Meet the Faculty

The Infectious Disease Fellowship program at Upstate Medical University is supported by a team of accomplished faculty members who bring extensive expertise and experience to the program. These faculty members possess a deep understanding of infectious diseases, clinical research, and patient care, ensuring fellows receive exceptional mentorship and guidance throughout their educational journey.

Fellowship Leadership

Ramiro Gutierrez, MD, MPH
Deputy Chief, Infectious Disease Associates
Medical Director, Infectious Disease Associates
315 464-5540

Laura E Arndt, PA
315 464-5540

Donald C Blair, MD
315 464-5815

Education & Fellowships

MS: University of Michigan Medical School, 1974
Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, 1971
Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, 1966
MD: Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1965

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Infectious Diseases

Jonathan Conlon, MPAS, PA-C
315 464-8668

Education & Fellowships

MS: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 2012, Physician Assistant Studies
BS: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 2011

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider; Emergency Medicine; Rheumatology; Rheumatology; Infectious Diseases; Abdominal Abscess; more

Sarah N Cote, NP
315 464-5540

Timothy P Endy, MD, MPH
315 464-5815

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1995, Infectious Diseases
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1989, Internal Medicine
Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1987, Internal Medicine
MD: Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, 1986
MPH: University of Michigan, 1982

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Internal Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea; Antibiotic-Resistant Infections; Bacterial Meningitis in Adults; Bladder Infection; more

Avrille B George, MD
315 464-9360

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2011, Infectious Diseases
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2009, Internal Medicine
MD: Ross University School of Medicine, 2006
BA: Brooklyn College of CUNY, 2001

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Internal Medicine; Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea; Antibiotic-Resistant Infections; Bacterial Meningitis in Adults; Bladder Infection; Bone Infection; more

Melissa L Gervais, NP
315 464-9360

Isobel B Grover, DHSc, PA, AAHIVS, DFAAPA
315 464-5533

Education & Fellowships

DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES: Andrew Taylor Still University, 2017
MS: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 2006, Physician Assistant Studies
BS: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 2005, Biology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider; Transgender Health; Gender Dysphoria; HIV Infection and AIDS; Transgender Health Conditions; HIV Testing; more

Ramiro Gutierrez, MD, MPH
315 464-5540

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: National Naval Medical Center, 2012, Infectious Diseases
Residency: U.S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, 2004, Internal Medicine
Internship: National Naval Medical Center, 1999, Internal Medicine

Elizabeth P Harausz, MD, MPH
315 464-5815

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: Case Western Reserve University, 2014, Infectious Disease
Residency: University of Rochester, 2010
MD: Tufts University, 2007
MPH: Tufts University, 2007

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Tuberculosis (TB)

Wesley D Kufel, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
315 464-5540

Education & Fellowships

Residency: University of North Carolina Hospital, 2017, PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency
Residency: Upstate University Hospital, 2016, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Antibiotic-Resistant Infections; Bladder Infection; Bladder Infection; Bone Infection; Bone Infection; Bone Infection; more

Angana Mahapatra, DO, MPH
315 464-5533

Education & Fellowships

MPH: Nova Southeastern University, 2018
Residency: SUNY Stony Brook, 2015, Southampton Hospital, Family Medicine
DO: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012, Osteopathic Medicine
BA: New York University, 2008, Anthropology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Family Medicine; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; HIV Infection and AIDS; Acute Illness & Injury Management; Advance Directives; Chronic Disease Management; more

Rahul Mahapatra, DO
315 464-5815

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: SUNY Stony Brook, 2018, Infectious Diseases
Residency: SUNY Stony Brook, 2015, Southampton Hospital
DO: Nova Southeastern University, 2012

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Infectious Diseases

Kristopher M Paolino, MD
315 464-9360

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2011, Infectious Disease
MA: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2011, Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2008, Internal Medicine
MD: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2005

Stephen J Thomas, MD
315 464-5815

Education & Fellowships

MD: Albany Medical College, NY, 1996

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Internal Medicine; Infectious Diseases

Nabil Zeineddine, MD
315 464-5540

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2019, Infectious Diseases

Michelle Scott, LPN
Infectious Disease Office Director Administrator

Michelle brings over 20 years of diversified patient care experience combined with a practical and efficient ability to manage both an out patient practice and the Fellowship Program. Her commitment to patient care and our Fellowship Program are an integral part of our training program.

Danielle Scott
Infectious Disease Associates Fellowships Administrator