Our faculty comprises a wide range of backgrounds and interests with many holding dual certifications or other advanced degrees. In addition to providing hands-on, 24-hour department supervision and teaching, all faculty members share a commitment to creating an atmosphere that is conducive to the advancement of our specialty.
Faculty members also participate in regional and national professional organizations and research endeavors. Many also serve on national committees and organizations dedicated to the growth and development.
| Division | Attending | Location |
| Allergy | Jocelyn Celestin, MD | Washington Avenue Ext. |
| Ambulatory Care (AMC) | John Rosenberger, MD | Pinnacle Place |
| Ambulatory Care (VAMC) | Michael Krastins, MD | Stratton VA Medical Center |
| Cardiovascular Medicine | Edward Philbin, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Clinical Nutrition | Sharon Alger, MD | Washington Avenue Ext. |
| Endocrinology | Matthew Leinung, MD | South Clinical Campus |
| Gastroenterology | Catherine Bartholomew, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Geriatrics | Mollie Shulan, MD | Stratton VA Medical Center |
| Hematology | Harry Dunn, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| HIV Medicine | Douglas Fish, MD | Hackett Boulevard |
| Infectious Disease | Raymond Smith, MD | Stratton VA Medical Center |
| Nephrology | George Eisele, MD | South Clinical Campus |
| Oncology | Rufus Collea, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine | Thomas Smith, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Rheumatology | Ludovico Cavaliere, MD | South Clinical Campus |
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| Division | Attending | Location |
| Allergy | Jocelyn Celestin, MD | Washington Avenue Ext. |
| Anesthesiology | Michael Sandison, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Cardiovascular Medicine | Edward Philbin, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Community Medicine | David Ray, MD | Whitney M. Young |
| Dermatology | Sharon Altmayer, MD | Stratton VA Medical Center |
| Endocrinology | Matthew Leinung, MD | South Clinical Campus |
| Gastroenterology | Catherine Bartholomew, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Geriatrics | Mollie Shulan, MD | Stratton VA Medical Center |
| Hematology/Oncology | Harry Dunn, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| HIV Medicine (outpatient) | Douglas Fish, MD | Hackett Boulevard |
| Infectious Disease | Raymond Smith, MD | Stratton VA Medical Center |
| Inpatient Diabetes Service | James Desemone, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Nephrology | George Eisele, MD | South Clinical Campus |
| Neuro/Spec I and II | Various | Various |
| Political Advocacy in Healthcare | Alwin F. Steinmann, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine | Thomas Smith, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Radiology | Paul Silk, MD | Albany Medical Center |
| Research | Various | Various |
| Rheumatology | Ludovico Cavaliere, MD | South Clinical Campus |
| Women's Health | Elizabeth Gath, MD | Washington Avenue |
TRAINING LOCATIONS
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Albany Medical Center and College |
Stratton VA Medical Center |
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South Clinical Campus |
Pinnacle Place |



