Caring for our community since 1993.
Established in 1993 by Dr. Sotiere Savopoulos, Cornerstone Family Medicine has served the Garrett County region for over 30 years. During this time it has been a part of the lives of over 12,000 patients and involved with the deliveries of over 3,500 babies.
The practice specializes in Primary Care and Obstetrics as it cares for patients of all types in both the office and hospital.
Dr. Sotiere Savopoulos, M.D.
Sotiere E. Savopoulos MD was raised in Bear, De. In 1985 he received his Bachelors of Science in Biology with Minors in both Chemistry and Bible from Houghton College. He then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and received his medical degree in 1989. He pursued a Family Medicine residency and Obstetrical fellowship at Franklin Square Hospital from 1989 to 1993 during which he received the Family Medicine Resident Teaching Award.
After completing his fellowship he moved to western Maryland to start Terra Alta Family Practice in July of 1993. During this time he worked closely with Garrett County Memorial Hospital. He continued to practice medicine in Terra Alta for 10 years and later moved the practice to Oakland Maryland where it became known as Cornerstone Family Medicine.
Doctor Savopoulos continues to be Board Certified in Family Medicine and has delivered over 2,500 babies during his 30+ year career. He is also the current Chief of Obstetrics at Garrett Regional Medical Center.
Pursuing a relationship with Christ is intertwined with what he does professionally and personally. He is married to Susan, his high school sweet heart, and together they have three grown children. He enjoys working with young people both as a soccer coach and as a youth group leader at church. Some of his other areas of enjoyment include horseback riding, gardening, singing, hiking and spending time with his family.
Juan Ramos, DO
Dr. Ramos was born and raised in Douglas Wyoming. At age 17 he joined the Army and served for 2 years as a Cavalry Scout. Always in search of a challenge he set his sights on becoming a Special Forces Medic. In 2005 he was selected to join the Green Berets as a Medic. Over the next 11 years he deployed with the 3rd Special Forces Group three times in support of the Global War on Terror. Those 11 years were instrumental in forming his love for medicine. His career in the military would be cut short due to a severe neck injury that left him unable to continue his duties as a Special Forces soldier. While rehabilitating from his injury and finishing out his last years in the military he completed his pre-medical degree by attending night school and graduated with a degree in Health Science from Campbell University in 2015. His love for the Lord and passion to serve others led him to Liberty University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, VA, where he completed medical school in 2020. Residency then brought the Ramos family to Casper, WY where Dr. Ramos participated in the University Of Wyoming Family Medicine residency program. During his time there he served as chief resident during his second year and specialized in Family Medicine with a focus in Obstetrics, Rural Medicine, and Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.
This journey would not have been possible without the love and support of his wife, Raychael, whom he married in 2008. She has been his backbone throughout this journey and along the way has blessed their family with 6 beautiful children. Together, Juan and Raychael strive to serve the Lord as Dr. Ramos provides healthcare to the people of our community.
Dr. Becky Crowell, D.O.
Rebecca Crowell DO grew up in Aberdeen, MD. She completed her undergraduate studies at University of Maryland College Park where she graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors of Science in microbiology. After graduation she worked at Washington University in the field of Neuro-oncology research before attending A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine where she graduated in 2008. During that time she completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
After completing her family medicine residency program in 2011 at Via Christi in Wichita KS she moved to Garrett County MD where she, her husband Dave, and two children now call home. She is the current President of the Medical Staff at Garrett Regional Medical Center and is passionate about Primary Care and Obstetrics.
God, Family and coffee are her joys in life and she enjoys spending time dedicated to those relationships.
Dr. Patricia Gotsch, M.D.
Patricia B Gotsch MD was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and completed her education at Loyola College in Baltmore and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at the Hinsdale Hospital in Chicago IL in 1991. She is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She served as a faculty member at the Hinsdale Hospital Family Practice residency program as well as practicing part time at the Family Medicine Center of Downers Grove from 1991-1993. From 1993 through 2004, Dr Gotsch practiced with the Garrett Medical Group in Oakland MD. She returned to teaching residents and medical students from 2005-2010 at the St Luke's Family Medicine residency program in Bethlehem PA. Garrett County again became home in late 2010, when she returned to join Cornerstone Family Medicine. Dr Gotsch has practiced full spectrum family medicine, including inpatient care and obstetrics, since 1991; however in March 2018 will move to office only practice. Her special interests include women's and children's health, and the applications of ultrasound in obstetrics. Dr Gotsch lives in Oakland and has four grown children. Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling and hiking.
Dr. Gotsch will be retiring from Cornerstone Family Medicine in 2024. She has been a tremendous blessing to our practice and the community during her many years of service.
Brandi Paugh, CRNP
Brandi was born in Woodstock, Illinois and moved to Grantsville, MD in 1986. She received her Associates of Science degree in Nursing in 1999 from Allegany College of Maryland. She later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2015 where she graduated with honors. Brandi then continued on to obtain her Master’s degree in Nursing which she also completed with honors just prior to receiving her Family Nurse Practitioner title in December of 2017.
Throughout her pursuit of higher education she actively participated in the hospital system for 19 years as a critical care nurse and later as a Nurse Practitoner with the local wound care and cancer centers.
Brandi is married to her husband Eric, is the mother of three children and a proud grandmother. She enjoys spending time with family, being near the water, outdoor activities and has a passion for interior design.
