Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is excited to welcome a new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Philip Heavner, MD, will begin his tenure effective September 5.
Dr. Heavner joined Guthrie in 2020 and is currently the System Chief of Pediatrics. He also serves as the Medical Director for Child Advocacy Centers in Bradford County, PA and Chemung and Schuyler counties in New York. Before joining Guthrie, Dr. Heavner was the Chief of Pediatrics at Bassett Healthcare Network.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Heavner to this new role,” said Dr. Robert Kruklitis, Chief Clinical Officer, The Guthrie Clinic. “With his extensive experience as a system chief and medical director, he brings invaluable leadership and expertise to our Guthrie Cortland Medical Center team.”
Dr. Heavner received his Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management, from Clarkson University. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.