News Release, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Leonardtown, Maryland – MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital joined in the celebration of National Doctors’ Day (March 30) last week to thank its dedicated medical staff.
A special breakfast was held March 29 to celebrate the many dedicated physicians, physician’s assistants, and certified nurse practitioners making a difference in our community.
“Our providers are talented and dedicated people, and we thank them for the many ways in which they put their patients first,” said Stephen Michaels, MD, chief operating and chief medical officer of MedStar St. Mary’s.

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Emmanuel Atiemo, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and Stephen Michaels, MD, chief operating officer and chief medical officer of MedStar St. Mary’s at the hospital’s Doctors’ Day breakfast on March 29.
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Cathy Oliver of the hospital’s medical staff office pins a carnation on Archana Gupta, MD, during the Doctors’ Day event.
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Yahia Tagouri, MD, and Anil Shah, MD, during the hospital’s Doctors’ Day breakfast on March 29.
As of January 2019, the hospital had 426 medical staff members, 95 percent of whom are board certified. Of those, 90 percent practice exclusively at MedStar St. Mary’s.
