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VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2
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Bath VA Medical Center Leadership
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Thomas W. Sharpe
Acting Medical Center Director
(607) 664-4722
Mr. Sharpe assumed the duties of Acting Medical Center Director at Bath VA Medical Center effective December 8, 2008.
Mr. Sharpe started his career with the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Albany/Stratton VA Medical Center in 1989. In 1993 he accepted a position at the Castle Point VA Medical Center as Chief of Accounting. He returned to the Albany/Stratton VA Medical Center in 1998 as Program Analyst working on VA’s Decision Support System program. Mr. Sharpe was selected in 2004 as VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York’s Accounting Officer and in 2007 was selected as their Chief Financial Officer.
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Alan Fantuzzo, D.O.
Chief of Staff
(607) 664-4800/4770
Dr. Fantuzzo received his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After an internship in Detroit and residency at State University of New York at Stony Brook, he opened a practice in Rochester, New York and practiced medicine there for 20 years. Dr. Fantuzzo has been a clinical instructor at the New York and Philadelphia Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and at the University of Rochester.
He is a member of the Monroe Medical Society and the American Academy of Family Physicians. "My interest in veteran' health stemmed from my close relationship with two uncles who served in WW II and Korea. I have learned to listen to their stories and the stories of other veterans who often only share their combat experiences with their physician. I feel honored to be able to use my training and talent to guide them."
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Shirley A. Pikula, MSN, MS-HSA
Associate Director for Patient/Nursing Services
(607) 664-4515/4779
Shirley Pikula began her nursing career as a Diploma Graduate from Highland School of Nursing in Oakland California. In 1990, she completed a Bachelor of Science Degree through the University of the State of New York. She also completed a Bachelor of Science in Community Nursing, Master of Science in Community Nursing, and, Master of Science in Health Services Administration in 2000 at D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York. Ms. Pikula began her VA career as a staff nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and worked in that capacity for almost 10 years. She has served VA as a Research Assistant, Quality Management Coordinator, and, Decision Support System Clinical Coordinator. For the past five years, she has been a Clinical Advisor responsible for improving care processes for medicine, surgery, ambulatory care, compensation and pension, and, fee basis. Prior to joining VA, she worked in intensive care, outpatient services, and home care as well as a head nurse of a surgical unit, burn unit and a supervisor of a skilled nursing facility.
She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She has been a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality since 1990. She received a Foley Award for Manager of the Year and is a graduate of the Northeast Health Care Leadership Institute. She has received numerous awards and has made presentations at local and national events.
Having come from a family with a long history of military service in World War II and Vietnam, she is honored to serve the veteran population.
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: December 15, 2008 |
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