Meet Our Providers
Craig Moss, MD, MBA
Managing Partner
Board Certified in Internal & Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Moss specializes in the Primary Care of Adults and Problems of Aging. He is the Director of MAHV and is recognized as a “Top Doc” of the Hudson Valley.
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- Wellness Visits
- Osteoporosis
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Male Menopause
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Memory Problems
- M.D., New York Medical College
- BA, Hampshire College (Thesis on Models of Aging)
- Internship, Bay State Medical Center, MA
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Hartford Hospital, CT
- Geriatric Fellowship, UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles)
Certifications
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
Honors & Awards
- The Ulster County Community College Foundation’s Spirit of Community Honoree 2004
- Geriatric Recognition Award, American Geriatrics Society
- Physician’s Recognition Award,The American Medical Association
- Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Fellow
- “Top Doc” of the Hudson Valley
Appointments:
- Managing Partner of Medical Associates of the Hudson Valley
- Managing Partner, Kingston Health Pavilion (Building awarded adaptive re-use building project of the year 2007)
- Attending staff Health Alliance
Previous Appointments:
- Medical Director Ulster County Infirmary and Health Related Facility
- President of the Kingston Hospital Medical Staff
- Chairperson and Founder of Ulster County Division of Taconic Independent Physician Association
- Board of Directors, Taconic Independent Physicians Association
- Board of Trustees of the Health Alliance
- Board of Trustees of Kingston Hospital
- Chairperson of Medical Executive Committee, Kingston Hospital
- Trustee of the Woodstock Day School
- Treasurer, Woodstock Day School
- Board of Directors Ulster County Medical Society
- Advisory Board For Ulster Partnership
Community Service
- Health and Building Brigades, Bridges to Community, supervised Tulane and Nevada Medical students managing a rural Nicaragua Health Clinic 2008-2012
Debra Karnasiewicz, MD, MPH
Director of Quality and Health Information Technology
Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Women’s Health
Dr. Debra Karnasiewicz (“Dr. K”) is a Board Certified Internist specializing in the primary care of Women. She also serves as Director of Quality and Health Informatics at MAHV and is recognized as a “Top Doc” of the Hudson Valley.
Dr. K is Founder and Director of the Women’s Health and Fitness Foundation and the Women’s Health and Fitness Expo, a non-profit organization that focuses on educating women about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She lectures on topics related to Women’s Health and Wellness.
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- Primary Care of Women
- Wellness Visits
- Preventative Medicine
- Gynecological Exams
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Health
- Contraceptive Surveillance
- And other medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes and obesity
Education/Medical Training
- B.A., University of Connecticut
- M.D., University of Connecticut
- Ph.D. candidate, University of Connecticut Medical School Department of Molecular Biology
- Internship, Hartford Hospital, CT
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Hartford Hospital, CT
- M.A., Public Health: Health Policy Management, Columbia University
Certifications 
- Certificate of Completion for Shaping Healthcare Delivery Policy Program, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School
- Graduate Certificate, Health Information Technology, Columbia University
- Certification, Medical Home Content Expert
- Certified Menopause Counselor, North American Menopause Society
Honors and Awards
- YWCA 2013 Tribute to Women Honoree: Woman in Health and Wellness
- The Ulster County Community College Foundation’s Spirit of Community Honoree 2004
- NYS Senate Woman of Distinction Award, 2008
Community Service 
- Health and Building Brigades, Bridges to Community, Managua, Nicaragua, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Health Brigade
Appointments
- Ulster County Special Advisor on “Healthy Ulster”
- Health Alliance (HAHV), Clinical Integration Steering Committee
- Columbia University, Health Policy Management, Advisory Committee
- MVP
Michael Sheran, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Sheran has been chosen the Mt Sinai Regional Champion for his work in HIV and hepatitis C clinical education. He specializes in the Primary Care of Adults.
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- Wellness Visits
- HIV Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Appointments
- Attending Staff at Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals)
- Medical Staff Secretary, Health Alliance
- American College of Physicians, Member
Medical Training
- M.D., University of Connecticut
- Internship, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, NYC
- Residency in Internal Medicine, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, NYC
Languages Spoken Fluently
- English
- Spanish
Marc A. Tack, DO
Director of Infectious Disease HAHV and NDH
Director of Infusion Therapy
Board Certified in Infectious Disease
Dr. Tack is recognized as a “Top Doc” of the Hudson Valley. He specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic infections, as well as travel medicine.
- Lyme Disease
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Wound Care
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
- Complicated Skin/Soft Tissue Infections
- Immunodeficiency
- Travel Medicine
Director, Department of Infectious Diseases
- Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals)
- Northern Dutchess Hospitals
- MidHudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center
- Vassar Brother’s Medical Center
Appointments
- Faculty of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Board of Trustees, Health Alliance
- President, Medical Staff, Health Alliance
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Health Alliance and MVP Health Plan
- President, Ulster County Board of Health
Medical Training
- D.O., New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
- Internship, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, NYC
- Residency, including term as Chief Resident, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, NYC
- Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, Brown University, Providence, RI
- Instructor, Benedictine Hospital Podiatric Residency
John Froude, MD
Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
Dr. Froude is an Infectious Disease Consultant to Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals), Northern Dutchess Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center, and Vassar Brother’s Medical Center.
- Lyme Disease
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Wound Care
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
- Complicated Skin/Soft Tissue Infections
- Immunodeficiency
- Travel Medicine
Medical Training
- Internship and Residency, Guy’s Hospital, London UK
- Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
Paul Bushkuhl, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Bushkuhl specializes in the Primary Care of Adults. He is an avid gardener, cook, and reader. He also raises his own chickens for fresh eggs.
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- Wellness Visits
- Internal Medicine
- Wound Care
Appointments
- Attending Staff at Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals)
- Certified Specialist of Wound Care Treatment (Kingston Hospital)
Medical Training
- M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Internship, St. Vincent’s Hospital, NYC
- Residency in Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, NYC
Elizabeth Costley, DO
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Dr. Costly has been nominated Pediatrician of the Year by Hudson Valley Magazine and specializes in the treatment of adults and children.
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- Primary Care of Adults
- Primary Care of Children
Appointments
- Director of Medical Education at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York
Medical Training
- Graduated New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Completed residency at DUKE Family Medicine Residency in Fayetteville, NC Health Education Center
- Started and directed a family medicine residency program at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York
Honors and Awards
- Hudson Valley Parent – Favorite Doctor, 2006
Arthur DiNapoli, MD
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Dr. DiNapoli is board certified in Family Medicine.
- Primary Care of Adults
Medical Training
- BS Degree- The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
- M.D-New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Appointments
- Attending Staff at Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals)
- Special Accreditation in Geriatric Medicine, AAFP & ABIM
- Instructor of Family & Community Medicine, New York Medical College
- Medical Director and Attending, Woodland Ponds
- Carmelite Sisters for Aged and Infirmed System, Board of Directors
Societies
- American Academy of Family Practice
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Medical Directors Association
- Certified Medical Director for Nursing Homes
Andrew E Yanofsky, MD
Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
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- Lyme Disease
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Wound Care
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
- Complicated Skin/Soft Tissue Infections
- Immunodeficiency
- Travel Medicine
Infectious Disease Consultant
- Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals)
- Northern Dutchess Hospital
- MidHudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Appointments
- Attending Staff at Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospital)
Medical Training
- M.D., New Jersey Medical School
- Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
- Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, The Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC
Zeev Weitz, MD
Board Certified in Rheumatology
Dr. Weitz specializes in the treatment of joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, autoimmune system diseases and auto inflammatory disease.
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- SLE (Lupus)
- Vasculitis
- Gout
- Sarcodosis
- Fever Without infection syndromes
- All Forms of Arthritis
Appointments
- Northern Dutchess Hospital
- Ellis Hospital
Medical Training
- M.D., Technion Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
- Internship, Sapir Medical Center Hospital, Kfar-Sava, Israel
- Residency Rabui Medical Center, Gold Meir Campus
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
- Fellowship in Rheumatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
Honors and Awards
- Fellow Award, Central Region, American Rheumatism Association
Pfizer Fellowship Award
James Wise, MD
Board Certified in Rheumatology
James L Wise, MD has been practicing rheumatology in Kingston/Ulster County since 1982. He has been in several practice situations and looks forward to joining MAHV starting in March 2018. His medical education was in New York City and comes, originally, from Philadelphia. He enjoys the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to help individuals manage, often complex, medical problems. There is nothing more rewarding than to lessen pain and increase function. Besides medical practice, he is very proud of his 3, now, adult children. He has 3 wonderful grandchildren and a new one coming mid-year. He enjoys outside activities that include biking and skiing.
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- Vasculitis
- SLE (Lupus)
- Gout
- Sarcodosis
- All Forms of Arthritis
- Fever Without infection syndromes
Appointments
- Attending Staff at Health Alliance (Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals)
Medical Training
- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cum Laude with B.A. Biology
- SUNY, Downstate Medical School, Brooklyn, New York Degree- Doctor of Medicine
Societies
- Diplomat of Internal Medicine
- Diplomat of Rheumatology
- American College of Rheumatology
Steven Ritter, MD
Board Certified in Sleep Medicine
Dr. Ritter specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders.
- Sleep Medicine
- Narcolepsy
- Snoring
Appointments
- Critical Care Attending – Health Alliance and Vassar Brothers
- Intensive Care Unit, Mid Hudson Regional Hospital
- Director Sleep Medicine Vassar Brothers
- Palliative Care- Vassar Brothers
- Pediatrics Attending- Vassar Brothers and Mid Hudson Regional Hospital
Medical Training
- St. Louis University School of Medicine, Medical Doctor
- Albany Medical Center, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
- St. Louis University and St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Critical Care Fellowship
Organizations
- American Medical Association
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow, College of Chest Physicians
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
Jeffrey Arliss, MD
Board Certified in Hand Surgery and General Surgery
Dr Arliss speaks English, Spanish and French; specializing in the surgery of the wrist, hand and fingers.
Dr Arliss is the attending surgeon at Health Alliance of Hudson Valley Hospitals (HAHV). He enjoys hiking, climbing, yoga and beekeeping.
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- DeQuervain's Disease
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Trigger Finger
Medical Training
- Graduated Columbia Medical School in 1983
- Completed Hand Surgery Fellowship at NYU/Bellevue in 1989
Honors and Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa
Noah Reiss, MD
Board Certified in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Dr. Reiss treats both adult and pediatric patients. He enjoys playing chess and hiking.
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma
- Food and Drug Allergies
- Sinusitis
- Bee Allergy
- Eczema
- Hives
Medical Training
- M.D., Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, Isreal
- Pediatric Residency, Staten Island Hospital, NY
- Pediatric Residency, Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY
- Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology, Einstein Medical Center, NY
Honors and Awards
- On Time Doctor Award (2014-2015)
Certifications
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Deepali Verma, MD
Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Psychaitry
- Medication Management
Education
- Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery, M.B.B.S. – Government Medical College
- Bachelor of Arts – Anthropology: State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- Internship and Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai – Elmhurst Hospital Center, Dept of Psychiatry
- Externship – Zucker Hillside Hospital – North Well Health (Northshore LIJ Health System)
- Chief Residency : Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai– Elmhurst Hospital Center, Dept of Psychiatry
- Attending Psychiatrist: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai – Queens Hospital Center, Dept of Psychiatry
Paul Mullin, MD
Board Certified in Neurology
- Epilepsy
- Memory Issues
Appointments
- Board Certification: Diplomat American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry in Neurology
- Fellowship at UCLA Medical Center- Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology
- Fellowship at John Hopkins Comprehensive Epilepsy Center- Epilepsy and Clinical Neurology
Education
- Medical Doctorate from Georgetown University
- Studied Neurology at UCLA- Center for Health Sciences
Joshua Kaye, MD
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Diplomate ABPMR
Focuses on improving quality of life from injuries
- Neck and back pain
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
- Foot drop
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Sports related injuries
- Degenerative joint disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinitis
- Myofascial pain
- Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
Dr. Kaye specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, also known as Physiatry. As a Physiatrist, he focuses on how the condition or injury impacts his patient’s function and quality of life. Then he integrates multiple disciplines in an individualized treatment plan which may include medications, injections, bracing, nutrition, workplace ergonomics and physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, etc. Dr. Kaye also spends time educating each patient about their condition. He has spent his career working in various outpatient settings in New York City treating Olympic athletes, marathon runners, martial artists, Broadway performers, dancers, as well as weekend warriors.
Honors:
SuperDoctors New York Rising Stars
2015, 2016 & 2017
Education:
- BA, University of Florida
- MD, St George’s University
- Intern year in Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Elmhurst Hospital Center
- Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Rena Patierno, MSN, NP
Board Certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Infectious Disease Consultant
- Infectious Disease
Work Experience
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Health Quest, Poughkeepsie, NY
- United States Army, European Command Stuttgart Germany – Served as Combatant Command team lead for COVID Task Force and Joint Operation Center Team Chief/Battle Watch Captain
- Over twenty-six years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the area of intensive care and emergency medicine at Level I and Level II Trauma Centers.
Multiple leadership positions in civilian nursing practice and military service:
- Interim Director of Acute Care Services
- Chief Nurse
- Assistant Head Nurse
- Senior Observer Trainer for both clinical and tactical operations
- Senior Clinical Educator for one of the Army’s premier hospitals at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Senior faculty for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Nursing Education Programs and COVID Task
Force Team Lead for European Command.
Ayesha Cheema, MD
Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Dr Cheema offers help for people who suffer from hormonal imbalances, typically from glands in the endocrine system. The overall goal of treatment is to restore the normal balance of hormones found in a patient’s body.
- Thyroid disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid, the gland that controls the amount of calcium in the body
- Adrenal disorders
- Cholesterol / Dyslipidemia
- Sexual dysfunction, low testosterone
- Obesity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Pituitary disorders
Dr. Cheema has been serving the Hudson Valley since 2000. She has been recognized as a “Top Doc” by Hudson Valley Magazine.
Education
- BA, Kinnaird College for Women:
Intermediate of Science - Medical School: King Edward Medical College 1990-1995
M.B.B.S. - Residency: Internal Medicine 1997-2000
NY Methodist Hospital - Fellowship: Endocrinology 2000-2002
Albany Medical Center
Brian Callahan, NP, DrPH
Brian Callahan, NP, DrPH, has served our community for thirty years and is practicing Family Medicine at our Phoenicia location continuing to serve patients in the surrounding area.
- Primary Care of Adults
- Primary Care of Children
Education:
Graduated State University of Albany – Awarded Bachelor of Science / 2005 Awarded Doctorate of Public Health
Pace University – Awarded Master of Science: Nurse Practitioner
