LAURIE ROACH, SELECTED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

The physicians and staff of North Country Orthopaedic Group are pleased to announce the selection of Laurie Roach as Employee of the Year 2011.

Michael C. Wainberg, MD (Pictured at right in the photograph) presented 
Ms. Roach with her award.
This is the twelfth year NCOG has presented an employee with the award.

“Laurie is an outstanding employee, dedicated to both her staff as well as our patients. She has been instrumental in the efficiency of our medical records department,” comments Linda Hayes, LPN, Director of Operations.

 

NCOG WELCOMES DRS. ABREU & CHOUNG, SEPTEMBER 2011

Standing (at left) Anel M. Abreu, DO, MS and (at right) Edward W. Choung, DO, MS
Retired physicians, (seated) Dr. David VanEenenaam and Dr. Arthur Peckham, Jr.

Physicians and staff welcomed Drs. Abreu and Choung in September - both relocated to Watertown after completing their fellowship programs. Dr. Abreu is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction, he trained at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Choung completed his fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY.

AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NORTH COUNTRY,
DR. AUTHUR PECKHAM, JR. RETIRES

Dr. Peckham began practicing orthopaedics in Watertown during the summer of 1977. Physicians and staff recognized Dr. Peckham's work at a luncheon in late September. "The most rewarding part of my career has been the opportunities I've had to interact with patients," stated Dr. Peckham. "The people are what matters."

 

DR. DAVID O. VANEENENAAM RETIRED FROM NCOG AFTER 43 YEARS

Staff and physicians wished Dr. VanEenenaam well and presented him with a variety of gifts during a recent retirement celebration. Dr. VanEenenaam began practicing orthopaedics in Watertown during the summer of 1968. Pictured above are Dr. Van Eenenaam and his son Dr. Peter VanEenenaam, current president of NCOG.

PHYSICIANS AND STAFF CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOCTORS' DAY

On Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, physicians and staff at NCOG joined the national celebration of Doctors' Day.

Staff and physicians enjoyed cake and fruit in celebration - several employees stopped in to thank providers for making NCOG a great place to work.

Pictured above, enjoying the cake, is David O. VanEenenaam, MD., Arthur C. Peckham, Jr., MD. and Bruce L. Baird, MD (back).

D. PETER VAN ENENAAM AND U.S. ALPINE SKI TEAM

Dr. Peter Van Eenenaam continues his involvement as travelling physician with the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski team. Click here to view an article published in the Watertown Daily Times on Monday, March 1, 2010.

 

 

 

NCOG CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY

On Friday, December 4, 2009 employees and physicians celebrated North Country Orthopaedic Group's 50th year of service to the North Country community. Dr. David Van Eenenaam recognized Walker Heap, MD as founder of North Country Orthopaedic Group. Dr. Heap began providing orthopaedic services to the area during the summer of 1959.The physicians and staff presented Dr. Heap with a Michael Ringer print.

 
Left to right in the photo:

Michael Wainberg, MD; Edward Powell, MD; Steve Curtis, MD (retired from NCOG); Bruce Baird, MD; Walker Heap, MD; Steven Fish, MD; David Van Eenenaam, MD; D. Peter Van Eenenaam, MD; Arthur Peckham, Jr., MD; and Richard Withington, MD (retired). Not pictured - Perry Shuman, MD & Howard Huang, MD.