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The Albany Med Faculty Physicians in adult endocrinology work with physician assistants, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, and nutritionists to provide a well rounded group in providing patients with the most comprehensive care. Our staff consists of:
Endocrinologist/Attending Physician:
Physicians who specialize in disorders of hormones. An attending physician may supervise fellows, residents and medical students. Attending physicians may also have an academic title at the medical college meaning that they also teach medical students.
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Matthew C. Leinung, MD, FACE |
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Vibhavasu Sharma, MD |
Endocrinology Fellow:
Physicians in a two-year endocrinology training fellowship who work in collaboration with an endocrinologist. Fellows are fully accredited and can serve as attending physicians in the medical field in which they were primarily trained.
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Ravi Borra, MD |
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Maria Brito, MD |
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Yusef Hazimeh |
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Lina Leykina |
Physician Assistant:
A health care professional licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician.
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Shannon E. Thompson, MS, RPA-C Registered Physician Assistant Certified |
Nurse Practitioner:
Registered nurses with advanced training in diagnosing and treating various medical problems, while collaborating with a physician.
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Marie Schongar, F-NP, CDE |
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Josephine Dulak, NP |
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Theresa McIntyre, FNP-C, CDE |
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Joanne Monaghan-Rourke, NP |
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Elizabeth Nardacci, MS, RN, FNP-C, CDE, BC-ADM |
Diabetes Nurse Educator: Registered nurses who specialize in diabetes self-care counseling.
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Kathryn Godley MS, RN, CDE, BC-ADM |
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David Marschilok RN |
Diabetes Nutrition Educator:
A registered dietitian who specializes in medical nutrition therapy in diabetes.
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Teri Hutson-Mulligan RD, CDE |
Clinical Research Coordinator:
A health care professional who works with patients who are participating in clinical research studies. The coordinator assures protocols are followed and works with the physician to provide care.
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Manjula Salgam, MBBS |
