Physicians' Academy

Recognizing Excellence

CDPHP^® created the CDPHP Physicians’ Academy™ in tribute to our network physicians. Developed to harness the energy and excellence within our provider network, the time-honored annual event recognizes special individuals who will serve as role models to our growing physician network, and act as ambassadors in fostering quality health and practice management.

Physicians Academy Honorees
2008 Physicians' Academy Honorees: Haider G. Goussous, MD; Aaron E. Sher, MD; James H. Puleo, MD; and William J. Cromie, MD, MBA

Physicians chosen for the Academy receive a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium to be used for training or education. This year’s honorees were recognized on November 5, 2008 at a special dinner at the Fort Orange Club in Albany.

2008 Honorees

William J. Cromie, MD, MBA
Former President and CEO, CDPHP
Pediatric Urologist (Retired)
Haider G. Goussous, MD
Surgeon
Albany Surgery Associates, PC
James H. Puleo, MD
Internist and Gastroenterologist
Capital District Gastroenterology & Liver Disease, PC
Aaron E. Sher, MD
Otolaryngologist
Capital Region Otolaryngology Head & Neck Group, LLP

Past Physicians' Academy Honorees
Ram B. Agrawal, MD	Michael J. Martinelli, MD
Patrick F. Caulfield, MD	Neil C. Mitnick, DO
Denis E. Chagnon, MD	Harry C. Odabashian, MD
W. Bruce Clark, MD	Edward S. Orris, MD
Bruce E. Coplin, MD	Shirish J. Parikh, MD
Desmond R. DelGiacco, MD	Edward F. Philbin III, MD
Lyon M. Greenberg, MD	John Popp, MD
Kevin Karpowicz, MD	David A. Ray, MD
Shalom J. Kieval, MD	John Rugge, MD
David H. Kuehler, MD	Hari H. Sharma, MD
Douglas P. Larsen, DO	Anthony P. Tartaglia, MD
Martha L. Lepow, MD	Raymond F. Walsh, MD

Physicians Academy