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Cortland Surgical Center's Commitment to Putting Patients First E S TA B L I S H E D I N 2 0 14 , Cor tla nd Surgical Center specializes in delivering quality surgical care for both adults and children who are experiencing ear, nose, throat, sinus or neck-related problems. The center bears The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and was selected as one of New York's 50 best small businesses to work for in 2017. Cortland Surgical Center's Founder, Manoj Kumar, MD, functions as both the owner and practicing otolaryngologist. He is assisted by a skilled and experienced clinical and support staff, including Marc Settineri, MD, a board-certified anesthe- siologist with over 25 years of experience; Deborah Warner, NP, RNFA, the surgical first assist; three full-time and two part-time registered nurses who are certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced cardiac life support; two operating room technicians who are certified in surgical technology and have received continuing education in infection control; and one technician who is a certified registered central service technician. "Our excellent team of providers is dedicated to working together to provide patients with exceptional care," says Kristin Darnell, RN, BSN, Director of Nursing at Cortland Surgical Center. "We empower our patients by educating them and keeping an open line of communication throughout the surgical process. It is often noted by patients how well the staff works together and the comradery we have among the providers. It is definitely a team approach to caring for our patients." Dr. Settineri agrees. "I joined the Cortland Surgical Center team in 2015, and it was an easy choice for me," Dr. Settineri says. "I have the oppor- tunity to work with an exceptional team of healthcare providers. We share a genuine Staff at Cortland Surgical Center BY JENNA HAINES THIS lOCAl OTOl ARYNGOlOGY AMBUl ATORY SURGERY ClINIC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ITS PATIENTS WITH COMPA SSIONATE, STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE AT PRICES THE Y CAN AFFORD. Traci Woodworth, RN, with Marc Settineri, MD, anesthesiologist 1 8❱❱❱❱❱ S P E C I A l F E A T U R E