Christopher M. Pieczonka, M.D., Named Chief Executive Officer Of Associated Medical Professionals Of NY

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Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) today announced that Christopher M. Pieczonka, M.D., has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY is a leading multi-specialty practice spanning 19 locations in Central New York, including ten offices and nine hospitals. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and specialty related services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

A nationally recognized urologist and clinical researcher with a specialty interest in the treatment of advanced prostate and bladder cancer, Dr. Pieczonka also serves as Corporate Director of Clinical Research for U.S. Urology Partners and Director of Clinical Research for A.M.P.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “I am excited to announce that Dr. Christopher Pieczonka has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY. Dr. Pieczonka’s extensive expertise in urological care and commitment to clinical research have been integral to the success of A.M.P. since he co-founded the practice more than 15 years ago. His leadership will further our mission of providing the most effective, efficient and innovative urologic care to every person we are honored to serve.”

Christopher M. Pieczonka, M.D., stated, “I am both honored and humbled to take on the new role of CEO of Associated Medical Professionals. The landscape of practicing medicine is different than it was when I co-founded the practice in 2008. Technology and innovation have vastly enhanced patient outcomes and patient experiences since then. For the last several years, I  have been the director of research for A.M.P. as well as our larger consortium of practices at U.S. Urology Partners. I view my new role as being able to bring the cutting edge technology and advances in care from the research side to all of our patients in Central New York.”

Dr. Pieczonka graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine in 1997. He then completed his surgical and urologic training at SUNY at Buffalo Consortium Program in 2003. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is an active member of the American Urological Association (AUA), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO). Dr. Pieczonka also has been co-author of over 100 publications and published abstracts.

Dr. Pieczonka has served as the Executive Vice-President of the Physician Teamster Alliance of CNY Local #1149 and has a specialty interest in the treatment of advanced prostate and bladder cancer. He has been the primary investigator of over 50 interventional oncology studies. Dr. Pieczonka has also been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence physician.

To learn more about Dr. Pieczonka and A.M.P. or to schedule an appointment with the care team, please visit www.ampofny.com or call (315) 478-4185.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is a multi-specialty medical practice based in Syracuse serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest multi-specialty groups of its kind in the area that strives to provide quality care at each of its ten offices and nine hospital locations. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of services, including advanced urological carerobotic surgerycancer careradiation oncology, pathologylithotripsyimaging and clinical research. A.M.P.’s provider base consists of more than 30 physicians and numerous clinical support staff practicing in 19 locations. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital. For more information, visit www.ampofny.com and www.us-uro.com.