Guthrie Welcomes New Providers

Guthrie is pleased to welcome the following providers who have recently joined the organization: 

Cathleen Veach, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician in Wellsboro with clinical interests in primary care services, adult chronic diseases, and geriatrics. Dr. Veach completed her education at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore. and a residency at Washington Hospital in Washington, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients in Wellsboro. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Veach, call 570-724-4241.

Rex Gido, DO is a fellowship-trained family medicine and sports medicine physician in Ithaca with clinical interests in concussion management, non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, and sports physicals. Dr. Gido completed his education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa. and a residency at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He is currently welcoming new patients in Ithaca. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Gido, call 866-488-4743.

Lindsay Michael, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician in Mansfield with clinical interests in asthma, hypertension, and obesity. Dr. Michael completed her education at A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. and a residency and internship at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport Regional Medical Center in Williamsport, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients in Mansfield. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Michael, call 866-488-4743.

Michael R. Huntly, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Big Flats and Sayre with clinical interests in breast reduction, body reshaping, and complex wound repair. Dr. Huntly completed his education at University of Birmingham in England and a residency at University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, N.C. He is currently welcoming new patients in Big Flats and Sayre. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Huntly, call 570-887-2855.

James P. Murphy, DMD is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Sayre with clinical interests in dental implants, wisdom tooth removal, and corrective jaw surgery. Dr. Murphy completed his education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Mass. and a residency at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base in California. He is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Murphy, call 570-887-2418.

Saba Ahmed, MD joins the internal medicine team at Corning Centerway with clinical interests in primary care services, preventative health, and hypertension. Dr. Ahmed completed her education at Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan and a residency at Staten Island University Hospital – Northwell Health. She is currently welcoming new patients in Corning. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Ahmed, call 607-973-8000.

Buu Anh T. To, MD joins the general surgery team in East Corning with clinical interests in hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, and endoscopy. Dr. To completed her education at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa and a residency and internship at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. She is currently welcoming new patients in East Corning. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. To, call 607-973-8000.

Chetan Merchant, MD joins the general surgery team at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital with clinical interests in gallbladder and biliary disorders, hernia surgery, and laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Merchant completed his education at Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, University of Mumbai in Mumbai, India and residencies at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York, N.Y. and New Jersey Medical School in Rutgers, N.J. He is currently welcoming new patients in Troy. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Merchant, call 570-297-4104.

Matthew A. Denson, DO joins the general surgery teams in Cortland and Ithaca with clinical interests in minimally invasive surgery, gallbladder surgery, and hernia repair. Dr. Denson completed his education at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla. and a residency at Carepoint Health in Bayonne, N.J. He is currently welcoming new patients in Cortland and Ithaca. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Denson, call 607-753-0700 for Cortland or 607-257-5858 for Ithaca.

Abigail Smith, DMD joins the dental medicine team in Sayre with clinical interests in comprehensive care, cosmetic dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Smith completed her education at University of New England College of Dental Medicine in Portland, Maine and a residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University and VA Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Smith, call 866-488-4743.

Natalie Givargidze, NP joins the urology team in East Corning with clinical interests in erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and prostate cancer screening. Natalie completed her education at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y. and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. She is currently welcoming new patients in East Corning. If you would like to make an appointment with Natalie, call 866-488-4743.

Amelia Murray, PA-C joins the otolaryngology team in Sayre with clinical interests in ear conditions and disease, facial reconstruction, and sinus conditions and disease. Amelia completed her education at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is currently welcoming new patients in Sayre. If you would like to make an appointment with Amelia, call 570-887-2849.

Sima Pendharkar, MD is a board-certified hospitalist at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre with a clinical interest in hospital medicine. Dr. Pendharkar completed her education at University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, N.C. and a residency at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C.

Scott Podolsky, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Dr. Podolsky completed his education and residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn in New York, N.Y.

Tamim Khaliqi, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Dr. Khaliqi completed his education at Harvard School of Medicine in Boston, Mass.

Amber Khan, MD joins the internal medicine team in Sayre with a clinical interest in hospital medicine. Dr. Khan completed her education at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica and a residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Mich.

Harshil Shah, MD is a hospitalist at Guthrie Corning Hospital with clinical interests in critical care medicine, epidemiology, and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Shah completed his education at Tianjin Medical University in Tianjin, China and a residency at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.

Ratna Joshi, MD is a hospitalist at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre with clinical interests in chronic kidney disease, electrolyte imbalance, and hospital medicine. He completed his education at Nepalgunj Medical College in Nepal and residencies at Fudan Medical University, Zhongshan Hospital in Shanghai, China and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Christopher Berry, MD joins the emergency medicine teams at Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital with clinical interest in emergency medicine and pre-hospital emergency medicine. Dr. Berry completed his education at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Conn.

Guthrie is a non-profit integrated health system located in north central Pennsylvania and upstate New York, serving patients from a twelve-county service area. Guthrie is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and is the first health system based in Pennsylvania and New York to join this network. Guthrie is comprised of a research institute, home care/hospice, hospitals in Sayre, Pa., Corning, N.Y., Towanda, Pa., Troy, Pa. and Cortland, N.Y., as well as a multi-specialty group practice of more than 325 physicians and 210 advanced practice providers offering 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities in Pennsylvania and New York. In addition, Guthrie offers home medical equipment and respiratory therapy products at seven convenient Med Supply Depot locations. Guthrie provides a wide range of services and programs to enhance the health and well-being of those it serves.