The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

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The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors near Albany, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Arteriovenous Malformation near Albany, NY. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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47 providers found
    Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Nephrology
    Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Nephrology

    Albany Medical Center-South Clinical

    25 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loay Salman is a Nephrologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Salman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Kidney Disease, Calciphylaxis, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Siskin is an Interventional Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Siskin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Ascites, Ureterocele, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Physician Assistant

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Sternklar is a Physician Assistant in Albany, New York. Mr. Sternklar has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gallbladder Disease, and Intestinal Cancer.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    Common conditions include: Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)

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    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trent Lyons is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Lyons has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samit Shah is a Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Polito is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Polito has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Polito is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Sheehan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Sheehan has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sheehan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Warndorf is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Warndorf has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Adenoma, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Warndorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Domenico Viterbo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Viterbo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Glucagonoma, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Viterbo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sajid Hussain is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Hussain has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hussain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Choma is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Choma has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Gallbladder Disease, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Choma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mandeep Bhamra is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Bhamra has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bhamra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Paul is a Neurosurgery provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dalfino is a Neurosurgery provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Dalfino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Albany Medical College

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Junichi Yamamoto is a Neurosurgery provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Yamamoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Boulos is a Neurosurgery provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Boulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    43 New Scotland Ave # 10, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rana Paulsen is a Nurse Practitioner in Albany, New York. Ms. Paulsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    391 Myrtle Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Vishwanath is a Pediatric Neurologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Vishwanath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Legius Syndrome, RASopathies, and Transient Tic Disorder.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Vascular Surgery | Interventional Radiology | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Vascular Surgery | Interventional Radiology | Thoracic Surgery

    Albany Medical College

    391 Myrtle Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hnath is a Vascular Surgeon and an Interventional Radiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Hnath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    391 Myrtle Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Pugh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Pugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are HNRNPH2-Related Disorder, Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    An arteriovenous malformation occurs when arteries and veins develop in ways that form a tangle. The tangled arteries and veins of arteriovenous malformations also form abnormal connections between them that impair normal blood flow and oxygenation to surrounding tissues. Arteriovenous malformations most commonly form in the brain or spinal cord but may also appear elsewhere in the body. Some types of arteriovenous malformations may resemble birthmarks called hemangiomas or port-wine stains. Arteriovenous malformations can rupture and cause bleeding.

    When should I see an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Albany, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Albany, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Albany, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Albany, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Albany, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arteriovenous Malformation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Albany, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Arteriovenous Malformation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arteriovenous Malformation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Albany, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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