Andrew Getzin, MD
About
Dr. Getzin has practiced sports and exercise medicine in Ithaca and been the head Team Physician at Ithaca College since 1999. He is an international expert in shortness of breath in the athlete and is the director of Cayuga Medical Center’s shortness in the athlete clinic where they are one of a few facilities in the world that performs continuous laryngoscopy with exercise to diagnose exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. Dr. Getzin is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound and is director of the AMSSM/Ithaca College/Cayuga Medicine Ultrasound diagnosis and injection course. He is head team physician of USA triathlon and previous All-American Triathlete and Hawaii Ironman qualifier and competitor. In 2018, he designed and directed the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine’s first Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing conference. He is married to Dr. Karen LaFace, a family physician and previous Olympic springboard diver who represented the United States in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. They have three children.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Newark, NJ)
- Residency: Brown University School of Medicine–Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (Pawtucket, RI) – Family Medicine
- Fellowship: Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) – Primary Care Sports Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Family Practice; Certification of qualifications in Sports Medicine
Locations
Cayuga Center for Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance
Categories:Sports Medicine
ADDRESS
310 Taughannock Blvd
Ithaca, NY 14850
CONTACT
Phone: (607) 252-3580
Meet Andrew Getzin, MD
what our patients are saying
“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 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!!”
“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!”
“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.”
