Syracuse, NY (March 6, 2018) – St. Joseph’s Health welcomes Eugene Palchik, M.D., R.P.V.I., to their top-rated and nationally recognized vascular surgery team. An experienced surgeon, researcher and educator, Palchik is accepting new patients at his office on the main campus of St. Joseph’s Health Hospital in Syracuse, New York.

“Dr. Palchik joins a diverse team of highly qualified physicians providing comprehensive vascular services care to the community at our Vascular Center for Excellence.” said Joe Spinale, MD, MBA, chief medical officer for St. Joseph’s Health. “Our award-winning vascular program is committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes through high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions. Palchik’s joining the team is an expression of our continued growth and excellence in vascular care.”

Palchik is certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is licensed to practice medicine in New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and holds Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification from the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement. A graduate of the doctor of medicine program at New York University’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, New York, he completed his residency in general surgery at University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. Palchik received specialized training in vascular surgery during his two-year fellowship in vascular surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and as a clinical research fellow in vascular surgery at his alma mater. His research has been published in multiple journals including the Annals of Vascular Surgery, the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the Journal of Endovascular Therapy.

Before joining St. Joseph’s Health, Palchik provided vascular surgery coverage for a network of four hospitals as a vascular surgeon with Vascular & Endovascular Associates of New Jersey in Paramus. At Landmark Medical Center Palchik served as medical director of the Wound Care Center in addition to his surgical duties.

St. Joseph’s Health is a leader in complex vascular surgery offering the full range of minimal to complex vascular procedures resulting in shorter hospital stays, less scarring, and a faster recovery for patients. Performing more vascular procedures than any other area hospital, St. Joseph’s Health has the most experienced vascular team in Central New York.

To learn more about the Vascular Center for Excellence at St. Joseph’ Health or to request an appointment with Dr. Palchik, call 315.703.2138 or visit miraculouslyminimalsjh.org.

About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health is a non-profit regional health care system based in Syracuse, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary to specialty to home care, to our Magnet-recognized hospital, and in collaboration with our community partners, St. Joseph's Health is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of healthcare services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. Ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and a 15-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction. St. Joseph’s Health is affiliated with Franciscan Companiesand St. Joseph’s Physicians and is a member of Trinity Health.