In my 25 years of practicing medicine in Hudson Valley, New York, I have sought to provide personalized care for my patients and to treat them like my own family. This means valuing their time, listening to their concerns and developing a relationship that is based on mutual trust and respect. It means my patients and I can work together to find ways to help as they work to control their blood pressure, lower their blood sugars and improve their health. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. I can spend more time with my patients, which allows me to speak with specialists about their care. It also means that when something worrisome is found on a scan, or they are going through an emotional rough patch, my patients will not be on their own. I can help arrange an appointment with a specialist or a facility that I would consider going to, or simply send a text that says, "Hang in there!" Partnering with my patients means that I am their advocate, their confidant and, in many cases, their cheering squad.

In my years of practicing as a solo physician, hospitalist and in a group practice, I have observed a transformation in health care that is now consolidated into large hospital systems, with more reliance on technology and less on the patient. This was the reason I decided to transition to a different health care model: one that puts patients first, with a personalized approach to their care. By joining my MDVIP-affiliated practice, my patients can enjoy same-day or next-day appointments in a setting that is comfortable and not rushed. I offer routine visits as well as telehealth appointments . Office visits and tests that I order can be billed through a patient's insurance, and I can refer to the many specialists and ancillary services offered by Premier Medical Group in Poughkeepsie, NY.

My office is located in the Eastdale Village Town Center, which offers over 120,000 square feet of luxury retail, dining and residential space. I am board certified in internal medicine, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and I have community privileges at Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess and MidHudson Regional Hospitals.