By Gary Zimmer, MD, MVHS Chief Medical Officer
As National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on Monday, March 30, 2026, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the physicians serving the Mohawk Valley.
Our region is fortunate to have a growing and dedicated community of physicians caring for those who live, work and visit here. The diversity of our physician community is one of our greatest strengths. We are supported by physicians who have practiced in the Mohawk Valley for many years and deeply understand the needs of our patients and communities,
alongside physicians who have recently joined us, bringing new skills, best practices and innovative techniques. This collaboration fosters shared learning and ultimately benefits our patients and community members.
Over the past two years, we have successfully recruited physicians to our region, driven not only by our state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology, but also by our commitment to growth, investment in healthcare services and our robust medical education programs.
In the last year alone, we welcomed highly experienced cardiac surgeons, a radiation oncologist, psychiatrists, primary care providers, an obstetrician-gynecologist, a trauma surgeon, and general surgeons. Additionally, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) expanded its portfolio of services with the integration of local gastroenterology and endocrinology groups into our health system.
It is an exciting time for our region and for MVHS. Together with our physicians, we are strengthening the quality and safety of care, expanding access to services, and growing the programs our community needs. Through this partnership, we will continue to make a meaningful difference in the Mohawk Valley’s healthcare environment.
