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14 Hudson Valley Parent ■ December 2015 HUDSON VALLEY PARENT SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SECTION A pparently, many of our readers have been thrilled with the care they are receiving from their Hudson Valley healthcare professionals. Readers submitted over 450 comments for 250 of their favorite healthcare professionals, the nominations represent 50 medical specialties. If you nominated someone you are lucky to have the privilege of having your child treated by an extraordinary doctor. When asked to recommend their Favorite Docs for their family, Hudson Valley Parent readers offered many reasons. Comments centered on four factors: Care, Communication, Compassion and Convenience. AnneMarie feels that Pediatrician Dr. Joseph Malak, from Bambini Pediatrics in Poughkeepsie, is amazing. "He is gentle, kind and genuinely interested in the care of his patients." Allergist Dr. Paula Brown, from ENT & Allergy Associates in Middletown, is a godsend according to Yvette. "She addresses not just the symptoms, but the cause, and explains what she's doing so clearly that my six-year old has no diffi culty understanding her." The comments we shared above are from two patients, AnneMarie and Yvette. Remember there are 472 more comments on the HVParent Health Guide. When searching for a really good healthcare profession- al, trust those neighbors who have taken the time to let you know why their healthcare professional is the very best. Go to HealthGuide.HVParent.com for a complete listing of Favorite Docs! 475. 253. 50. # of comments. # of healthcare professionals. # of specialties.