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Jeniffer Wilkie Alberry, FNP-C
Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
(Russell Sage College)

Masters of Science in Nursing (FNP)
(SUNY Upstate Medical University)

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Rebecca Tan-Alberto, M.D. Chief of Anesthesiology
  Credentials Medical Degree (Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines)
BS Psychology (Far Eastern University)
Transitional Program Internship (Department of Internal Medicine, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WJ)
Anesthesiology Residency (Medical College of Wisconsin)
Anesthesiology Residency (University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines)
Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine Residency (Mandaluyong Medical Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines)
Rural Service (Caloocan Health Center, Calooncan, Philippines)
Post Graduate Internship (Andres Bonifacio Medical Center, Cavite, Philippines) 
Gerald Amatucci, M.D.
Credentials AAS Respiratory Therapy (Nassau Community College)
BS Biology (SUNY Stony Brook)
MS Natural Science (Hofstra University)
Medical Degree (University C.E.T.E.C., School of Medicine)
General Surgery Internship (Lutheran Medical Center)
Internal Medicine Residency (Lutheran Medical Center)
Jiri Bem, M.D. - Colorectal Surgeon  
jbem.jpg Credentials

Bachelors of Science, Biology (Pilsen, Prague, Czech Republic)
Medical Dcotor (CharlesUniversity Schoolof Medicine Prague, Czech Republic)
General Surgery (Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic, and Municipal Hospital at Kladno, Czech Republic)
Surgical Pathology Residency (University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama)
General Surgery Residency (StateUniversity of New York at Syracuse, New York)
General Surgery Residency (State University of New York at Buffalo, New York)
Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship (State University of New York at Buffalo, New York)
Board Certification
Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgery
Board Certified General Surgeon

Harriet Burris, M.D. - Emergency Department Medical Director
Credentials Bachelors of Science, Life Sciences (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Medical Degree (SUNY Upstate Medical Center)
Family Practice Residency (St. Josephs Hospital Health Center)

Board Certification
American Board of Family Practice
ABFP Geriatrics
American Board of Emergency Medicine

Richard Corcoran, RPA-C
Credentials Physician Assistant Degree(PA) - Anderson Broaddus College
     
David Ewing-Chow, M.D. – Chief of Ophthalmology
Credentials Medical Degree (University of Saskatchewan)
Rotating Internship (St. Paul’s Hospital)
Ophthalmology Residency (Royal University Hospital)
Fellowship: Ocular Oncology (Princess Margaret Hospital)
Fellowship: Ophthalmic plastics, reconstructive, orbital and lacrimal surgery (University of Cincinnati Medical Center)

Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology

Christian Ezidiegwu, M.D. - Laboratory Medical Director
Credentials Medical Degree (University of Nigeria)
Medicine and Surgery Internship (University of Nigeria)
Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Residency (SUNY Health Science Center, University Hospital)
Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship (SUNY Heath Science Center, University Hospital)

Board Certification
The American Board of Pathology/Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Ali Gharagozloo, M.D. - Radiology Medical Director
Credentials Medical Degree (University of Miami)
Diagnostic Radiology Residency (SUNY Health Science Center)

Board Certification
The American Board of Radiology

William Harmand, M.D. - Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
 William M Harmand, MD Credentials

Bachelor of Arts Degree (Chemistry, Syracuse University)
Medical Degree (SUNY Medical Center)
Internship at Toronto General Hospital
Resident Training (University of Toronto Affiliated Hospital
University of Toronto

Board Certifications

National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomat American Board of Otolaryngology
Aaron Huizenga, D.O. - River Community Clinic Medical Director
Credentials Bachelor of Science (University of Illinois at Urbana/Campaign)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Family Practice Internship (Mercy General Health Partners)
Family Practice Residency (Mercy General Health Partners)

Board Certification
American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Wayne J. Jackson, RPA
Credentials Physician Assistant Degree (Troy Albany Medical)

Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Gregory Joy, M.D.
Credentials Medical Degree (University Health Science Center Houston Tx)
Ophthalmology Internship (Christus St. Joseph Hospital)
Ophthalmology Residency (University of Washington)

Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology

Mahreen Razzaq, M.D.
Credentials

Medical Degree (DOW Medical College)
Family Medicine Internship (St. John Hospital and Medical Center)
Family Medicine Residency (St. John Hospital and Medical Center)

Fritz Roc, MD, F.A.C.C.
Credentials Undergraduate Studies (State University of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Medical Degree (State University of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Rotating Internship (State University of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Advanced Courses in Pulmonary Diseases-Internship (Rockland Community College)
Internal Medicine (Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine)
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center)

 

Board Certification

ABIM - Internal Medicine
ABIM - Cardiovascular Disease
The Cerficication Board of Nucelar Cardiology
The National Board of Echocardiography
Christopher Symenow, RPA-C
Credentials

Physician Assistant Degree (Daemon College)

Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Cynthia Simpson, RN, FNP-C, OB/GYN NP
Credentials

Associates Degree in Nursing (RN) (Jefferson Community College)
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner(OB/GYN) (University of Washington/Planned Parenthood)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (Community General Hospital)

Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Frederick Tontarski, RPA-C
Credentials

Physician Assistant Degree (Brooklyn Hospital Center)

Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

 Prasad Yitta, M.D. - River Hospital Medical Director and Ambulatory Surgery Medical Director

Credentials

Medical Degree (Guntur Medical College)
Rotating Internship (Mercy Hospital)

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery

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River Hospital
4 Fuller Street,
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

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