For Immediate Release: November 6, 2006
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Anthony Matrisciano
Community Relations Cooridinator
Phone (570) 476-3767
Fax (570) 420-2537
Email: amatrisciano@pmchealthsystem.org

PMC Plastic Surgeon Rated One of America’s Best

East Stroudsburg, Pa.– Dr. Charles K. Herman, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Pocono Medical Center, was named one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" by the Consumers' Research Council of America, an independent firm that evaluates professional services across the United States.

Dr. Herman was selected for the prestigious list based on his impressive and diverse resume, including his academic credentials and affiliations, such as his appointment to the faculty and staff at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. The Research Council also bases its decision on years of training and practice, and takes into account the many published articles and continued medical education activities that Dr. Herman has completed. His expertise is in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and trunk, reconstructive breast surgery after cancer, facial reconstruction after trauma and cancer, and microsurgery.

“Dr. Herman demonstrates impressive surgical skill and treats all of his patients with great caring and compassion, so the Pocono Medical Center family already esteems him as one of America’s best plastic surgeons,” says Richard J. Henley, President and CEO of PMC. “We are thankful to have Dr. Herman on our team and proud that he has received the national recognition he truly deserves.”

The Consumers’ Research Council is an independent organization that accepts no fees, sponsorships, donations or advertising from physicians, professional practices, medical treatment facilities, or hospitals to ensure unbiased selection. 

Pocono Medical Center is an acute-care hospital accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the national organization responsible for rigorous review of hospital procedures and policies. PMC provides high quality, state-of-the-art acute medical care and is committed to patient satisfaction, education, and promotion of wellness.   Pocono Medical Center includes the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center, the Clementine Abeloff Community Health Center, the Mattioli Emergency Center, the ESSA Heart and Vascular Institute and numerous other inpatient and outpatient services.  PMC is part of the Pocono Health System (PHS). 

PMC is also associated with Pocono Health Foundation; Mountain Family Care, located in the Mountain Healthcare Center in Coolbaugh Township; Pocono Hematology & Oncology and Pocono Infectious Disease, both located in the 447 Office Plaza, East Stroudsburg; Pocono Kids Dental Care and Pocono Kids Pediatrics, both located at the Clementine Abeloff Community Health Center; Pocono Obstetrics & Gynecology, with offices in East Stroudsburg and the Mountain Healthcare Center; Pocono Ambulatory Surgery Center in Stroudsburg; Advanced Radiology Services in the 447 Office Plaza and the Mountain Healthcare Center; Pocono General Surgery and Pocono Orthopedic Surgery.