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Bruce L. Baird, MD

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

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:

  • Video: Morning Checkup: Ortho Surgery (7 News, 01/08/2020)
  • Article: Local Surgeon Fights Opioid Crisis with Fewer Prescriptions (Watertown Daily Times, 03/25/2019)
  • Article: New Medicine Will Help Fight Opioid Addiction (Spectrum News CNY. 03/07/2019)
Steven B. Fish, MD

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
D. Peter Van Eenenaam, MD

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)

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Michael J. Magee, MD

Michael J. Magee, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  • General Orthopaedics
  • Initially Certified 07/1998
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Medical School: MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Catholic Medical Center, a Cornell University Affiliate, Jamaica, N.Y.

Fellowship in Shoulder and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine:  Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, M.D.

Staff Appointments:

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Hill Orthopedic Center, Orlando, FL
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Lower Keys Medical Center, Key West, FL
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon, Parrish Multispecialty Group, Parrish Medical Center, Titusville, FL
  • Lead Physician, Capital Surgery Center, Clinton, MD
  • Attending Physician, Capital Orthopaedic Specialists, Clinton, MD

Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Mark A. Kelley, MD, FACS

Mark A. Kelley, MD, FACS

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  • Initially Certified: 07/15/1994
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Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Mount Sinai Hospital

Staff Appointments:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Laurium, MI
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, ECU Health, Greenville, NC
  • Adjunct Clinical Instructor, University of Michigan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Carolynn Hettrich MD,

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

Orthopedic Physician Assistants

Ivan I. Drazek, PA-C

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

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, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, 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

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:

  • 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

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
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, NY
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

  • SAPA - Society of Army Physician Assistants

Military Experience:

  • Captain, Staff Orthopaedic Physician Assistant, Fort Drum Orthopaedic Clinic, Fort Drum, NY
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Barratt M. Schultz, MPAS

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, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Military Experience:

  • Captain, Battalion Physician Assistant, 10th Mountain Division (Light), Fort Drum, NY

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The multi-specialty medical team at North Country Orthopaedic Group provide treatment for a full spectrum of injuries and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. Our areas of expertise include general orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, total joint replacement surgery, a spine program, foot and ankle care, physical medicine & rehab, physical therapy, radiology, and endocrinology. In addition, North Country Orthopaedic Group performs many surgeries and interventional procedures in our ambulatory surgical center in Watertown, NY.

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