hospitalists - Waterbury Hospital

OUR HOSPITALISTS (CONT.)“There's no question that working with the hospitalist program atWaterbury Hospital has been positive –I feel good knowing my patients arein their hands.Some older patients don't like being transferred to another physician,but I have to balance that against the extra control that gives me dailywith schedules, office hours, paperwork and other responsibilities. Iknow when I'll be available, and that improves efficiency for patients,as well as for my staff and me.I'm very happy with the follow-up and communicationthat exists between the hospitalists and my practice.Overall, it makes my life easier. I like not getting asmany calls in the middle of the night, too -- that's a biglifestyle improvement.”-- Craig Czarsty, MDis published monthly by the Public Relations/Marketing Department at Waterbury HospitalMANAGING EDITOR: HEATHER TINDALLFor comments, questions and suggestions, please contactHeather Tindall at (203) 573-6717 or htindall@wtbyhosp.orgMackenzie Smith, MD• Undergraduate: University of Delaware, BA• Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, ThomasJefferson University• Residency: Temple University HospitalDID YOU KNOW?Mackenzie joined the Hospitalist Program right after her residency, and supports the consultservice as well, with a focus on peri-op and consult medicine.Christopher Watts, MD• Undergraduate: Xavier University, BA• Medical School: Louisiana State University HealthScience Center• Residency: Yale University School of MedicineDID YOU KNOW?Chris graduated from Yale's Primary Care Program and studied occupational medicine.Jonica Yerzak, PA• Undergraduate: Springfield College, BS• Medical School: University of New EnglandDID YOU KNOW?Jonica was an avid soccer player growing up in the Town Plot sectionof Waterbury. She coaches an under-12 kids soccer team in the Bunker Hill neighborhood.Leor Zedek, MD• Undergraduate: State University of New York at Buffalo, BA• Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine• Residency: University of Connecticut/St. Francis HospitalDID YOU KNOW?Leor enjoys international travel, reading and barbecuing; he has a small child and anotheron the way.64 Robbins StreetWaterbury, CT 06721