State University, BS:1990-1994
× Medical School -New York College of Osteopathic Medicine:1995-1999
× Residency: Nassau University Medical Center:2000
Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY:2000-2003
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2003-Present
Certifications:
× American College of Physicians Internal Medicine
× American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners

C. Davis Sprague, M.D.
- Clinical Instructor Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
- Coordinator of Internal Medicine: 1991 - 1999
Education:
× Undergraduate - Union College, Schenectady, NY, BS: 1978 - 1982
× Medical School - New York Medical College: 1982 - 1986
× Residency - Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT: 1986 -
1991
Practice:
× Medical Director, New Paltz Nursing Home: 1997 - 2002
× Coordinator, Internal Medicine, Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1990 -1999
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1991 - Present
Certifications:
· American Board of Internal Medicine: 1998

William Teubl, M.D.
- Medical Director, Family Practice Center of Hyde Park: 2003- Present
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate -Brown University, BS:1972-1976
× Medical School -New York Medical College, NY:1978-1982
× Residency - Rutgers UMDNJ, New Jersey:1982- 1985
Practice:
× Community Health Plan, Poughkeepsie, NY: 1985 -1988
× Community Health Plan, Rhinebeck, NY:1988-1997
× Private Practice, Rhinebeck, NY:1998-2003
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2003-Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Internal Medicine: 1985

Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine

Barbara Chatr-Aryamontri, M.D.
- Director, Department of Sleep Medicine, Vassar Brothers Hospital: 2004 - Present
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - University of Rome: 1986-1992
× Medical School - Cornell Medical School, New York, NY: 1994-1995
× Residency - Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY: 1995-1998
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2002-Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Internal Medicine:
· Internal Medicine: 1998
· Pulmonary Medicine: 2000

Obstetrics/Gynecology

John McAndrew, M.D.
-Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute:
- Clinical Instructor Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
- Coordinator, OB/GYN Services and Center, Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute
Education:
× Undergraduate - University of Rochester: BA, 1976
× Medical School - University of Rochester School of Medicine: 1986
× Residency - University of Rochester School of Medicine: 1986 - 1990
Practice:
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2000-Present
Certifications:
× American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship
× Board Certified: 1992
× Private Practice, Newburgh, New York: 1958-2003
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2003-Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology:1970, Recertified 1979

Pediatrics

Susan Cardona, M.D.
Education:
× Undergraduate - Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, Brooklyn, N.Y: 1990
× Medical School - St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies: 2001
× Residency - University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, N.J: 2001 - 2004
Practice:
× Plymouth Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Plymouth, N.H: 2005
× Lovelace Hospital, Albuquerue, New Mexico: 2005
× Memorial Hospital/First Step Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico: 2005
× Taos Clinic for Childre and Youth, and Holy Cross Hospital, Taos, New Mexico: 2006
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2006 - Present
Certifications:
× Board eligible

Verna Greer, M.D.

Mercedes Lat, M.D.
- Clinical Instructor Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Medical School - University of Santo Tomas: 1969
× Internship - Mary Immaculate Hospital: 1970 - 1971
× Residency - St. Vincent's Hospital: 1971 - 1973
Practice:
× Private Practice, Kingston, New York: 1976 - 1999
× Chief of Pediatrics, Kingston Hospital: 1984 - 1985
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 2000 - Present
Certifications:
× Fellow: American Academy of Pediatrics
× Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics

Martha L. Smith, M.D., FAAP
- Clinical Instructor Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Cornell University, School of Arts & Sciences: 1976 - 1979
× Columbia University, School of General Studies, New York, New York: 1984 - 1986
× Medical School - State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York: 1986 - 1990
× Internship - Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York: 1990 - 1991
× Residency - Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York: 1991 - 1993
Practice:
× L. Clapp, MD and Associates, Buffalo, New York: 1993 - 1997
× St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA: 1997 - 1999
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1999 - Present
Certifications:
× American Board of Pediatrics: 1995 Certified
× National Board of Medical Examiners: 1992

Podiatry

Patricia Farragher, D.P.M.
- Clinical Instructor Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Fordham University, BS: 1982 - 1986
× Podiatric School - New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York: 1994
× Residency - Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens: 1995 - 1997
Practice:
× Private Practice, Overland, Kansas: 1997 - 1999
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1999 - Present
Certifications:
× American Podiatric Medical Association: 1997

Lawrence S. Jacowitz, D.P.M.
- Clinical Assistant Family & Community Medicine: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, New York College of Medicine
(NYCOM): 2006 - Present
Director of Podiatry: Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1998 - Present
Clinical Instructor: Albany Medical College: 2000 - Present
Education:
× Undergraduate - Long Island University, BS Biology: 1965 - 1969
× Podiatric School - New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York: 1969 - 1973
× Residency - Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York: 1973 - 1974
Practice:
× Private Practice, Park Ridge, New Jersey : 1974 - 1977
× Private Practice, Kingston, New York : 1977 - 1997
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute: 1998 - Present
Certifications:
× American Podiatric Medical Association: 1973
× New York State Podiatric Medical Association: 1977
× Mid-Hudson Podiatric Medical Association: 1977


Dental

Bevon Lanslot Burnett, D.D.S.
Education:
× Undergraduate: Brooklyn College (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY: 1988-1992
× Dental School: Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY: 1992-1996
× Dental Residency: Queens Hospital Center Dental Residency Program: 1996-1997
Practice:
× Queens Hospital Center, Queens, New York: 1996 - 1997
× Dental Care Center of Kingston: 1997 - Present

Brenda Y. Porter, D.D.S.
- Director of Dental Care Services, Dental Care Center of Kingston and Dental Care Center of Ellenville
Education:
× Undergraduate: Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia: 1975 - 1979
× Dental School: Howard University, College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.: 1980 - 1985
× Dental Residency: University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, New York: 1985 - 1986
Practice:
× New York Health and Hospital Corporation, New York, New York: 1986 - 1987
× Dr. Colden Raines, Jr., Oral Surgeon, Newark, New Jersey: 1987 - 1989
× The Councils Ambulatory Health Care Center, Albany, New York: 1990 - 1995
× Rose Dental Associates, Albany, New York: 1996
× Dental Care Center of Kingston: 1996 - Present

Angela Sarmiento, D.M.D
Education:
× Undergraduate - CEU, College of Medical Technology, Manila, Philippines: 1967
× Dental School - CEU, College of Dentistry, Manila, Philippines: 1989
× Residency - NYU, College of Dentistry - JFTD Program, New York, N.Y: 1991
Practice:
× Private Practice, New York, NY: 1994- 1999
× Aspen Dental, Niagara Falls, NY: 1999
× Northern Dutchess Community Dental, Germantown, NY: 2000
× Dental Care Center of Kingston, Kingston, NY: 2001 - 2002
× Coxsackie Dental Arts. Coxsackie, NY: 2002 - 2005
× Dental Care Center of Ellenville: 2005 - Present

Mid-Level Practitioners
William Bakey, PA


Nurse Midwife:
Stacey Lamar, CNM
Education:
×Undergraduate - M.A. Nursing, New York University, NY: 2000
× State University of New York At New Paltz
×Clinical - OB/GYN, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY: 1999-2000
× Riverside Women's Health, Poughkeepsie, NY: 1998-1999
Practice:
× Private Practice OB/GYN, Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck offices
× Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute
Certification:
× C.N.M. Active Licensure

Social Workers:
Brad Berg, LCSW
Kerry Schmidt, LCSW