Our Doctors

Allen Gerber, M.D.
If you want to know about this physician, ask someone locally. They are bound to know Dr. Gerber. He has strong roots in our community. He has lived in the Hudson Valley for over twenty years.
   Dr. Gerber's expertise includes a master's degree in Psychology from New York University, a residency training program in neurology at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City (where he made a conscious choice to accrue as much valuable experience as possible, at one of the busiest hospitals in the country), and fellowship training in movement disorders at Yale University in New Haven, CT.  He still prides himself on his close contacts with academic physicians, whom he consults when it is advantageous for his patients.
   Dr. Gerber was the founder of Hudson Valley Neurology over ten years ago, and has built it from a solo practice to its present diverse gathering of eight doctors. He has always insisted on using the highest professional standards. His dedication has resulted in a neurology group with permanence, standing and autonomy.
   Dr. Gerber was the founder of the stroke program at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie.  Currently, he is its director.
   Dr. Gerber is diligent. He works hard to encourage patients. He always offers options for them to learn about their disease and treatment options. He has a way of keeping the focus on what is important to the patient: preventing further set-backs and attaining the best recovery possible. He has the special ability to communicate with family members, in order to address their needs and concerns as well.

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Sol Mora, M.D.
Consider the experience level of this physician.  Dr. Mora is a Board Certified neurologist, who is fellowship trained in Cerebral metabolism from Cornell Medical School / New York Hospital.  He was in private practice in Brooklyn, NY for over twenty years.  He has an M.B.A. in Medical Management from the University of Southern Florida.  Currently, he is a neurologic consultant at the prestigious Chiari Institute in Great Neck, Long Island.
   Dr. Mora is an invaluable asset to the team at Hudson Valley Neurology.  In even the most difficult of cases, he is able to decide what is appropriate for the patient's needs.  He has special expertise in headache, migraine and neuromuscular disorders, such as neuropathy, myopathy, myasthenia gravis and radiculopathy.  Dr. Mora is always focused on making that one additional change which betters the treatment plan.

Shaheda N. Azher, M.D.
Dr. Azher is a remarkable woman. As a board certified neurologist she is well versed in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programming and Botox administration. Dr. Azher has published several articles and made presentations to academy meetings and International Movement Disorders Congress. She is fellowship trained in movement disorders [Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Tourette's Syndrome] from Baylor College of Medicine under the world-renowned Joseph Jankovic, M.D.
   Dr. Azher completed her residency training in neurology at Tufts University in Boston, and has demonstrated sound knowledge and complete competence. Dr. Azher has a fundamental regard for life. A doctor who listens and treats her patients with respect, she explains things clearly and encourages the asking of questions. She is a physician who has it all: intelligence, caring, sincerity and expertise.

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Kathleen Mandy, M.D.
At Hudson Valley Neurology, we are proud of our ability to offer electrophysiologic (EMG) testing in our office.  Dr. Mandy is a Board Certified physician with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  She did her residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell Medical Center, and is also certified in the use of acupuncture in New York State.
   Dr Mandy strives to develop and to expand her knowledge in order to give the best care available to her patients.  Consequently, she directs the Stroke Rehabilitation program for Hudson Valley Neurology.  Her high level of commitment, allows us to constantly improve our health services to our patients. 

Joy A. Dryer, Ph.D.
Sometimes patients have emotional reactions, such as stress, anxiety or depression, that accompany a medical diagnosis and its subsequent treatment plan.
   Dr. Dryer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Psychoanalyst who helps patients become more aware of such emotions and how to handle them. In this way, patients can ease both their physical and emotional stress and distress, and thus speed physical recovery, and become more satisfied with their lives and with their interactions with others.
   In working with individuals, couples and family groups, Dr. Dryer listens carefully to each person's concerns, and starts the work "where the patient is."  She uses a wide variety of approaches and techniques (ranging form cognitive behavioral to psychodynamic) to help patients define their therapy goals and to outline steps to reach them.
   As an Adjunct Associates Professor of Psychology at New York University, Dr. Dryer also teaches and supervises at various institutes in NYC. She gives talks and workshops to physician groups and the general public on such topics as "Living with A.D.D."  "Realistic Dreams,"  "How to Survive and Thrive With Your Medical Condition," and "The Caregiver Needs Support Too!"
   Dr. Dryer's canine "assistant" Hobbes is a therapy dog, trained through the Good Dog Foundation of New York.

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Agha Mehmood Raza, M.D.
Dr. Raza comes to HVN with a wealth of knowledge and skills. He is board certified and fellowship trained in areas of Neuromuscular Disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disorders, and Neuro-physiology.
   Dr. Raza completed his residency training at the University of Minnesota and his fellowship training at the world famous Mayo Clinic and University of Vermont. During these fellowships he participated in several research studies and publications. Dr. Raza was also involved in clinical supervision, teaching and lecturing medical students and neurology residents during fellowships. At HVN Dr. Raza will consult patients with neuromuscular disorders and perform EMG’s.

Catherine Schevon, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Schevon is board certified in neurology and fellowship trained in Neurophysiology/Epilepsy. She completed her neurology residency training at UCLA Medical Center and completed her postdoctoral training at Columbia University’s Neurological Institute where Dr. Schevon is currently an Assistant Professor of Neurology and has a hospital appointment as an attending at New York Presbyterian Hospital. At Columbia, she is active in clinical epilepsy and both basic science and clinical research focusing on new techniques and devices for localizing epiloptogenic brain areas.
   Dr. Schevon provides advanced epilepsy treatment for Hudson Valley Neurology. The goal at Hudson Valley Neurology is to utilize her expertise, to offer specialized care and treatment for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with seizure disorders including diagnosis of the spectrum of clinical seizures, and medical management analysis of EEG testing, assessing indications for epilepsy surgery, and the coordination of multidisciplinary epilepsy care. Dr. Schevon’s specialized training is an extraordinary resource for those who wish to receive state of the art treatment, close to home.

Alleyne Fraser, M.D.
Hudson Valley Neurology is also welcoming a neurosurgeon to our team. Dr. Fraser is a graduate of Harvard University, the State University of New York, and Mount Sinai Medical Center. She has over fifteen years of experience. Dr. Fraser provides neurosurgical consultations in our office. She performs neurosurgical procedures at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Orange Regional Medical Center.

Michael Velez B.A., RVT
Michael began his career as a Vascular Technologist in 1998 at Montefiore Medical Center in New York where he served as Chief Technologist. Michael is board certified with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and has served as an instructor in medical diagnostic ultrasound, faculty member in vascular symposiums, and is certified in clinical diagnostic trials for diabetes prevention and carotid artery stenting. Michael utilizes ultrasound and physiological equipment to assess the blood flow circulation throughout the body. Michael uses his expertise to help educate his patients on peripheral vascular diseases and disorders.

Maranda Zocchi, R.N.
Our nurse Maranda comes to Hudson Valley Neurology with over ten years of diverse experience from Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Her area of specialty is Critical Care Emergency Nursing.
   With a great deal of caring, Maranda provides patient triage and assessment. She offers compassion and a cool head in a crisis.
   Maranda is trained in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She also teaches classes to certify others in these techniques.
   Maranda is certified in IV Infusion. For Hudson Valley Neurology, she established protocols for infusions of Solumedrol, Orencia, Tysabri, and Rocephin. With Maranda's expertise, we were given the honor of being the first medical office to deliver Tysabri in the northeast.
   During infusions, Maranda offers one-on-one nursing care. She brings in movies and computer games. She makes it a fun and relaxing experience. All of these features are done to ensure the safest and most pleasant experience for our patients.
   Maranda also coordinates the neurologic cognitive assessment testing using the new Neurotrax system. For more information, see "What is Neurotrax testing" in our Frequently Asked Questions.
   Patients do not have to leave our office, in order to have blood drawn. Maranda provides this service daily.

Mary Beth Meyer, OTR, CDRS 
Ms. Meyer is the founder of Driver Rehabilitation of the Hudson Valley, LLC.  An occupational therapist, she evaluates clients whose neurological deficits have caused an acute or progressive change in driving ability.  Such conditions include stroke, brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Asperger's Syndrom, ADD/ADHD, dementia, and muscular dystrophy. 
   As a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, Ms. Meyer assesses readiness to resume driving safety, and as a licensed driving instructor, she provides driver training to prepare clients for independent safe driving.  If needed, she assists with adaptive driving equipment to compensate for a physical weakness.

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Gary March, R EEG/EP T
Gary began his career as a EEG Technologist in 1977 in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. He continued on and earned his registration in Electroencephalography and Evoked Potential Technology. Gary has served as a lecturer, faculty member, board member and officer for several technologist support societies and is currently an Associate Examiner for the American Board of Registration of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists and a mentor for the on-line education program for the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technology.

Justin Horowitz, CPO
Justin Horowitz, CPO has been serving the residence of Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan County for more than 22 years through M & M Prosthetic Associates and recently with our affiliate, P & O Associates of Middletown, New York. He graduated from Cerritos College in 1977 with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. He continued his education and attended the University of Washington (1977-1981), School of Medicine, division of Prosthetic and Orthotics. His residency was in Iowa City, Iowa from 1981 to 1984. In 1985, he joined the clinical staff of M& M Prosthetic Associates which was established in 1972. He received his Orthotic Certification in 1983 and is well versed in orthotic management for upper and lower motor neuron pathology with pediatrics and adults. His vast knowledge of custom bracing systems has allowed him to treat patients with multiple deficits. He has been trained in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with the WALKAIDE system and is pursuing training and education in other forms of Myo-Orthotics and Neuro-Prosthetics. In 1985, Justin received his certification in upper and lower limb prosthetics. His training has allowed him to work with patients with complex myo-electric prosthetics as well as computerized artificial knees for amputees.

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