Upstate Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine in Syracuse, New York, NY board-certified physicians have staff appointments at University Hospital, St Josephâs Hospital and Crouse Memorial Hospital. In addition, our physician staff is committed to medical research, medical student and resident education and hold faculty appointments at SUNY Upstate Medical University. They each bring this dedication to teaching into their private practice, continually emphasizing the importance of patient education as they deliver and coordinate your care and treatment.