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Jack Brenner, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive and gastrointestinal disorders at Stoneleigh Medical Group in Jefferson Valley, New York. Dr. Brenner is thrilled to join the practice and help patients resolve their symptoms and achieve better health.
Dr. Brenner holds board certifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Board of Gastroenterology. He graduated from the University of Rome and received his residency training at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Brenner also joined a fellowship through Mount Sinai Health System.
As a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience, Dr. Brenner believes that the best way to provide health care is listening intently to patients and allowing them to express their concerns openly and honestly. He takes an evidence-based approach to care, using proven methods and the latest techniques in gastroenterology to offer his patients top-quality care and treatment options at Stoneleigh Medical Group.
Sejal R. Lauro, MS, RPA-C, is a board-certified and licensed physician assistant with over twenty years of health care experience. She is proud to provide compassionate medical care to patients at Stoneleigh Medical Group's two locations in Pawling and Jefferson Valley, New York.
Sejal received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies with a specialization in internal medicine from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. She is nutritarian certified in plant-based nutrition, allowing her to serve a broad patient population. In addition, Sejal is certified in performing nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and is widely known for her attention to detail and fine-tuned skills in this area.
Sejal takes time to get to know her patients and answer any questions they have. She ensures they feel comfortable and seeks to help them understand their condition. She is thrilled to welcome new patients to Stoneleigh Medical Group.
Rajiv Perinbasekar MD, is a gastroenterologist at Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology. He is passionate about providing high quality and personalized care to patients living in Putnam and northern Westchester.
Dr. Perinbasekar received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency he received awards for his research in inflammatory bowel disease. He then completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Hofstra-Northwell at Northshore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Fellow.
Dr. Perinbasekar is knowledgeable in the treatment of digestive diseases of the gastrointestinal system and the liver, including colorectal cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. He has a special interest in using new technologies to enhance patient care.
Dr. Perinbasekar is currently accepting new patients.
Lizabeth Fiedler, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist atWestchester Putnam Gastroenterology. She is committed to providing patients living in and around Carmel, New York, with high-quality, unparalleled care.
Dr. Fiedler received her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital. She later completed her gastroenterology fellowship at the Montefiore Medical Center, the university hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York City.
Dr. Fiedler has been in practice for over twenty years, and her clinical expertise includes all gastroenterology conditions. She has specific interests in acid reflux disease, constipation, hepatitis C, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis. To serve a more diverse patient population, Dr. Fiedler is fluent in Spanish and English.
She is now accepting new patients and is excited to welcome them to Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology.
Sunil Gupta, MD, is a board-certified specialist in gastroenterology with more than 20 years of experience in medicine and GI healthcare. He is proud to provide personalized care to patients at Stoneleigh Medical Group, at two of their offices in Brewster, Jefferson Valley, and Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology, located in Carmel, New York.
He received his medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India. Following graduation, Dr. Gupta completed his residency and practiced medicine in England. He then went on to obtain his fellowship in gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
Throughout his career, Dr. Gupta has performed more than 40,000 endoscopic procedures and specializes in diagnosing and treating GI diseases including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, colitis, diverticulosis, polyps, GI cancers, as well as liver and pancreatic diseases.
Michael Kushner, MD, is a gastroenterologist atboth Stoneleigh Medical Group and Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology. He is dedicated to providing patients living in and around Carmel and Pawling, New York, with comprehensive, individualized care.
Dr. Kushner is a native of New York and received his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn in 1990. He completed his medical internship and residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and then served as an emergency room physician there for one year. He completed his gastroenterology/liver disease fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he remained on staff as a teaching faculty member before entering private practice in 1997. He has been voted as one of the top gastroenterologists in the Hudson Valley since 2016.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kushner, call the office or book a one-on-one consultation online today.
Sunil Gupta, MD, is a board-certified specialist in gastroenterology with more than 20 years of experience in medicine and GI healthcare. He is proud to provide personalized care to patients at Stoneleigh Medical Group, at two of their offices in Brewster, Jefferson Valley, and Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology, located in Carmel, New York.
He received his medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India. Following graduation, Dr. Gupta completed his residency and practiced medicine in England. He then went on to obtain his fellowship in gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
Throughout his career, Dr. Gupta has performed more than 40,000 endoscopic procedures and specializes in diagnosing and treating GI diseases including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, colitis, diverticulosis, polyps, GI cancers, as well as liver and pancreatic diseases.
Smrita Sinha, MD, is a dedicated gastroenterologist at Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division, with offices in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, New York. Dr. Sinha is passionate about providing exceptional experiences for all of her patients, aiming to help improve their overall health.
Dr. Sinha completed her undergraduate education in biochemistry and chemistry at the prestigious Cornell University. She then earned her doctorate in medicine from Cornell’s Weill Medical College, where she spent one extra year dedicated to neurobiology research.
After her postgraduate research, Dr. Sinha pursued an internal medicine internship from Stanford Hospital Y Clinics, followed by residency training at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship training in gastroenterology through the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since practicing gastroenterology, she is committed to advancing the field of medicine, publishing several articles in peer reviewed journals.
Dr. Sinha is well-versed in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and more. Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Sinha is happy to provide you with personalized care tailored to your needs.
Ravi Hotchandani, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at leading gastroenterology practice, Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division, formerly known as The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, where he specializes in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. At the practice’s offices in Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, and Highland, New York, Dr. Hotchandani has expertise in performing colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies (EGD), and biliary endoscopies (ERCP).
Dr. Hotchandani earned his medical degree at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He then completed his residency at The Jamaica Hospital, an affiliate of Cornell Medical Center, in Jamaica, New York. Afterward, Dr. Hotchandani rounded out his training with a fellowship in gastroenterology at Harlem Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University, in New York.
Through his years of training and experience, Dr. Hotchandani offers expert treatment for a wide range of gastroenterology-related conditions, including colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, food intolerances, Celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, and constipation.
Dr. Hotchandani is affiliated with the American Gastroenterology Association, American Medical Association, New York Medical Society, and Dutchess County Medical Society. He has admitting privileges at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital and Vassar Brother Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Hudson Valley Endoscopy Center in Fishkill, New York.
Paul Burrows, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division, formerly known as The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley dedicated to the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. At the practice’s locations in Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, and Highland, New York, Dr. Burrows offers his expertise in performing colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopy (EGD) procedures.
Dr. Burrows received his medical degree at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico and then completed his residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He then continued his training in gastroenterology at Faulkner Hospital, affiliated with Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Burrows specializes in treating colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, food intolerances, Celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, and constipation. He is fluent in Spanish as well.
He has admitting privileges at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Hudson Valley Endoscopy Center in Fishkill, New York.
Arthur Walczyk, MD, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with the gastroenterology team at Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division, formerly known as The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley. He is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract to patients in Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, and Highland, New York.
Dr. Walczyk is a known expert in performing colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy (EGD), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and the removal of bile duct stones, and hemorrhoidal banding. He also specializes in treating biliary disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and hepatitis C.
He earned his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Walczyk then completed his residency training at LaGuardia Hospital (also known as North Shore University Hospital) in Forest Hills, New York. To further his training, Dr. Walczyk also pursued additional fellowships in gastroenterology at The Jamaica Hospital, an affiliate of Cornell University, in New York, and West Virginia University Hospital’s Robert Byrd Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dr. Walczyk is highly regarded in the treatment of conditions, such as acid reflux disease (GERD), diverticulosis, lactose intolerance, Celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, constipation, and colon cancer. He has admitting privileges at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Hudson Valley Endoscopy Center in Fishkill, New York.
Dr. Walczyk is affiliated with the American Gastroenterology Association and Dutchess County Medical Society, and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.
Sameer Dhalla, MD, MHS, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley location in Fishkill, New York. He has over eight years of healthcare experience and is dedicated to helping diagnose and treat patients living in and around Dutchess County.
Dr. Dhalla completed his undergraduate education at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in biology with a concentration in neuroscience. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at The Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Dhalla completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He then completed a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, while simultaneously completing his Master of Health Sciences.
Since completing his studies, Dr. Dhalla has served as a physician at Johns Hopkins medical institutions and as an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University. He has also served as a physician at Hackensack University Medical Center and the Director of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Riverside Medical Group in New Jersey.
To stay current with the latest developments in gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Dhalla routinely participates in continuing education and the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is fluent in Spanish as well.
Dr. Dhalla is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to caring for them at The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley.
Sejal R. Lauro, MS, RPA-C, is a board-certified and licensed physician assistant with over twenty years of health care experience. She is proud to provide compassionate medical care to patients at Stoneleigh Medical Group's two locations in Pawling and Jefferson Valley, New York.
Sejal received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies with a specialization in internal medicine from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. She is nutritarian certified in plant-based nutrition, allowing her to serve a broad patient population. In addition, Sejal is certified in performing nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and is widely known for her attention to detail and fine-tuned skills in this area.
Sejal takes time to get to know her patients and answer any questions they have. She ensures they feel comfortable and seeks to help them understand their condition. She is thrilled to welcome new patients to Stoneleigh Medical Group.
Michael Kushner, MD, is a gastroenterologist atboth Stoneleigh Medical Group and Westchester Putnam Gastroenterology. He is dedicated to providing patients living in and around Carmel and Pawling, New York, with comprehensive, individualized care.
Dr. Kushner is a native of New York and received his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn in 1990. He completed his medical internship and residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and then served as an emergency room physician there for one year. He completed his gastroenterology/liver disease fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he remained on staff as a teaching faculty member before entering private practice in 1997. He has been voted as one of the top gastroenterologists in the Hudson Valley since 2016.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kushner, call the office or book a one-on-one consultation online today.
Dr. Jeremy Gutwein was born in Bronx, NY, and grew up in Westchester county. He received his Bachelor of Arts from New York University, Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Psychology in 1998. He received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2002 and completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. He then earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition at New York University in 2006 and went on to receive his training in Gastroenterology, which he completed in 2009, at Montefiore Medical Center. He joined Riverdale Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases immediately following his fellowship training.
Dr. Gutwein is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the New York Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Dr. Gutwein is on the medical staff of Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Gutwein lives in Manhattan with his girlfriend, Vivien and his Olde English Bulldogge, Frank. He enjoys Astronomy, physics, comedy and hiking.
Maria Lufrano, MD, is a specialist in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. At her practice – ML Gastroenterology in Bronxville, New York – she treats disorders of the digestive system, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, functional disorders of the gut, and liver disease on a daily basis.
Dr. Lufrano grew up in Westchester County and graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism as well a minor in biology and chemistry. She then pursued a Master in Science from New York Medical College in biochemistry and molecular biology. During her post-graduate training, she focused on breast cancer research. Maria continued to be interested in medicine and research and decided to pursue a degree in medicine. In 2002 she graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at North Shore University Hospital – Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Long Island in 2012.
She has remained actively involved in research throughout her career and has published several scientific papers and presented at national scientific meetings. She is double board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Dr. Lufrano is committed to the highest level of patient care. She employs the latest technology to provide an individualized approach to patient medical needs. Her primary focus is preventive and integrative medicine as well as conventional medicine. She has incorporated the effects of nutrition and diet into the treatment plans of her patients. She understands the importance of treating the body as a whole and the positive impact of treating ailments using an integrative approach.In addition toconventional therapies, sheoffers nutrigenomics, micronutrient testing, evaluation of the microbiome, and personalized anti-inflammatory dietary plans for patients with IBS, leaky gut, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and dyspepsia. She also has developed an anti-inflammatory weight loss program for her patients.
At ML Gastroenterology, she also helps identify the underlying cause of common gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating. Dr. Lufrano and the team also perform endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract and colon cancer screenings for those that need them.
She is currently an attending physician at New York-Presbyterian Lawrence hospital and St. John’s Riverside Hospital – Dobbs Ferry Pavilion. She holds professional membership in several national societies, including the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Association. She also plays an active role in multiple societies in her community.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lufrano and the team at ML Gastroenterology, call the office or use the online booking tool today.
“Dr. Lufrano’s easy going demeanor helped diffuse any stress I felt before the initial meeting. I feel I’m in good hands in terms of any testing that is coming up. She was open to my own ideas, too, in terms of ways to approach management of medical issues. ”
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