MASSENA PHYSICIANS

Dr. Neil Cichetti was born in Baltimore, MD and was raised as the youngest of four children in Marriottsville, MD. He graduated college from Penn State earning a B.S. in Pre-med. He then went to University of Maryland Medical School, graduating in 2000. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine in 2003 at Boston University. It was there that he met and married his wife, Dr. Joanne Cichetti, who helped initiate, and continues to propel this partnership to the place where it is today.

He is board certified in Internal Medicine and maintains memberships in the AMA and American College of Physicians. He has been living in Massena with his family since July 2003.

Dr. Joanne Cichetti was born in Ogdensburg, NY and was the youngest of three girls. She grew up in Raymondville and graduated from Norwood-Norfolk Central School as valedictorian. She then completed her B.S. in Biology from St. Lawrence University. She went on to medical school at Boston University, graduating in 2000. She then stayed there to complete her internship and residency, finishing in 2003.

She is board certified in Internal Medicine, and President of the North Country Physicians Organization. She maintains memberships in the AMA, Massachusetts Medical Society, and American College of Physicians. She has been living in Massena with her family since July 2003.

Laura Goldhar, PA-C is originally from Toronto, Ontario, however she has been living in the North Country for the past 6 years while earning her degrees. She received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Clarkson University, and completed her Bachelors of Science degree in Neuroscience at St. Lawrence University.

In her own words, Laura states: “During PA school, we were do five-week clinical rotations in a wide range of fields. It was after completing my rotation with Drs. Neil and Joanne Cichetti and seeing the extreme care and compassion they gave to patients and their hardworking nature, I knew this is where I wanted to practice medicine and care for my community. I am very excited and honored to be a member of team at North Country Adult Medicine.”

Camryn Peets, PA-C is a dedicated Physician Assistant at North Country Adult Medicine in Massena, NY. Born and raised in Massena, she is committed to staying and serving the community she calls home. She graduated from Massena Central High School in 2017 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Medicine and Healthcare and a professional concentration in Health Psychology from Clarkson University in 2021. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Clarkson University in 2024 and completed an urgent care fellowship from August 2024 to May 2025. During her PA training, Camryn participated in two medical mission trips to Nicaragua, experiences that deepened her commitment to service, education, and mentorship. She plans to continue these trips annually as a preceptor, teaching and supporting future healthcare providers while continuing to serve underserved communities at home and abroad.

Camryn discovered her passion for primary care through her work in urgent care, clinical rotations, and medical mission trips, realizing how much she valued building long-term, trusting relationships with patients while expanding her knowledge across a broad range of medical conditions and preventive care. She is excited to continue her career at North Country Adult Medicine and is committed to serving the Massena community for years to come. As a lifelong resident, she is deeply invested in providing consistent, high-quality care close to home and looks forward to being a reliable, familiar presence throughout her patients’ healthcare journeys.