Joseph T. Barry, MD
Dr. Barry grew up in Camillus and graduated from West Genesee High School in 1976. He then attended Cornell University and graduated in 1980. He then attended Downstate Medical Center and did a three year Internal Medicine Residency in Boston at St. Elizabeths Hospital. He returned to Central New York to join his father in private practice. Dr. Barry is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
Dr. Barry lives in Lafayette with his wife Debbie and their two children Kyle and Shannon. His interests include chess, reading, old movies, hiking and gardening. Dr Barry believes you must treat the whole person not just the presenting problem. He believes there is a real and important connection between your brain, your body and your spiritual self.
Alexander B. Knudsen, MD
Dr. Knudsen was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Staten Island. He moved to Syracuse to practice medicine with Drs J.T. and J.A. Barry in 1989. Dr. Knudsen is board certified in Internal Medicine. He attended medical school at Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn where he met Dr. J.T. Barry, and did his residency in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA.
Judith C. Garrett, FNP
Judith graduated from Auburn Memorial Hospital and has practiced in acute care and long term care hospital nursing for 25 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from SUNY College of Technology and in 1996 received her Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. She is currently certified by the American Nurses Association in Acute Care Nursing. As a Nurse Practitioner, Judi sees her primary focus as patient education in health promotion, maintenance behaviors and in diagnosing and treating patients with non-critical acute and chronic illnesses.
Jennifer S. Castro FNP
Jennifer Castro is a Nurse Practitioner in Family Health. She received her Bachelor of Nursing from Rutgers University. Her Family Nurse Practitioner Degree was awarded from SUNY Upstate. She started her nursing career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the ICU before moving to Syracuse where she worked in the Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and the Department of Family Medicine at Upstate as an FNP. She enjoys running, baking and keeping up with her kids.
Ellen Lynne Carey, FNP
ELLEN LYNNE CAREY Lynne grew up in Marcellus. She received her BSN from Wilkes College in 1982. She then served in the Navy at Oakland Naval Hospital for 4 years, working with general surgery, orthopedic and neonatal patients. She then worked at Oakland Children’s Hospital in the Neonatal ICU for 2 years. She then moved to North Carolina, worked for 7 years in Neonatal ICU and started her Masters. She relocated to Syracuse in 1996, finished her MSN at Upstate and worked in Pediatric ICU for 7 years, then as an NP with pediatric surgery for 7 years. She has 2 sons, enjoys the outdoors, and traveling with her husband.
Nicholas Gilfus, F.N.P.
Nicholas grew up locally in Elbridge, NY. He graduated from Cayuga Community College Nursing School in 2007. The next decade was spent traveling the country as a travel nurse, working in a multitude of arenas including ER nursing and critical care. After receiving his Masters Degree from Upstate Medical University he assumed the primary care practice of Dr. David Martin in Elbridge. He has practiced primary care there since. He lives locally with his family, and is committed to providing access to quality primary care for the people of Central New York.
Andrea Loguidice, FNP
Andrea grew up in Auburn, NY. She pursued a career in healthcare because of her strong passion to care for others. She graduated Crouse Hospital School of Nursing obtaining her RN in 2012, Chamberlain College of Nursing for her BSN in 2015 and Upstate Medical University with her MSN in 2023. She worked most of her nursing years as an ICU nurse caring for our Veteran’s. She spent her first year as a NP working in pediatrics. She is married with 2 boys whom she loves to spend time with and enjoys baking. Her devotion is to help patients obtain their best quality of life while providing exceptional care consistent with the standards of care at Preventive Medicine Associates.
Michelle Lane
Grew up in Homer, NY. Went to SJH College of nursing (2003). Worked at SJH for the next 17 years including OR, ICU, med surg and primary care center. Obtained BSN and MSN through Keuka College (2007 & 2017 respectively). Obtained FNP through SUNY Polytechnic in Utica (2019). Married with 3 daughters, 2 dogs, and 5 cats. Enjoy travelling, reading, knitting and family. I find family practice most rewarding because I am able to spend more time with my patients and get to know them through regular visits.
Lindsey Permell FNP, CCM
Lindsey is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certifed Case Manager. Her journey in healthcare began early starting as a CNA, LPN, RN BSN then obtaning MSN from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2023. She emphasizes holistic care and patient education focusing on empowering individuals to take an active role in their health and well-being through evidence-based care. She enjoys cooking, staying busy with her family and spending time outdoors.
