GLOVERSVILLE, NY (07/14/2011)(readMedia)-- Nathan Littauer Hospital announced today the appointment of Paul J. Husson Jr, MD to their medical staff. Dr. Husson is a Urologist and recently completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Husson join our team. He is highly-regarded in the medical community at Albany Medical Center," stated Laurence E. Kelly, Hospital President and CEO. "We are very proud to introduce him to our patients."
With Dr. Husson's specialized training, the hospital will be offering a new cutting edge procedure, Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery. The surgery uses small incisions resulting in shorter recovery times. As a member of the American Urologic Association, Dr. Husson will be able to offer surgical and medical solutions to a host of urological issues, including: kidney stones, urinary tract infections, incontinence and screenings for prostrate, bladder and kidney cancers.
According to the American Urological Association (AUA), 30 million individuals live with urological issues in the US, greatly affecting their quality of life and overall lifespan.
Dr. Husson, an Albany native, is pleased to be practicing at Nathan Littauer explaining, "I like being in a setting that allows me to work closely with people. Working at Nathan Littauer Hospital will give me the opportunity to connect with my patients. I do not want people to feel like a number." He concluded, "Working in Fulton County really excites me."
Dr. Husson will be seeing patients out of the Gloversville Primary Care Center. To schedule an appointment patients are urged to call: 775-4133.