Medical Monday

Dr. Joseph Popper of Nathan Littauer Hospital joins Medical Monday to discuss treatment of the neck, back and spine. Dr. Popper is an orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in cervical spine surgery and minimally-invasive lumber procedures. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Dr. Erik Niemi of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington joins Medical Monday to discuss eye care. Dr. Niemi is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a diplomate of the American Ophthalmology Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Joining us today on Medical Monday is Dr. Jennifer Michaels of The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the Berkshires. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

On a day when many are staring at the sun during the solar eclipse, Dr. Eric Verruto of Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons joins Medical Monday. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Dr. Paul Singh of Albany Medical Center joins the show to discuss bariatric surgery. Dr. Singh specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He is widely recognized for applying his robotic surgical expertise to gastroenterology and other general surgery, including robotic gastric bypass surgery. He also performs advanced minimally invasive hernia repair, as well as gastro-esophageal reflux and gastric bypass surgery. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Dr. Lyda Rojas, director of breast surgery at Caremount Medical Group and Putnam Hospital Center, joins Medical Monday today. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins Medical Monday to discuss podiatry and podiatric surgery. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Dr. Paul Lemanski joins us for Medical Monday.  Dr. Lemanski is an internist with CapitalCare Center for Preventive Medicine. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Mark Pettus of Berkshire Health Systems. Dr. Pettus is a triple-board certified Internist, Nephrologist, and Integrative Medicine physician practicing for more than 25 years. 

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Richard Dentico of the Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County. Dr. Dentico specializes in pain management and regenerative medicine. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Hugh Fisher of Albany Medical Center. A urological surgeon, his specialties include the treatment of cancer of the prostate, bladder and kidney. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Brian Binetti of Health Quest Medical Practice. He is in the studio to answer your questions about weight loss and gastrointestinal surgeries and treatment. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Dr. Maria Theodoulou of New York Oncology Hematology, where she focuses exclusively on breast cancer. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday is Doctor Krishna Hongalgi of Albany Medical Center. A kidney specialist, Dr. Hongalgi treats patients with acute and chronic kidney disorders including those who need dialysis. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

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.