Amsterdam Family Practice
518-843-4522
119 Holland Circle Dr.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Dr. Robert Droege, M.D.
Dr. Robert Droege is a Scotia NY native who received his BS degree from RPI in Troy, NY. He then received his MD degree from SUNY Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, NY and finally completed his residency in Family Practice at the old St Clare's Hospital in Schenectady NY in 1985. After practicing in rural NY for 5 years, he returned to the Amsterdam area in 1990 and has been with the practice ever since. He has a keen interest in caring for the entire family and is particularly patient with children. He loves the outdoors and you can find him in the local skies flying his single engine airplane.
Dr. William Forlano, M.D.
Dr. George Weis, D.O.
Dr. Walter Cummings, D.O.
Dr. Mary Kate Barnett, M.D.
Dr. Barnett received her BS degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and then her MD degree from SUNY Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Barnett completed her residency in family practice at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY in 2013. Dr. Barnett has been with the practice since September 2013. Dr. Barnett enjoys time spent with her husband and children.
Dr. Forlano received his BS degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA (Cum Laude) and then his MD degree at SUNY in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Forlano completed his residency in family practice at the old St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady, NY in 2003 (Chief Resident). Dr. Forlano has been with the practice since August 2003. Dr. Forlano resides in Scotia, NY with his wife and 3 children.
Dr. Weis received his BS degree from Siena College in Albany, NY and his DO degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. Dr. Weis completed his residency in family practice at the old St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, NY in 1988. Dr. Weis has been with Amsterdam Family Practice since 1988.
Dr. Cummings received his BS degree from Siena College in Albany, NY and his DO degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. Dr. Cummings completed his residency in family practice at the old St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady, NY in 2005. Dr. Cummings has been with the practice since July 2007.
Nichole Santiago, FNP-BC
Nichole received her AAS Nursing Degree from Fulton Montgomery CC, her BS Nursing Degree from Russel Sage College in Albany, NY and MS Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Sage Graduate School in 2013. Nichole resides in Fort Johnson NY with her husband and son. In addition to enjoying seeing patients of all ages she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
Chelsea received her BS in Biology from Cedarville University, AAS Nursing Degree from Hudson Valley CC, her BSN from WGU and her MS Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Sage Graduate School in 2021. Chelsea is originally from Broadalbin, NY and resides now in the Saratoga Springs area with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys and welcomes patients of all ages.
Chelsea Sohns, FNP-C
