At Albany Clinical Nutrition Specialists, we are committed to the identification and treatment of people who have or are at high risk for heart disease, and their family members. Treatment of people at risk may prevent, reverse or stabilize heart disease and reduce cardiac events. We will work closely with your primary care physician, cardiologist or other specialists. Our individualized program includes the following:

• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment—We will evaluate and treat all risk factors for vascular diseases of the heart and circulation.
  
  
• Lipid Clinics—We will evaluate and treat cholesterol disorders, provide access to new cholesterol-related testing, and educate and support you in your lifestyle changes. We may use any combination of nutrition, medication, and exercise to help you achieve your personal goal.
  
  
• Diabetes—We will provide screening, early detection and treatment for diabetes and assist your primary provider in your care. You will receive self-care, nutrition and exercise information, along with continued support for your very important lifestyle changes.
  
  
• Obesity and Eating Disorders—We recognize obesity as a complex, chronic health problem and provide a comprehensive plan addressing all your needs. You will receive nutrition and exercise plans, health counseling and emotional support, along with medication or psychological counseling as indicated. We are also experienced in treating people with eating problems such as anorexia and bulimia.
  
  
• Smoking Cessation—We believe every smoker has the potential to be a non-smoker. We will evaluate your phase of smoking cessation and provide the appropriate health counseling and emotional support throughout this change. Medication may also be used if needed.
  
  
• Exercise—We will provide screening for exercise safety, exercise prescription and referral to an exercise physiologist.
  
  
• Stress Management—We believe that psychological wellness is the foundation for the behavior changes leading to physical wellness. We will identify your personal stressors, provide health counseling and support, along with medication or psychology referral as needed.

Our new office—The Nutritionists have moved. The new office is at The Capital Region Health Park, in Latham. Directions

Our Team

Physician Staff—Specializing in clinical nutrition, cholesterol problems and eating disorders.

• Vanessa P. Denning, MD
• Carol R. Santoro, MD
• Barbara Kapuscinska, MD
• Ann V. Michelek, MD

Nursing Staff—Experienced in risk assessment, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and health counseling

• Cassandra Coyle, RN

Dietician Staff—Experienced in individual and group dietary counseling for all nutrition related problems.

• Stephanie Amigo, RD