Good Samaritan Medical Center, located on Montauk Highway in West Islip, is a ministry of the Catholic Church and a…More member of the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. The not-for-profit hospital opened its doors on May 18, 1959 and has been serving the community ever since. </p> <p>Good Samaritan has a reputation for providing quality care in the areas of oncology, cardiology, respiratory and surgical care. </p> <p>The hospital has a medical staff of 830 and a nursing staff of 1,200.</p> <p>Good Samaritan has earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and was recognized as part of ANCC's (American Nurses Credentialing Center) Magnet Recognition Program.</p> <p>Volunteer opportunities are available at Good Samaritan Medical Center. There is a senior volunteer program for volunteers 18 and over and a junior volunteer program for volunteers 14 to 18. Call 376-3659 for the senior volunteer program and 376-3396 for the junior volunteer program.</p>

Denise E. Lester, MD, practices obstetrics and gynecology in West Islip at South Bay OB/GYN. Dr. Lester is board…More certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and serves as a senior attending physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Good Samaritan Hospital and Southside Hospital. </p> <p>Dr. Lester is also a specialist in urodynamics and the treatment of women with pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence.</p>