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Why choose Physician Alliance of Stamford?
We understand no two practices are alike. We work
hand-in-hand with your practice and tailor the solutions
that fit your needs.
Products and services have been
chosen by independent physicians on the Stamford Health
medical staff.
PAS Welcomes MyCatholicDoctor
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2003 and completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She stayed on as clinical faculty at Washington University School of Medicine for another ten years. She also served as Spokesperson for St. Louis Children’s Hospital and learned health marketing through the media. In 2016 she accepted a faculty position at The University of Missouri School of Medicine with a clinical appointment in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.
In 2018, Dr. Berchelmann founded MyCatholicDoctor, using telehealth to bridge the geographic distance between the patients and families that want Catholic healthcare and the providers that desire to practice their healing arts with the full voice of their faith.
Dr. Brotanek became one of 15 junior faculty nationwide to receive the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholars Program award. She went on to publish numerous articles and received national as well as international recognition for her work on iron deficiency and early childhood nutrition.
From Our Physicians
Dr. Todd Palker, MD
As a private practice group, we’re all very busy taking care of our patients – they’re our priority. But we also understand we have a business to run. Being a part of PAS offers us concrete value regarding costs savings, an important element in a small practice. In private practice, there are a number of things that are just more expensive because they’re on a smaller scale. We thought we were great negotiators for cost savings related to supplies and vaccines but as it turned out being a part of this group has saved us even more than we thought possible. Financially, there is buying power when you’re part of an Alliance.
Dr. Tabitha B. Fortt, MD
“I’m a clinician, and my priority is my patients. After 12 years managing the administrative functions on my own, PAS has broadened my network of support and expertise in running the day-to-day operations of my practice. It was challenging as a solo, private practitioner to obtain competitive pricing for various services including vaccines, office supplies and credit card processing. Community colleagues offered vendor suggestions but were honest about these recommendations – they weren’t satisfied with the service or pricing these vendors offered. My colleagues would say “it is the best I can recommend.” As part of PAS, I have an administrative team who manages the administrative functions which broaden my network of operational support and expertise. The Alliance takes stock in me and my practice, values my practice and helps me solve administrative problems such as payroll. With their guidance, I have access to vendors, services and businesses that best serve my interest and needs.”
Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, MD, FACOG
I was part of the team, on the ground floor, working to build the Physician Alliance of Stamford. I understand the value this model brings in helping physician-driven and physician-led practices enhance service and cost-effectiveness. As private practitioners, the cost of doing business, the depth and breadth of the workload and the decreasing reimbursements despite the increasing workload make it a challenging healthcare environment. Being able to stay independent, yet still be part of this group makes it easier for a busy provider to run their business. It’s a win-win relationship.
Dr. Tulin Koparan, MD
As private practitioners, we don’t always have the ability to leverage or negotiate the best price for different services or products such as vaccines. From the beginning, I trusted those who had the vision to form the Physician Alliance of Stamford. I had no reservations about becoming a member, knowing it is run by dedicated physician leaders who work hard to negotiate and secure quality products for its members.
Dr. Caleb Moore, MD
As a concierge medicine provider, PAS makes it easier for me to secure affordable, high-quality services and ancillary products – an added benefit. One of the challenges of running a concierge practice is balancing operational and administrative management time against the priority of delivering comprehensive patient care. Administrative functions take up valuable physician time. PAS understands the unique attributes of my practice and goes to great lengths to help ease the administrative burden by identifying and vetting vendors who meet my needs. Money and time are two valuable resources and PAS offers my concierge practice both. The Alliance does a terrific job recognizing the needs of an independent practitioner and is enthusiastic and willing to explore and uncover new vendor partners and negotiate competitive pricing on my behalf.
Dr. Eric Wasserman, MD
I have been in the medical field for 30 years as a result associated with 4 hospitals. For the first time once I joined THE EYE CARE CENTER OF STAMFORD, LLC. Physician Alliance team was there to help me feel welcomed in the community. I was and still am impressed with the work PAS does. They offer a broad spectrum of services and provide support to so many community physicians. I believe this is what has helped make Stamford Hospital what it is today, a strong hospital with dedicated staff and people who genuinely enjoy their job.
Dr. Saryna Young, MD
“Physician Alliance of Stamford is a great community for referrals and group purchasing benefits, for physicians when new and independent in the area.”