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- Elaine Beaudoin, LICSW
- Gail Blanchard, FNP, PNP
- Kris-ann Brideau, RN
- Richard Brown, M.D.
- Rebecca Bucala, DPT
- Peter Buchanan, PA-C
- Alyse Bynum, MBA, OTR, CHT
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- Fran B. Fassler, LICSW
- Jerald Feinland, M.D.
- Joel A. Feinman, Ph.D.
- Ann Marie Fernandes
- Diane Fisher-Katz, MS, PT, CERT.MDT
- Elissa Forman, MSW, LICSW
- Tina Furcolo, D.O.
- Tara Futrell, M.D.
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- David Kaufman, M.D.
- Patricia Keough, APRN, BC
- Shersten Killip, M.D.
- Fred Kim, M.D.
- Sandy Kobylarz , PT
- Michelle Kofler, MS, PT
- Thomas Kreek, FNP-BC
- George W. Kriebel, Jr., M.D.
- Barry Krimsky, CAGS, LMHC
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- Bridgette Sacco-Laurens, Psy.D.
- Jean A. Schwartz, Psy.D.
- Lauren Schwartz, M.D.
- Tatiana Scott, M.D.
- Henry Simkin, M.D.
- David Slack, M.D.
- Kathleen A. Smith, PA-C
- Marjorie D. Sobil, RD, LDN, CDE
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Carol Anderson, APRN BC Carol Anderson, APRN BC
Carol Anderson, APRN BC
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN BC), American Nurses
~ Board of Directors, burses Alliance for the Prevention of nuclear war
~ Steering Committee, Pioneer Valley Chapter, Open Door Society
Education:
~ M.S., Pace University/New York Medical College, Briarcliff, NY (Nursing)
~ B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (Zoology, Pre-Vet) |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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John Anderson, Jr. Ed.D, ABPP John Anderson, Jr. Ed.D, ABPP
John Anderson, Jr. Ed.D, ABPP
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Psychologist
~ Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP)
~ Fellow, Academy of Clinical Psychology
~ Fellow, Massachusetts Psychological Association
~ American Psychology Association
Education:
~ Ed.D., M.Ed., Counseling Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Distinguished Service Award. ANTIOCH/NEW ENGLAND GRADUATE SCHOOL, Keene, NH
Special Interests:
~ Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy
~ Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
~ Learning Disorders
~ Brain Research |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Lisa Appleton, FNP Lisa Appleton, FNP
Lisa Appleton, FNP
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Family Nurse Practitioner, APRN-BC, American Nurses
~ Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
~ Developing Community Crisis Response Teams, National Organization for Victim Assistance
~ Community Crisis Response Teams, Massachusetts Office for the Victim Assistance
~ Education Committee Member, Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Education:
~ M.S., Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ B.S. cum laude, Nursing, Second Bachelor's Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Ellan Cole Award, University of Massachusetts School of Nursing for academic and clinical excellence in the Master Science program
~ Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
~ Peace and Social Responsability Award, University of Massachusetts School of Nuring for work leading to the establishment of the Franklin/Hampshire Community Crisis Support Service |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Elaine Beaudoin, LICSW Elaine Beaudoin, LICSW
Elaine Beaudoin, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
~ Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC I)
Education:
~ M.S.W., University of Connecticut School of Social Work
~ B.A., Eastern University, Willimantic, CT
Honors & Awards:
~ Connecticut School Social Worker of the Year, 1992
~ Women in Leadership Award |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Richard Brown, M.D. Richard Brown, M.D.
Richard Brown, M.D. Rheumatology
Dr. Richard Brown joined VMG in October of 2005. Dr. Brown is a well respected Rheumatologist seeing patients in our Greenfield Health Center office on Conway Street as well as continuing to see patients in our Amherst office. Dr. Brown is a graduate of the University of Rochester, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New England Medical Center where he achieved a Fellowship in Rheumatology. |

Amherst Medical Center 31 Hall Drive Amherst, MA 01002 413-256-8561 |
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Alyse Bynum, MBA, OTR, CHT Alyse Bynum, MBA, OTR, CHT
Alyse Bynum, MBA, OTR, CHT
Physical Therapy
Ms. Bynum is a certified Hand Therapist treating orthopedic and surgical patients for more than 20 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Occupational Therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo and earned an MBA with a concentration in Health Care Management from the University of Massachusetts, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Ms. Bynum joined the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) in 1996. |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Paul Carlan, M.D. Paul Carlan, M.D.
Paul Carlan, M.D.
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Board Certified, AMerican Board of Pediatrics
~ Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
~ United States Medical Licensing Examinations
Education:
~ Georgetown University, Washington, DC
~ Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Emil Ferris Award
~ Physician's Recognition Award
~ Recognition for Excellence in Teaching
~ Bridgett Fawcett Macnamara Award
~ Alpha Omega Alpha
Special Interests:
~ Proficiency in medical Spanish |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Stuart Chipkin, M.D. Stuart Chipkin, M.D.
Stuart Chipkin, M.D. Endocrinology
Dr. Chipkin joined Valley Medical Group in September of 2004. Before joining VMG, Dr. Chipkin was Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA and had been on the faculty of University of Massachusetts, Amherst in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. He is a Board Certified Endocrinologist whose special areas of interest include Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid Disorders and Care of Trans-gendered Individuals. Dr. Chipkin graduated from S.U.N.Y in Brooklyn, N.Y. He did his residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA, and his research and Clinical Fellowship in the Div. of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of MA Medical Center in Worcester, MA. He is accepting new patients at our Amherst Medical Center. |

Amherst Medical Center 31 Hall Drive Amherst, MA 01002 413-256-8561 |
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Mercedes Clingerman, PA -C, M.S. Mercedes Clingerman, PA -C, M.S.
Mercedes Clingerman, PA -C, M.S.
Endocrinology
Before joining VMG, Ms. Clingerman worked in a community health center in the Worcester, MA area and prior to that with a surgeon in Springfield, MA. She graduated from Springfield College and has her M.S. from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.
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Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Elizabeth Cory, N.P. Elizabeth Cory, N.P.
Elizabeth Cory, N.P.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
~ Registered Nurse
Education:
~ M.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ B.S., Nursing, Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ William F. Field Alumni Scholar
~ Veterans Administration Scholar |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Kathleen DeZenzo, LICSW Kathleen DeZenzo, LICSW
Kathleen DeZenzo, M.S.W., LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
~ Master of Social Work (MSW)
~ The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Education:
~ Boston College Graduate School od Social Work, Newton, MA
~ University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Special Interests:
~ Depression
~ Anxiety/Panic Disorder
~ Bereavement
~ Divorce
~ Trauma
~ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
~ Life Transitions
~ Elder and Women's Issues |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Elizabeth Erickson, PA-C Elizabeth Erickson, PA-C
Elizabeth Erickson, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ National Council on Certification of Physician Assistant
Education:
~ University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
~ Northeastern University PA Program, Boston, MA
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Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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John B. Erskine, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM John B. Erskine, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
John B. Erskine, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM Podiatry
Dr. Erskine joined VMG in September 2007 after several years in private practice in NY and MA, most recently with Pioneer Valley Podiatry that had several offices in Western MA. He graduated as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the NY College of Podiatric Medicine, and with a BS in Biochemistry from State University of NY. He is Board certified in both ABPS and ABPOPPM and is a member of several medical organizations including Fellow American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Fellow American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine, American and Mass. Podiatric Medical Societies. Dr. Erskine will continue to treat his previous patients as well as accepting new patients. |

Amherst Medical Center 31 Hall Drive Amherst, MA 01002 413-256-8561
Greenfield Health Center 329 Conway Street Greenfield, MA 01301 413-774-6301
Northampton Health Center 70 Main Street Florence, MA 01062 413-586-8400 |
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Steven Esrick, M.D. Steven Esrick, M.D.
Steven Esrick, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
Education:
~ B.S., Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
~ Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
~ M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Honors & Awards:
~ Air Force Commendation Medal |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Ann Sharkey Esrick, PA-C Ann Sharkey Esrick, PA-C
Ann Sharkey Esrick, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Board Certified National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Education:
~ Howard University, Washington, D.C.
~ Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, PA |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Fran B. Fassler, LICSW Fran B. Fassler, LICSW
Fran B. Fassler, MSW, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ NASW, The National Association of Social Workers
~ LICSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
~ BCD, Board Certified Diplomate
~ MSW, Master of Social Work
Education:
~ University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT
~ University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Special Interests:
~ Trauma
~ Depression
~ Anxiety/Panic Disorder
~ Bereavement
~ Divorce
~ Clinical Hypnosis
~ CBT
~ Chronic Pain
~ Play Therapy |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Jerald Feinland, M.D. Jerald Feinland, M.D.
Jerald Feinland, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Board fo Family Practice
~ American Academy of Family Practice
Education:
~ State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY
~ University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Joel A. Feinman, Ph.D. Joel A. Feinman, Ph.D.
Joel A. Feinman, Ph.D.
Behavioral Health
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Listed in National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology
~ Licensed Psychologist, Massachusetts
~ Licensed Health Services Provider in Psychology, Massachusetts
Education:
~ Ph.D., M.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ B.A., Sociology, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Diane Fisher-Katz, MS, PT, CERT.MDT Diane Fisher-Katz, MS, PT, CERT.MDT
Diane Fisher-Katz, MS, PT, CERT.MDT
Physical Therapy
Ms. Fisher-Katz provides physical therapy services to orthopedic patients at the Northampton Health Center. She is a graduate of Colgate University with a B.S. in Biology, and earned an M.S. in Physical Therapy from Boston University, where she also received the Rehabilitation Service Award in 1986. Ms. Fisher-Katz is certified in Mechanical Treatment and Diagnosis by The McKenzie Institute. Formerly, she was Clinic Manager at Atlantic Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy in Melrose, MA and was on staff at Braintree Hospital. Ms. Fisher-Katz has taught Orthopedic Management Lab Assistance at Springfield College. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic section. She has been a member of the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) since 1996. |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Elissa Forman, MSW, LICSW Elissa Forman, MSW, LICSW
Elissa Forman, MSW, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (L.I.C.S.W.)
~ Massachusetts Licensed School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
Education:
~ M.S.W., George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University
~ B.A., Hampshire College, Amherst, MA |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Daniel J. Friedenson, M.D. Daniel J. Friedenson, M.D.
Daniel J. Friedenson, M.D. Behavioral Health
Dr. Friedenson is board certified in Psychiatry and has provided mental health services for more than 30 years. He graduated with an A.B. from Columbia College and received his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Friedenson completed his clinical training with an internship at Hartford Hospital and a residency at the Yale University School of Medicine. He was Chief of Psychiatry for the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group and formerly, Chief of Psychiatric Consultation/Emergency Services at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society and the Western Massachusetts Psychiatric Society. Dr. Friedenson has practiced with the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) since 1993. Dr. Friedenson practices at the Amherst Medical Center and the Northampton Health Center. |

Amherst Medical Center 31 Hall Drive Amherst, MA 01002 413-256-4441
Northampton Health Center 70 Main Street Florence, MA 01062 413-585-5431 |
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Tina Furcolo, D.O. Tina Furcolo, D.O.
Tina Furcolo, D.O.
Internal Medicine
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Internal Medicine
Membership & Board Certification:
~ ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine
~ Massachusetts License
Education:
~ D.O., College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England, Biddford, ME
~ B.S., Chemistry and Women's Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz & Berkeley, CA
Honors & Awards:
~ Community Medicine Achievement Award
~ National Health Service Corps Scholar |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Tara Futrell, M.D. Tara Futrell, M.D.
Tara Futrell, M.D.
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Board of Internal Medicine
~ Massachsetts M.D. License
~ American Medical Association
~ American Academy of Pediatrics
~ Massachusetts Medical Society
~ Med-Peds Residency Committee
Education:
~ M.D., University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Honors & Awards:
~ Scholarship for the Health Science Center's London Program
Special Interests:
~ Sports Medicine |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Sandra Gesuelle-Hart, LICSW Sandra Gesuelle-Hart, LICSW
Sandra Gesuelle-Hart, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker (LICSW)
Education:
~ M.S.W., School of Social Work, Smith College, Northampton, MA
~ M.Ed., Human Services, Antioch University, Keene, NH
~ Family Therapy Training Program, Bristol Hospital Mental Health Clinic, Bristol, CT
Honors & Awards:
~ Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation for Seventeen years of Adjunct Faculty Service to the Smith College School of Social Work
Special Interests:
~ Training and supporting master's level social work students |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Betsy Green, FNP Betsy Green, FNP
Betsy Green, FNP
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Nurse Association
~ Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Education:
~ M. S., Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ Associates Degree of Nursing, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA
~ B.A. in History, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Special Interests:
~ Women's health, adolescent health, diabetes, chronic disease managment |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Susan M. Gruen, RNCS, MPH, FNP Susan M. Gruen, RNCS, MPH, FNP
Susan M. Gruen, RNCS, MPH, FNP Family Practice
Ms. Gruen is a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Northampton Health Center with 30 years experience providing health care to adults and children. She completed her R.N. education at St. Mary's School of Nursing, and is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and as a Physician Assistant by Albany Medical College. Additional education included a B.S. in Nursing and a Masters in Public Health Policy and Management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Ms. Gruen is active in the Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner Coalition as an Educational Program Developer and organizer for the Food for the Hungry program. She speaks frequently on health related issues and has made numerous presentations on STDs and AIDS awareness as recipient of a 1989 University of Massachusetts Health Education Grant. Ms. Gruen was instrumental in developing a Town Nurse position for Heath, Massachusetts and she is currently a member of the Board of Health for Heath. She is a member of several Massachusetts Nursing associations and has achieved distinction as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Ms. Gruen joined the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) in 1990. |

Northampton Health Center 70 Main Street Florence, MA 01062 413-586-8400 |
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Megan Gump, M.D. Megan Gump, M.D.
Megan Gump, M.D.
Family Practice
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Board Certified of California
~ Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
~ United States Medical Licensing Examination
~ American Board of Family Practice
Education:
~ M.D., University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
~ B.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Haverford College, Haverford, PA
Honors & Awards:
~ Edward E. Freidman Award in Family Practice
~ Medical School:
Grade Honors, General Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Pharmacology, Psychopathology, Obstetrics and Gynechology clinical clerkship, Surgical clinical clerkship, Urology, Family Practice and Medicine Acting Internships, Emergency Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, and extamural rotation in Guatemala.
~ Undergraduate:
Student Research Grant from Pediatric AIDS Foundation |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Louisa Hall, LICSW Louisa Hall, LICSW
Louisa Hall, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker (LICSW)
Education:
~ M.S.W., State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY
~ B.A., University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Honors & Awards:
~ Graduate Assistantship
~ Phi Beta Kappa |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Robert Hincks, LICSW Robert Hincks, LICSW
Robert Hincks, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Smith College Contemplative Clinical Practice Certification
~ Massachusetts L.I.C.S.W. Licensure
~ Level II EMDR Certification
~ Level I EMDR Certification
~ CT Board of Education School Social Worker Certification
~ CT Dept. of Health LCSW Certification/Licensure
~ Elmcrest Family Institute Family Therapist Certification
Education:
~ M.S.W., University of Connecticut School of Social Work, Hartford, CT
~ B.S., Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Special Interests:
~ Mindfulness Practice
~ Life Transitions
~ Couples Therapy
~ Spirituality
~ Anxiety/Depression |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Lynda Holliday, LMHC Lynda Holliday, LMHC
Lynda Holliday, LMHC
Behavioral Health
Lynda Holliday joined Valley Medical Group's Behavioral Health practice in August of 2009. Ms. Holliday is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds her graduate degree in Applied Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, NH. Lynda offers extensive, clinical experience in the areas of disordered eating, grief counseling, adults in crisis, adolescent and adult survivors of trauma, women's issues, and transitional struggles. Lynda enjoys using humanistic, developmental and strength-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, stress reduction techniques and creativity in all of her clinical work. Ms. Holliday is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) as well as the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA). Ms. Holliday is currently accepting new patients. |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Patricia Iverson, M.D. Patricia Iverson, M.D.
Patricia Iverson, M.D.
Family Practice
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Academy of Family Physicians
~ Massachusetts Medical Society
~ Massachusetts License
~ Diplomate American Board of Family Practice
~ Advanced Cardiac Life Support
~ Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Education:
~ M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, MA
~ B.S., Univeristy of Massachusetts, Boston, MA |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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David Kaufman, M.D. David Kaufman, M.D.
David Kaufman, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ American Board of Family Practice
~ National Board of Medical Examiners
Education:
~ M.D., St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
~ B.A., Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Patricia Keough, APRN, BC Patricia Keough, APRN, BC
Patricia Keough, APRN, BC
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ ANCC Adult Certified Nurse Practitioner
Education:
~ MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, MA |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Shersten Killip, MD Shersten Killip, MD
Shersten Killip, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice
~ Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
~ American Academy of Family Physicians
~ Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
~ North American Primary Care Research Group
Education:
~ M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, NY
~ B.A., Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Abraham Flexner Educator Award for Educational Innovation |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Sandy Kobylarz, PT Sandy Kobylarz, PT
Sandy Kobylarz, PT
Physical Therapy
Ms. Kobylarz graduated with honors from Boston University. She comes to us from Cooley Dickinson Hospital where she has served the Pioneer Valley for 19 years. Sandy began her career in NJ where she implemented the first cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program at Somerset Medical Center. She has also participated in educational series addressing the role of exercise in the management of Diabetes Mellitus. Currently, Sandy has a special interest in assessing and treating shoulder and lower extremity injuries. She utilizes a detailed biomechanical assessment of the lower kinetic chain to design effective treatment interventions and maximize patients function. |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Michelle Kofler, MS, PT Michelle Kofler, MS, PT
Michelle Kofler, MS, PT
Physical Therapy
Ms. Kofler graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts in 1999. Her expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of patients with a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses. She specializes in using manual therapy in foot and lower extremity biomechanical evaluation and she performs foot casting for custom orthotic fabrication. |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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George W. Kriebel, Jr., M.D. George W. Kriebel, Jr., M.D.
George W. Kriebel, Jr., M.D.
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
~ Certified in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ American Psychiatric Association
~ Society of Clinical Experimental Hypnosis
Education:
~ M.D., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
~ University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
~ U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
~ Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Honors & Awards:
~ Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Maryann Landry, EdM, LMHC Maryann Landry, EdM, LMHC
Maryann Landry, EdM, LMHC
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor
~ Massachusetts CANS Certification
Education:
~ EdM in Counseling: Graduate School of Education
~ Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA
~ B.A. Philosophy, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Special Interests:
~ Cross-Cultural Studies
~ Spirituality
~ Mindfulness Practice
~ Narrative
~ Expressive Arts |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Henry A. Lawrence III, O.D. Henry A. Lawrence III, O.D.
Henry A. Lawrence III, O.D.
Optometry
Dr. Lawrence is an optometrist providing a complete range of optometry services including routine eye examinations, management of medical eye conditions, and the fitting and evaluation of soft contact lenses. He graduated with a B.S. with honors from the University of Massachusetts and from the New England College of Optometry, where he earned the degree of Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Lawrence is a member of the American Optometric Association, The New England Council of Optometrists and The Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. He joined the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) in 1990. |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Susan Looze, P.T. Susan Looze, P.T.
Susan Looze, P.T.
Physical Therapy
Ms. Looze has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. She graduated from Simmons College with a B.S. in physical therapy. Ms. Looze works with outpatient orthopedic patients at the Amherst Medical Center. Her previous work experience includes Boston Children's Hospital, Champaign County Nursing Home, Champaign Children's Home, Greenfield Public Schools, and Olympus Specialty Hospital in Springfield. Ms. Looze has practiced with the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) since 1992. |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Kharmen Lopez Del Castillo, MD Kharmen Lopez Del Castillo, MD
Kharmen Lopez del Castillo, MD
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Academy of Family Physicians
~ American Medical Association
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ Pennsylvania Licensure
~ PALS Certified
~ ECFMG Certified
Education:
~ B.S., New Jersey City University (Jersey City State College), Jersey City, NJ
~ M.D., Fatima College of Medicine, Valenzuela, Metro Manilla, Philippines |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Justine McCarthy, M.D. Justine McCarthy, M.D.
Justine McCarthy, M.D.
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Psychiatric Association
~ American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
~ Western Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
~ American Medical Women's Association
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licensure
Education:
~ M.D., Wright State University, Dayton, OH
~ B.S., Ohio University, Athens, OH |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Herbert Meyers, O.D. Herbert Meyers, O.D.
Herbert Meyers, O.D. Optometry
Dr. Meyers joined VMG Eye Care Department in July 2005. He is a highly experienced Optometrist who had been practicing in the Springfield area for several years prior to joining VMG. Dr. Meyers graduated from the New England School of Optometry and was a member of the faculty of the New England School of Optometry for 22 years. He has particular interest in diabetes, HIV, macula degeneration and glaucoma. |

Greenfield Health Center 329 Conway Street Greenfield, MA 01301 413-774-6301 |
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Ross S. Midler, M.D. Ross S. Midler, M.D.
Ross S. Midler, M.D.
Family Practice
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Board of Family Practice
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ New Hampshire Licensure
~ New Jersy Licensure
~ New York Licensure
~ Tennessee Licensure
Education:
~ M.D., Pennsylvania State University Medical College at Hershey, Hershey, PA
~ B.A., Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Patricia Mullady, LMFT Patricia Mullady, LMFT
Patricia Mullady, LMFT
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Massachusetts
~ Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Massachusetts
Education:
~ M.A., School of Communication, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
~ M.A., Applied Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH
~ B.A., San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Special interests:
~ I provide short- and long-tern therapy to individuals, families, couples, adolescents and seniors. I maintain a generalist practice that addresses a spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, grief and loss, as well as relational issues facing couples and families. |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Laurie Naughton, PA-C Laurie Naughton, PA-C
Laurie Naughton, PA-C Family Practice
Ms. Naughton joined Valley Medical Group in March 2008. She graduated from University of Medical and Dentistry of New Jersey in New Jersey. Her previous employment history includes working as a Physician Assistant with a medical group in Springfield, Massachusetts and prior to that in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Laurie is active in community service and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. |

Greenfield Health Center 329 Conway Street Greenfield, MA 01301 413-774-6301 |
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Chris Normandin, NP Chris Normandin, NP
Chris Normandin, NP
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner Licensure
~ Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
~ ANCC Certification as Family Nurse Pratitioner
~ Member, Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Pracitioners
Education:
~ M.S.N., Family Nursing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
~ B.S.N., Nursing, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Clinical Excellence Award, Binghamton University
Special Interests:
~ LGBTQ health, Health care access |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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John J. Novo, LMFT, CADC II John J. Novo, LMFT, CADC II
John J. Novo, M.Ed.,LMFT, CDAC II, LADC
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
~ Certified/Licensed Alcohol and Drug abuse Counselor
~ Member Motivation Interviewing Network of trainers (MINT)
~ EMDR Levels I and II
Education:
~ B.A., Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ M.Ed., Counseling/Family Therapy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Special Interests:
~ Training in MI
~ Addictions Treatment
~ Couples Therapy
~ Chronic Medical Conditions |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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John J. O'Sullivan, PT, OCS, ATC John J. O'Sullivan, PT, OCS, ATC
John J. O'Sullivan, PT, OCS, ATC
Physical Therapy
Mr. O'Sullivan is a physical therapist with board certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He has a B.S. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Mr. O'Sullivan has worked throughout the United States. Locally, he has been a member of the Rehabilitation departments at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital and at Mercy Hospital in their Industrial Rehabilitation Program. He is also a certified athletic trainer and has received certification in mechanical diagnosis and therapy of the spine. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Athletic Trainers Association and the McKenzie Institute USA. Mr. O'Sullivan joined the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) in 1998. |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Jeffrey P. Palmer, M.D. Jeffrey P. Palmer, M.D.
Jeffrey P. Palmer, M.D.
Family Practice
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Board of Family Physicians
~ Massachusetts Medical Licensure
~ The International Society for Clinical Densitometry
~ American Academy of Family Physicians
~ Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians
~ Western Massachusetts Regional Director MAFP
~ Department of Medicine, Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Education:
~ M.D., Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
~ B.A., Magna cum laude, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Ylfa Perry, MD Ylfa Perry, MD
Ylfa Perry, MD
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Medical Licensure
~ American Board of Family Practice
Education:
~ M.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ B.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Clark University, Dubuque, IA |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Jonathan Polgar, PA-C Jonathan Polgar, PA-C
Jonathan Polgar, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
Education:
~ B.S., Physician Assistant, The Brooklyn Hospital Center/Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
~ B.A., Dramatic Arts, Dickinson Collage, Carlisle, PA
Special Interests:
~ Integration of traditional and non-traditional therapies |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Ruth Potee, MD Ruth Potee, MD
Ruth Potee, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ American Board of Family Medicine
Education:
~ M.D., Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
~ Intensive post-baccalaureate pre-medical curriculum, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
~ B.A., cum laude in Women's Studies (major) and Geology (minor), Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Faculty Preceptor of the Year-2011 - Ob-Gyn Residents (Boston University)
~ Faculty Preceptor of the Year-2008 (Boston University)
~ Pfizer teaching Award-American Academy of Family Physicians-2008
~ Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award Nominee (Boston University)-2007
~ Miriam Kathleen Dasey Award (Yale University)
~ NBI Healthcare Foundation Humanism in Medicine Student Award (Yale University)
~ Janet M. Glascow Memorial Acheivement Citation (Yale University)
~ Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians Award (Yale University)
~ Physchological Study of Social Issues Ward and Research Grant (Yale University)
~ Farr Research Scholar (Yale University)
~ Sarah Perry Wood Fellowship (Yale University)
~ Phillip I. Huffman Preceptor ship in Rural Family Medicine (UCSF-Fresno)
~ Family Practice Interest Group Leadership Award (American Academy of Family Physicians)
~ Frances Perkins Scholar (Mount Holyoke College)
~ President, Student Government (Wellesley College)
~ Vice-president, Student Government (Wellesley College)
~ Leadership America (Wellesley College) |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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John L. Prinzivalli, P.T., M.S. John L. Prinzivalli, P.T., M.S.
John L. Prinzivalli, P.T., M.S.
Physical Therapy
Mr. Prinzivalli has more than 20 years experience as a Physical Therapist with special emphasis in the treatment of low back pain. He graduated with a B.S. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and got his Masters Degree from the University of Scranton. Mr. Prinzivalli has instructed and lectured on physical therapy and orthopedic health issues, and was a 1998 presenter to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, National Congress on Improving Care for Low Back Pain. He is a member of the Massachusetts Physical Therapy Association, and the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Mr. Prinzivalli joined the Valley Medical Group (formerly the Massachusetts Permanente Medical Group, associated with Kaiser Permanente) in 1995. |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Robin A. Ralicki, F.N.P.-C. Robin A. Ralicki, F.N.P.-C.
Robin A. Ralicki, F.N.P.-C.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Education:
~ C.F.N.P. Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Continuing Education, Boston, MA, Adult Nurse Practitioner Program
~ R.N. St. Luke's Hospital School of nursing, New York, NY |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Janine Risser, RN, MSN, FNP Janine Risser, RN, MSN, FNP
Janine Risser, RN, MSN, FNP
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ ANCC Certification
Education:
~ Family Nurse Practitioner, Master's of Science in Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Honors & Awards:
~ Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society for Nursing
Special Interests:
~ Acute and chronic care of adults and children
~ Woman's Health
~ Bio-identical hormone therapy
~ Complementary and alternative therapies
~ Care of those infected with HIV
~ Tuberculosis treatment |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Karen Rosenbaum, LICSW Karen Rosenbaum, LICSW
Karen Rosenbaum, LICSW
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Highest Level), Massachusetts
Education:
~ M.S.W., Group Work/Casework, University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT
Special Interests:
~ Anxiety
~ Depression
~ Life transistions
~ Stress
~ Creativity
~ Midfulness
~ Relationships |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Bridgette Sacco-Laurens, Psy.D. Bridgette Sacco-Laurens, Psy.D.
Bridgette Sacco-Laurens, Psy.D.
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist
Education:
~ Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, APA Accredited Program, Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH
~ M.A. Degree in Community/Counseling Psychology, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
~ B.A. Degree in Psychology, Manga Cum Laude, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
~ Associates in Arts Degree in Psychology, Honors Graduate, Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY
Honors & Awards:
~ Geene Pekarik Research Award for Outcome Studies; American Psychological Association Presentation on Outcome Research.
Grants Awarded for work with groups of girls in foster care through New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Special Interests:
~Pediatric and Adolescent Psychology and Development
~ Founder of local provider coordination group, Pioneer Valley Child Consortium
~ DBT Trained |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Jean A. Schwartz, Psy.D. Jean A. Schwartz, Psy.D.
Jean A. Schwartz, Psy.D.
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Psychologist, State of Massachusetts
~ American Psychological Association Member
Education:
~ Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
~ M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
~ M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
~ B.A. in Social Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Special Interests:
~ Treatment of Anxiety
~ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
~ Depression
~ Woman's Issues |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Tatiana Scott, M.D. Tatiana Scott, M.D.
Tatiana Scott, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Internal Medicine
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Medical Licensure
~ Massachusetts Medical Society
Education:
~ M.D., Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Henry Simkin, M.D. Henry Simkin, M.D.
Henry Simkin, M.D.
Family Practice
Not Accepting New Patients At This Time
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Medical Licensure
~ American Board of Family Practice
Education:
~ M.D., Boston University, Boston, MA
~ B.A., Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Henry Bakst Award for excellence in Community Medicine
~ Cum Laude |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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David Slack, M.D. David Slack, M.D.
David Slack, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
~ American Board of Internal Medicine
~ American Board of Pediatrics
Education:
~ M.D., New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
~ B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Honors & Awards:
~ From BD/BS for Excellence in Primary Care
Special Interests:
~ Sports Medicine
~ International Medicine
~ Developmental Pediatrics
~ ADHD |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Kathleen A. Smith, PA-C Kathleen A. Smith, PA-C
Kathleen A. Smith, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
~ National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants ACLS Certification
~ Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
~ Fellow, Masschusetts Association of Physician Assistants
Education:
~ Physician Assistant Program, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
~ Emergency Medical Technician, Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, MA
~ B.S., English/Pre-Med, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Paul S. Thaler, M.D. Paul S. Thaler, M.D.
Paul S. Thaler, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ State of Massachusetts Licensure
~ Board Certified in Family Practice
Education:
~ M.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
~ B.A., Brown University, Providence, RI |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Claudia R. Viele, NP Claudia R. Viele, NP
Claudia R. Viele, NP
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts RN/NP License
~ American Nurse Credentialing Center
~ American Academy of Nurse Pracitioners
~ Massachusetts Nursing Association
~ Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Education:
~ M.S.N., Primary Care Concentration, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
~ B.S.N., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
~ B.S., Hampshire College, Amherst, MA |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Marie Wargo, Psy.D., LMHC, CADAC Marie Wargo, Psy.D., LMHC, CADAC
Marie Wargo, Psy.D., LMHC, CADAC
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ State of Massachusetts Licensure
~ Advance Training in Behavioral Medicine
~ Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Massachusetts & Vermont)
~ Certified Training in Hypnosis for Behavioral Health Professionals
~ Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Massachusetts & Vermont)
Education:
~ Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Antioch New England Graduate School, Kenne, NH
~ M.S., Dual Track-Community Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
~ B.S., Applied Human Nutrition, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Charles H. Weeber III, M.D. Charles H. Weeber III, M.D.
Charles H. Weeber III, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ State of Massachusetts Licensure
Education:
~ M.D., Boston University Medical School, Boston, MA
~ B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Caroline White, MPT Caroline White, MPT
Caroline White, MPT
Physical Therapy
Ms. White received her Masters in Physical Therapy from American International College in Springfield, MA in 2000. Her expertise includes evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses. She specializes in manual therapy techniques, including Osteopathic manual therapy, to facilitate recovery from injury or pain. Caroline received a Certificate of Vestibular Rehabilitation in 2004 and she sees about 150 patients a year with a variety of vertigo diagnoses. |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Deirdre Richardson, NP Deirdre Richardson, NP
Deirdre Richardson, ANP
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ State of Massachusetts Licensure
Education:
~ M.S., Nursing, Massachusetts General hospital Institute of Health professions, Boston, MA
~ B.A., African American Studies, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA |
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Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Lauren Schwartz, M.D. Lauren Schwartz, M.D.
Lauren Schwartz, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Medical Licensure
~ ACLS and PALS Certified
~ USMLE Steps 1-3
~ American Board of Family Medicine Certification
~ AAFP Membership
Education:
~ M.D., University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
~ B.A., Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Ganguli Award
~ Thomas Brown McClelland Rotary Club Scholarship
~ Magna cum Laude, Amherst College
~ Amercian Association of Lutherans Fund |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Marjorie D. Sobil, RD, LDN, CDE Marjorie D. Sobil, RD, LDN, CDE
Marjorie D. Sobil, RD, LDN, CDE
Nutritionist/Certified Diabetes Educator
Specialty:
~ Diabetes Education/Nutrition
~ Medical Nutrition Therapy
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
~ American Dietetic Association Membership
Education:
~ B.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
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Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Robert Vigderman, M.D. Robert Vigderman, M.D.
Robert Vigderman, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Board Certified Internal Medicine
~ Drug Safety Surceillance and Epidemiology Certification
Education:
~ M.D., George Washington Universtiy, Washington, D.C.
~ B.A., Natural Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Patricia Jung, PT Patricia Jung, PT
Patricia Jung, PT, MPH
Physical Therapy
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Physical Therapy
Membership & Board Certification:
~ She has advanced clinical training and holds certification in the treatment of spinal pain/mechanical diagnosis and treatment from McKenzie Insitute and in the treatment of vestibular disorders through Emory University School of Medicine.
Education:
~ B.S. in Physical Therapy from Hamburg School of Physical Therapy in Hanburg, Germany in 1985
~ Master of Public Health with concentration in epidemology from UMASS Amherst in 1999
Special Interests:
~ Her clinical work centers on the treatment of adults with musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction and dizziness, balance and gait disorders. |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Thomas Kreek, FNP-BC Thomas Kreek, FNP-BC
Thomas Kreek, FNP-BC
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Education:
~ University of Missouri, Rolla, MO, B.S. Chemistry/B.S. Computer Science
~ Indiana Univeristy, Bloomington, IN, PhD. Chemistry
~ MGH Institute of Health Professionals, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Practice
Internships:
~ Caring Health Center, Springfield, MA
~ Northampton Area Pediatrics, Northampton, MA
~ Baystate Wesson Women's Clinic, Springfield, MA
~ Hilltown Community Health Center, Huntington/Worthington, MA
~ Baystate High Street Health Center, Springfield, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Homor Society
Special Interests:
~ Family Practice |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Emily Talley, PA-C Emily Talley, PA-C
Emily Talley, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Medicine
Membership & Board Certification:
~ National Commission on Certification of Physican Assistant
~ American Academy of Physican Assistants
Education:
~ Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, Bachelor of Arts
~ Duke University, Durham, NC, Master of Health Sciences, Physican Assistat Studies
Special Interests:
~ Spanish (Speaking-Fluent;Writing-Basic)
~ Nutrition and Fitness
~ Public Health Issues
~ History of Medicine |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-584-8400
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Leanne Greene, MS, PT Leanne Greene, MS, PT
Leanne Greene, MS, PT
Physical Therapy
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Physical Therapy
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts State Board of Allied Health Professionals
Education:
~ Elms College, Chicopee, MA, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Magna Cum Laude
~ Springfield College, Springfield, MA, Masters of Science, Physical Therapy
Special Interests:
~ Helping patients choose the right athletic footwear for their foot type/activity level.
~ Shoulder Injuries
~ Rehabilitation following back injury |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Barry Krimsky, CAGS, LMHC Barry Krimsky, CAGS, LMHC
Barry Krimsky, CAGS, LMHC
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Behavioral Health
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education:
~Univeristy of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, B.A. Educational Research
~ University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, M.Ed. Education
~ American International College, Springfield, MA, C.A.G.S. Educational Psychology
Internship:
~ Springfield Public Schools
Honors & Awards:
~ CAGS with Distinction
Special Interests:
~ Individual, couples, and Family Therapy |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Catherine Lukas, MS, RD, LDN Catherine Lukas, MS, RD, LDN
Catherine Lukas, MS, RD, LDN
Nutritionist
Specialty:
~ Nutrition
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Registered Dietician
~ Licensed Nutritionist
Education:
~ Bachelor's in nutirtion at UMass, Amherst, MA
~ Master's at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
~ Dietetic Intership at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Special Interests:
~ Weight management, Diabetes |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Ana Ronderos, RN, CDE Ana Ronderos, RN, CDE
Ana Ronderos, RN, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator
Specialty:
~ Diabetes Education
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators since 2008
~ Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Education:
~ M.A., International Development, Clark University, MA
~ B.A., English, Haverford College, PA
~ A.S., Nursing, Southern Vermont College, VT
Special Interests:
~ Bilingual English - Spanish |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01072
413-529-9300
Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Peter Buchanan, PA-C Peter Buchanan, PA-C
Peter Buchanan, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
~ Physician Assistant
Education:
~ Undergraduate: University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
~ Post-Graduate: Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center, Manchester, NH
~ Post-Graduate: University of New England, Portland and Biddeford, ME
Special Interests:
~ Fluent in Spanish (Reading, writing, speaking)
~ Trained Medical Interpreter |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Gail Blanchard, FNP, PNP Gail Blanchard, FNP, PNP
Gail Blanchard, FNP, PNP
Family Medicine/Pediatrics
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Medicine & Pediatrics
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitoners
~ American Academy of nurse Practitioners
~ National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Education:
~ B.S. Nursing, University of Massachusetts
~ M.S., University of Massacusetts, Amherst, MA
~ Post Masters Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Special Interests:
~ Women's Health & Wellness, Pediatrics, Diabetes, Working with Families |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Jacqueline Mandile, OD Jacqueline Mandile, OD
Jacqueline Mandile, OD
Optometry
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Optometry
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Optometry License, TPA Certified
Education:
~ Doctorate of Optometry (OD), University of California, Berkeley, CA
~ B.S., Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Residency:
~ Ocular Disease, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
~ Veteran Administration Medical Center, Manchester, NH
Honors & Awards:
~ Beta Sigma Kappa, President, Optometric Honor Society, UC Berkeley
~ Summa Cum Laude, Northeastern University |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Ailsa Colbert, OD Ailsa Colbert, OD
Ailsa Colbert, OD
Optometry
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Optometry
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Optometry License
~ Massachusetts Society of Optometrists
~ American Optometric Association
~ Ocular Nutrition Society
Education:
~ O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University (PCO), Elkins Park, PA
~ B.S, Visual Science, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University (PCO), Elkins, PA
~ B.Sc.H., Life Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Residency:
~ Family Practice Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL
Honors & Awards:
~ GP Contact Lens Clinical Excellence Award, PCO, Elkins Park, PA
~ Thomas P. Lynch Pediatric Unit Highest Clinical Excellence Award, PCO, Elkins Park, PA
~ Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society Member, PCO Chapter, Elkins Park, PA
~ Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, PCO Chapter, Elkins Park, PA |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Emily B. Graef, MSN, FNP-BC Emily B. Graef, MSN, FNP-BC
Emily B. Graef, MSN, FNP-BC
Family Medicine
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Medicine
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Nursing Credentialing Center - FNP
~ Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Education:
~ B.A., Studio Art, Carleton College, Northfield, MN
~ MS, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner, Simmons College, Boston, MA
Internship:
~ Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Simmons Graduate School of Nursing Award for Excellence in Primary Care
~ Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Special Interests:
~ Adolescent and reproductive health
~ Patient Advocacy |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Rebecca Bucala, DPT Rebecca Bucala, DPT
Rebecca Bucala, DPT
Physical Therapy
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Physical Therapy
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Physical Therapy License
~ American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
Education:
~ Husson University, Bangor, ME
Special Interests:
~ Variety of orthopedic conditions
~ Combining manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercise
~ Balance and gait disorders
~ Osteoporosis management
~ Sports and recreational therapy |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Lara D. Donachie, RN, BSN, CPT, CDE Lara D. Donachie, RN, BSN, CPT, CDE
Lara D. Donachie, RN, BSN, CPT, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator
Specialty:
~ Diabetes Education
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators since 2012
~ Certified Pump Trainer
~ Certified Diabetes Educator
Education:
~ BSN Nursing, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
~ ASN Nursing, Laboure' College, Boston, MA |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 0062
413-586-8400
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Sara Rider, PA-C Sara Rider, PA-C
Sara Rider, PA-C
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Medicine
Memberships & Board Certifications:
~ Massachusetts Board Certified Physician Assistant
~ Wilderness Medical Society (Mbr)
Education:
~ B.A., University of Massachusetts - Amherst (UMass), Amherst, MA
~ M.S., Physician Associate Program, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Special Interests:
~ Wilderness and Travel Medicine |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
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Fred Kim, M.D. Fred Kim, M.D.
Fred Kim, M.D.
Family Medicine
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Medicine
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Board of Family Medicine
~ American Academy of Family Practice
~ Doctors of Global Health
~ Massachusetts Licensure
Education:
~ B.A., University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
~ M.D., Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Internship:
~ Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Special Interests:
~ LGBT Health
~ Substance Abuse
~ Speaks Spanish and Korean |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Lawrence Osborn, M.D., MPH Lawrence Osborn, M.D., MPH
Lawrence W. Osborn, M.D., MPH
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Psychiatry
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Psychiatric Association
~ Psychiatry - Adult
~ American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education:
~ MPH, Harvard School of Public Health at Harvard University, Boston, MA
~ M.D., Cornell University, Ithica, NY
~ B.A., Amherst College, Amherst, MA |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-529-9300
Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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Zamir Nestelbaum, M.D. Zamir Nestelbaum, M.D.
Zamir Nestelbaum, M.D.
Behavioral Health
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Psychiatry
Membership & Board Certification:
~ American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
Education:
~ M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
~ B.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Phi Beta Kappa (University of Massachusetts)
~ Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
~ Teacher of the Year - 1989 - UMass Memorial Psychiatric Residency Program
~ Teacher of the Year - 2008-2009 - St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Psychiatric Residency Program
Special Interests:
~ Community Mental Health
~ Teaching
~ Mood & Anxiety Disorders
~ Suboxone |

Amherst Medical Center
31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561
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Kris-ann Brideau, RN Kris-ann Brideau, RN
Kris-ann Brideau, RN
Diabetes Educator
Specialty:
~ Diabetes Education
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Education:
~ RN, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
Honors & Awards:
~ Phi Theta Kappa, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA |

Easthampton Health Center
238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01072
413-529-9300
Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Megan Whitman, M.D. Megan Whitman, M.D.
Megan Whitman, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Internal Medicine
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ American College of Physicians Member
~ Massachusetts Medical Society Member
Education:
~ M.D., Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
~ B.A., Major in Neuroscience, cum laude, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT |

Northampton Health Center
70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-8400
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Janet Grimes, M.D. Janet Grimes, M.D.
Janet Grimes, M.D.
Family Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Specialty:
~ Family Practice
Membership & Board Certification:
~ Massachusetts Licensure
~ American Board of Family Medicine Certification
Education:
~ M.D., Brown Medical School, Providence, RI
~ M.S., Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
~ B.S., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Residency:
~ Family Medicine, Contra Costa Reg. Medical Center, Martinez, CA |

Greenfield Health Center
329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-6301
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