Tracey Steady, 413-429-5225, on Main St. in GB. She's excellent. (1/17)
Naomi Alson in Lee. Doing it for quite a long time. (5/17)
Alan Rivenson at Affordable Acupuncture in Canaan CT, https://berkshireqi.com/ (2/20)
Zoë Kogan, now in Mill River, www.brooklynacupuncture.com, 718-230-0583, https://berkshireacupuncturecenter.com/. Wonderful and highly recommended. (10/20, 8/22)
Emily Kasten, Castle St, GB, www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/instructors/emily-kasten. (Second-hand report, 2/22)
Stafanie DiLibero at Gotham Wellness, GB, www.gothamwellness.com/services/#acupuncture, hello@gothamwellness.com. Recommended! (4/24)
Michelle Manto, Berkshire Acupuncture & Wellness, in GB, https://berkshireacupuncture.com/, 413-644-9488, berkshireacupuncture@hotmail.com. Absolutely love her! (most recent: 12/24)
Nicole DeLorey, L.Ac, C.SMA, GB, 917-312-3602, www.nicoledelorey.com. Very high rec. Amazing. (4/24, 12/24)
Emma Dweck, The Center for Acupuncture, 33 Rosseter St, GB. https://www.emmadweck.com/. The best! (1/17, 12/24)
Matthew Berg, 413-854-7880, https://mbergacupuncture.com/. Chinese medicine and acupuncture since 2008. Office above Tom's Toys, GB. (most recent, 12/24)
Sarah Natan, GB, www.illuminahealingarts.com/about, 914-330-9073, illuminahealingarts@gmail.com. She's amazing. (12/24)
Emily Kasten, Berkshire Mountain Acupuncture and Wellness, GB, 413-298-7048. (12/24)
Lindsey, Berkshire Orthopedic Acupuncture, Pittsfield, 413-298-2122, https://www.boa.health/contact. She's wonderful. (12/24)
Alan P. Rivenson Acupuncture, GB, https://berkshireqi.com/. Recommended. (12/24)
Recommended company (stair glides, specifically): https://www.imscooters.com/. (5/25)
Tom Kleinman in GB, 413-717-1612. An Advanced Reflex Therapist who does work with injuries as well as regular PT and sports massage. Helped for the usual back issues, and for flexibility in a badly injured ankle. Highly recommended! (8/20)
John Van Wagner, Berkshire Mountain Chiropractic, GB 413-644-8989. (6/13, 11/22)
Adam Kerzner, Gt Barrington, http://adamkerzner.com/. He was a big help! Fixed my back! (2/22, 5/24)
Dr. Bob Danz 518-828-0115, Hudson, NY (2 recs), just won top dentist of Hudson Valley area. Very caring along with his staff. Excellent and painless. (4/12)
Edwards, Krol, and Nazarov, in GB. Bob Edwards (the best dentist who ever drew breath) has worked on me for years and is excellent. Jolene Krol is a fine dentist and also very personable. Elena Nazarov is very highly skilled. The office includes Janine, hygienist. 528-0181 (latest rec, 5/19)
Fred Hyman. 29 Church St in Great Barrington 528-4680 (family used him for 25 yrs) (4/12, 1/17)
Dr Todd Livingstone in Canaan, CT. (4/12)
Allan Nahman in Hillsdale is excellent. 518-325-5142 (10 Anthony Lane)
Dr. Peter Shelsy, Pittsfield, 413-442-7742. Excellent dentist. (6/17)
Dr. Lance Smagalski, Oral Surgery Associates in Pittsfield, 413-499-8400, www.odisurgery.com/contact-us/pittsfield-office. (4/20)
Dan Callahan, Hudson, www.hudsondentistry.com/our-practice. Great! (2/22)
Dr. Sarah Martinelli, Lenox, www.shirecityendo.com, 413-551-8066. A very positive experience. She is knowledgeable, the office is beautiful, and the prices are very reasonable. (3/23)
Philip Mamolito, 413-442-8684, 114 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield. Great hygienist in the office, too. A++. (4/12, 8/23)
Jay Wise and Casey Jones, in Lee, 243-1222, https://drjaywisedds.com/. Excellent! (many recs: 4/12 to 8/23)
Dr. Erich Schmidt, periodontist specializing in implants, Pittsfield & GB, 413-644-8894, 413-445-4592, https://westernmaperio.com/. Wonderful service. Dr. Sebastien Salzmann in the same office is excellent too. (latest: 4/24)
Dr. Dannon at Housatonic Valley Dental Care across from Ace Hardware in Canaan, CT, 860-824-5101, www.hvdentalcare.com They have state-of-the-art equipment (better than my NYC dentist on Central Park West). These young dentists have a great staff of dental hygienists. (latest: 5/25)
Dr. Jerrold Raab in Monterey, 528-6520. Very accommodating with emergencies. (3 recs) He's great!! Accepted a new patient for an emergency during covid. (latest, 5/25)
Dr Rachel Carver at Carver Family Dentistry in North Adams, https://carverfamilydentistry.com/, 413-663-7372. Expensive, but a beautiful practice. Good for nutrition and Weston A Price. (7/25)
Dr. Jonathan Nacht, 130 West Ave in GB, 528-0220, http://jjnachtdmd.com/. Very good; I've used him for years. Fast help in an emergency. (many, latest: 7/25)
Tom Mullany, Pleasant Street in GB, 528-0884. Very good; a treasure. (latest: 7/25)
Elena Nazarov, http://berkshiredentistry.com/, GB and Lenox. She is exceptional. (7/25)
Vladimir Nazarov (Elena's son), Pittsfield, www.pittsfieldtooth.com, 413-443-9013. Young and great. (7/25)
Dr. Debra G. Bausback, Slingerlands, NY, 518-439-9939, https://bausbackmcgarry.com/. (7/25)
Dr. Eric Holgren, in Pittsfield, www.odisurgery.com/meet-us/dr-eric-holmgren, 413-499-8400. Extractions. I recommend him after an excellent experience. (11/18)
Dr. Lance Smagalski, Oral and Dental Implant Surgery, Pittsfield, 413-499-8400. Truly a wonderful oral surgeon! (11/18)
Janine, with Edwards, Krol, and Nazarov, on Lewis Ave in GB, 528-0181. Janine is fantastic. (9/15)
Reneé in Philip Mamolito's office, 413-442-8684, 114 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield. (9/23)
Kathleen Martin 518-610-0420. Very caring, capable. (4/13) (despite 518 number, lives in GB)
Ann Marie Campbell. 413-770-6912. Skilled, caring, compassionate. Recommended by Dean of Nursing at BCC. She works through an agency (so has been background checked) and also freelance. (1/16)
Mickey Fierman, long-time Egremonter, willing to help anyone who needs a caring hand. Very caring, friendly, easy to have around. Phone only: 528-2369. (4/17)
Deitlind ‘Dee’ Bower, 518-828-4354 or 518-755-5709, Globallove50@gmail.com. Private duty nursing, both long- and short-term in-home care, available for 8-, 12-, & 24-hour shifts. Many references, 30 yrs experience. (9/18)
Sarah Nicholson, 413-329-2862, sarahlnicholson8@gmail.com. Egremont resident, warm and competent under all circumstances. The ideal companion. (10/12, 12/22)
Temora Allen, RN, & Kerry Toohig, RN, of TrilliumCare, www.trilliumcarenursing.com, trilliumcarenursing@gmail.com, 413-884-2268 or 413-429-1203. Quality home care. "Experience in case management and acute care, including medical/surgical, psychiatric, orthopedic, cardiac, and end-of-life care." Extraordinary as advocates, liaisons, and hands-on care. (4/24)
Sarah Young, 860-549-4147. Companion caregiver, wonderful personal care. In addition, will take care of all household chores. So valuable! (9/24)
Cauvette Williamson-Grierson, 917-562-9037, cauvette@hotmail.com. Wonderful! With us for over 5 years. I recommend her highly for elder care. She has her CNA certificate/license. She is intelligent, funny, compassionate, and had great insight into what my mother needed. She was with her almost every day until the end. Feel free to contact me, jancaryl@gmail.com, 212-749-0142 or 413-637-8857. (9/16) Or reach out to Audrey at 413-528-0324: Cauvette is an outstanding caregiver. She is professional, extremely kind and compassionate, and treats her patients with dignity and respect. She and her team cared for my aunt for 6 years. (3/25)
Leo Nesbit, 413-212-2560. Leo is certified as a CNA. He worked at BMC from 1982 to 2019 in intensive care, and at Fairview Commons from 2023 to 2025. He now does private-duty work, providing many services, from emergency care, in-home care, and patient transfers. A great find! (11/25)
SVNA Home Assistance (Salisbury Visiting Nurse Assoc.), 413-354-1401, www.care.com/b/l/svna-home-assistance/sheffield-ma. Local manager in Sheffield is Brenda Fife, bfife@foothillsvna.org. Very helpful, also for dealing with insurance. (1/23)
Home Instead, Wendell Ave in Pittsfield, 413-442-0907, www.homeinstead.com. Very kind and congenial. They provided a wonderful caregiver for my dad in his final years. They vet their staff, are caring and supportive, and provide the family extremely helpful and useful information. (1/23, 7/24)
Kathy Leonty took care of my mother for 5-1/2 years. She has a great sense of humor and has completed most of her course work for a BA in criminology from John Jay College. She has certification in Home Health Care and can be reimbursed by long-term insurance. My mother liked her a lot. She can do live-in care in the New York City area. Contact: kgleonty@gmail.com, 347-557-6024. (8/21)
The Council on Aging (CoA) keeps some walkers, canes, etc. for people to borrow. Call Town Hall (528-0182).
The VFW on Main Street in GB has crutches, canes, walkers, etc. for anyone who asks. There is a shed full of equipment that you can borrow for as long as you need (529-9701).
Lynne Harris, LMHC, LMFT, ATR, in GB, part of Berkshire Mental Health Collaborative, 703-581-9264,
lharris@berkshiremhc.com. Thoughtful, intuitive, conscientious, and a great listener. Flexible schedule includes in-person and telehealth appointments. Organized, detail oriented, and will get right to work! May not be in insurance network, but will provide documentation for submitting out-of-network claims. (1/25)
Jacqueline A. Stores, PhD, 413-499-0100. Great experience for child psychology. (4/25)
Candice Amendola, 413-528-0298, at Family Resource Center, www.csoinc.org/community-based-programs, 141 West Ave in GB. Use their clinicians or ask them to help you find someone. Candace can meet with your child 5-6 times and then refer them to a more permanent clinician. (4/25)
Annie Benson, GB, www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/annie-benson-great-barrington-ma/70210, 413-307-8046. Excellent. (4/25)
Ashli Minor, of CHP Lee Family Practice, in Lee, 413-243-0536, www.healthcare4ppl.com/physician/massachusetts/lee/ashli-l-minor-1801279013.html. She is very knowledgeable, helped me adapt my nutrition for my midlife active lifestyle. I highly recommend. (9/20, 2/22)
Robert Hoechster, 413-429-8771, rhoechster@bhs1.org. A registered dietician at Fairview with much training and experience working with people with type 2 diabetes. He takes an integrative and mindful approach to healthcare. (2/22)
Thais Harris, https://nourishtogether.com/. She is a gem! (2/22) [On the web, but apparently in California?]
Emily Paskus, 413-244-9057, epaskus23@gmail.com, Egremonter. Personal chef of 10 years available for parties, retreats, weekend family reunions, etc. Cooking inspired by season and local offerings (often from Indian Line Farm). Also has a masters of functional clinical nutrition, understands food allergies and avoidances, and offers consulting, education, and workshops around food, cooking skills, meal planning, and nutrition. Created the perfect menu for a birthday celebration dinner for 12, including the most amazing carrot cake! Everything so fresh and absolutely delicious! (latest: 12/24)
Frank at Fairview Outpatient Rehabilitation (across from Dunkin' Donuts in GB, where Condors used to be) is wonderful. 413-854-9740.
Also there, Betsy Curtis -- very good. Has a certificate for hands.
Also there, Todd Lewis -- I worked with him years ago and liked him a lot. (7/16)
Also there, Anna Benson was great. (2 recs) (6/16)
Also there, Vicky Guy, who has a doctorate in PT and is very good. (8/20)
Also there, Jill Esterson, who is also excellent. Possibly try 644-0030. (8/20)
Also there, James Fredrick, D.P.T. Specialty is sports rehab. Outstanding! He was wonderful after I broke my foot! (9/20)
Also there, Vicki Chase Coons. Terrific for myofascial release therapy. (1/24)
Also there, Ken Dempsey. Used him many times and like him very much. Great after knee surgery! (latest: 5/25)
Also there, Angela Graetz. I saw her for knee, but she has much knowledge and good sense. (6/25)
Leslie Faddis at Jay Kain next to Dr. Kay. Worth meeting folks first to see if you click or their approach makes sense to you. (6/16)
Hayley Madsen, of Excel Physical Therapy in Hudson, 518-828-7101. She is amazing! All PTs there are doctorates, and you won’t have to wait. (12/17)
Betsy Calhoun (does anyone have info?)
Karden Rabin of Boundless, in West Stockbridge, https://www.bound-less.com/staff/karden-rabin, 413-822-7394. Recommended! (8/20)
Nordicare Physical Therapy, Sharon, CT, 860-364-9840. High rec. (6/23)
Excel Physical Therapy, Hudson, 518-828-7101, www.excelptny.com. Wonderful, knowledgeable, professional. (1/24)
Tom Cooney and others, Lenox Fit Center, 413-637-2810, https://lenoxfit.com/. (7/24)
Gateway Physical Therapy, 80 Run Way, Lee, https://gatewayphysicaltherapy.com/, 413-243-3477. Fabulous! (latest, 6/25)
Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, Pittsfield, www.fyzical.com/pittsfield, 413-337-3674. Excellent! (5/25)
Mangini Physical Therapy and Personal Training, Canaan, CT, https://manginiphysicaltherapy.com/, 860-309-4449. Recommended for holistic model of care. (latest: 5/25)
Erin Fleig, 413-644-0194, www.barringtonhand.com/about.html. In the blue building at Belcher Square (where Rte 23 leaves Rte 7 and heads to Butternut). Hand, arm, and shoulder specialist. Fabulous. (6/25)
Tamera (Tammy) Gebo-Wilber, 413-717-7218, tamerapt35@gmail.com, https://triptoftheberkshires.com. Provides a range of therapies in your home. She came masked (in 3/20) and with an antiseptic table. Over 32 years of experience working with clients from age 4 mo to 102 yr. Graduated from UConn School of Medicine and has extensive training in manual therapy: cranial-sacral therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, strain and counterstrain, neuromuscular reeducation, and pool therapy. (3/20) Came to my house for my painful knee, and I am pain free! (latest: 10/25)
Berkshire Hand Therapy.....across from the hospital in Pittsfield, helped me thru a broken wrist. 499-4991. Very happy with their care.
Berkshire Hand to Shoulder center, http://berkshirehand.com/, 413-344-1770. Dr Nancollas is/was wonderful (he may be retiring). Try the office for other docs. (5/20)
Erin Fleig, at Barrington Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, 413-644-0194, www.barringtonhand.com/. Email Erin: ecf@barringtonhand.com. High rec. (6/23)
Misha Forrester, 413-717-5315, Forrmisha@gmail.com. I go to her class every week. Highly recommend. (11/17)
Vicki Chase Coons, at Fairview Outpatient Rehab in GB, 413-854-9740. Requires a referral from your doc. Myofascial release is a wonderful technique. (3/22)
Sharon True, Alford/GB line, www.sharontrue.com. Wonderful success! (8/25)
Laura Rowan, Chatham, NY, www.essentialpelvichealth.com, 413-591-0211. Recommended. (8/25)
Liz at Lee PT, 413-243-3477, 80 Run Way, Lee. She helped! (8/25)
Erin Fleig at Barrington Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, 413-644-0194, ecf@barringtonhand.com, www.barringtonhand.com. She is fabulous. (10/22, 2/24)
Gateway, in Lee, 413-243-3477, https://gatewayphysicaltherapy.com/. Great! (10/22)
David Robertson, Hampden County Physician Associates, Westfield, 413-562-3364. Recommended. (9/21)
Yves Beauchamp at Berkshire Allergy Care in Pittsfield, www.berkshireallergycare.com. Recommended. (9/21) [NB: perhaps replaced by Thomas Edwards?]
Thomas Edwards, Berkshire Allergy Care in Pittsfield, www.berkshireallergycare.com, 413-443-4826. Affiliated with BMC. He's great! (2/23)
Dr. Daniel Kusick, Pittsfield, 413-442-4001. A very fine cardiologist. (7/22)
Dr. Princewill Ogbugi, Hudson, www.columbiamemorialhealth.org/doctors/princewill-ogbugi-md. (5/22)
Dr. Parmanand Singh, Torrington, CT, https://hartfordhealthcaremedicalgroup.org/, 860-489-1132. (8/24)
Dr. H. Louis Clinton, Hudson & Albany, www.albanymed.org/physician/henry-clinton. High rec. (5/22, 7/25)
Dr. Joseph Cooney, Stockbridge, 413-298-3700. Leans toward homeopathic medicine and anthroposophical philosophies. His RN, Jess, does internal exams. He'll give you his email and cell number. Each appt is at least an hour, with discussion. There's a (high) yearly fee. (7/20)
Richard Wyatt at Amherst Dermatology in Amherst, Mass, 413-549-7400. Excellent doctor and practice. "Had to fight for prior authorization from health insurance, but because of the major deficit in practicing dermatologists in the Berkshires I was able to get some visits covered. Worth the drive." (8/19)
New England Dermatology, Springfield and Northampton, www.nedlc.com, 413-733-9600. A large and very professional office. I use Sheila Greenlaw, M.D., and appreciate her demeanor and knowledge. She’s conservative but not reluctant to do a biopsy where warranted. Go online and read about each of the well-trained physicians there before deciding whom to ask for. (5/20)
Dr. Victoria Cavalli, at Dermatology of the Berkshires, in North Adams, 413-663-6769. Recommended! (9/20)
Dr. Fil Kabigting, Hudson Dermatology, 518-412-3300, https://hudsondermatology.com/doctors.shtml#kabigting. I got a new-patient appointment within less than 2 weeks of calling. Office looks a little rundown on the outside, but was beautiful inside. Doctor is friendly, knowledgeable, very punctual, with a lovely, calm, and thoughtful manner. (3/20, 8/20, 8/22)
Dr. Carlos Charles of Hudson Dermatology, 518-412-3300, https://hudsondermatology.com. Highly recommend. (8/22, 4/24)
Upstate Dermatology, Chatham, NY, 518-392-6742, https://upstatederm.com/. Recommended. (4/24)
Berkshire Dermatology, Lenox, under BHS, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/location/berkshire-dermatology-plastic-surgery, 413-881-5473. (8/24)
Dr. John Tsou, Hudson, 518-828-0947. Endocrinology and internal medicine. (4/20)
Dr. Brian Phillips, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/provider/brian-d-phillips-md-endocrinology, 413-496-6838. Pittsfield, or Wednesdays in GB. Smart and knowledgeable, and up-to-date about my condition. Very responsive and collegial with patients. (5/24)
Dr. Giulio Cavalli, Pittsfield, 413-443-6116. Very knowledgeable, competent, and personable. High rec. (7/25)
Marcin Zygawski, Berkshire Eye Center, 413-445-4564. Brilliant! Excellent for major eye problems, as well as for cataracts. (10/19)
Dr. David Agahigian, Berkshire Eye Center, 413-445-4564. Only at the Pittsfield office and there only 1day /week. For macular degeneration. (3/20)
Dr. Parker, 860-409-7800. Macular degeneration specialist, Farmington, CT. Excellent! (3/20)
Avinash Tantri, MD, Lakeville Eye Associates, 860-435-0072. Recommended. (6/20)
Dr. Mark DiPillo, Berkshire Eye Center, 413-445-4564. Multiple eye issues very successfully
treated. (5/24)
Neal Ginsburg. Berkshire Eye Center, 413-445-4564. He takes time to answer questions and to provide information unprompted. He has taken excellent care of my eyes and done cataract surgery. I highly recommend him. (4/13, 10/19, 5/24)
Dr. Rahul Patel, Albany Eye Associates, 518-434-1042, https://albanyeyeassociates.com/. Specialist in dry eye. (5/24)
Jacques Reichling, Berkshire Health Systems, 413-499-8590. Excellent! (8/22)
Jeffrey St. John, at BMC, 413-499-8590. Young, very knowledgeable, takes time with his patients. I’ve been his patient for 15 years. Highly recommend! (8/22)
George Vienoglou is a surgeon (not a gastroenterologist) who does colonoscopies at Fairview. East Mountain Medical Center, 528-2418. Excellent. (4/22) [Retiring as of 2025.]
Marcella Bradway, colorectal surgery at BMC, 413-447-2859. Superb. (2/23)
Ira Schmelkin in Pittsfield, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/provider/ira-schmelkin-md-gastroenterology. No recs yet. (11/25)
CHP OBGYN, Susan and Molly, https://chpberkshires.org/directory-barrington-ob-gyn/. Both are great! (8/22)
General advice from members:
1) Call your primary doc or pediatrician and get antibiotics. Transmission depends on a number of factors, including the bacterial load, and whether and how long it was embedded in the skin.
2) Demand antibiotics immediately. There is a 3-pill protocol. Sometimes they hesitate, but don't mess around. Only about 5% of people who get Lyme need more than antibiotics.
3) READ: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/what-to-do-after-a-tick-bite-to-prevent-lyme-disease-beyond-the-basics
Where to send a tick for analysis:
www.tickreport.com, in Amherst, MA. It's not a bad idea to drive the tick there, or to overnight it by UPS or FedEx.
Dr. Deborah Hoadley in Longmeadow, MA, has a Lyme Clinic. 413-567-0600 or 413-567-2443, or better: email debhoadley@aol.com. (2 strong recs, 8/19)
Pros: She clearly has the medical knowledge & understanding of Lyme, with years of experience with the disease. She will explain things to you, and keep trying different treatments as needed. It took a few months to get an appointment.
Cons: She's a bit scant on infrastructure -- her office seems a bit disorganized.
Dr. Alexis Chesney, Sojourns Community Health Clinic, Westminster, VT, 802-722-4023. http://www.sojourns.org/blog/whats-new/the-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-lyme-and-tick-borne-disease.html#.Xt-da_IpCCQ (6/20)
Columbia Presbyterian has a large center with excellent doctors. https://www.columbia-lyme.org/ (6/20)
Dr. Kenneth Liegner, Pawling, NY, https://lymediseaseassociation.org/lda-conferences/lda-conf-2016/2016-conference-biographies/kenneth-b-liegner-md/ (6/20)
Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington. Wonderful at tick issues, and affiliated with BMC in Pittsfield. Go here first. Very accommodating and skilled. (6/20)
Dr. Thomas Moorcroft, in Berlin, CT, 860-438-7096. Sits on the ILADS board. Has helped me. https://www.originsofhealth.com/ (6/20)
The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine, in Delmar, NY (near Albany). https://stramcenter.com/, 518-689-2244. Our landscaper had a bad case of Lyme last year (could not work for months, massive back pain, etc.), and he swears by them. I was able get an appointment for next week. (7/20)
Marina M Zaretskaya-Fuchs, MD, Lenox, 413-551-7221. Wonderful! (2/17)
Jay Ufford. He is absolutely wonderful! (8/21) [Apparently in Poughkeepsie as of 2025.]
Joel Oster, MD, BMC in Pittsfield, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/news/berkshire-health-systems-welcomes-new-chief-of-neurology/. A VERY good listener and communicator and also collaborative. (12/25)
Herbert Kantor in Lenox. You can call the Pittsfield office of Berkshire Ob-Gyn (413-499-8570) and ask to see him in the Lenox office.
Denise Kincaid, NP, 413-344-3882, at East Mountain Medical in GB. She's great! (4/22)
Antoine El Khoury, CHP/Berkshire Gynecology, South Main St, GB, 413-528-1470. I liked him a lot. (5/22)
Laurence D Cohen, Berkshire Orthopaedics Associates. 27 Lewis Ave, GB, 528-6422. (4/18)
Dr. Martin Luber in West Springfield. (2/15)
Dr. Pier Boutin, of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine of Fairview Hospital, 27 Lewis Ave., 413-854-9753. She is peerless! Highly recommend!! (1/17)
Capital Region Orthopaedics, 518-489-2666, www.healthgrades.com/group-directory/ny-new-york/albany/capital-region-orthopedics-oyx3bvk. Fabulous with my severely broken and mangled ankle. (11/19)
Dr. Catherine Shin, 518-828-7644, on Fish and Game Rd, Hudson. Specializes in hands. Excellent! (2/18, 4/20)
Jeffrey P Cella, Berkshire Orthopaedics Associates, 413-499-6600. Expertise: total joint replacement (hip & knee), hand & shoulder surgery, fracture care. He's a great surgeon, and I'm thrilled to have him as mine. Plus, having my hip surgery at Fairview was terrific! (12/20)
Berkshire Orthopaedics, Pittsfield, https://berkshireorthopaedics.com/. Dr. Mitts and most of the staff are A+ #1 top notch. (Questionable: Dr. Instrum.) (2/15, 7/24)
Scott Pregont, 23 Fish and Game Rd, Hudson, 518-828-7644. Good doc. Helpful for knee. (1/25)
Katie Hatt, at Berkshire Medical Center, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/provider/katie-m-hatt-do-physiatryrehabilitation. (5/25)
Andy Goldman, 860-364-5990, https://goldmantripp.net/, Sharon, CT: 860-364-5990; Great Barrington, MA: 413-528-3334. Might not take insurance. (5/25)
Macony, corner of Rte 23 and West Ave, 528-4047. Loved by many. Available 24/7. (Deb Buccino mentioned, but may have left.) (12/17)
Two particular pediatricians at Macony singled out for high praise: Dr. Ruby Chang and Dr. Vitaly Nazarov.
East Mountain Medical, 528-2418. Patricia McKeon is awesome. (12/17)
Fairview Hospital, where Macony pediatricians are on call. (12/17)
Dr. Albert Bravo, Pittsfield, 448-3668. Terrific! (3/15)
Dr. Douglas Tumen at Hudson Valley Foot Associates on Fish and Game Rd, Hudson, 877-339-4832. Excellent, and great social skills. (Can be heard on WAMC's Medical Monday.) (4/20, 7/21)
Also there: Dr. Daniel Longo. (7/21)
Dr. William Axton, 413-589-7287, www.hampdenpodiatry.com. In Ludlow, MA. I've just started and so far am very impressed. (5/20)
Dr. Kelly Burek, in Westfield, 413-572-1606. We like her. (5/20)
Dr. Rachel Balloch, Avon, CT, www.advancedfootandanklespecialistsct.com, 860-352-1885. (8/21)
Dr. Nancy Ann Quimby, Family Foot Care, Valatie, https://familyfootcarepllc.com/, 518-758-1331. Very good. (10/23)
Dr. Eric Bush at East Mountain Medical, GB. Our Primary Care for over 15 years. Super! Knowledgeable, personable, and careful. 528-2418. (several recs) (9/15, 7/21)
Dr. Daniel Patel at East Mountain Medical. Excellent. 528-2418. (9/15, 7/21)
Dr. Andy Potler at East Mountain Medical. Super! 528-2418. (2 recs) (9/15)
Dr. Ed Weiner. Our doctor for about 20 years. His nurse practitioner Robin Love is also excellent. 528-8643. (2 recs) (9/15)
Dr. Kristie E Schmidt, Internal Medicine, in Millerton, NY, 518-789-4000, https://doctors.healthquest.org/details/2099/kristie-schmidt-internal_medicine-millerton?Index=3&Specialties=35&y_source=1_MTEyNjg3MTctNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=. Very down-to-earth, and excellent! (10/20)
Dr. Blake Williams, Internal Medicine & Sports Medicine, at East Mountain Medical, 528-8643, 528-2418. He was highly recommended by an employee of Fairview Hospital. He's young, very thorough, and follows up on everything. We are happy to be his patients. Denise Kincaide, the nurse practitioner with Williams, is excellent. (10/20, 10/21)
Lenox Family Health Center, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/lenoxmedicalhome, 413-344-1700. Rte 7 in Lenox, at the back of the shopping area that has Chocolate Springs. High rec! TAKING NEW PATIENTS! (3- to 4-week wait if you'll see a nurse practitioner.) (7/21)
CHP Lee Family Practice, 413-243-0536, or for online care: chpberkshires.org. Rita Willey, DNP, is wonderful. Taking new patients, but 6-8 week wait as of 7/21. (7/21)
Dr. John Tsou, Hudson, 518-828-0947. Endocrinology and internal medicine, specializing in elders. (2/23)
Suburban Internal Medicine, Lee, 413-243-4563, www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/location/suburban-internal-medicine-collection-station. The docs are great. They have a waitlist. (7/23)
Dr. Cornelia F. Lenherr, family medicine physician at CHP, 413-243-0536, https://chpberkshires.org/functional-medicine/. A good and thoughtful listener. New in 2024. (7/24)
Raya Ariella, Nurse Practitioner, raya_ariella@yahoo.com, 413-717-2900. Raya, a former Egremonter, offers her services as a nurse practitioner. Specializing in slow medicine (therapeutic life style changes, wise use of medications, thoughtful listening). She will come to your home and spend as much time as needed to help prioritize your concerns. For age 14 through the geriatric years. (12/23)
NOT REVIEWED: New in 2021: https://akwaabacare.com/. Suggested by a member of the New Marlborough community. "We are now offering comprehensive home-based primary and urgent medical care services to residents of our local area."
Mehjabin Zahir, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY, www.columbiamemorialhealth.org/doctors/mehjabin-zahir-md. She's terrific! (4/21)
Scott Pregont, 518-828-7644. At Columbia Memorial Bone & Joint on Fish & Game Rd, Hudson. Very helpful for my knee. (9/20)
Adriana Laser, Albany, 518-262-5640. A pleasure. (9/24)
In Winsted, CT: https://beunderparllc.com/ (Suggested in 2024, not by someone who had used them.)
Jonathan Sternfield, tennis pro, 429-6661. Excellent. (7/16)
Wyantenuck Golf and Tennis club has 2 outstanding tennis pros.
Kids’ lessons organized by the Berkshire Hills Tennis Association at Monument Mountain HS. Enjoyable. http://bhtennis.org/ (7/21)
Canaan Country Club, Canaan, CT (on Rte 7), 860-824-7683, canaancountryclub@gmail.com, www.thecanaancountryclub.com.
Greenock Country Club, Lee, www.greenockcc.com, 413-243-3323. Nine holes, nice.
RETIRED: Sharon Meyer, of Counseling Center in the Berkshires, in GB, https://ccberkshires.com/meyer/, 413-499-4090. Great, even if you just need someone to talk with. Down to earth, constructive. (6/21)
Fairview Hospital is not registered as an "urgent care" facility, but only as an "emergency room." This can get expensive with insurance companies ... But it's GREAT if your insurance will cover it.
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - Northwest CT Medical Walk-In -- 1598 East Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, (860) 489-8444, http://www.charlottehungerford.org/services/emergency-urgent-care/urgent-care -- Monday-Friday – 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturdays – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Sundays – 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Berkshire Health Urgent Care - 505 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-997-0930, 8 AM – 8 PM daily Including most holidays, http://urgent.berkshirehealthsystems.org/
UConn Health Urgent Care, Canton, 117 Albany Tpk, Canton, CT 06019, 860-658-8750, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends and Holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., http://health.uconn.edu/patient-services/urgent/
510 Medical Walk-In, http://510medicalwalkin.com, 413-499-0237, 510 North St., Suite 5, Pittsfield, MA, Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Emergency and walk-ins.
CMH Rapid Care, new in 2025, in Copake: at 283 Mountain View Rd, www.albanymed.org/location/copake-rapid-care/#. Also in Valatie and Catskill, NY, www.cmhrapidcare.com/locations-and-hours.
WellNow Urgent Care, Hudson, NY, 518-267-3496, 7am-8pm. www.wellnow.com/locations/hudson?utm_source=googleplaces&utm_medium=lociqgoogleplaces&utm_campaign=Hudson%2CNY-5116&utm_content=listing
Community Health & Wellness, including North Canaan, www.chwctorr.org, 860-362-5101.