Nicholas J. Montalto, Jr, MD

is a Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist. He is a New York native and was raised in Niskayuna, New York. Dr. Montalto completed his Ob-gyn residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He has advanced training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, office based tubal sterilization, fertility, and management of urinary incontinence. Dr. Montalto lives in Albany with his wife and three children. Contact Me (nmontalto@albanygyn.com)

Deborah Wright, CT/MT (ASCP), RPA-C, Physician Assistant

received her degree from the Albany Medical College/Hudson Valley PA program in 2000. She provides gynecological care including annual exams, contraceptive counseling, postmenopausal management, health maintanance screening and treatment. Deborah also meets with couples for fertility consults, coordinates treatment cycles, and performs ultrasounds and intrauterine inseminations. She is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Deborah joined CNY Fertility Center in August of 2005 and transitioned to Albany Gynecology & Fertility in January of 2008. Contact Me (dwright@albanygyn.com)

Leslie Berlinsky, RDMS, Sonographer

Leslie Berlinsky is a board certified diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) . She earned her degree in Radiologic Technology from Hudson Valley Community College and completed a post graduate course in “The Techniques of Special Procedures” at Albany Medical College. Leslie has been practicing in the Albany - Troy area for 20 years and has specialized in obstetrical and gynecological sonography for the last 7 ½ years. Recently, Leslie acquired her certification in “nuchal translucency” sonography. This is a non-invasive ultrasound exam that in combination with blood work, is used in the screening for Down Syndrome. She is now happy to be working with Dr. Nicholas Montalto and staff at Albany Gynecology and Fertility and to be part of the CNY family. As part of her commitment to the field of sonography, Leslie is a volunteer exam reviewer with the American Insti tute of Ultrasound in Medicine, a national organization that accredits hospitals, labs and private practices in the performance of quality sonography. Contact Me (lberlinsky@albanygyn.com)

Pam Guilbault, Office Manager

Pam was born in Troy, New York and has been a resident in the capital region for her whole life. She attended a Private School in Cohoes, New York where she discovered her interest in business. Following high school she attended HVCC and received her degree in business. Pam has been working in the OB/GYN and infertility field in accounting and office management since 1978. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and boating. Contact Me (pguilbault@albanygyn.com)

Crystal Sauca, RN

Crystal has worked in the field of gynecology and fertility for 22 years. She assists with patient care by performing blood draws, medication administration, patient education and assisting with medical procedures. She also monitors patients in stimulation cycles by performing transvaginal ultrasounds and intrauterine inseminations. Crystal graduated in 1984 from Maria College in Albany and joined the Albany Gynecology and Fertility practice in December 2007 and is pleased to be part of the team. Contact Me (csauca@albanygyn.com)

Lisa Heath, RN

Lisa received her associate’s degree from Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing and Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY in 1991. From 1991 until 1993 she worked as a staff nurse in a local family planning clinic. For the next 10 years she worked at a well known obstetrician and gynecology practice as a staff nurse. She then joined St. Peter’s Hospital as an RN 3 on the antepartum and postpartum units. Lisa left the hospital to join Dr. Montalto when he returned to the Capital District as his nurse and office manager. In 2007 she joined Albany Gynecology and Fertility. Her passion continues to be women’s health. Contact Me (lheath@albanygyn.com)

Sandra Frederick, Receptionist

Sandra works in the front office checking patients both in and out as well as scheduling appointments. She assists in obtaining insurance benefits and maintaining patient records. Sandra has several years experience in the medical field joining Albany Gynecology and Fertility in December 2007. Contact Me (sfrederick@albanygyn.com)

Donna Burke, Receptionist

Donna works checking in and out patients as well as scheduling appointments. Donna calls on insurance companies for authorization for services. She also does various duties thought out the office. Donna has work in other medical office for 8 years and joined Albany Gynecology & Fertility in March of 2008. Contact Me (dburke@albanygyn.com)

MaryAnn Smith, Receptionist

Contact Me (msmith@albanygyn.com)