MDNews - Central New York

Crouse Medical Practice Is a Leader in Providing Patient-Centered Care in Central New York CROUSE MEDICAL PR ACTICE SURROUNDS E ACH PATIENT WITH TE AM-BA SED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES TAILORED TO MEE T E VERY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE NEEDS. WHEN IT COMES to medical care, paying attention and respond- ing promptly to clues that may hint of a potentially dangerous health condition is critical to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Primary care providers specialize in this type of powerful prevention, and thanks to Crouse Medical Practice, established in 2010 by Crouse Hospital, the Central New York community can count on a strong network of more than 220 providers to deliver attentive, high-quality primary care services. "Primary care is the center of care for the patient, and there is a real need for this in our community," says Seth Kronenberg, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Crouse Health and President and Medical Director of Crouse Medical Practice. "We strive to surround the patient and each primary care physician with a team-based approach to care manage- ment — when patients are in the hospital and as they transition back to their lives after discharge. Being able to provide that care in a high-quality manner is critically important for both the health of our patients and for the community." EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE With the addition of new providers in various specialties and subspecialties, Crouse Medical Practice has widened the breadth and depth of care it provides. Today, Crouse's primary care network is one of the largest in the region. In fact, during 2020, more than 126,000 office visits took place at its various locations, even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Monazza Ahmed, MD confers with Rachna Zirath, MD 0 6

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