Samaritan Welcomes Twelve New Physicians in 2023

Published on: December 8, 2023

Watertown, N.Y. – Samaritan recognized and welcomed twelve new physicians at its annual New Physician Reception, held Tuesday, November 14. The reception honors those physicians who have joined the medical staff in the last 12 months. The event, held at Samaritan Summit Village, included area physicians, Samaritan board members, local business and community leaders, hospital donors and staff.

Physician recruitment continues to be difficult in rural healthcare. Samaritan is fortunate to be able to continue successful recruitment of highly qualified physicians to the area because of our strong healthcare system and dedicated recruitment efforts.

This annual event is an opportunity to introduce the newest members of our Medical Staff to the medical community. The guests of honor included:

• Emmanuel Addo-Yobo, MD, Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Vincent Cotroneo, MD, Radiology
• Stephanie Daniel, MD, Pediatrics
• Lynsey Daniels, MD, General Surgery
• Kyle Klahs, DO, Orthopedic Surgery (military)
• David Leu, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
• G. Michael Maresca, MD, Radiology
• Jonathan Marshall, DO, Radiology
• Bailey Moorhead-Beardsley, DMD, Oral Surgery (military)
• Nnenna Onwumere, MD, Hospitalist
• Nicholas Qandah, DO, Neurosurgery
• Farah Wani, MD, Family Medicine

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