Good Samaritan Hospital Physician Makes Lifesaving Decision

John Mitty Wednesday, February 6, 2013

West Islip, NY – Thanks to the foresight and expertise of Good Samaritan affiliated physician John Vullo, DO, Ryan and Susan Webber of Oakdale were given the opportunity to experience the precious gift of life. What began as a normal labor and delivery quickly turned into an emergency Cesarean section due to sudden fetal distress. Dr. Vullo acted without delay and was decisive in the face of the medical emergency before him.

“There hasn’t been a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for my son, Ryan’s safe delivery, as well as the skill and compassion of Dr. Vullo,” said Mrs. Webber. “If not for his accurate assessment, immediate action and constant attention, our story would not have had such a happy ending.”

Mrs. Webber was so grateful that she nominated Dr. Vullo for Good Samaritan’s Physician of the Quarter program. As the winner he was presented with a plaque, while Mrs. Weber, as the nominator, received a check for $100.

Each year, approximately 3,000 babies are delivered at Good Samaritan. In addition to maternity services, the medical center’s Pediatric Department offers a comprehensive continuum of care, ensuring that newborns through adolescents receive expert care close to home. The hospital offers pediatric emergency services, a Child Life program and advanced neonatal services.  Additionally, the offsite Center for Pediatric Specialty Care addresses complicated health issues and offers coordinated care by subspecialists. 

For more information on maternity and pediatric services provided at Good Samaritan, call (631) 376-4444 or visit www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Pictured (L-R): Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Staff President Joseph Fisch, MD, Physician of the Quarter winner John Vullo, MD, and patient Susan Webber with son, Brady.

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip.  The medical center, which has more than 4,500 employees and almost 900 physicians on staff, had nearly 30,000 patient admissions and more than 95,000 emergency department visits in 2011.  Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit the website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Good Samaritan provided more than $43 million in community service and charity care in 2011.  The medical center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health.  This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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