St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Dr. Nathaniel Kaufman to St. Joseph’s Physicians
June 21, 2024SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (June 21, 2024) St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to announce Nathaniel Kaufman, MD, is continuing his career at St. Joseph’s Health by joining Primary Care Center – Main to practice the full scope of family medicine—pediatrics, adult medicine, and women’s health, including obstetrics. 
Dr. Kaufman recently completed his residency at St. Joseph’s Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Family Medicine. In addition to working at PCC – Main, he will also work as a Hospitalist for teaching services and provide obstetrics care on labor and delivery.
Dr. Kaufman graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Sports Studies and Exercise Science. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.
“I’m passionate about caring for our communities and the diverse populations that live in CNY,” said Dr. Kaufman. “I see the potential for tremendous growth and healing. I practice full scope family medicine, and deliver care for the whole person, physically, mentally, and spiritually. As part of the Family Medicine Residency faculty, I’m excited to help support the next generation of family medicine doctors as they grow into the role.”
While at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Dr. Kaufman was President of the student-lead Christian Medical Fellowship, associated with the Christian Medical and Dental Association. He has been on two medical mission trips to San Pedro Sula in Honduras and San Jose in Costa Rica.
At home, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and local church community. Recreationally he enjoys hiking the Adirondacks, CrossFit (including coaching classes), and cooking for family and friends.
Dr. Kaufman is seeing patients at St. Joseph’s Health Primary Care - Main located at 101 Union Ave. in Syracuse. Please call 315-448-5491 to schedule an appointment.
About St. Joseph’s Health
St. Joseph’s Health, a non-profit health care system in Syracuse, New York, has been a trailblazer in the field since 1869 when it became the city’s first public hospital. Its commitment to exceptional care is evident in a network of acute, ambulatory, primary and specialty care services and partner care facilities providing a range of services to promote long-term health in the communities we serve. St. Joseph’s has been ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, is a designated Primary Stroke Center, and is consistently named a Best Regional Hospital and #1 in the Syracuse Metro area by US News and World Report. St. Joseph’s Health is dedicated to excellence, innovation and compassionate patient care. From pioneering ambulance services in Syracuse to being the first in Central New York to use DaVinci robotic surgery technology in an outpatient facility, St. Joseph’s legacy of firsts demonstrates its ongoing commitment to leading medical advancements. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and a member of Trinity Health, St. Joseph’s Health is your trusted partner in health, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to ensure the health and well-being of our communities.
About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue in FY2023 was $21.6 billion with $1.5 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.