Rutland Regional Medical Center Announces 2023 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers of the Year

Zita Ficko, MD, Marble Valley Urology – Rutland Regional Physician of the Year

Dr. Ficko joined RRMC in 2020 as a Urologist Physician. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Molecular and Cell Biology at Yale University and a Master’s in International Business from University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia. Her Medical Degree is from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed her Internship in General Surgery and Residency in Urology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Ficko is Board Certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Ficko was recognized by her peers as a passionate and collegial physician who is a master in her field, submissions highlighted her clinical humanity, competence, and cooperation.

Leonard DeLorenzo III, PA-C, Foley Cancer Center – Rutland Regional Advanced Practice Provider of the Year

Leonard DeLorenzo is an Oncology/Hematology Physician Assistant at the Foley Cancer Center. Leonard joined RRMC in 2010. He received his Bachelor’s in Science from Saint Michael’s College and a Bachelor’s in Health Science at Duke University. He is Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Leonard was nominated for his professionalism, integrity and work ethic and he is seen as an astute clinician and a shining star among his peers. Leonard, who sits on the Ethics Committee and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees of the Medical Staff, is appreciated for his intuition, calm demeanor, and gentle manner.

Carl Beckler, MD, Community Health – Rutland Region Primary Care Physician of the Year

Dr. Beckler is a Family Medicine Physician at Community Health’s Mettowee Family Clinic. He joined Rutland Regional Medical Center in 1990 and is a member of the RRMC Affiliate Staff. He received a Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and completed his Family Medicine Residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Medicine.

When nominated, Dr. Beckler was recognized for going above and beyond for his patients, and always making himself open and accessible for consultation. His mentorship, counsel, and encouragement were attributed to the growth of the providers in his practice.

Robin Myers, DNP, Community Health – Rutland Region Advanced Practice Provider of the Year

Robin Myers is a Family Nurse Practitioner, and Medical Director of Community Health Brandon. She is also a member of the RRMC Affiliate Staff. Robin received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Vermont, a Master’s in Adult Nurse Practitioner from Russell Sage College, and a Doctorate in Nurse Practice from UMass Amherst. Robin is dually Board Certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Family and Adult Medicine.

Robin worked in various roles at RRMC including in the ICU, Case Management, and as a Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator for many years. She joined Community Health in 2004.

Robin was nominated for her collaboration, compassion, and the leadership skills she shows in relation to her patients.