Carthage Hospital Welcomes New Pediatric Medical Director,
Joseph C. Gianfagna, MD, FAAP
Watertown Pediatrics’ Physician, Joseph C. Gianfagna, MD, FAAP will be joining the medical staff at Carthage Area Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic, 117 N. Mechanic St., Carthage, beginning Tuesday, September 6th, 2022. He will be seeing patients Tuesday – Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Carthage Area Hospital is excited to bring Dr. Gianfagna to the team.
“We are elated to welcome Dr. Gianfagna to the Carthage Pediatrics team. As a compassionate and skilled pediatrician, he has committed his career to providing family-centered, high-quality care to children in the North Country. Dr. Gianfagna’s knowledge and clinical skills will further complement our organization and team of highly-dedicated providers. We look forward to the relationships he will build with our patients and families in the Carthage community,” said Cassandra Beardslee, Clinic Manager.
Dr. Gianfagna lives in Watertown with his wife Rachael and three children, having returned to his hometown after completing a Pediatric Residency in 2013. He attended SUNY Geneseo where he obtained degrees in Biology and French, prior to attending Upstate Medical University. Upon receiving his Doctorate in Medicine, he remained in Syracuse to complete training in Pediatrics at Golisano Children’s Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, achieving Board Certification in 2014. He continues to stay abreast of current trends in pediatric medicine through continuing medical education activities. His medical interests include perinatal medicine, global health, rural medicine, and resident education. He is also fluent in French.
“I am delighted to be joining the talented medical staff at Carthage Pediatrics, and look forward to serving as Medical Director. While working as a pediatrician in Watertown over the past ten years, I have come to know many of the great families who enrich our area. I look forward to continuing to care for North Country children in my new role in Carthage. I am passionate about providing quality care to children of all ages and hope to be a dependable source of comprehensive pediatric care for your family,” said Joseph C. Gianfagna, MD, FAAP.
Carthage Pediatric Clinic treats the illnesses and injuries that occur in children with compassion and care. Our staff of specialists provide the care and attention each patient needs, from newborns to adolescents and everyone in between. Our procedures include physical exams, sick visits, vaccinations, and more, and all are performed with an emphasis on continuity of care in a reliable, warm environment. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm. Dr. Gianfagna joins medical providers, Brittany Schwartz, PA-C and Whitney Smith, PA-C. Dr. Gianfagna & the Carthage Pediatrics team is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, patients can call 315-493-4187.