Ann Clauss
Samanthi Martinez
Gregory Ripich, MD
Trust Dr. Gregory Ripich for High Quality Surgery with Proven Results
Community Memorial Hospital is an award-winning leader in general and specialty surgical services – inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory. On average 2,900 surgeries are performed here each year with low surgical infection rate. All four operating rooms at Community Memorial are equipped with laminar flow, a system that reduces ambient bacteria in the air, dramatically cutting the risk of infection following surgery. It provides crucial protection for total joint replacements as well as other operations.
Surgical Interests & Experience
Minimally Invasive Surgery/RoboticSurgery:
Hernia
Gallbladder
Colon/Rectal
Colectomy, Complex/Ventral Hernia, Foregut/Nissen-Hiatal Hernia, Biliary
Colonoscopy/EGD/PEG
Sentinel Node
Thyroid/Parathyroid
Skin Cancer
Varicose Veins
Robotic Proctoring:
General Surgery
Learn more about Dr. Ripich
Gregory Ripich, MD, is a general surgeon with board certification from the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ripich attended SUNY Health-Science Center in Syracuse, NY, and completed his residency and training at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He currently sees patients in both the Hamilton and Cazenovia Family Health Centers.
My philosophy of care is to put myself in the patients’ shoes. I want to connect with them and understand them.
I wanted a career that would provide me with unlimited opportunities. My dad was a doctor, so I knew going into Medical School would put me on a track for a meaningful career that could take me anywhere in the world.
I built my practice around having compassion for patients, and I think it made a difference in how my team around me works and cares for our patients.
Trust. It is important to me that patients trust me. I take the time to get to know them and understand their lifestyle to care for them.
Growing up I was an active hunter and fisherman. I have a one-year-old Australian Shepherd who keeps me busy and has gotten me back outside doing the things I love again.
I am happily married; together we have five children: four girls and one boy.
“It is important to me that patients trust me. I take the time to get to know them and understand their lifestyle to care for them.”
Dr. Ripich is ready to meet your healthcare needs.
If you need surgery, you can trust Dr. Ripich to provide you with the best possible care. To schedule an appointment, please call (315) 824-4600.
Matthew McKay, MD
Matthew McKay, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine
Trust Dr. McKay for High Quality Family Healthcare
Community Memorial is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services close to home. As we continue to evolve to meet and exceed the needs of area residents, Community Memorial is proud to welcome Dr. Matthew McKay to our new Family Health Center in Sherrill, NY.
He brings an extraordinary level of expertise in hospital inpatient care, family medicine, and primary care of patients aged 16 and up.
Learn More About Matthew McKay, MD
McKay is a board-certified medical doctor. Dr. Mckay earned his medical degree from the St. George's University of Medicine and is a graduate of Ithaca College. He completed his residency and training at Mountainside Hospital in Verona, NJ.
Mckay lives with his wife, Suzette, daughters, Ella and Allie, and two pups, Oscar and Walnut in Oneida. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and playing music.
Kareem Hamad, MD
Kareem Hamad, MD
Heather Bernard, DNP, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Heather Bernard, RN
Brandon Steves, PA
Brandon Steves, PA
Brandon grew up in Whitehall, NY and attended undergrad at SUNY Morrisville. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2018 with a B.S in Human Performance & Health Promotions. During undergrad, Brandon worked with the athletic department as a Student Athletic Trainer, volunteered as an EMT, and completed an internship with our practice. He then attended PA school at Arcadia University where he graduated with distinction in 2021. He was awarded the Andrea Nord-Tankin Clinical Coordinators award and was chosen for membership in the Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Graduate Honor Society. He joined our practice in 2021.
Brandon currently resides in Morrisville. In his free time he enjoys exercising, golf, cycling and hiking.
Specialty: Orthopedics
Richelle Takemoto, MD
Richelle Takemoto, MD
Specialty: Orthopedics
As we continue to evolve to meet and exceed the needs of area residents, the CMH healthcare community is proud to welcome Dr. Takemoto to our organization. She brings an extraordinary level of expertise that allows us to advance our commitment to providing world-class orthopedic care.
Exceptionally skilled. Highly experienced. Services include:
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Comprehensive fracture and sprain care
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Trauma, with fast access to additional specialists as needed
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Post-traumatic reconstruction
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Total joint arthroplasty of hips, knees and shoulders
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Carpal tunnel surgery, cubital tunnel surgery
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Trigger finger release
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Achilles and quadriceps tendon repair
Trust Dr. Takemoto for advanced orthopedic care with proven results.
Dr. Takemoto is a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon who completed fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma. Dr. Takemoto is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine, where she earned her MD in 2002. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery from NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City under the tutelage of renowned surgeon, Dr. Joseph Zuckerman. After that, she completed the Altman Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Takemoto’ Achievements:
- First female to perform VELYSTM Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
- Has performed more VELYSTM Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements than any female in the world
- First surgeon to perform over 100 VELYSTM Robotic-Assisted surgeries
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Member, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- Member, AO North America
- Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Takemoto is an avid fan of combat sports and when she is not in the operating room or seeing patients, she enjoys spending time competing in jujitsu and hunting and fishing with her family.
Avneet Singh, MD
Avneet Singh, MD
Specialty: Cardiology
Residency: Chief Residency & Fellowship, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
Education: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Dr. Singh is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is also certified by The National Board of Echocardiography (NBE), The Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), and The Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT). He is welcoming new patients at the Hamilton Heart Center.
Residing in Manlius. Dr. Singh enjoys playing tennis, cooking, hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with family. “I look forward to being a part of a close-knit community of providers, and providing state-of-the-art, personalized cardiology care to patients,” adds Dr. Singh. He will be seeing patients out of the Hamilton Family Health Center location.