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

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)

Testimonials:

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:

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)

Testimonials:

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Sheryl L. Abbott, MPAS

Physician Assistant

Education:

• MS SUNY Upstate Medical University, NY - Physician Assistant Studies
• MBA Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, FL - Aviation
• BS Northern Illinois University, IL - Biology
• AS Moraine Valley Community College, IL

Staff Appointments:

• Emergency Medicine, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

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)

Testimonials:

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]

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

Testimonials:

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