CCMH New Physicians

Dr. Hongye Li has joined Charles Cole MemorialHospital’spediatric staff at its offices in Coudersport and Emporium where she will workwith Dr. Mary Ann Rigas, Dr. Marlene Wust-Smith,and physician assistants Korin Trumpie and Kathy Fragale.
After completing her medical education, including a fellowship in pediatric nephrology, in China,she has worked as a nephrology research scientist at the State University ofNew York at Stony Brook. She completed pediatric residencies at RichmondUniversity MedicalCenter in NY.
Throughouther career, she has written numerous articles and conducted numerous studiesfor which she’s earned awards. She is a member of the American Academyof Pediatrics.

Appointmentscan be scheduled by calling 814/274-9198 or 486-0810

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Dr.Michael Kavounas is now offering chiropractic services at CharlesCole MemorialHospital’s Port AlleganyCommunity HealthCenter.

“The hospital is expanding its menu of services at the Port AlleganyHealth Centerby adding chiropractor Dr. Kavounas to the staff of professional providers.With Dr. Kavounas’ training and experience, this will bring another value added service to our patient population,” said Dennis Geitner, executive director, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Dr.Kavounas earned bachelor’s degrees in athletic training/sports medicine and physical therapy at the University of Pittsburgh and adoctorate of chiropractic at Logan College of Chiropractic. Before joining the staff at CCMH, he provided physical therapy and chiropractic care to patients in Pennsylvania and Ohioincluding owning clinics in Oil City, Allentown and Cleveland.
He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Appointments can bescheduled by calling 814/642-5076.

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Dr.Ramani Arya has joined the staff at CharlesCole Memorial Hospital’s Bowman Health Center as a family physician.

“Dr.Arya is a kind, friendly and highly qualified provider. She is looking forward to meeting and caring for the residents of Smethport,” said Rose Bunch,physician recruiter.

Dr. Arya earned a medical degree at Kasturba Medical Collegeand completed a family medicine residency at the State University of New Yorkat Buffalo.Before joining CCMH’s medical staff, she cared for patients at family medicine group practices in Olean and Salamanca.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 814/887-5395.