Physician Change in Smethport
Due to the relocation of its primary medical staff physician, administration officials at Smethport Family Practice are announcing a change in staff.
Rhonda Chilson, Practice Management Director for Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), said recruitment efforts are under way to fill a full-time position at the practice.
Family practitioner Ferdinand Magno, M.D., who joined in December 1998, is relocating with his family to Texas.
"The staff at the practice and his patients wish him the best and appreciate the quality care he has provided as part of the BRMC family," Mrs. Chilson said. Starting at Smethport Family Practice on July 1 is Robert C. Guadagno, M.D., who served previously at the BRMC satellite. "We're pleased to have Dr. Guadagno return to the Smethport practice for continuity of care for our patients during this recruitment phase," Mrs. Chilson said. "He'll be joining a well-known office staff and longtime family nurse practitioner Bonnie Scanlan who has an established following as primary care provider."
New patients are being accepted at the Franklin Street medical practice and patients can call for appointments at 814-887-5655.
Dr. Guadagno obtained his medical degree from Albany Medical College, Albany, N.Y., and completed a residency in Family Practice at The Medical Center in Beaver, Pa. He holds diplomate status with the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Prior to returning to Smethport, Dr. Guadagno provided patient care in Family Practice at Family Health Associates, Lewistown, Pa., and served as an active member of the Department of Medicine, Division of Family Practice at Lewistown Hospital. He provided service at BRMC's Department of Family Practice in 2005 and 2006. Dr. Guadagno also served as a staff physician in family practice at locations in Pennsylvania, including Geisinger Medical Group, Sunbury, and Lock Haven Hospital and at medical facilities in New York State, Utah and Texas.
Mrs. Scanlan, a certified family nurse practitioner, joined Smethport Family Practice in March 1999. She received her bachelor and master of science degrees in nursing from Rush University in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Scanlan is certified in family practice nursing by the American Nurses' Association and in primary care by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Smethport Family Practice opened in 1987, serving newborns through senior citizens. Affiliated with BRMC, the practice provides services including comprehensive family care, laboratory services, sports physicals, child immunizations, women's health and assists patients with the management of chronic conditions.
Rhonda Chilson, Practice Management Director for Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), said recruitment efforts are under way to fill a full-time position at the practice.
Family practitioner Ferdinand Magno, M.D., who joined in December 1998, is relocating with his family to Texas.
"The staff at the practice and his patients wish him the best and appreciate the quality care he has provided as part of the BRMC family," Mrs. Chilson said. Starting at Smethport Family Practice on July 1 is Robert C. Guadagno, M.D., who served previously at the BRMC satellite. "We're pleased to have Dr. Guadagno return to the Smethport practice for continuity of care for our patients during this recruitment phase," Mrs. Chilson said. "He'll be joining a well-known office staff and longtime family nurse practitioner Bonnie Scanlan who has an established following as primary care provider."
New patients are being accepted at the Franklin Street medical practice and patients can call for appointments at 814-887-5655.
Dr. Guadagno obtained his medical degree from Albany Medical College, Albany, N.Y., and completed a residency in Family Practice at The Medical Center in Beaver, Pa. He holds diplomate status with the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Prior to returning to Smethport, Dr. Guadagno provided patient care in Family Practice at Family Health Associates, Lewistown, Pa., and served as an active member of the Department of Medicine, Division of Family Practice at Lewistown Hospital. He provided service at BRMC's Department of Family Practice in 2005 and 2006. Dr. Guadagno also served as a staff physician in family practice at locations in Pennsylvania, including Geisinger Medical Group, Sunbury, and Lock Haven Hospital and at medical facilities in New York State, Utah and Texas.
Mrs. Scanlan, a certified family nurse practitioner, joined Smethport Family Practice in March 1999. She received her bachelor and master of science degrees in nursing from Rush University in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Scanlan is certified in family practice nursing by the American Nurses' Association and in primary care by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Smethport Family Practice opened in 1987, serving newborns through senior citizens. Affiliated with BRMC, the practice provides services including comprehensive family care, laboratory services, sports physicals, child immunizations, women's health and assists patients with the management of chronic conditions.
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