Samaritan Medical Center Welcomes New Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers at Annual Reception

Published on: November 11, 2025

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan Medical Center hosted its annual New Physician Reception on October 29 at Samaritan Summit Village, welcoming 18 new physicians and 12 advanced practice providers who have joined the health system this year.

This annual event provides an opportunity for area physicians, Samaritan board members, local business and community leaders, hospital donors and Samaritan leadership to connect with the newest additions to the medical staff, celebrate their arrival, and highlight Samaritan’s commitment to expanding and strengthening patient care across the region.

“The growth of our medical staff underscores Samaritan’s commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible care locally,” said Rory Sears, DO, Medical Staff President. “We are proud to welcome these talented professionals, whose expertise and dedication will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.”

For more information about Samaritan Medical Center’s medical staff and services offered, visit samaritanHealth.com.

The physician guests of honor included:

• Jeffrey Amidon, DO – Internal Medicine/Long Term Care
• Caleb Atkins, MD – Family Medicine
• Matthew Ben, MD – Gastroenterology
• Kelly Birchenough – OB/GYN Hospitalist
• Anthony Britton, MD – Family Medicine
• Biren Chokshi, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery
• Elizabeth Cooley, MD – Family Medicine/Long Term Care
• Peter Hughes, MD – Urology
• Nicolas Jaeggi, MD – Family Medicine
• Matthew Kinnard, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery*
• Maksim Liaukovich, MD – Hematology/Oncology
• Volha Liaukovich, MD – Hospitalist
• Emma Marquez, OB/GYN
• Michael Peyser, MD – Breast Surgery
• Sameera Quraishi, MD – Nephrology
• Nosheen Sandhu, MD – Family Medicine
• Edin Zvornicanin, MD – Hospitalist
• Stephanie Zyck, MD – Neurosurgery

Also recognized this year were twelve new advanced practice providers (APP). APPs are highly trained medical professionals who care for patients under the supervision of a physician.

The advanced practice providers recognized included:

* Military

Physicians Front Row L-R: Kelly Birchenough, DO; Emma Marquez, MD; Sameera Quraishi, MD; Nosheen Sandhu, MD; Stephanie Zyck, MD. Back Row L-R: Matthew Ben, MD; Anthony Britton, MD; Biren Chokshi, MD; Caleb Atkins, MD; Matthew Kinnard, MD; Nicolas Jaeggi, MD; Michael Peyser, MD.  Not pictured are Jeffrey Amidon, MD; Elizabeth Cooley, MD; Peter Hughes, MD; Maksim Liaukovich, MD; Volha Liaukovich, MD; Edin Zvornicanin, MD.

Advanced Practice Providers L-R: Julia Bashaw, PA-C; Anna Garrabrant, FNP-BC; Patrick Ogden, PA-C; Danielle Sawyer, PA-C; Maggie-Anne Smith, PA-C. Not pictured Yoel Cruz, ANP-C; Noah Gates, PA-C; Robyn McGowan, PMHNP-BC; Kathleen Murphy, FNP-C; Kathy Schaer, FNP-C; Tammi Worden, FNP-C; Marisa Yates, PA-C.