The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Gowan retiring from Community Memorial
Medical staff and employees from Community Memorial Hospital gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to celebrate the career of Dr. Ivan D. Gowan, who is retiring after serving patients at Community Memorial Hospital for 34 years.
Gowan, a native of Straits Corners, N.Y. came to the Hamilton area from Los Angeles and was appointed to the hospital on July 30, 1985. During his tenure, Gowan treated more than 500 patients per year at CommunityMemorial.
“It has been a rewarding experience to work at Community Memorial,” said Gowan. “In my time, we have made some great strides in the quality of care, shortening the average length of stay with outstanding outcomes in joint replacement. All accomplished in the most cost-effective manner. The staff at all levels of the or- ganization is so professional, f r i end l y and takes pride in the cleanliness of the facility. Patient care is at the center of all we do, every patient coming through the doors is treated like their next door neighbor.”
“Dr. Gowan has made a significant impact on the well-being of the residents in our community. His expertise in Orthopaedic medicine using groundbreaking methods has advanced the quality of care at Community Memorial Hospital,” said Dr. Robert Delorme, vice president of Medical Affairs at Community Memorial. “His energy and passion for medicine will be missed by all staff and we wish him well as he begins the next chapter of his life.”
Gowan graduated with his bachelor of science, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Colgate University in 1974, attended medical school at Cornell University and completed his general surgery internship at DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center. Gowan is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow in the American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
“It has been an honor to have Dr. Gowan as part of the Community Memorial family for 34 years. He has helped countless numbers of children, adults and senior citizens. For this, and his continued commitment to the mission of Community Memorial Hospital we are forever grateful,” said Sean Fadale, president and CEO of CommunityMemorial Hospital.