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About Us: Medical Staff

Mid-Level Providers

Mid-level providers are clinical medical professionals who provide patient care under the supervision of a physician. Two examples of mid-level providers are physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners (NP). Both PA's and NP's are licensed and credentialed to practice medicine. They can conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, provide counseling, and write prescriptions.

PA's are educated in the medical model similar to physician training. Physician Assistant's obtain national certification through examination post graduate school. PA's maintain certification by logging 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sitting for a recertification exam every 6 years.

The PA's at Ithaca Orthopaedic Group are nationally certified medical professionals who evaluate and treat patients in the office as well as assist our surgeons in the operating room. They perform initial and follow-up patient examinations, pre-operative history and physicals, as well as provide post-operative care to our patients in the hospital and office. Working alongside our surgeons, we provide expert care to ensure optimal recovery and your return to normal activities.

Susan Carlisle, RPA-C

Erin Duddleston, RPA-C

Laurie Bitting, RPA-C, ATC

Michael Vooris, RPA-C

From left to right: Michael Vooris, R.P.A.-C., Laurie Bitting, R.P.A.-C., Susan Carlisle, R.P.A.-C.P & Erin Duddleston, R.P.A.C.

Imaging

We are a fully equipped imaging department providing both digital CR (x-ray) and a newly purchased MRI unit operated by certified radiologic technicians licensed by the NYS Department of Health. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable during your visit.

From left to right: Nicole, Karla & Randy.

Clinical Assistants

Our clinical assistants use a team approach to greet and escort you to the exam rooms. There, they initiate your care through a question and answer session as well as take patient vitals. Together they work side-by-side with the providers to prepare patient injections; cast application and removal; durable medical equipment applications; wound dressings; suture and staple removal and more. They strive to maintain a positive patient flow throughout the office.

From left to right: Sarah, Robin & Deidre.