Pine Point Medical in the Media
Research, Recognition, and Community Impact at Pine Point Medical
At Pine Point Medical, our work extends beyond the clinic. Our team members are proud to contribute to medical research, share expertise, and be recognized for leadership in healthcare and the community.
From published case reports and infectious disease studies to local awards and feature articles, we value opportunities to highlight the knowledge and compassion that define our practice. Explore recent publications, press coverage, and recognition featuring our providers below.
Doug and Tess MacQueen, founders of Pine Point Medical, recognized for their expertise, leadership, and community impact.
The Healthcare Impact Award honors providers who go above and beyond for their communities. It highlights the compassion and expertise that define Pine Point Medical.
Pine Point Medical is proud of our team!
Tess MacQueen PA-C
Internal Medicine
Entrepreneur of the Year
Residents of Tompkins County were encouraged to nominate those for whom they would leave a “five-star review” in the 7th annual Fab5 Awards. The awards ceremony announced Tess MacQueen as Entrepreneur of the Year!
Women of Distinction Award
Tess MacQueen was honored in 2024 with the Women of Distinction Award by Assembly Member Kelles. The award celebrated her leadership in launching rural primary care in Lansing, Groton, and Moravia, and her efforts in starting a Girl Scout Troop to support young girls in community.
A Case Report of Acute Hemorrhagic Edema of Infancy with Internal Organ Involvement
Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a rare, small vessel vasculitis affecting children under the age of two years old. The clinical picture begins with the rapid onset of peripheral edema and purpuric lesions on the trunk and extremities, followed by complete spontaneous recovery.
Douglas MacQueen, MD
Infectious Diseases
Genotypic diversity of an emergent population of Borrelia burgdorferi at a coastal Maine island recently colonized by Ixodes scapularis
The recent range expansion of Ixodes scapularis has been accompanied by the emergence of Borrelia burgdorferi. The development of genetic diversity in B. burgdorferi at these sites of emergence and its relationship to range expansion is poorly understood. We followed colonization of I. scapularis on a coastal Maine island over a 17-year period.
Primary care clinical provider knowledge and experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illness: a qualitative assessment from a Lyme disease endemic community
Primary care and frontline healthcare providers are often the first point of contact for patients experiencing tick-borne disease (TBD) but face challenges when recognizing and diagnosing these diseases. The specific aim of this study was to gain a qualitative understanding of frontline and primary care providers’ knowledge and practices for identifying TBDs in patients.
Doug MacQueen: Faculty Appointments
Dr. Doug MacQueen holds faculty appointments at Upstate Medical University and Cornell University. Through these roles, he contributes to medical education and research, helping to train future providers while keeping Pine Point grounded in academic excellence.
Melissa Pinckney, NP
Internal Medicine
Outstanding Reviews
Our practice and our staff receive excellent reviews on Google and we are very proud of our high rating.
Announcement of the Opening of Pine Point Medical
Read our article in Tompkins Weekly about the opening of Pine Point Medical.
Founders Doug and Tess MacQueen, bringing compassion and care to every patient