Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – often referred to as mid-level providers – are integral members of the NYOH staff.
- A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who has undergone advanced education and training and is licensed in New York State to diagnose illnesses, order tests and prescribe medications. Nurse practitioners work in a collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
- A Physician Assistant (PA) is a health care professional with advanced education and training and is licensed in New York State to diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medications. Physician assistants provide medical care to patients under the supervision of physicians.
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Patricia A. Brady, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA) Patricia Brady works in the clinical setting at NYOH at Albany Medical Center, the NYOH Albany Cancer at Patroon Creek and the NYOH Amsterdam Cancer Center.
She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she earned a bachelor of science degree in medical technology and the Albany-Hudson Valley Physician Assistant Program. She has extensive experience in family medicine and outpatient cancer care services and is a member of the NYOH Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment Team.
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Beth Karhan, RN, MS, ANP-BC
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Beth Karhan works in the clinical setting at NYOH at Albany Medical Center and is a member of the NYOH Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment Team.
She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Massachusetts, bachelor of science degree in nursing from the SUNY Institute of Technology and master of science degree from Sage Graduate School. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.
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Carrie B. Kreitner, RN, MS, ANP-C
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Carrie B. Kreitner, RN, works in the clinical setting at the NYOH Albany Cancer Center at Patroon Creek and is a member of the NYOH Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment team. Mrs. Kreitner is a graduate of Maria College in Albany and the SUNY Institute of Technology in Utica where she earned both bachelor and master of science degrees.
A Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society honoree, Mrs. Kreitner is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society and the NYS Nurse Practitioner’s Association and associate member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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Ellen McGrann, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA) Ellen McGrann works in the clinical setting at the NYOH Albany Cancer Center at Patroon Creek. Mrs. McGrann is a graduate of Albany Medical College/ Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Stony Brook. She earned her master of science degree from SUNY Albany.
Mrs. McGrann is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
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Amy E. Boehme Silver, RN, MS, ACNP-C
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-C) Amy Boehme Silver works in the clinical setting at the NYOH Hudson Cancer Center and is a member of the NYOH Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment team.
Mrs. Boehme Silver received her undergraduate degree from Le Moyne College and an associate in applied science degree in nursing from Maria College. She was awarded a master of science degree in nursing and a post-masters certificate from Sage Graduate School, Troy.
Mrs. Boehme Silver was a recipient of the Broughton Scholarship for outstanding research; she was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society and the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society.
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Patricia Stott, RN, MS, ANP
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Patricia Stott works in the clinical setting at the NYOH Latham Cancer Center and is a member of the NYOH Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment Team.
She is a graduate of Russell Sage College where she earned both bachelor and master of science degrees. She is a member of the local and national chapters of the Oncology Nursing Society and serves as a support group mediator for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is also a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association – New York State.
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Lisa J. Wolf, MMSc, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA) Lisa J. Wolf works primarily with the physicians and staff of the NYOH Albany Cancer Center at Patroon Creek. Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, Mrs. Wolf is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo, and received her master of medical science degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She participated in a preceptorship program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Mrs. Wolf received the Class of 1999 Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the Emory University Physician Assistant Program. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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