The Best Mohawk valley health system in Albany, New York

Welcome to William A. Graber, MD, PC, your premier destination for bariatric surgery and weight loss solutions in Upstate New York. Located at 125 Business Park Drive in Utica, NY, our practice is led by Dr. William A. Graber, a renowned Bariatric Surgeon and Director of Metabolic Surgery at Mohawk Valley Health System. Since 2002, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals has been committed to helping individuals achieve their weight loss goals through expert surgical care. At William A. Graber, MD, PC, we specialize in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, employing the most advanced techniques to ensure safe and effective outcomes. Our board-certified surgeons are experienced in a range of procedures, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, gastric sleeve, and revisional surgeries. We proudly perform these surgeries at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare in Utica, NY, which is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

Welcome to Lara Belfiore's Health Practice Located at 358 Madison Street, Waterville, New York, Lara Belfiore's health practice is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the local community. As a valued member of the MVHS Medical Group, Lara Belfiore, FNP, brings over 26 years of extensive experience in nursing and healthcare to her role as a family nurse practitioner at the Waterville Medical Office.

Welcome to the MVHS Comprehensive Stroke Center, a beacon of advanced medical care located at 333 Lafayette Street, Utica, New York. As a leading health facility, we are proud to be certified by DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting our commitment to excellence in treating serious stroke events. We stand as the only such center between Syracuse and Albany, and one of just seven in Upstate New York. Our certification, based on rigorous standards from the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, ensures that we offer a full spectrum of stroke care—ranging from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and education. This prestigious designation means that our entire hospital is dedicated to your care, ensuring that from emergency treatment to recovery, you receive the best possible support.