SAN ANDREAS, CA – September 10, 2014– Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) announces it has recruited
Dr. Andrew C. McCoy to San Andreas, where he will provide surgical services for
the Tri-County area. Dr. Andrew C. McCoy has joined the San Andreas-based
Silver Oak Medical Office (SOMO) with Dr.’s Peter Oliver, Dean Kelaita, Shane Patterson,
Sarah Grimes and Physician Assistant Ken Romans.
“Dr.
McCoy is a welcome addition to the communities growing health care needs,” said
Craig Marks, Hospital President. “MTMC is committed to providing
more and more needed services to the residents of Calaveras County and beyond. Dr.
McCoy and his family are a great fit with our community and vision for
Calaveras County.”
Dr. Andrew McCoy earned
his medical degree from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and
Health Sciences in Grand Forks, ND. Dr. McCoy completed his Internship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; followed
by General Surgery residency at University of North Dakota School of Medicine
and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND. He obtained his Fellowship in an advanced
GI and Laparoscopic Fellowship Program at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma,
WA. He is board eligible.
“We are delighted and thankful to have Dr. McCoy join
our practice. He adds strength and diversity to our surgical services,”
commented SOMO’s Dr. Peter Oliver, adding “He is available to provide endoscopy
and surgical care to new and existing patients as a community based General
Surgeon at our medical office.”
“I have lived most of my life in rural communities
and have sought out every opportunity to do my medical education in rural
communities,” remarked Dr. McCoy. “ I know the importance of being able to
receive first class care close to home and loved ones. I feel that we at SOMO along with MTMC can
provide this care for the people of Calaveras County. “
Dr. McCoy and his family are excited about living
Calaveras county and reside in Angels Camp.
About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded
in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, full-access hospital providing
inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical
Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure
access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being
a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also a major
source of jobs for area residents. On average, more than 300 people are employed
at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a
member of Dignity Health, the fifth largest not-for-profit healthcare system in
the nation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook.
