Why Choose Guthrie
Physician-Led, Patient-Centered Care
Guthrie follows a model of care inspired by our founder, which places patients at the heart of everything we do. Our physician-led approach ensures that medical professionals are at the forefront of decision-making processes, providing the best possible care for our patients.
Learning and Education
Guthrie’s medical education programs are built on over a century of commitment to cultivating skilled and compassionate health care professionals. With over 11 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs, along with a pharmacy residency, Guthrie offers a comprehensive range of training opportunities designed to prepare providers for rewarding careers.
These programs emphasize patient-centered care and provide a supportive, collaborative learning environment. Prospective residents and fellows benefit from individualized mentorship, exposure to a wide variety of clinical experiences, and opportunities for growth in leadership, research, and community service. Guthrie’s dedication to excellence ensures providers are equipped for success while fostering a dynamic community focused on advancing health care leadership and quality care.
Clinical Trials
Guthrie’s clinical trials are a testament to our relentless pursuit of new methodologies for preventing, detecting, and treating a myriad of diseases across disciplines. We currently have 50 open trial that include but are not limited to:
- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastrointestinal
- Lyme Disease Vaccine
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonary
- Lite Pain Study
Advances in Technology and Patient Care
Guthrie is committed to staying at the forefront of health care innovation through our ongoing digital journey:
The Guthrie Pulse Center merges advanced technology with our team of talented caregivers to create an innovative, patient-centered health care system. Get more information on our Pulse Center.
Guthrie's Culture of Compassion
Guthrie's culture and values are founded on the life and work of Donald Guthrie, MD, who came to the booming railroad town of Sayre, Pa., in 1910. While completing his residency at the Mayo Clinic under the tutelage of William and Charles Mayo, Dr. Guthrie learned the benefits to patients of a group practice. Those values -- putting the needs of the patient first, teamwork, and excellence in patient care -- became the foundation of the group practice that bears his name. These values continue to guide Guthrie Clinic today.
Allan P. Kirby, a patient of Dr. Guthrie, experienced firsthand Guthrie's values and compassion. As a measure of gratitude, in 1944 Mr. Kirby purchased and gifted Dr. Guthrie an original study of the iconic painting, The Doctor, by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes. This somber scene highlights the total focus and compassion the doctor offers his young patient, who lies gravely ill. The study was fully restored in 2019 and is displayed prominently on our main campus in Sayre. It continues to resonate with clinicians and patients who seek personal, exceptional experiences with their health care teams.
Though medicine has undergone seismic shifts in the last 100 years, the heart of what Guthrie providers strive to give, and what patients hope to receive, has not changed. Guthrie's commitment to our vision to "improve health through clinical excellence and compassion. Every patient. Every time," steadfastly guides every decision, so that we may help our patients attain optimal, life-long health and well-being.
The inspiration provided in the painting that is now on display in the Guthrie Clinic is needed now, more than ever.
The unveiling of The Doctor painting by Sir Luke Fields, restored, and in its new permanent location outside Guthrie Clinic Administration in Sayre.