Breast-care practice moves to Rome Health

ROME, N.Y. — Dr. James Cesare is relocating his breast-care practice to the Rome Health Medical Center on the hospital’s main campus, effective Monday, Feb. 5. He specializes in breast health and breast-cancer management.

“We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Cesare and his team to Rome Health as part of our women’s health program,” Ryan Thompson, the health system’s chief operating officer, said in a press release announcing the news. “At Rome Health, we are continuously building relationships with physicians with specialized expertise to provide convenient access to care in our region.”

Cesare has practiced in the Mohawk Valley for more than 30 years, helping women and men with the early detection of breast cancer and other breast disorders and navigating them through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

“After looking at several areas where I wanted to continue to serve the people of this region, Rome was the best choice for our breast-care practice,” Cesare said. “We are excited to be joining with Rome Health to bring the best breast care for everyone here.”

Rome Health’s Women’s Imaging Center provides access to an array of breast screening and diagnostic services. Cesare’s practice complements the other specialists that serve women’s health-care needs including obstetrics, gynecology, and urology.

Cesare earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

His team includes physician assistant Tracy Jayne, who has more than 16 years of experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Utica University and a master’s degree from Le Moyne College in physician-assistant studies.

“We’re very excited to be here in Rome,” Jayne said. “Being at Rome Health gives not only the residents of Rome access to breast specialists at the breast-care center, [but also] opens the door for many people in the surrounding areas as well to receive the care they need as well.”

Amelia Loucks and Lisa Bunch round out the team. Their office will be on the upper level of the medical center adjacent to the Women’s Imaging Center, with parking available off Oak Street. Patients should enter through the Bartlett Entrance. Cesare’s office is accepting new patients, including self-referrals.

Rome Health provides care from primary to specialty to long-term care. It is an affiliate of St. Joseph’s Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College.