Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Leadership / Board of Directors
Cayuga Health Leadership
Robert Lawlis
CEO
Herb Alexander
People & Culture
Michael Berlin, MD
Medical Revenue Optimization
Andreia deLima, MD
Inpatient Physician Leadership
Becky Gould
Finance & Accounting
Gary Grossfeld, MD
Physician Enterprise & Business Development
Deb Morton
Nursing
Jeffrey Penoyer
Ambulatory Services
Justin Runke, Esq.
General Counsel
Elizabeth Smith, MD
Outpatient Physician Leadership
Melissa Tourtellotte
Marketing and Communications
Cayuga Health Board of Directors
Tom LiVigne
Chair
Gary Koretzky, MD, Ph.D.
Vice-Chair
Paul Streeter
Treasurer
Laurie Mante
Secretary
Karen Callanan
Yvette Conyers
La Jerne Cornish, Ph.D.
Cris Donovan
R. Brooke Hollis
Sandra Iberger
Joel Malina
John-Paul Mead, MD
Krista Niles-Updyke
Melissa Schmidt, Ph.D.
Jan van den Blink
Jennifer Whittaker
Robert Lawlis
CMC CEO, ex-officio
Candice Oliver, MD
CMC Medical Staff President
Lauren Yee, DO
Schuyler Medical Staff President
what our patients are saying
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
