Orthopedic Surgeons
Bruce L. Baird, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
President of NCOG
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- General Orthopaedics
- Initially Certified: 07/28/2006
- Recertified through: 12/31/2026
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Medical School: MD, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Fellowship in Spine Surgery: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- Medical Society of Jefferson County
- Jefferson Physician Organization
- North American Spine Society
Media:
Steven B. Fish, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Vice President of NCOG
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- General Orthopaedics
- Initially Certified: 07/13/2000
- Recertified through: 12/31/2030
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Medical School: MD, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Staff Appointments:
- Medical Director, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- New York State Medical Society
- Eastern Orthopaedic Association
- Medical Society of Jefferson County
- Jefferson Physician Organization
Testimonials:
"It was a cut and dry procedure, Dr. Fish and his staff were extremely efficient. I was unable to attend my follow up procedure to remove my sutures, however, his nurse was able to discuss this with me and I was able to have my father's hospice nurse remove them. Very helpful staff!" - Healthgrades.com (Jun 16, 2021)
D. Peter Van Eenenaam, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- General Orthopaedics
- Initially Certified: 07/16/1998
- Recertified through: 12/31/2028
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Medical School: MD, State University of New York Health Sciences Center, Syracuse, NY, Summa Cum Laude
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Harvard Orthopaedic Residency Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Fellowship in Sports Medicine: Steadman and Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic Vail, CO
Fellowship in Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
- Traveling Physician, U. S. Alpine Ski Team, 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, Utah
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- New York State Medical Society
- Jefferson County Medical Society
- Jefferson Physician Organization
- U.S. Ski Team Physicians Society
- Lake Placid Sports Medicine Society
Media:
- Article: New Medicine Will Help Fight Opioid Addiction (Spectrum News CNY. 03/07/2019)
- Article: Watertown orthopedic surgeon looks after US ski team (Watertown Daily Times, 2010)
Carolyn M. Hettrich, MD, MPH
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Initially Certified: 8/2011
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Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Hospital for Special Surgery
Staff Appointments:
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vice Chair of Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
- Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- Iowa Orthopaedic Society
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
Mohamed Al-Saied, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical School: Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences, Tripoli, Libya
Internship: Al-Fateh University Hospitals, Tripoli, Libya
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Toronto, Toronto, CN
Fellowships:
- Foot & Ankle Surgery and Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, University of Toronto, Toronto, CN
- Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, McMaster University, Hamilton, OH
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY
- Clinical Instructor | Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
Kimona Issa, MD, FAAOS
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo, NY
Internship: Seton Hall | St. Joseph's University Regional Medical Center Paterson, NJ
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Seton Hall University | St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Paterson, NJ
Fellowships:
- North Leatherman Spinal Center | Spinal Surgery Louisville, KY
Affiliations:
- American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopedic Physician Assistants
Ivan I. Drazek, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Education:
- PA-C LeMoyne College, NY
- BS Sacred Heart University, CT - Human Movement/Sports Medicine Program
Internship:
- Orthopaedics - Two elective rotations:
- General Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY
- Staff Physician Assistant, Watertown Area Boxing Club, Watertown, NY
Affiliations:
- PAOS - Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
- AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants
- NYSSPA - New York State Society of Physician Assistants
Languages:
- Russian (fluent speaking)
- Polish (conversational speaking)
Karen L. Fish, MPAS
Physician Assistant
Education:
- MPAS University of Nebraska Medical College, NE
- BS University of Nebraska Medical College, NE
- AS George Washington University, DC
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
Affiliations:
- AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants
Military Experience:
- Major, Battalion Physician Assistant, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY
Testimonials:
- "I had a very good experience with Karen Fish PA. After showing me and explaining the results of my X-rays and MRI, her gentle examination confirmed that she knew where it hurt. She knew the right places to touch and the right questions to ask to quickly diagnose my problem." [12/20/18 Healthgrades.com]
- "My daughter had a wonderful experience with PA Fish! She explained everything to her in detail and really took the the extra time to make sure we understood everything. Great!" [12/20/18 Healthgrades.com]
Timothy Gilliam, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Education:
- PA-C LeMoyne College, NY
- BS LeMoyne College, NY
- AS Wallace State College, Hanceville, AL
Internship:
- Orthopaedics - Two elective rotations:
- General Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopaedics, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
- Orthopaedics, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
- Behavior Medicine, Upstate Psychiatry, Syracuse, NY
- Emergency Department, Gouverneur Hospital, Gouverneur, NY
- Women's Health, Women's Way to Wellness, Carthage, NY
- Ambulatory Medicine, Cardiology, Dr. Thomas Grady, Jr., Oswego, NY
- Family Practice, ConnextCare, Pulaski, NY
- Orthopedics Elective, Victory Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Skaneateles, NY
- General Surgery, V Hospital, Syracuse, NY
Affiliations:
- AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants
- NYSSPA - New York State Society of Physician Assistants
Michael K. McElheran, MPAS
Physician Assistant
Education:
- MPAS University of Nebraska Medical College, NE
- BS University of Nebraska Medical College, NE
Residency:
- Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Residency Program, Brooke Army Medical Center, TX
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY
Affiliations:
- SAPA - Society of Army Physician Assistants
Military Experience:
- Captain, Staff Orthopaedic Physician Assistant, Fort Drum Orthopaedic Clinic, Fort Drum, NY
Christopher Mueller, DMSc, PA-C
Education:
Healthcare Administration and Management Graduate Certificate: University of Lynchburg, VA
University of Lynchburg, VA (DMSc)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, NE (MPAS)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, (NE BS)
Austin Peay State University, TN (AS)
Staff Appointments:
Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
Affiliations:
- AAPA - American Association of Physician Assistants
- NYSSPA - New York State Society of Physician Assistants
- PAOS - Physician Assistants Orthopedic Surgery
- SEMPA Senior Fellow - Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
- SAPA - Society of Army Physician Assistants
- Special Forces Association
- Veterans of Foreign War (VFW)
- The American Legion
- Adirondack Mountain Club – Black River Chapter
Military Experience:
Captain, Aviation Battalion Physician Assistant, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Drum, NY
First Lieutenant, Battalion Physician Assistant, 10th Mountain Division (Light), Fort Drum, NY
Barratt M. Schultz, MPAS
Physician Assistant
Education:
- MPAS University of Nebraska Medical College, NE
- BS Northern Illinois University, IL
Staff Appointments:
- Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
- Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
Military Experience:
- Captain, Battalion Physician Assistant, 10th Mountain Division (Light), Fort Drum, NY
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