Guthrie Welcomes New Providers
Guthrie is pleased to welcome the following providers who have recently joined the organization:
Anne Rizzo, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon on the general surgery and trauma and acute surgery teams in Sayre with clinical interests in abdominal wall construction, colonoscopy and endoscopy. She completed her education at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y., a residency at Tulane University Department of Surgery in New Orleans, La. And a fellowship at Washington Hospital Center Medstar Health in Washington, D.C. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Rizzo, call 866-488-4743.
Nicholas Volchko, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician at Corning Centerway and Bath with clinical interests in pain management, spine pain and back pain. Dr. Volchko completed his education at West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.Va. and a residency and fellowship at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He is currently welcoming new patients in Corning Centerway and Bath. To make an appointment with Dr. Volchko, call 866-488-4743.
Kathy Galla-Elizeus, MD is a board-certified physician on the obstetrics/gynecology team in Sayre with clinical interests in infertility, menopause issues and contraception/contraceptive counseling. Dr. Galla-Elizeus completed her education at Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. and a residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Dr. Galla-Elizeus, call 866-488-4743.
Olusoji Olakanpo, MD is a board-certified pediatrician at Big Flats Southern Tier Pediatrics with clinical interests in urgent care, behavioral/ADHD and mental health. Dr. Olakanpo completed his education at Guy’s Hospital in London, England and a residency at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, N.Y. He is currently welcoming new patients. To make an appointment with Dr. Olakanpo, call 866-488-4743.
Cathy Schanzer, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Sayre, Corning Centerway and Big Flats with clinical interests in cataract surgery, corneal surgery and functional ocular plastics. Dr. Schanzer completed her education and an internship at University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas, and a residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She is currently welcoming new patients. To make an appointment with Dr. Schanzer, call 570-888-5858 for Sayre, 607-973-8000 for Corning Centerway, or 607-795-5100 for Big Flats.
Tracy Fish, OD joins the optometry teams in Corning Centerway and Big Flats with clinical interests in comprehensive eye exams, primary eye care and contact lenses and glasses. Dr. Fish finished her education at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. And is a member of the National Glaucoma Society. She is currently welcoming new patients. To make an appointment with Dr. Fish, call 607-973-8000 for Corning Centerway or 607-795-5100 for Big Flats.
Kate Sampson, AGNP-C joins the internal medicine team in Sayre with clinical interests in preventative health, primary care services and chronic disease management. Kate completed her education at Keuka College in Keuka Park, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment with Kate, call 866-488-4743.
Anna Clifford, CPNP joins the pediatrics team at Big Flats Southern Tier Pediatrics with clinical interests in ADHD, lactation counseling and well child care. Anna completed her education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. and is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is currently welcoming new patients. To make an appointment with Anna, call 866-488-4743.
Michael Gonzalez, PA-C joins the urology team in Southport, Sayre and Big Flats with clinical interests in general urology and minor office procedures. Michael completed his education at State University of New York at Stony Brook and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is currently welcoming new patients in Southport, Sayre and Big Flats. To make an appointment with Michael, call 866-488-4743.
Samantha L. Close, FNP-C joins the urology team in Sayre with clinical interests in general urology, erectile dysfunction and low testosterone. Samantha completed her education at Chamberlain University in Chicago, Il. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment, call 866-488-4743.
Allyson DeVoir, PA-C joins the otolaryngology team in Sayre. Allyson 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 Allyson, call 570-887-2849.
Jennifer Mason, NP joins the urogynecology teams in Owego and Big Flats with clinical interests in bladder pain, female incontinence, and acute and chronic cystitis. Jennifer completed her education at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and is certified by the Institute for Healthcare Excellence. She is currently welcoming new patients in Owego and Big Flats. To make an appointment with Jennifer, call 570-887-2530.
Tammie Copp, DNP, NP-C joins the pulmonology team in East Corning with clinical interests in asthma, COPD and sleep medicine. Tammie completed her education at Keuka College in Keuka Park, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently welcoming new patients in East Corning. To make an appointment, call 866-488-4743.
Julana Spaulding, CNM joins the obstetrics/gynecology team in Sayre with clinical interests in women’s health, contraception/contraceptive counseling and prenatal care. Julana completed her education at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Ore. and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. To make an appointment, call 570-877-2530.
Alison Helmetsie, PT, DPT, OCS, MDT joins the occupational medicine team in Ithaca with clinical interests in physical therapy, back and neck injuries, and chronic pain management. Alison completed her education at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. and Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y and is certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Cert. MDT – Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis. She is currently welcoming new patients in Ithaca. To make an appointment with Alison, call 800-244-4886.
Sharon Kuong, MD is a board-certified radiologist in Sayre with a clinical interest in diagnostic radiology. Sharon completed her education and a residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in Fruitdale, Calif.
Lisa Marie Esolen, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained infectious disease physician in Sayre with clinical interests in general infectious diseases, bone and joint infections, and Lyme disease. Dr. Esolen completed her education at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H. and a residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.
Audrey Birster, FNP-C is a pediatric hospitalist in Sayre with clinical interests in pediatrics, adolescent health and newborn care. Audrey completed her education at Widener University in Harrisburg, Pa. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Heather Walker, CRNA joins the anesthesiology team at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. She completed her education at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. and is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
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.