Guthrie Welcomes New Providers

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

Vrushali Pachpande, MD, joins the internal medicine team in Sayre, with clinical interests in primary care, chronic disease, and blood disorders. Dr. Pachpande completed her education at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas and a residency at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Dr. Pachpande, call 570-887-7150.

Barbara Wiseman, MD, is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist in Sayre, with clinical interests in bladder pain, female incontinence, and prolapse. Dr. Wiseman completed her education at University of Pennsylvania, a residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Drexel College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., a fellowship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown/Bethlehem, Pa. and is certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Dr. Wiseman, call 570-887-7150.

Tamas Szombathy, MD, FACC is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiologist at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, with clinical interests in cardiac arrythmia, heart failure, and implantable device therapy. Dr. Szombathy completed his education and a residency at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary, a residency at Unity Health/University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, N.Y. and a fellowship at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass. He is currently welcoming new patients in Cortland. To make an appointment with Dr. Szombathy, call 607-756-3561.

Aran Laing, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterology and hepatology physician at Cortland Alvena Ave., with clinical interests in colon cancer screening, gastro esophageal reflux, and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Laing completed his education at University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand, and a residency and fellowship at University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. He is currently welcoming new patients in Cortland. To make an appointment with Dr. Laing, call 607-299-7070.

Simon Shapiro, DO, is a fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician in Bath, with clinical interests in spine pain, back pain, and sciatica. Dr. Shapiro completed his education at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, N.Y., a residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill., an internship at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., and a fellowship at Orthopedic and Spine Specialists in York, Pa. He is currently welcoming new patients in Big Flats. To make an appointment with Dr. Shapiro, call 607-973-8000.

Soo Yeon Shin, NP, joins the occupational medicine team in Cortland, with clinical interests in family medicine, DOT physicals, and population health. She completed her education at Decker College of Nursing, Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. and is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in Cortland. To make an appointment with Soo Yeon, call 800-244-4886.

Jensen Dunkling, PA-C, joins the family medicine team in Erwin, with clinical interests in primary care, orthopedics, and pediatrics. Jensen completed her education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is currently welcoming new patients in Erwin. To make an appointment with Jensen, call 607-973-8000.

Jessica McWhorter, FNP-BC, joins the family medicine team in Troy with clinical interests in primary care, adolescent health, and health screenings. Jessica completed her education at Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Ill. and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is currently welcoming new patients in Troy. To make an appointment with Jessica, call 570-297-4104.

Rachel Cloke, NP, joins the family medicine team in Waverly, with clinical interests in primary care, asthma, and pediatrics. Rachel completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in Waverly. To make an appointment with Rachel, call 607-565-9975.

Rebecca A. Satterly, NP-C, joins the family medicine team in Sayre, with a clinical interest in primary care. Rebecca completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Rebecca, call 570-887-7150.

Kayla Moore, PA-C, joins the internal medicine team in Sayre, with clinical interests in primary care, acute/sick care, and chronic disease management. Kayla completed her education at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Kayla, call 570-887-7150.

Joel Owens, NP, joins the pediatrics team at Big Flats Southern Tier Pediatrics, with clinical interests in adolescent medicine, sick visits, and asthma. Joel completed his education at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y. and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He is currently welcoming new patients in Big Flats. To make an appointment with Joel, call 607-734-2264.

Kimberly Bissel, FNP-C, joins the obstetrics/gynecology team in Sayre, with clinical interests in women’s health, contraception/contraceptive counseling, and abnormal uterine bleeding. Kimberly completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. at is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Kimberly, call 570-887-7150.

Shannon Bailey, FNP-C, joins the bariatric surgery team at the Sayre Weight Loss Center, with clinical interests in weight loss, weight loss surgery, and weight loss medicine. Shannon completed her education at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Downers Grove, Ill. and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Shannon, call 570-887-3920.

Taylore Chesla, PA-C, joins the cardiology team in Sayre, with clinical interests in atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia. Taylore completed her education at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Taylore, call 570-887-7150.

Alvir Rynone, NP-C, joins the plastic and reconstructive surgery team in Sayre, with clinical interests in abdominal surgery, breast surgery, and burn care. Alvir completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Alvir, call 570-887-7150.

Jaime L. Fernandez, FNP-C, joins the otolaryngology team at Sayre Otolaryngology, with a clinical interest in thyroid and parathyroid conditions. Jaime completed her education at Binghamton University in Binghamton, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients. To make an appointment with Jaime, call 570-887-2849.

Briana Hansen, PA-C, joins the gastroenterology and hepatology team at Cortland Alvena Ave., with clinical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, and swallowing disorders. Briana completed her education at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is currently welcoming new patients in Cortland. To make an appointment with Briana, call 607-299-7070.

Amie Gross, MS, RD, LDN, joins the dietary team at Sayre Desmond Street – Endocrinology, with clinical interests in nutrition counseling, diabetes education, and renal nutrition. Amie completed her education at University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Amie, call 570-887-2832.

Abhinay Theli, MD, is a Hospitalist at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, with clinical interests in hospital medicine, cardiology, and gastroenterology. Dr. Theli completed his education at SVS Medical College, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in India and a residency at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.

Abigail Link, PA-C, joins the emergency medicine teams at Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, with a clinical interest in emergency medicine. Abigail completed her education at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa. and is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physicians Assistants.

Stacy A. Miller, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C, joins the emergency medicine teams at Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, with clinical interests in emergency medicine and sexual assault nurse examiner for adults and pediatric/adolescents. Stacy completed her education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Guthrie is a non-profit integrated health system located in north central Pennsylvania and upstate New York, serving patients from a twelve-county service area. Guthrie is comprised of four hospitals, including Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., with a campus in Towanda, Pa., Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, N.Y., Guthrie Troy Community Hospital in Troy, Pa., and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center in Cortland, N.Y., along with a research institute and home care/hospice. Guthrie’s multi-specialty group practice of more than 325 physicians and 210 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities in Pennsylvania and New York. In addition, Guthrie offers home medical equipment and respiratory therapy products at seven convenient Med Supply Depot locations and provides a wide range of services and programs to enhance the health and well-being of those it serves.