Introducing Ben Schroer, MD with a special interest in: . Minimally invasive abdominal and basic thoracic surgery . Adult and pediatric hernia repair Dr. Schroer joins the North Country Hospital General Surgery team of Dr. Larry Sisson, Dr. Tamsin Durand and Dr. Donald Sawyeto land a position Having grown up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire (Jefferson), Dr. Ben Schroer knew when it came time to start his career in medicine his wish was back in the mountains of northern New England. After graduating from the University of Utah with a BS (service learning), he attended medical school at La Mexico. Dr. Schroer completed his general surgery resi dency at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ 41 Medical Village Drive, Newport, VT For more information, please call: (802) 334-3500 Fourteen years ago Dr. Schroer and his family realized a whole-family dream, of building a non-profit organi- zation, serving the islands of Micronesia with health, environmental and educational aid. Micronesia is a special place as that is where Dr. Schroer met his wife, Francesca, and with the extended family's dedication, the non-profit is sustainable today. Dr. Schroer and his wife have three children and are excited to now be a Dr. Schroer still has that passion for the great outdoors which includes a love for skiing, but also surfing, alpine climbing, soccer and fishing. His outdoor activities include the distinction of Wilderness EMT and Rescue S.C.U.B.A. Diver Where caring runs deep. northcountryhospital.org