Rensselaer county, NY

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Rensselaer County, New York[edit | edit source]

  • Rensselaer County is located in the state of New York, United States. The county seat is Troy. As of the 2020 census, the population was approximately 160,000. The county is named in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area.

Healthcare in Rensselaer County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Rensselaer County is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers. These facilities offer a range of services, from primary care to specialized treatments.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Samaritan Hospital is a major healthcare provider in Rensselaer County. It is a non-profit, 238-bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of medical, surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic services.
  • St. Peter's Health Partners also operates several healthcare facilities in Rensselaer County, including St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. St. Mary's offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a state-of-the-art emergency department, a cardiac catheterization lab, and a family health center.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

Specialized Healthcare Centers[edit | edit source]

  • Rensselaer County is also home to several specialized healthcare centers. The Eddy Alzheimer's Services provides comprehensive care and support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families. The Center for Disability Services offers a wide range of services for individuals with disabilities, including medical and therapeutic services, educational programs, and residential facilities.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the New York State Department of Health, Rensselaer County has a lower rate of premature death (deaths before age 75) than the state average. However, the county has higher rates of adult smoking and obesity than the state average. The county also has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Rensselaer County is comprehensive and diverse, with a range of facilities and services available to meet the needs of the community. From hospitals and clinics to specialized healthcare centers, residents of Rensselaer County have access to high-quality healthcare services.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Rensselaer county, NY



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Angert Victoria 1285729855 F Other 1988 Family Practice 2215 Burdett Ave Troy NY 12180
Balaraman Balasukanya 1891815270 F Other 2004 Family Practice 2215 Burdett Ave Troy NY 12180
Delliere Willa 1174888929 F Other 2012 Family Practice Suite 101 Rensselaer NY 12144
Delliere Willa 1174888929 F Other 2012 Family Practice Troy NY 12180
Fish-merrill Erica 1265689798 F University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine 2007 Family Practice Troy NY 12180
Katz Michael 1760443618 M Other 1986 Family Practice 2 Empire Dr Suite 100 Rensselaer NY 12144 5182864899
Kidd Heather 1720440977 F Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2016 Family Practice Troy NY 12180
Lettrick Michael 1447232855 M Albany Medical College Of Union University 1990 Family Practice 2500 Pond Vw Suite 103 Castleton on Hudson NY 12033 5184771191
Lieu Jason 1407163827 M Other 2009 Family Practice 85 Bloomingrove Dr Troy NY 12180 5182832000
Mclean Bennett Jacquelyn 1639185416 F Other 1996 Family Practice 79 Vandenburgh Ave Troy NY 12180 5182710063

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Rensselaer county, NY - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Carmine Sorbera 1346243110 MD M New York Medical College 1983 Cardiac Electrophysiology 622 W 168th St New York NY 12180
Jessica Saunders 1861502429 MD F University Of Vermont College Of Medicine 2002 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 1735 Route 9 Halfmoon NY 12180
Snider Adam 1316955123 M New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology 1996 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Troy NY 12180
Wong Vincent 1851611487 M State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center 2010 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Suite 200 Troy NY 12180
Orsini Jose 1639495179 M Other 1992 Critical Care (Intensivists) Internal Medicine Troy NY 12180
Ryan Dean 1679960751 M New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology 2015 Critical Care (Intensivists) Internal Medicine 301 Prospect Ave Syracuse NY 12180
Schwartz Joseph 1104865823 M State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine 1987 Dermatology Troy NY 12180
Mark Usow 1649262817 MD M Tulane University School Of Medicine 1994 Diagnostic Radiology Interventional Radiology 3 Atrium Dr Albany NY 12144
Abbuhl Frederick 1831138882 MD M University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry 2000 Emergency Medicine Troy NY 12180
Brewer Robert 1043447758 M State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine 2009 Emergency Medicine Troy NY 12180

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Smith Kiki 1790253763 F Other 2016 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Troy NY 12180
Kerschner David 1871501213 M New York Chiropractic College 1978 Chiropractic East Greenbush NY 12061
Obrien John 1801984877 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 1991 Chiropractic Troy NY 12180
Brand Kerry 1295880748 F Other 2001 Clinical Psychologist Troy NY 12180
Chanofsky Shannon 1922389824 F Other 2009 Clinical Psychologist Troy NY 12180
David Fel 1902002611 M Other 1998 Clinical Psychologist 300 Central Park W New York NY 12180 2127244949
Huffman Gretchen 1912385485 F Other 2001 Clinical Social Worker 1600 7th Ave Troy NY 12180 5182702800
Beshara Theresa 1093712366 F Other 1996 Nurse Practitioner Troy NY 12180
Buff Erika 1295396893 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Suite 200 Troy NY 12180
Ciccarelli Amelia 1831443027 F Other 2012 Nurse Practitioner Troy NY 12180

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