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, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, 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

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, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• New York State Medical Society
• Eastern Orthopaedic Association
• Medical Society of Jefferson County
• Jefferson Physician Organization

Testimonials:

Holden D. Heitner, MD

Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon

Board Eligible: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Medical School: MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: SUNY Upstate, Syracuse, New York

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• New York State Medical Society
• Medical Society of Jefferson County
• Jefferson Physician Organization

Andrew N. Markwith, MD 

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• General Orthopaedics
• Initially Certified: 07/27/2017
• Recertified through: 12/31/2027
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Medical School: MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Jefferson Physician Organization
• Medical Society of the State of New York
• Jefferson County Medical Society

Testimonials:

Scott W. Mollison, MD 

Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon

Board Eligible: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Medical School: MD, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Fellowship in Sports Medicine & Upper Extremity Reconstruction: Pan Am Clinic, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (Orthopaedic Surgery)
• Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Canadian Orthopaedic Association
• Canadian Medical Association

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Natalie M. Nielsen, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• General Orthopaedics
• Initially Certified: 07/25/2019
• Recertified through: 12/31/2029

Medical School: MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Fellowship in Foot and Ankle: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery Research: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
• Jefferson Physician Organization
• Medical Society of the State of New York
• Jefferson County Medical Society

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
• Department of Surgery Chairman, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, 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

Testimonials:

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Kathryn E. Doremus, PA

Physician Assistant

Education:

• MPAS DeSales University, PA
• BS DeSales University, PA

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants

Ivan I. Drazek, PA

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:

• Saw Ivan and needed Cortisone shot in knee. He had X-rays taken to update my records and gave me shot, even though he really did not want to because I am diabetic and cortisone raises my sugars. Pain was pretty bad and I was past due for shot. Shot did raise sugars considerably high but pain is so much better today. Now I go back in eight weeks and they are getting Monovisc pre-approved and will try that as it is one shot and does not raise my sugars. Thank you Ivan for helping me out with this pain and for genuinely caring!!! - Laura P. in Orwell, NY

Karen L. Fish, PA

Physician Assistant

Education:

• PA-C 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, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants

Military Experience:

• Major, Battalion Physician Assistant, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY

Stephen M. Hanna, PA

Physician Assistant

Education:

• MPAS University of Nebraska, NE
• BMS University of Nebraska, NE
• AS Pima Community College, AZ

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Affiliations:

• AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants
• NYSSPA - New York State Society of Physician Assistants
• AFPPA - Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
• IPASS - Interservice Physician Assistant Student Society

Military Experience:

• First Lieutenant, Squadron Physician Assistant, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY
• First Lieutenant, Battalion Physician Assistant, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Michael K. McElheran, PA

Physician Assistant

Education:

• PA-C 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, 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:

• Mike is great and I am happy with how he helped me with my knee. - Happy Patient (NPIdb.org)
• Listened to my problems and addressed each in a professional and concerned manner. Gave an explanation in terms that I could comprehend. - J Chavoustie in Cape Vincent, NY (HealthGrades.com)

Dustin T. Overholt, PA

Physician Assistant

Education:

• MPAS, University of Nebraska, NE
• BS Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, NE
• BA History, University of Alaska, AK

Staff Appointments:

• Orthopedic Surgery, North Country Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center, Watertown, NY
• Orthopedic Surgery, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY

Military Experience:

• 2 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, Air Medal, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Commendation Medals
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Guthrie Ambulatory Orthopaedic Clinic, Fort Drum, NY
• Deputy Surgeon, Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa
• Gastroenterology Physician Assistant, McDonald Army Hospital, Fort Eustis, VA
• Chief of Troop Medical Services, McDonald Army Hospital, Fort Eustis, VA
• Deputy Chief of Orthopaedics, McDonald Army Hospital, Fort Eustis, VA
• Senior Aeromedical Physician Assistant, RC East and RC North, Bagram, Afghanistan
• Flight Surgeon, Aviation Combined Aid Station, Fort Drum, NY
• Physician Assistant, Connor Troop Medical Clinic, Fort Drum, NY
• RSTA Physican Assistant, Kandahar and Gorgon, Afghanistan
• Battalion Medical Officer, Executive Officer, HHC Commander, Iraq
• Rifleman, Riyadh and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Barratt M. Schultz, PA

Physician Assistant

Education:

• PA-C 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