Board-Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician Andrew Philip, MD, Joins St. Joseph's Physicians Pulmonary Health

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— St. Joseph's Health is pleased to welcome Andrew I. Philip, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician, to St. Joseph's Physicians Pulmonary Health in Liverpool. Dr. Philip brings more than a decade of experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care, medical education and clinical leadership to the practice.

 

A native of Central New York, Dr. Philip grew up in the East Syracuse-Minoa School District before beginning a distinguished career in military and academic medicine. After serving for 11 years as a physician in the United States Navy, he returned to the Syracuse area in 2017 to care for patients in the community.

 

Dr. Philip joins St. Joseph's Health from the Syracuse VA Medical Center, where he served in the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. He most recently served as Medical Director for Respiratory Care Services and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his commitment to patient care, physician education and advancing evidence-based treatment for respiratory disease.

 

"Returning to Central New York after my military service was an opportunity to come home and raise my family in the community that helped shape me," said Dr. Philip. "For nearly a decade, I have been honored to care for our nation's veterans. I'm excited to now bring that experience to St. Joseph's Health and serve an even broader patient population throughout the region."

 

Dr. Philip earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he later served as Chief Resident. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

 

Board-certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine, Dr. Philip has distinguished himself as both a clinician and educator. He previously served on the faculty at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Uniformed Services University and held numerous leadership positions.

 

"I've always been fascinated by pulmonary medicine because the lungs connect us directly to the world around us," Dr. Philip said. "My interest in respiratory health grew from both that scientific curiosity and my lifelong passion for endurance sports and fitness. Joining the talented team at St. Joseph's Health is an exciting opportunity to help patients breathe easier, stay active and enjoy a better quality of life."

 

During his service in the United States Navy, Dr. Philip was deployed to Afghanistan as a critical care physician supporting military operations. His service earned multiple military honors, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal.

 

Dr. Philip is married and has two children, an 11-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, whose activities keep him busy year-round. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, training in jiu jitsu, cycling, weightlifting, cooking, reading, collecting records and international travel. An accomplished endurance athlete, he has competed in multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon.

 

Dr. Philip is seeing patients at St. Joseph's Physicians Pulmonary Health office at 7250 Janus Park Drive, Liverpool. To schedule an appointment, call 315-475-8402.

 

 

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.

 

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