Primary Medical Care

Primary health care for patients with HIV infection is provided at two locations:

AIDS Treatment Center
Albany, NY
- for an appointment call (518) 262-4043

Clinical Services
The AIDS Treatment Center (ATC), part of the Division of HIV Medicine at Albany Medical Center, provides comprehensive medical care in a primary care setting for adults and adolescents (age 16 and up) living with HIV. The practice currently serves over 1500 patients. The Center is only one half mile from the Medical Center. Our clinic offers clients a calm and relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle of the hospital, but with rapid access should additional services be needed. Patients are seen for general medical, gynecological, and HIV-related care, including management of hepatitis B and C. Transportation to AMC is available by shuttle-bus if necessary.

Medical Providers Clinicians at the ATC include 8 physicians, both full- and part-time, each with at least 6 years dedicated HIV experience.
Douglas Fish, MD, Medical Director Cynthia Miller, MD, Clinic Director Ralph Liporace, MD, Research Director Robert Jellinger, MD	David Herman, MD Lou Smith, MD Perry Smith, MD

*Physician Assistants*	*Registered Nurses*
Robin Weiss, RPA Marvin Day, RPA Nicole Dunn, RPA	Barbara Yusko, Rn, Nurse Manager Cathy Purcell, RN Yolanda Melendez, RN Leslie Cook-Westphal, RN Nicole Taylor, RN Cynthia McDaniels, RN Two Licensed Practical Nurses Sherri Cuomo, LPN Rachel Deming-Roland, LPN
*Nurse Practitioner*
Minda Dwyer, M.S.N., A.N.P
*Women's Health*
Byrd Cleveland
*Pharmacist*
Chris Miller

The ATC provides case management services to all patients, and in some cases to the whole family. Research opportunities are available to all clients through their medical providers.

Patients who require hospitalization are seen in the hospital by DHIVM attendings on a rotating basis. Barbara Weiser, MD, and Harold Burger, MD , join the hospital faculty. Care is also provided by AMC residents (house officers) and medical students, in a carefully supervised fashion. Attending physicians see and examine each patient on a daily basis, and offer counseling to family if needed. A full range of specialists is available on a consultative basis.

Pastoral care chaplains are available at the Primary Care Center and Albany Medical Center Hospital for prayer, spiritual support and counsel. A diverse number of religious denominations are represented. Support is provided to patients and family members.

Mid-Hudson Care Center
Kingston, NY

The Mid-Hudson Care Center (MHCC), conveniently located in Kingston, NY, is a State-licensed treatment facility dedicated to providing primary care to individuals who are infected with HIV. The clinic has been in operation since January 1990 and is formally affiliated with and operated by Albany Medical Center. The clinic serves the medical needs of people who are HIV-infected who reside in the Mid-Hudson valley.

Services offered at MHCC include:

Primary Care-adult
Dental Care-adult & pediatric
Confidential HIV Counseling & Testing
Women's Health Clinic
Access to AIDS Research/Clinical Trials
Case Management Services
Mental Health Counseling
Referral to Albany Medical Center, if necessary, for acute & specialty care
Translation Services

Our current staff are:
Jonathan Curtin, MD, Medical Director
Debbie Bessette, Nurse Practitioner
Mary Anker, Nurse Practitioner
Byrd Cleveland, MD, Women's Health
Deborah Walters, RN
Karen Howenstein, RN
Franc Libihoul, LCSW, HIV Mental Health Counselor
Claire Colligan, Case Manager
For more information or to set up an appointment call (845) 339-6755, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Patient Care

Primary Medical Care