Bassett Healthcare Network is pleased to have welcomed seven new healthcare practitioners during the month of January. Read on to learn their care specialties, locations, and backgrounds.
Information on each of Bassett’s practitioners can be found using the “Find a Doctor” tool, located at https://www.bassett.org/providers.
Ramesh Cherukuri, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as Division Chief of Neurology. Dr. Cherukuri provides care to adult patients with a wide range of neurology conditions. He is currently welcoming new patients at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown) and Oneonta Specialty Services (1 Associate Drive, Oneonta). Request a referral or call (607) 547-3240 to make an appointment.
Dr. Cherukuri earned his medical degree at the American University of Antigua in Antigua. His residency and fellowship took place at the SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology.
Paulina Kitcher, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown). Dr. Kitcher provides psychiatric care to adult patients, as well as children and adolescents. Learn more by calling (607) 547-3500.
Dr. Kitcher earned her medical degree from Zaporozhye Medical University in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. She completed her residency in Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. Her fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine took place at the same institution. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.
Charles Drucker, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Surgeon with Vascular Surgery. Dr. Drucker provides surgical care to patients at several locations throughout the network, specializing in vascular surgery. He is currently welcoming new patients. Call (607) 547-3400 to make an appointment.
Dr. Drucker earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland – School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, where his residency and fellowship also took place. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Rachel Boyles, PA, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Physician Assistant with Neurosurgery at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown).
Rachel earned her master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from Thomas Jefferson University – New Jersey Campus in Voorhees, NJ. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Garret Anderson, PA, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Physician Assistant with Vascular Surgery at various locations across the network.
Garret earned his master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, NY. He is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Danielle Francis, ANP, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Adult Nurse Practitioner with Hematology/Oncology at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown). Danielle provides comprehensive medical care to adult patients, including physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, prescriptions, specialty referrals, and more. She is currently welcoming new patients at Bassett Medical Center. Call (607) 547-3336 or (607) 433-6470 to make an appointment.
Danielle earned her master’s degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Janie Russell, FNP-C, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Family Nurse Practitioner with Family Medicine at Bassett Health Center – Sharon Springs (591-1 State Route 20, Sharon Springs). Janie provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, including physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, prescriptions, specialty referrals, and more. She is currently welcoming new patients at Bassett Health Center – Sharon Springs. Call (518) 284-2223 to make an appointment.
Janie earned her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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