General Practitioners

• Stroke Rehabilitation
  Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has recertified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, which we are proud to announce during National Stroke Awareness Month. The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across... Read More
• Pediatric Care
  At Samaritan, our list of services is extensive, ranging from pediatrics to joint replacement. With over 45 different medical specialties and cutting-edge technology, our team is ready to help you and your loved ones get healthy and stay healthy.
• Primary Care
  Samaritan’s growing team of over 30 family doctors makes it easy to find a provider that is the right fit for you and your family. We offer compassionate primary care for children and adults of all ages, including health screenings and physicals, preventative care, management of chronic conditions, care for short-term illnesses and injuries, and referrals to specialists when needed.
• Family Practice
  Your health care maintained by Samaritan. This Notice will be followed by the several components of Samaritan Medical Center including the Hospital, Samaritan Family Health Centers located in Jefferson and Oswego Counties, Samaritan-Keep Nursing Home, Samaritan Medical Practice, Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Home Health (Collectively “SAMARITAN”). All healthcare professionals authorized to enter information into your medical record and independent health care providers involved in your care while practicing at Samaritan will follow this notice. Residents, students and graduate students of health care professional schools affiliated with SAMARITAN and any volunteer we allow to help you while you are a SAMARITAN patient/resident, and independent contractors, must follow the privacy practices described in this Notice as well.
• Emergency Care
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• Immunizations
  The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) recognized Samaritan’s Center for Women and Children for its noteworthy dedication to patient safety by adhering to their established policy to administer the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine to newborns prior to hospital discharge,... Read More

Internists

• Prostate Cancer
• Cancer Care
  December 27, 2022: Samaritan Medical Oncology Services will be closed tomorrow, December 28. At this time, the two following clinics are closed today, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, due to weather-related issues: Walker Center for Cancer Care: Medical Oncology ServicesLeRay Family... Read More
• Lung Cancer
  Robotic Bronchoscopy Could Enable Earlier and More-Accurate Diagnosis of Lung Nodules Watertown, NY – A new innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Samaritan Medical Center. Used to view the inside of the lungs... Read More

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Watertown, New York – Community members will have an opportunity to discuss carpal tunnel surgery with Dr. Brian Zafonte, Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Samaritan Medical Center, on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Dr. Zafonte completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at... Read More

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  The following describes how we may use and disclose your health information for treatment, payment and healthcare operations. Not every type of use or disclosure is listed below, but the ways in which we use or disclose your information will be under one of these purposes. In addition, depending on the nature of the health information, such as HIV- related, genetic, and mental health information, we may be subject to stricter use and disclosure requirements under state law. We shall follow such requirements.
• Behavioral Health
  Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, New York) is a 290-bed not-for-profit community medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. From primary and emergency care to highly specialized medical and surgical services, such as cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, and imaging services, Samaritan Medical Center and its team of healthcare professionals proudly serves the medical needs of our civilian and military community. Quality, compassion and safety are basic principles by which exceptional care is delivered at Samaritan.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• MRI
  Fast scans. Exceptional comfort. Unmatched quality.Has your doctor ever recommended that you get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) exam? Or are you simply curious about this safe imaging test?There’s no better place to schedule an MRI exam than Samaritan Medical... Read More
• Radiology
  If your care requires anesthesia, radiology or other physician services, you will receive a separate bill for the providers of these services (i.e., Northern Radiology Associates, Jefferson Anesthesiologist Services, North Country Emergency Medical Consultants, etc.). These are private physician practices and are not employed by Samaritan. All Samaritan practices employ our own physicians and providers and patient bills will come from Samaritan directly. Below is a partial listing of the main private providers that you may receive a separate bill from if you receive services at the hospital.
• X-Rays
• Mammography
  Watertown, NY - Samaritan recently launched an online scheduling tool for patients to self-schedule their mammography screenings at Samaritan’s Women’s Wellness and Breast Care office, located at 1575 Washington Street. Patients can visit www.samaritanhealth.com/mammogram to use the online scheduling tool... Read More
• Radiation Therapy
  SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Clinically Shown to Help Reduce Risk of Side Effects After Radiation Treatment Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center has added a new pre-treatment option for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. At its Walker Center for Cancer... Read More
• Radiation Oncology
  Watertown, NY – The Walker Center for Cancer Care announces the opening of a second linear accelerator (LINAC) to its Radiation Oncology services. The additional LINAC system will allow for greater access to this personalized, precise radiation therapy in a... Read More
• Interventional Radiology
  Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to welcome Sima Banerjee, MD, Holden Heitner, MD and Jason Lulejian, DO to our hospital medical staff. Sima Banerjee, MD, is our new Director of Interventional Radiology & Interventional Oncology. Interventional radiology is a medical... Read More

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Samaritan Orthopedics adds to Samaritan Medical Practice’s existing slate of specialty surgical services and creates an additional revenue-generating line of business Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center today announced plans to open a new specialty practice, Samaritan Orthopedics, on January... Read More
• Orthopedics
• Wound Care
• Joint Replacement
• Hand Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
  Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center announces the achievement of a significant milestone for two of its general surgeons who perform robotic surgery with the da Vinci Xi system. Dr. Eduardo Barayuga and Dr. Daniel Bryden each completed their 500th... Read More
• Hip Replacement
  Innovative robotic technology allows orthopedic surgeons to personalize total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement procedures to each patient in the North Country Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is the first hospital in the region to offer robotic-assisted... Read More
• Mohs Surgery
  Watertown, NY – Samaritan Dermatology is pleased to announce that it now offers Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. It is the only location in Jefferson County to provide this service. A Mohs surgery is typically performed... Read More

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  WATERTOWN, NY -- In the past when faced with a diagnosis of “skin cancer,” those words would often mark the beginning of a long journey with multiple visits to complete surgical treatment. That journey will soon be much easier with... Read More
• Dermatology
  Watertown, NY – Samaritan Dermatology is pleased to welcome two new Physician Assistants, Amy Lynn Werchinski, MPAS, RPA-C, and Erin Bryant, RPA-C, to the comprehensive physician-led practice. They join Dr. Nathanial Miletta, Dr. Zachary Nahmias, and Dr. Casey Chern, located... Read More

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
  Summit Village and the Keep Home provide skilled nursing care for our residents in a home-like environment – these facilities are also called nursing homes. Skilled nursing care provides round-the-clock nursing care and significant assistance with the activities of daily life. Nursing homes have nursing staff on duty 24 hours a day to help individuals meet their daily physical, social and psychological needs. A licensed physician supervises each resident’s care and therapy, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy are available to provide rehabilitation services.
• Occupational Therapy