Live
Read more

About

Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, NY) is a not-for-profit, 294-bed hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. With over 180 physicians across 40 specialties and 2,000+ employees, it provides primary and emergency care, cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, imaging, maternity, and more. The center emphasizes quality, compassion, and safety for both civilian and military communities. Key details: founded 1881, headquartered in Watertown, NY, located at 830 Washington Street. Contact: info@shsny.com, 315-785-4000.

Clinic Type

Women’s Health

Address

1575 Washington St Watertown, NY 13601

Phone

P. 315-785-4155

Email

—

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:40 PM (Lab & Imaging 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Emergency Care

Emergency care available as part of broader Samaritan services

Services Offered

  • Obstetric care for pregnancy, including high-risk pregnancy care
  • Gynecology services (annual exams, fertility, robotics, surgical procedures)
  • Breast imaging services (mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic, dense breast imaging)
  • Radiology services (imaging department accredited in Mammography and OB/GYN ultrasound)
  • Genetic cancer screening (through Cancer IQ)
  • 3D/4D ultrasound
  • Bone density scanning
  • Lab services
  • X-ray services
  • Contraceptive services and IUDs
  • Family planning
  • Midwifery services and lactation counseling
  • STD testing
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Education for first-time visitors
  • Robotic gynecologic surgery
  • Scheduling for Mammograms (ordering physician required)
  • Mammogram appointments bookable up to one year in advance

Technology & Equipment

  • Mammography accreditation by American College of Radiology
  • OB/GYN ultrasound accreditation by American College of Radiology
  • 3D/4D ultrasound
  • Robotic surgery

Team

  • John P. Barrett, MD — OB/GYN
  • Jonathan R. Oliva, DO — OB/GYN
  • Kenya Cain, MD — OB/GYN
  • Michael Peyser, MD, FACS, FSSO — Breast Surgeon
  • Diane I. Shumbusho, MD — OB/GYN
  • Emma Marquez, MD — OB/GYN
  • Kelly Birchenough, DO, FACOG — OB/GYN
  • Bridget Jean Quinn, MSN, CNM, C-EFM — OB/GYN
  • Christa Rick, CNM-WHNP — CNM-WHNP
  • Desiree S. Fuller, FNP — GYN NP
  • Fakira Soumaila-Borkovec, FNP-C — FNP-C
  • Marisa Yates, PA-C — PA-C
  • Jillian Marra, FNP-C — FNP-C

Insurance & Payment

—

Languages Spoken

—

FAQs

What services are offered by Women’s Wellness?

Obstetric care for pregnancy (including high-risk), gynecology (annual exams, fertility, robotics, surgical procedures), full breast imaging (mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic), radiology on site, genetics screening through Cancer IQ, 3D/4D ultrasound, bone density, lab and x-ray, contraception and IUDs, family planning, midwifery and lactation counseling, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, and education for first-time visitors.

What imaging and breast services are available?

Full breast imaging services including ultrasound, dense breast imaging, mammography and stereotactic; radiologist and board-certified breast surgeon on site; imaging department accredited in Mammography and OB/GYN ultrasound by the American College of Radiology.

What scheduling/tool should I use for mammograms?

When using the Mammogram Scheduling Tool, answer screening questions carefully; some patients may need to call the office; Mammogram appointments can be booked up to one year in advance.

What is the contact number for scheduling issues?

Patients having issues or needing a diagnostic exam in the past should call the scheduling office at 315-779-5200.

What are the contact numbers for Women’s Wellness and Breast Care?

Women’s Wellness: 315-779-5066; Breast Care: 315-370-3704.

What are the office hours?

Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:40 PM (general hours) and Breast Care: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • US News Health: Multiple providers have 5/5 ratings, while some are rated 3/5 and 4/5
  • Healthgrades: 63% of patients recommend the hospital (Not explicitly stated, based on HCAHPS data)

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and professional care from specific nursing staff recognized with awards
  • Consolidated facility provides a comprehensive 'one-roof' experience for women's health needs
  • Positive feedback on being listened to and feeling comforted during care experiences

Common complaints

  • Some concerns regarding medical care quality and communication in the broader hospital system
  • Patient experience ratings at the main medical center slightly lower than national averages in some metrics

"The patient shared how meaningful it was to feel truly heard, noting that Covell’s attentive approach provided comfort and reassurance during her experience."

— Samaritan Health news release (February 2026 DAISY Award recipient)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

Book appointmentCall

More women’s health clinics in Watertown

Watertown, NY·Women’s Health

Wellness & Preventive Healthcare Services in Watertown, NY offers women's health and preventive care services including cancer screening, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV testing, and wellness visits. The clinic accepts walk-in appointments during business hours and provides telehealth services for some offerings. Financial assistance may be available for uninsured patients.

Online bookingEmergency care
Watertown, NY·Women’s Health

Women's Way to Wellness, located in Carthage, NY, is part of Carthage Area Hospital and offers comprehensive women's health services including obstetrics and gynecology, prenatal care, uterine treatments, urinary incontinence evaluation and treatment, pelvic floor and vaginal reconstruction, infertility evaluation, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries for pelvic pain and endometriosis. The clinic provides prenatal care assistance for uninsured pregnant mothers and operates Monday through Thursday 9AM–5PM and Friday 8AM–4PM.

Online booking

See all women’s health clinics in Watertown →

Comparing your options?

See other women’s health clinics in Watertown, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.

More Women’s Health Clinics