ELLENVILLE, NY —  Ellenville Regional Hospital, in collaboration with Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is expanding access to outpatient surgical care for residents throughout southern Ulster County and neighboring communities. Patients will have greater access to surgical consultations and ambulatory (same day) surgical procedures close to home through a new general surgery partnership at Ellenville Regional Hospital, the hospital said.

The expansion reflects the shared commitment of Ellenville Regional Hospital and WMCHealth to improving healthcare access and enhancing ERH’s capacity to provide high-quality care locally as appropriate.

“Through our partnership with WMCHealth, patients can receive consultations and most outpatient surgical procedures right here in Ellenville while maintaining seamless access to advanced specialty care,” said Steve Kelley, president/CEO of Ellenville Regional Hospital.

Welcoming Dr. Jamal Mahdavian

As part of the expanded surgical services, Jamal Mahdavian, M.D/, a board-certified general and trauma surgeon with WMCHealth Physicians General Surgery, will begin seeing patients at Ellenville Regional Hospital. Dr. Mahdavian will provide surgical consultations and perform select surgical procedures.

Care close to home

“The addition of ambulatory surgical services enhances Ellenville Regional Hospital’s ability to meet the health care needs of the community by providing more care locally,” the hospital said.

“Patients requiring more complex surgical procedures, advanced technology or specialized services will have seamless access to partner facilities within the WMCHealth network, including HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston and other specialty centers as appropriate. This collaborative approach ensures patients receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting while remaining connected to a comprehensive regional network of health care resources.”

“This partnership strengthens the continuum of surgical care available to residents of Ulster County and the surrounding region,” said Ashima Butler, COO, Ellenville Regional Hospital. “By expanding access to ambulatory surgical services locally and connecting patients to advanced specialty care when needed, we are improving convenience, access and continuity of care for our community.”

Elissa Chessari, executive director of HealthAlliance Hospital, added that “this collaboration helps ensure patients can receive care close to home whenever appropriate while benefiting from the advanced services and specialty expertise available throughout the WMCHealth network.”

For the Ellenville site, patients can call ERH Specialty Services at 845/647-6400 ext. 314 to schedule appointments. 

Dr. Mahdavian’s primary practice is located at WMCHealth Physicians General Surgery, 117 Mary’s Ave., Ste. 102 in Kingston, and can be reached at 845/383-1759.