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Biography

Dr. Dardano is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Delray Medical Center. At ´óÏó´«Ã½ he is an Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine.; Dr. Dardano practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Utica, NY where he served as chairman of the department at St Elizabeth Hospital for over 30 years and director of resident education for their family medicine program for ten years. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons, and the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. Dr. Dardano is currently licensed to practice medicine in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, and maintains actice membership in the AMA, Florida Medical Society and the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Education

• 1968: M.D., University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine, Bologna, Italy; Magna Cum Laude; Doctoral Thesis: Polymegacalicosis
• 1963: B.S. Biology, Minor in Theology/Philosophy, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York; Dean's List, Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society
• 1973: Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, St.Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, New York
• 1972: Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, St.Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, New York
• 1971: Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, St.Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, New York
• 1970: House Physician, St Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, NY
• 1970: House Physician, Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY
• 1969-1970: Rotating Internship, Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY

Work History

• 2010-Present: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, ´óÏó´«Ã½
• 2010-Present: Affiliate Professor of Integrated Medical Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, ´óÏó´«Ã½
• 2009-Present: Board Member San Benito Jose Hospital, Honduras
• 2007-Present: Chief Medical Officer, Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, FL
• 2006_Present: Active Staff Boca Raton Community Hospital, Department of Surgery-MD Surgical Assistant Category
• 2006-Present: Medical consultant on moral and ethical issues for EWTN Catholic Television Network
• 2006: Retired from Solo Private Practice
• 1997-2006: Physician Credentialing, Discipline and Chart Review, Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• 1978- 1991: Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• 1980-1981: Chief of Staff, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• 1978-1988: Director of OB/GYN Residency Education, Family Practice Residency, St. Elizabeth’s HospitalÌýUtica, New York
• 1990-2006: Preceptor for Laparoscopic and Laser Credentialing in General and Gynecologic Surgery, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• 1996-2006: Mohawk Valley Women's Health Associates, Group Practice of Gynecology, Laser & Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery, New Hartford, New York
• 1991-1996: Private Practice of Gynecology, Anthony N. Dardano, M.D., P.C., Utica, New York
• 1973-1991: Private Practice of Gynecology, Anthony N. Dardano, M.D., P.C., Utica, New York

Scholarly Activity

Professional Organizations

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American Medical Association
• Palm Beach County Medical Society
• Florida Medical Association
• American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Past President, Catholic Physicians Guild

Awards

• 1975-2000: Best Doctors in America, OB/GYN
• 2000: Doctor of Distinction, United Healthcare
• Valid to July 2018: AMA Physician’s Recognition Award

Committee Chair Positions

• Chairman, Executive Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Chairman, Credentials Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Chairman, Ethics Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Chairman, Peer Review Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Chairman, Laser Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York

Clinical Activity

Current Hospital Affiliations

• 2006-Present: Boca Raton Community Hospital MD Surgical Assist
• 2007-Present: St. Elizabeth Medical Center Honorary Emeritus Staff, Utica, New York
• 2007-Present: Rome Hospital Honorary Emeritus Staff, Rome, New York

Past Hospital Affiliations

• 1973-2007: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, NY - Active Staff
• 1973-2005: Faxton-St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, Utica, New York - Courtesy Staff
• 1992-2002: Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, New York - Courtesy Staff
• 1997-2007: Rome Hospital, Rome, New York - Courtesy Staff

Hospital Committee Appointments

• Executive Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Professional Affairs Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Surgical Case Review/Tissue Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Operating Room Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Utilization Review Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York
• Transfusion Committee, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, New York