Medical
Alison Flynn, Adult Nurse Practitioner
MS, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sage College Graduate School of Nursing (NY) BS, Nursing, Curry College Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANC)
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Ann T. Hummel, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Family Nurse Practitoner, Russell Sage College MS, Public Administration, Russell Sage College BS, Nursing, Russell Sage College Past professional experience: Albany Fire Department; critical care, emergency, transport nursing Board certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location: Lee Family Practice
Brittany Wallace, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Russell Sage Graduate School of Nursing (NY) BS, Nursing, Russell Sage College Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Medical Center Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANC)
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Courtney Preston, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
CHP Berkshire Pediatrics MS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Regis College BS, Nursing, University of Massachusetts-Amherst AS, Nursing, Springfield Technical Community College Past professional affiliations: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Baystate Medical Center Board Certification: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dawn Kohanski, Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP, State University of New York Institute of Technology MS, Nursing, University of Pheonix BS, Nursing, SUNY Institute of Technology Past professional affiliations; Berkshire Medical Center, Columbia (NY) Memorial Health; Mount Sinai Hospital (NYC) Board certifications: American Academy Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Ms. Kohanski is also associate medical director of CHP Berkshires.
Location: North Adams Medical & Dental
Diane Singer, MD, Ophthalmology
MD, Rutgers University BS, Colgate University Internship and Residency, University of Rochester Department of Medicine Fellowship, Genesee Valley Eye Institute Past professional affiliations: University of Rochester assistant professor; Atlanta (GA) Veterans Administration Medical Center, VA Walk-in Clinic Board certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Andrew Beckwith, OB/GYN
CHP Barrington OB/GYN MD, Jefferson Medical College (PA) BA, English, University of Pennsylvania Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Health Systems Board certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG) Dr. Beckwith is also Chief Medical Officer of CHP Berkshires.
Location: Barrington OB/GYN
Dr. Antoine El Khoury, OB/GYN
MD, Moscow Medical Academy Past professional experience: Staten Island University Hospital Board certification: Fellow, American Academy of Obstetrics & Gynecology Languages, in addition to English: French, Russian, Arabic, Lebanese Arabic
Location: Barrington OB/GYN
Dr. Barbara Snyder, Pediatrics
MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science MSW, Columbia University School of Social Work (NY) Fellow, Adolescent Medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital Residency in Pediatrics, Children's National Hospital; State University of New York Upstate Medical University Past professional affiliations: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, chief of adolescent medicine; U.S. Air Force, and other academic settings Board certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Dr. Snyder has been recognized as Community Clinician of the Year by the Berkshire District Chapter of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Betsy Valade, Pediatrics
DO, New England College of Osteopathic Medicine BS, Bowdoin College (ME) Residency, Baystate Medical Center Board certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dr. Cecilia Peña-Sisto
MD, University of Santiago de Cuba Medical School Residency, University of Massachusetts/Berkshire Medical Center (Chief Resident) Board certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Languages, in addition to English: Spanish
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Dr. Claire A. Horth, Family Medicine
MD, University of Massachusetts-Worcester BS, University of Notre Dame Residency, Brown University/Memorial Hospital Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Cornelia Lenherr, Family Medicine
MD, Dartmouth Medical School BS, Premedical Studies, Simon's Rock College of Bard Fellowship, University of Rochester/Highland Hospital Residency, University of Rochester/Highland Hospital Past professional affiliations: Canyon Ranch/Lenox;, University of California (Santa Cruz, Berkeley) student health centers; private practice in Rochester, NY.
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Gary Shalan, Pediatrics
MD, University of Chicago MA, Sarah Lawrence College (NY) Internship and residency, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital Board Certification: American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dr. Jacqueline Jones, Pediatrics
MD, Albany Medical College BS, Williams College Residency, Albany Medical Center Board certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dr. Jeremy Stoepker, Family Medicine
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine BA, Chemistry, Hope College (MI) Residency, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital (NY) Past professional affiliations: West Side Family Medicine (NY) Private medical practices Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine Dr. Stoepker was ranked one of New York City's top doctors for LGBTQ health. He has also appeared WAMC's "Medical Monday" radio call-in program on the topic of LGBTQ health care. Listen here.
Location: Lee Family Practice
Dr. Jill Samale, OB/GYN
MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine BA, Sociology & Anthropology, Amherst College Internship and Residency, Baystate Medical Center Past professional affiliations: South County (RI) Hospital for Women's Health; Alex Peck Day Memorial Hospital; Baystate OB/GYN; Baystate Medical Center; Berkshire Health Systems Board certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG)
Location: Barrington OB/GYN
Dr. Jonna Gaberman, Adult Medicine
CHP Neighborhood Health Center MD, Harvard Medical School BS, Biology, Harvard University Fellowships, Primary Care and HIV Care, Brigham & Women's Hospital Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital Past professional experience: Lowell Community Health Center, Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, and Brigham Internal Medicine Associates; Baystate Mason Square Health Center; People’s Health Center (Bangladesh). Dr. Gaberman is also CHP's Director of Adult Medicine.
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Dr. Keturah Baker, Pediatrics
MD, St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada BS, Molecular & Cellular Biology, University of California-Berkeley Residency, Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin Board certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dr. Lara Setti, Family Medicine
MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine MS, Public Health, Harvard University BA, Human Development and Social Relations, Earlham College (IN) Internship and Fellowship, Ventura County (CA) Medical Center (Chief Resident) Dr. Setti is also a Civil Surgeon and has been recognized as Community Clinician of the Year by the Berkshire District Medical Society, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Laura Need, Pediatrics
MD, Harvard Medical School BA, Biology, Wellesley College Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital; Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital; Internship, ACME Pediatrics Past professional affiliations: Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge Health Alliance, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, Emerson Hospital, MIT Medical Services and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (MA) Certification: American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Need is also associate medical director of CHP Berkshires.
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dr. Lisa Nelson, Family Medicine
MD, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine BS, University of Massachusetts Residency and Internship, Boston Medical Center and South Boston Community Health Center Past/other professional affiliations; Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, UMass Medical School and University of New England, private practice. Board Certification: American Academy of Family Physicians Dr. Nelson also leads Group Medical Visits at CHP, and is the co-author of Yoga & Diabetes.
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Mary Zabinski, Pediatrician
CHP Lee Family Practice MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (NE) MS, Bioethics, Alden March Bioethics Institute, Albany (NY) Medical College BA, Biology, College of the Holy Cross Pediatrics Internship and Residency, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School/Baystate Medical Center Past work affiliations: Pulmonary Center, Boston University School of Medicine
Location: Lee Family Practice
Dr. Melanie Levitan, Family Medicine
MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine BS, State University of New York at Albany Residency, St. Clare's Hospital (NY) Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Dr. Levitan is co-founder of Lee Family Practice.
Location: Lee Family Practice
Dr. Michael Kaplan, Family Medicine
CHP Lee Family Practice MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine BS, Columbia University Residency, University of Connecticut/Middlesex Memorial Hospital Past professional affiliations: University of Massachusetts Medical School Board Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Dr. Kaplan was the co-founder of CHP Lee Family Practice.
Location: Lee Family Practice
Dr. Patricia Lehmann, Adult Medicine
MD, Trinity College, University of Dublin BS, Trinity College, University of Dublin Past professional affiliations: Family Practice Associates Board certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABFM)
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Dr. Richard Samale, Family Medicine
MD, St. George University Medical School, Grenada BS, Biology, Boston College BS, Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Residency, Internal Medicine, Northeastern (PA) Hospital Internship, Mount Sinai Hospital (CT) Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Dr. Stephen Alsdorf, Family Medicine
MD, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Residency, Boston University Family Medicine Program, Boston Medical Center, Codman Square Health Center. Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Dr. Susan Ray-Lamond, MD
MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Residency, University of Virginia School of Medicine Past professional affiliations: Hampshire Pediatrics and pediatric practices in the Pioneer Valley region and North Carolina. Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Dr. Yi-Lo Yu, OB/GYN
MD, University of Minnesota Medical School MS, Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Wesleyan (CT) University BS, Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Wesleyan (CT) University Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, John Dempsey Hospital, Connecticut Children's Hospital) Past professional affiliations: Mercy Medical Center, Heywood Hospital, Holyoke Medical Group; Riverbend Medical Group; Mobile Mamas Telehealth Service; Maven Clinic. Board certification: Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG)
Location: Barrington OB/GYN
Elizabeth Varley, Family Nurse Practitioner
Location: North Adams Medical & Dental
Jennifer Rubino, Family Nurse Practitioner/Women’s Health
DNP, Elms College School of Nursing BS, Elms College School of Nursing AS, Nursing, Maria College Family Nurse Practitioner Residency, CHP Berkshires Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Location: Barrington OB/GYN
Jill Jolin, Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP. University of Massachusetts-Amherst BS, Nursing, University of Phoenix Past professional experience: Berkshire Medical Center (diabetes education, oncology); long-term care, private home-care settings
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Kathleen Floyd, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Family Practice Nursing, Pace University MS, Nursing, Pace University Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location: Mobile Health Units
Kimberly Loring, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MS, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Northeastern University M.Ed, Cambridge College BS, Nursing, Northeastern University Past professional affiliations: Fairview Hospital; Pittsfield Public Schools; Arbour Counseling Services; Brien Center. Board certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANC)
Location: CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Center
Laura Gariepy, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Simmons College School of Nursing BA, Psychology, George Washington University Past professional affiliations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Ms. Gariepy also co-leads CHP's 'Beyond Delivery' postpartum support group for new mothers and their babies.
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
Lauren Young, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Simmons University MS, Health Promotion, Mississippi State University BS, Dietetics, Colorado State University Residency, CHP Berkshires FNP Residency Program
Location: Lee Family Practice
Marina Hoag, Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP, Elms College BS, Nursing, University of Phoenix AS, Nursing, Berkshire Community College Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Medical Center, Boston Senior Home Care, Senior Whole Health, Elder Services of Berkshire County; Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Michael Jefferson, Physician Assistant
MS, Physician Assistant Studies, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University BS, Emergency Medical Care, Eastern Kentucky University AS, Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, Prince George’s (MD) Community College Fellowship, Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Medical Center Emergency Department; Holyoke Medical Group Walk-in Clinic.
Location: Mobile Health Units
Michelle Bedard, Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP, Elms College BS, Nursing, Southern New Hampshire University AS, Nursing, Berkshire Community College Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Medical Center, inpatient and emergency departments Ms. Bigler earned a Clinical Excellence Award in 2014 during her studies at Berkshire Community College
Location: North Adams Medical & Dental
Rebecca Gamache, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Nursing, Sage Graduate School (NY) BS, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Past professional affiliations: Berkshire Medical Center, Berkshire County ARC, Berkshire Meadows, Porchlight VNA Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location: Pittsfield Neighborhood Health Center
Sharon Bigler, Family Nurse Practitioner
Location: Lee Family Practice
Stephanie Taylor, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
MS, Nursing, Yale University BA, Smith College Additional clinical training: Hospital of St. Raphael (CT), pediatric primary and postpartum care. Past professional affiliations: Seaport Community Health Center (ME), private pediatric practices; Head Start, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Portland (ME) City Health Department STD Clinic. Board certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANC)
Location: Great Barrington Health Center
TC Clarke, Family Nurse Practitioner
MS, Nursing, University of Massachusetts School of Nursing BA, Fine Arts, Longwood University (VA) Past professional affiliations: urgent care and substance use disorder settings, MA state prison system Service: Peace Corps
Location: Lee Family Practice