Guthrie Welcomes New Providers

Guthrie is pleased to welcome the following providers who recently joined the organization:

Diego Accorsi, MD joins the general surgery team in Cortland with clinical interests in minimally invasive surgery, wound care, and anti-reflux procedure. Dr. Accorsi completed his education at Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Dutch Caribbean and a residency at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Accorsi, please call 866-488-4743.

Kristin Algoe, MD is a board-certified obstetrics/gynecology physician in Cortland with clinical interests in full range obstetrics, menopause, and urinary incontinence. Dr. Algoe completed her education at State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y. and a residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Algoe, please call 866-488-4743.

Ashish Bagal, MD is a fellowship-trained emergency medicine physician in Towanda, Sayre and Troy with a clinical interest in emergency medicine. Dr. Bagal completed his education, a residency and fellowship at University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md.

Russell Burkett, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Troy and Towanda with a clinical interest in emergency medicine. Dr. Burkett completed his education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. and a residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

Chiagozie Fawole, MD is a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Dr. Fawole completed her education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. and a fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, N.Y.
 
Marcelo Gareca, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained infectious disease physician in Cortland with clinical interests in bacteremia, skin and soft tissue infections, and viral infections. Dr. Gareca completed his education at National University of Córdoba in Córdoba, Argentine, a residency at Yale University School of Medicine – Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Conn. and a fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, N.Y. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Gareca, please call 866-488-4743.

Alexander Kaminsky, MD, MPH is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Sayre and Ithaca with clinical interests in breast reconstruction, burn surgery, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Kaminsky completed his education at Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel and a fellowship at University of Tennessee Health Science Department of Plastic Surgery in Memphis, Tenn. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Kaminsky, please call 866-488-4743.

Adam Nasar, MD is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon and orthopedic physician in Sayre, Big Flats, and Owego with clinical interests in arthritis treatment of the hand and thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, and wrist arthroscopy. Dr. Nasar completed his education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. and a fellowship at The University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, Ariz. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Nasar, please call 866-488-4743.

John Simmons, DO is a board-certified radiation oncologist in Corning with clinical interests in stereotactic body radiation therapy, surface guided radiation therapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. Dr. Simmons completed his education at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, W. Va. And a residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Simmons, please call 866-488-4743.

Matthew Ujevich, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician in Ithaca with clinical interests in preventative medicine, weight loss, and nutrition. Dr. Ujevich completed his education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Va. And a residency at Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver, Pa. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Ujevich, please call 866-488-4743.

Matthew Westpfal, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist in Cortland with a clinical interest in body MRI. Dr. Westpfal completed his education at SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine in Syracuse, N.Y. and a fellowship at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Westpfal, please call 866-488-4743.

Jason Yi, MD is a board-certified hospitalist at Guthrie Corning Hospital with a clinical interest in hospital medicine. Dr. Yi completed his education at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies and a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Courtney Case, PA-C joins the cardiology teams in Troy, Sayre and Towanda with clinical interests in coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Courtney completed her education at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Courtney, please call 866-488-4743.

Joshua Colvin, PMHNP joins the psychiatry team in Sayre with clinical interests in anxiety, psychotic disorders and depression. Joshua completed his education at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Joshua, please call 570-887-6550.

Michaela DiLorenzo, PA-C joins the orthopedics team in Sayre with clinical interests in minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal injuries. Michaela completed her education at Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Michaela, please call 866-488-4743.

Danielle Frutiger, PA-C joins the emergency medicine teams at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital. She completed her education at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. and is certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.

Kathleen Gorgos, NP joins the orthopedics teams in Vestal, Big Flats, and Southport with clinical interests in shoulder surgery, knee surgery, and hip surgery. Kathleen completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Kathleen, please call 866-488-4743.

Alexis Marchitte, PT, DPT, ATC joins the physical therapy team in Cortland with clinical interests in sports injuries, concussion management, and tactile athletes. Alexis completed her education at State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. and The College at Brockport, State University of New York in Brockport, N.Y. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Alexis, please call 607-756-3606.

Teresa Pitcher, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP joins the psychiatry team in Sayre with clinical interests in mood disorders, evidence-based alternative treatments, and anxiety disorders. Teresa completed her education at Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, Pa. and at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Teresa, please call 866-488-4743.

Arthur J. Price, II, NP joins the family medicine team in Athens with clinical interests in preventative care, chronic lung diseases, and population health. Arthur completed his education at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. He is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Arthur, please call 866-488-4743.

Allison Schmidt, NP joins the pulmonology team in East Corning with clinical interests in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and sleep medicine. Alison completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Alison, please call 866-488-4743.

Melissa Slaght, CNM joins the midwifery and obstetrics/gynecology teams in Sayre with clinical interests in contraception, pregnancy and childbirth, and women’s health. Melissa completed her education at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Melissa, please call 866-488-4743.

Chrystal Tompkins, NP joins the family medicine team in Towanda with clinical interests in rural medicine, mental health, and women’s health. Chrystal completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Chrystal, please call 866-488-4743.

Heather Ulrich, NP joins the pediatrics team in Sayre with clinical interests in pediatric mental health, preventative health, and newborn/maternal wellness. Heather completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Heather, please call 866-488-4743.

Jimmie Young, RPA-C joins the orthopedics team at Big Flats Orthopedic Walk-In Care with clinical interests in sports medicine, military medicine, and orthopedic injuries. Jimmie completed his education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 

Melissa Zambetti, PA-C joins the neurosurgery teams in Sayre and Tunkhannock with clinical interests in spine and spinal cord disorders and brain tumors. Melissa completed her education at The University of Texas Rio Grande in Edinburg, Texas and King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Melissa, please call 866-488-4743.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit multispecialty health system integrating clinical and hospital care along with research and education. Headquartered in Sayre, Pennsylvania, The Guthrie Clinic stands as one of the nation's longest established group practices, founded in 1910 by the visionary Dr. Donald Guthrie. The organization's patient-centered approach revolves around a clinically-integrated network of employed providers. Among The Guthrie Clinic’s more than 9,000 caregivers are close to 1,000 highly skilled physicians and advanced practice providers representing the spectrum of medical specialties and sub-specialties. Situated across 10,000 square miles in northeastern Pennsylvania and upstate New York, The Guthrie Clinic's comprehensive six hospital campuses also encompass an expansive network of outpatient facilities across 13 counties. Post-acute care includes acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, personal care home, home care and hospice services, completing the continuum of care. With a commitment to shaping the future of health care, the organization offers eight residencies and five fellowships, serving as a training ground for the next generation of leaders in the field.

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