FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2022
Dr. Matthew Stringer Joins Saratoga Hospital Urology Team
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., March 29, 2022—Dr. Matthew Stringer has joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Urology. He is one of nine providers in the practice, which has offices in Saratoga Springs and Malta.
Stringer comes to Saratoga Hospital from Eglin Air Force Base Hospital in Florida, where he served as chief of urology and held the rank of major. He served in the Air Force for 12 years, including nine as a urologist.
“Dr. Stringer’s experience and dedication to his patients make him an excellent fit for our medical group,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, vice president and chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital. “At a time of increased competition for highly skilled urologists, we are extremely fortunate that Dr. Stringer decided to join our team and our community.”
A graduate of Hamilton College, Stringer earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. He completed an internship in general surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio and a residency in urology at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He is board certified in urology.
“When my military commitment was completed, I chose this job because the team at Saratoga Hospital puts patients first, and that’s the way I practice urology,” Stringer said.
He gained valuable experience caring for wounded soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq and participating in humanitarian medical mission trips to Central America. In recognition of his military service, Stringer was honored with the Global War On Terrorism Medal and the Outstanding Unit Award.
He is accepting patients at Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Urology at 19 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Appointments are available by calling 518-583-0111.
For more information on Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Urology, go to www.SaratogaHospital.org.
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About Saratoga Hospital: Saratoga Hospital is the Saratoga region’s leading healthcare provider and the only acute-care facility in Saratoga County. The hospital’s multispecialty practice, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, provides care at more than 20 locations, ensuring easy access to programs and services that can have the greatest impact on individual and community health. Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2004. The hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany Medical College, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital and Visiting Nurses Association of Albany. The region’s largest locally governed health system, it has 1,520 beds, more than 800 physicians and 125 outpatient locations. For more information: www.SaratogaHospital.org or www.facebook.com/SaratogaHospital.
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