Medical Monday

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Sohail Malek of Albany Medical Center. Dr. Malek specializes in pediatric neurology and neonatal stroke. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts. 

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Frank Genovese, a neurosurgeon practicing at Ellis Medicine in Schenectady, New York. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. John Mastrangelo, chief of radiology at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, New York. WAMC’s Alan Chartock hosts. 

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Scott Rogge, medical director of cardiology at Southwestern Vermont Health Care.  WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Jennifer Michaels. She is the medical director of the Brien Center, Berkshire County’s largest community mental health agency. Dr. Michaels is board certified in both general and addiction psychiatry. WAMC’s Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us for Medical Monday to discuss vascular health and treatment is Dr. Kathleen Ozsvath of Albany Medical Center. Dr. Ozsvath is also the Chief of Vascular Services at Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Troy, NY.

Joining us for Medical Monday to talk skin care and treatment is Dr. Joseph Schwartz. He is a board-certified dermatologist with a practice in Troy and Clifton Park, NY. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts. 

Joining us today is Dr. Amy Cocina of Health Quest Medical Practice. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a primary care physician at Health Quest’s Rhinebeck office. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us today is Dr. Everett Lamm, chief medical officer of Community Health Programs located in the Berkshires. Dr. Lamm is a board certified pediatrician who also practices adolescent medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics at Vermont Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lamm is here today to talk about vaccinations and related topics. WAMC’s Alan Chartock hosts. 

Joining us on this Medical Monday is Dr. Robert Sax. He’s an ophthalmologist, retinal specialist and director of retina services at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region. He’s here to answer your questions about everything from macular degeneration to diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein disease. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Joining us today is Dr. Madhavi Kambam of New York Oncology Hematology. She’s here to respond to your questions and comments concerning blood disorders along with gastrointestinal, colorectal and related cancers. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

We are pleased to welcome back Dr. Nina Sax to Medical Monday. Dr. Sax is a gastroenterologist with Albany Gastroenterology Consultants. Ray Graf hosts.

On this special edition of Medical Tuesday - podiatry and podiatric surgery with Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss renal and kidney care are Doctors Soo Lee and Hani Shahata of Nathan Littauer Hospital. Alan Chartock hosts. 

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss obstetrics and gynecology are Doctors Themarge Small and Annika Chadee of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss Alzheimer’s disease treatment and research is Dr. Richard Holub of the Neurological Associates of Albany. Dr. Holub is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. He has been engaged in Alzheimer’s research for more than 30 years and has contributed to the development of all five drugs approved by the FDA for the treatment of the disease.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss heart health and surgery is Dr. Niloo Edwards of Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Dr. Edwards is board certified in thoracic surgery.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss gynecology is Dr. Erin Crosby of Albany Med Urogynecology. Dr. Crosby is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She specializes in pelvic floor medicine and reconstructive surgeries.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss oncology and cancer are Doctors Orion Howard and Matthew Vernon of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. 

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss orthopedics is Dr. Laura Scordino of OrthoNY. She specializes in hand, shoulder and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Scordino has a particular interest in treatment of tendon, nerve, and arthritic conditions of the hand and wrist. Alan Chartock hosts. 

Host Alan Chartock discusses the latest advances in treatment and prevention of  genitourinary  cancers with Dr. David Shaffer of New York Oncology Hematology.  Listeners are invited to call with their questions for Dr. Shaffer.

Dr. Jennifer Michaels of The Brien Center and Berkshire Medical Center is here to discuss mental health and substance abuse issues for the latest edition of Medical Monday. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Alan Chartock welcomes Dr. Paul Lemanski of CapitalCare Center for Preventive Medicine.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35 percent of U.S. adults are obese, and medical costs for those adults is over $1,400 higher than for those of normal weight.  Joining us on this Medical Monday is Dr. Chi Cheung of CHP-Adams Internists. Dr. Chi Cheung is Berkshire County’s first obesity specialist.  A board certified internist, Dr. Cheung works closely with dieticians, nutritionists, and others who can assist patients with wellness and lifestyle issues.  

Joining us today is Dr. Luke Pluto. He’s a board-certified pulmonologist with a specialty in sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy. He comes to us from Albany Medical Center’s Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Having trouble sleeping? Dr. Pluto is here to answer your questions.

  Joining us today is Dr. James Wise. He’s board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. He comes to us from the Division of Rhuematology at Health Quest Medical Practice and Northern Dutchess Hospital in Kingston, where he treats rheumatologic conditions like arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and gout. He’s here to answer your questions.