Physician’s Profile

Spencer Eugene Amory, MD
Dr. Amory received his medical training from Johns Hopkins and Columbia Universities. He developed techniques in laparoscopic cholecystectomy that enabled his group to have the lowest open cholecystectomy rates in the state.
In addition, Dr. Amory has earned a reputation for his diagnostic acumen in complex surgical problems and for highly individualized and personalized care. In recognition of his exceptional care of patients, collegiality with peers, and outstanding outcomes, Dr. Amory was awarded the the 2014 Jerry Gliklich Award for Exemplary Clinical Care, formerly "Practitioner of the Year" award, by the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Society of Practitioners.
Leonard Tow award for Humanism in Medicine 2007
Physician of the Year 2006, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,Department of Nursing
Teacher of the Year, BALSO 2002
Teacher of the Year, College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2001
Teaching in the Clinical Years, Charles W. Bohmfalk Award,College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2001
Teacher of the Year, BALSO 2000
Teacher Recognition Award, College of Physicians & Surgeons,Class of 2000
Teacher of the Year, BALSO 1999
Teacher of the Year, BALSO 1997
Teacher of the Year, BALSO 1994
Vice President, Northeast Mission of Hope
2008: Mission Surgeon, Dr. Manuel Ascencio Villarroel Hospital, Punata, Cochabamba, Bolivia
2007: Missionary Surgeon, Linden General Hospital, Linden Guyana
2006, 2007: Missionary Surgeon, Leopoldo Pou Hospital, Samana, Dominican Republic
2006: Missionary Surgeon, Eversley Childs Sanitarium, Cebu, Philippines
2005: Missionary Surgeon, Josefina Marcos Memorial Hospital, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007: Mission Surgeon JN France General Hospital, St. Kitts
2003: Missionary Surgeon, Ziga Memorial Hospital, Tabaco, Phillipines
1997, 1998: Missionary Surge on, St. Croix Hospital, Leogane, Haiti