DR. ELLEN SMITH IS NAMED PA FAMILY PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR

LOCAL DOCTOR RECEIVES PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

[Lemoyne, PA] – Heritage Medical Group is proud to announce that the recipient of this year’s Pennsylvania Family Physician of the Year award is Dr. Ellen Smith. Dr. Ellen Smith of Heritage Family Medicine will receive this award and recognition as a result of the fine work she does everyday caring for her fellow Pennsylvanians.

Every year, the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) chooses a recipient for the Family Physician of the Year Award from countless nominations. This year, one of Dr. Smith’s patients nominated her and three other people submitted supporting nominations, and she was chosen to receive this prestigious award. The presentation will be made at the PAFP Annual Meeting in Gettysburg on May 12th.

“Dr. Smith brings a thoughtful, capable, and caring approach to her work – one that demonstrates leadership and commitment to excellence.” comments Dr. Joe Cincotta, Medical Director, Heritage Medical Group. “Although family medicine is not receiving the influx of younger physicians needed to meet Pennsylvania’s current and future needs, Dr. Smith serves as a wonderful role model and example for our younger colleagues still deciding about their future careers in medicine.” states Dr. Cincotta. There are many rewards and challenges in primary care. Each day brings us in contact with new patients and old friends who we have cared for over many years in addition to a broad spectrum of medical, psychological, and social issues.

“Central Pennsylvania is fortunate to have Dr. Ellen Smith, and we are proud to call her our colleague and friend.” concludes Dr. Cincotta.