Forever Young February 2024

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Preparing for spring | Online genealogy classes | Positive support systems

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Prepare your garden for warmer weather.

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Perfect your craft online.

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Help friends without being pushy.

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Home & Garden 4

Get ready for spring!................................. Carol Ann Harlos

Genealogy 5

Online learning............................... Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Let’s Talk About 6

How to be supportive, not overbearing....... Judith A. Rucki

Feature: Top Doctors 10

Top Doctors 2024...................... Professional Research Services

Being Well 22 Boost your health with a sauna..................Amy Lynn Hardy

Acknowledging Western New York’s Top Doctors

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Every Issue: Resources 3 | Bingo Buzz 8 | Classifieds 24 | Noteworthy 25

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Be well all year long

A new year is the perfect time to revisit your relationship with wellness: physical, mental, and emotional. It can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. This issue features Buffalo Spree’s annual Top Doctors list, a collection of outstanding Western New York professionals from all medical disciplines. This list is rigorously screened and provided

by Professional Research Services (PRS), a research company based in Troy, Michigan. The professionals listed were peer-selected in a survey conducted by PRS, screened, license-verified, and reviewed for infractions. The final list is on pages 10 to 21.

Elsewhere in this issue, learn how to further boost physical health with time in a sauna, care for your emotional wellbeing by

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Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement.

Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org Buffalo PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP United Way – Room 219, 742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Contact: Stephanie Mruzek. Email: eastamherstDSM@ solsticeseniorliving.com.

Visit parkinson.org for a full listing of Parkinson’s support groups in WNY. Buffalo ZERO/US TOO! PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Buffalo VA Hospital (3495 Bailey Avenue, Room 301) 7-9 p.m. and at Sisters Hospital, St. Joe’s Campus (2605 Harlem Road in the First Floor Community Room) 7-9 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month. Free and open to all.

Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.

For information: 852-7743 or pridecenterwny.org Clarence WNY MEDICARE SMART START PROGRAM offers free help applying for Medicare. WNY MEDICARE SMARTSAVER PROGRAM offers free help to review, research, maximize coverage, and minimize out-of-pocket expenses. Services offered through WNY Medicare Resource Center. Info: 833-0252 or wnymedicare.org Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny.org for more information.

Erie County FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Erie County residents ages 55+: stay active and reap social-emotional health benefits by developing one-on-one relationships with children in a school setting. Stipend included. For info: (716) 896-6388 or ccwny.org/older-adults.

Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010 Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 626-0600 or visit alz. org/wnyc for info.

Kenmore KENTON COMMUNITY RESOURCE HUB offers health and wellness and providers, WIC, SNAP, veterans’ assistance, and more. Third Thursday of each month, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Kenmore United Methodist Church (32 Landers Road). For info, email kumcoffice32@gmail.com.

Niagara Falls SENIOR C O M PA N I O N / F O S T E R GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children.

Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend,

transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+ and want to make a difference, call 2858224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents Niagara Falls SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB: This active 50+ crowd holds Meet & Greets second Fridays at Tim Hortons (8500 Niagara Falls Boulevard) and dances third Friday at Buff Social Club (2565 Young St.). For more info, see Facebook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232 Northtowns SOARING SPIRITS WNY Widowed people meet for conversation, meals, and support.

Ongoing meetings take place at Hillview Restaurant (6135 Transit Road) and Family Tree Restaurant (4336 North Bailey Avenue). Learn more at soaringspirits.org and Facebook. For information, contact Toni (admucilli@gmail.com) or Debbie (howndeb@hotmail.com).

Online IMAGINE BUFFALO SPEAKER SERIES Presented by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library in conjunction with C-SAAHN and ImagineLifelongLearning.com via Zoom every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Each week features a local speaker and Q&A. FREE. Visit website for Zoom link: buffalolib.libcal.org

Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

FREE. Visit facebook.com/BuffaloLaughers for information.

Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For more information, contact Marie: 884-8543 Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 6323700 or mcguiregroup.com Multiple Locations TOPS CLUBS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer tools, programs, support, and fellowship for healthy living and weight management.

Akron For info, call Diane 542-4980 Niagara Falls For info, call Beth 385-7558 Farnham For info, call 934-9619 Lancaster For info, call Eva 407-0539 Silver Creek For info, call 680-0313 Tonawanda For info, call 693-5161 www.tops.org West Seneca For info, call 474-9125

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KenmoreHousingAuthority.org Stephen V. Stone, Executive Director 657 Colvin Boulevard Conveniently located at the corners of Colvin Blvd. & Kenmore Ave.

Independent Living with amenities such as Security, Social Activities, Elevators and Laundry Facilities.

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HOME & GARDEN

Get ready for spring!

It’s not too early to prep 2024 gardens

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rr...it’s cold outside, but beneath that frozen ground is plenty of life just waiting for spring! You may not be giving a thought to what your gardens will need come spring but believe me when I say it’s not too early to start. Waiting means that suddenly—or so it seems—literally dozens of gardening tasks will demand your attention. Addressing some now will make things easier later. Let’s take a look.

Your gardens are like your home. can prepare an accurate purchase— but please don’t rush out and buy it Inadvertently, some areas become too soon. Adding mulch too soon littered, in need of sorting, pruning, removal or division. Begin by clearing slows warming of the soil. If you use debris that is not able to support dyed mulch, it may look washed out and need to be replaced. (Forgive wildlife over the winter. That includes me dear reader, but I hate it.) Wood true garbage, bits of paper, Styrofoam, chips decay more quickly than bark and the like. mulch; I confess to not using wood If you left rocks, leaves, or branches last autumn, consider waiting longer. mulch. I love compost for several Frogs, toads, and many insect species reasons. It’s a natural product created by microorganisms , organic materials, may still need them, so let them be.

You may wish to move leaves gradually water, oxygen and nitrogen. I love the way it loosens up clay soil. It can away from plant crowns to give them a chance to grow. Do this when the be placed closer to plants than wood chips. Compost also decays more day temperature has been consistently above freezing for about a week. quickly than wood so you may wish to add more later in the season. If Gradually reduce the depth of the mulch around the crowns to allow the you produce your own compost, it’s soil to warm slowly. The plants will also imperative it be in a container so as not begin to slowly grow and won’t suffer to attract pests, and kept turned so as not to become stinky. from sudden temperature changes.

Most deciduous trees (those that Decide what mulch you will use around your perennial plants, so you lost leaves last autumn) should be 4

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CAROL ANN HARLOS pruned this or next month while you can see the skeleton of the tree. The tree also won’t bleed (lose sap) and risk of disease transmission is less because of lower temperatures.

If you didn’t clean and sharpen your garden tools last autumn, please do this now! No excuses; you will be happy later.

Try not to walk on your garden beds, but do look at areas bared by the wind. You may be surprised to see perennial weeds, still green, waiting for spring temperatures to begin regrowth.

I found such an area near my beehives, an area I tend to neglect. I spread a black tarp over the area and weighed it down with stones. The plants will be “cooked” in place when the soil warms up later!

Try sowing seeds in outdoor containers this winter! Cut the bottoms from gallon containers and poke holes in the bottom for drainage, then fill with moistened seedling mix—read package labels to find seeds that need stratification—and place outdoors.

This is incredible fun!

Spring will come, but you can enjoy these garden tasks now.

I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net FY Carol Ann Harlos is an awardwinning retired math and science teacher, Master Gardener, beekeeper, writer, and speaker. She tends extensive gardens, including herbs, and loves learning from others and sharing her knowledge. Send gardening questions and comments to caharlos@verizon.net.

Sowing seeds outdoors in gallon containers is an effective way to start plants in late winter or early spring.

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GENEALOGY

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Perfecting your craft

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hen I was a kid, my local library had a poster hanging above my favorite comfy chair that read “The more you know, the smarter you grow!” and featured a studious caterpillar reading a book, eyeglasses perched on the tip of his nose. I believed him then and still do. As a genealogist, I’m always looking for ways to sharpen my research skills.

My office shelves hold more genealogy books than a bookstore. Truth is, the deeper I get into my ancestors’ lives, the more questions I have. What was it like crossing an ocean in 1910? What did our area’s landscape look like when they arrived from “across the pond”? Just as important, what did a family of sixteen eat in a day?

Fortunately, online genealogy tested with AncestryDNA, watch meetings a year; February’s program their tutorials to get the most out of is Using Artificial Intelligence for courses are now available to answer your results. Webinars on a variety of Genealogy by Margaret McMahon, our questions, and February is the PhD. Membership is $30 annually; perfect time to sit with a calendar and topics include Needles and Threads: check website for benefits and Piecing Together African American map out learning for the coming year. details. wnygs.org Families, German Genealogy: The Whatever your budget, hundreds of YouTube is an excellent source Basics, and Discovering the History of educational opportunities exist—if for quick tips or in-depth videos Your Home. ancestryacademy.com you know where to look. on just about any genealogy topic.

Virtual Genealogical Association Conferencekeeper.org is the Searching keywords “family history” most complete, entirely free, (VGA): For a $20 yearly membership fee, access monthly or “genealogy” will net hundreds of online calendar of genealogy events channels. Here are just a few: including conferences, webinars, webinars by nationally known Family Tree Magazine offers speakers including live chats with and in-person classes. Clicking hundreds of videos with everything calendar on the ribbon allows you the speaker on Facebook, join from “Researching the Five special interest groups, and network to see webinars being offered in the US and other countries. Most classes with genealogists around the world. Tribes” and “Hidden Meanings of Gravestone Symbols” to quick tips on are hybrid offering in-person and Past programs include Joy, Loss and zoom options and will include cost, Perseverance: The Story of an American adoption in the US and overcoming brick walls. @familytreemagazine Woman by Lisa Medina and Ellis if applicable. conferencekeeper.org BYU Library (Brigham Young Ancestry Academy is a collection Island: If Walls Could Talk by Tamara University) offers family history Hallo. virtualgenealogy.org of free video tutorials containing webinars, virtual classes, and other Western New York Genealogical research tips, genealogy insights, and instructional videos for all interest Society hosts a minimum of six DNA tools. If you’ve had your DNA 6

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CAROL DIPIRRO-STIPKOVITS levels. Topics include “Remember Pearl Harbor: Finding your Ancestors in World War II Records,” and “Cemeteries in Central Europe.” @BYULibraryFamilyHistory Researcher Nicka Sewell-Smith hosts BlackProGen Live, a Google Hangout series about “genealogy with seasoning”—genealogy strategies and reflections, specifically for those researching people of color.

Her YouTube videos include “5 Lies About African American Genealogy and Family History Research” and “History: Unscripted–Profiles in Racial Justice.” @whoisnickasmith Family History Fanatics offers videos and live shows. Learn to use FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, and other websites to find ancestors and build family trees online. Playlists include “Using Tax Records to Trace your Ancestry,” “Military Research Tips,” and “Organize and Enhance Old Family Photos.” @familyhistoryfanatics We can never know everything and the number of online courses available proves it. Skills are meant to be continually improved and maintained; now’s the time to make your learning plan for 2024. FY Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of both the National Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists. Carol is also Vice-President and Board Chairman of the Niagara County Genealogical Society. Contact her at noellasdaughter@gmail.com.

LET’S TALK ABOUT...

How to be supportive, not overbearing Yes to help, no to pushy

as well?” Tudor says. “Find something that you want to get better at and have weekly check-ins to help motivate and inspire one another. When your partner gets better, there are benefits for you as well! When the tide of the relationship rises, all boats rise with it. Cheer them on, you’ll be happy you did.”

Of course, your loved one may still wish you’d mind your own business.

They need to be reminded that you understand how hard they are working and are there to cheer them on. You are “non-judgmentally curious about their progress and what has been tough.”

Tudor acknowledges this is not an easy thing to do.

“But I do think that it is among the highest forms of love you can offer,” he says. “You love this person so much that you’re going to do what you think to be best for them even if they temporarily hate you for it. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.” FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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y “bestie” and I have been part of each other’s support systems for more than half a century. We’ve propped each other up through career changes, major moves, divorce, widowhood, illness, surgery, parents’ deaths, and myriad endeavors. Without consciously thinking about it, we withhold judgment unless an opinion is requested. We’ve learned to listen. Sometimes dark humor surfaces, and we laugh through adversity.

Occasionally it’s the small stuff that calls for help. One of us might need to declutter a room. That turns into a game. A lingerie drawer gets organized, a closet is straightened. We egg each other on until the mission’s accomplished.

Yet depending on the situation, showing concern or offering support isn’t always easy. Someone grappling with a major issue like alcoholism or gambling may not want to discuss it.

Any offer to help with their “problem” could be viewed as interfering, especially if they don’t think they have a problem.

In numerous articles, advice columnist Carolyn Hax has addressed how to be supportive without being overbearing.

One thing she recommends is simply being there. “Listening is key; that’s what most people really want and need,” she says. “To start, you can always say, “I feel bad for you. Tell me what you need; help me understand the problem.”

That may lead to you being a sounding board, or just someone who sits and lends quiet comfort. Let the person know it’s fine if they change their minds about what they need.

Making specific offers such as “May I buy you lunch?” or “Do you need me to run an errand?” as opposed to the generic “Let me know if there’s anything I can do,” takes the onus off the person who needs support. Many people find it difficult to ask for help.

Even when you have the best of intentions, occasionally step back and examine what you’ve been doing for your friend in need. Look at things from their perspective to assess if they might be seeing your actions as controlling.

Remember to give them space.

For friends trying to pursue a goal, the pundits at WebMD suggest ways to provide motivation without being pushy: • Ensure what they need is readily available.

• Join them on their journey.

• Celebrate progress.

• Avoid nagging, criticizing, or judging.

• Realize what works for one may not work for another.

Benjamin Tudor, LMFT, in his article “Keeping Your Partner Accountable Without Being a Jerk” further suggests that we accept micromanagement in different areas of our lives—like when our dentist tells us to floss more—but can be resistant to the people closest to us.

People don’t like to be reminded of areas in which they struggle but may still need support. What can you do? Tudor says ask for an invitation to check in on progress “and/or help remind them of their goals.”

Use an accountability support system.

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2 p.m. (second Tuesday) OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster 7 p.m................................................... 683-6522 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m.............................................. 873-6716 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m.............................................. 892-0425

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Forever Young is thrilled to include the 2024 Top Doctors list for Western New York. This prestigious list of area physicians is researched and compiled by Professional Research Services, and based on an online peer-review survey sent to certified doctors in Erie and Niagara Counties.

Addiction Medicine Anuradha Mendu, M.D. ECMC Northern Erie Clinical Services 2005 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, NY, 14223 716-874-5536 Joseph V. Mure, M.D. Joseph V. Mure, MD 80 Delaware Rd. Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-980-9800 Paul F. Updike, M.D. Catholic Health - Sisters Family Health Center 2157 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-862-1984 Kimberly J. Wilkins, M.D. UBMD Family Medicine / ECMC 850 Hopkins Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-688-9641

Adolescent Medicine Dalinda A. Condino, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0050 Kathleen M. Dyson, M.D., FAAP Orchard Park Pediatrics 3725 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-662-2300

Allergy and Immunology Sean P. Brady, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-961-9900

Allison L. Freeman, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0130 Andrew Green, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4988 Aasha Harish, M.D., MPH UBMD Internal Medicine 1020 Youngs Rd., Suite 110 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-961-9900 Roland Honeine, M.D., FACP Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4988 Heather K. Lehman, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0130 Madeline A. Lillie, M.D. Buffalo Amherst Allergy Associates 500 Corporate Pkwy., Suite 100 Amherst, NY, 14226 716-631-0380 Luis Melgar, M.D. Southtowns Asthma and Allergy Center 5893 Camp Rd., Suite 3 Hamburg, NY, 14075 716-648-7401 Jeffrey B. Rockoff, M.D. Jeffrey B. Rockoff, M.D. 2540 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, NY, 14150 716-874-8980 Stanley A. Schwartz, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-961-9900

Anesthesiology

Kathleen M. Donovan, D.O. Thomas Croucher, M.D. Buffalo Amherst Allergy Associates Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 500 Corporate Pkwy., Suite 100 Elm and Carlton Streets Amherst, NY, 14226 Buffalo, NY, 14263 716-631-0380 800-767-9355 10 www.foreveryoungwny.com | February 2024

Julia Faller, D.O., M.S. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Breast Surgery

Helen Cappuccino, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 Jon W. Grande, M.D., MMM, CPE 800-767-9355 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets David Crooks, M.D., FACS Buffalo, NY, 14263 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 800-767-9355 - Breast Care of WNY 199 Park Club Ln., Suite 100 David Knorz, M.D. Williamsville, NY, 14221 Maple Gate Anesthesiologists, P.C. 716-332-6834 30 S. Cayuga Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 Stephen B. Edge, M.D., FACS, 716-632-1088 FASCO Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Mark Lema, M.D., PhD Elm and Carlton Streets Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo, NY, 14263 / UBMD Anesthesiology 800-767-9355 Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 Marielle Ferstenberg, D.O., FACS 800-767-9355 WINDSONG Radiology Group Gabrielle Paoletti, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Timothy Quinn, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Raymond Sroka, M.D., PharmD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Vivian Lindfield, M.D. Western New York Breast Health Vivian Lindfield MD 180 Park Club Ln. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-632-7465 Katherine O’Donnell, M.D., FACS WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Alan Wang, M.D. Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates 2121 Main St., Suite 209 Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-836-7510

Michael Peyser, M.D., FACS, FSSO WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Stacey A. Watt, M.D., MBA, MHPE, FASA UBMD Anesthesiology 77 Goodell St., Suite 550 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-829-6108

Mariola Poss, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center - Breast Care of WNY 199 Park Club Ln., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-332-6834

Anthony Yarussi, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center / UBMD Anesthesiology Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Kazuaki Takabe, M.D., PhD, FACS, FSSO Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Stuti J. Tambar, M.D., FACS UBMD Surgery / Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative 100 High St., Suite D1 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-422-0010 Jessica Young, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Cardiac Surgery Janerio Aldridge, M.D., FACS Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266 Stephen W. Downing, M.D. Catholic Health - Mercy Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates 515 Abbott Rd., Suite 310 Buffalo, NY, 14220 716-923-9650 Harsh B. Jain, M.D. Mercy Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates 515 Abbott Rd., Suite 310 Buffalo, NY, 14220 716-923-9650 Mark R. Jajkowski, M.D. Mercy Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates 515 Abbott Rd., Suite 310 Buffalo, NY, 14220 716-923-9650

Cardiology Reza Banifatemi, M.D. Great Lakes Cardiovascular 705 Maple Rd., Suite 300 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-710-8266 Emily C. Battaglia, M.D. Catholic Health - Sisters Hospital Cardiology Center 2157 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-862-2590 Ranjan Bhayana, M.D. Great Lakes Cardiovascular / Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 5959 Big Tree Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-710-8266

David Carlson, M.D., FACC Suburban Cardiology 5530 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-565-1978

Amanda Ribbeck, M.D., FACC Northtowns Cardiology 190 Maple Rd. Amherst, NY, 14221 716-580-3810

Dennis Chugh, M.D., FACC Northtowns Cardiology 190 Maple Rd. Amherst, NY, 14221 716-580-3810

Edward Spangenthal, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Michael D’Angelo, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1146

David M. Zlotnick, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St., Suite B2 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266

Stanley F. Fernandez, M.D., PhD UBMD Internal Medicine / Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266 Laura Ford-Mukkamala, D.O., FACC Great Lakes Cardiovascular 1091 Main St., Suite 301 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-710-8266 Steven Horn, M.D. Suburban Cardiology 5530 Sheridan Dr., Suite 2 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-565-1978 Vijay S. Iyer, M.D., PhD UBMD Internal Medicine / Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266 Chee Kim, M.D. Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St., Suite B2 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266 Jennifer K. Lang, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-961-9900 Brian J. Page, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266

Colon and Rectal Surgery Timothy M. Adams, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC 1150 Youngs Rd., Suite 203 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-9004 Bashir O. Attuwaybi, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1081 Steven Barone, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC 5844 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 500 Hamburg, NY, 14075 716-636-9004 Bryan Butler, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-857-8880 Benjamin F. Calvo, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Matthew Cywinski, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-834-4237 Anthony Dakwar, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Judy Joy-Pardi, M.D., FACC Suburban Cardiology 5530 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-565-1978

Mark Falvo, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 150 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-9004

Muzamil Rana, M.D., FACC Northtowns Cardiology 190 Maple Rd. Amherst, NY, 14221 716-580-3810

Moshim Kukar, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Mahmoud N. Kulaylat, M.D. Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200

Erik Diringer, D.O. Catholic Health - Kenmore Mercy Hospital 2950 Elmwood Ave., Room 2029 Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-876-8760

Daniel Leberer, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1135

Ravi Doobay, M.D., FRCPC Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Joseph Leberer, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-834-4237

Carla A. Frederick, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 1001 Main St., Conventus Bldg., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-961-9900

Gary Mann, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Jon Grande, M.D., MMM, CPE Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Jessica Martinolich, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 150 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-9004 Joseph Mills, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC / ECMC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 150 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-9004 Steven Nurkin, M.D., M.S., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Jeffrey J. Visco, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 150 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-9004

Critical Care Medicine Thomas J. Brewer, D.O. Catholic Health - Kenmore Mercy Hospital 2950 Elmwood Ave., Room 2029 Kenmore, NY, 14127 716-876-8760

Jamie N. Nadler, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 100 High St., Suite B8-12 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-2271 Gabrielle Paoletti, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Karin A. Provost, D.O., PhD Critical Care Medicine UBMD Internal Medicine 1020 Young Rd., Suite 110 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-961-9900 Samuel Puvendran, M.D., FACP, FRCP(C) Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Timothy Quinn, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Nashat Rabadi, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1100

Kumar Shah, M.D. Trinity Medical and Pulmonary 3041 Orchard Park Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-627-8100

Dermatology Michael Bax, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Kimberly Brady, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Lisa Esler-Brauer, M.D., FAAD Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center 52 S. Union Rd., Suite 203 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-764-9784 Elizabeth Conroy, M.D., FAAD Roswell Park Dermatology 6420 Transit Rd. Depew, NY, 14043 716-845-1600 Anthony S. Dee, M.D. Dermatologic Center for Excellence 9276 Main St., Suite 1A Clarence, NY, 14031 716-636-3376 Elise DeLuke, M.D. DeLuke Dermatology 4949 Main St. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-970-4140 Zoey Glick, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 425 Essjay Rd., Suite 130 Williamsville, NY 14221 716-656-4456 Marcelle Grassi, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center / Roswell Park Care Network 2560 Walden Ave., Suite 107 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-651-0726 Robert Kalb, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1102

Lucy Campbell, M.D. Kaleida Health - Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-2260

Samad Rasul, M.D. Catholic Health - Kenmore Mercy Hospital 2950 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-447-6192

Ananda Dharshan, M.D., FACP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Ranime Saliba, M.D. Western New York Veterans Affairs Mary Louise Lenahan, M.D. Medical Center Lenahan Dermatology 3495 Bailey Ave. 6507 Transit Rd. Buffalo, NY, 14215 East Amherst, NY, 14051 716-689-4377 716-834-9200 February 2024 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 11

Bethany Lema, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Craig C. Miller, M.D. Niagara Dermatology Associates LLC 5320 Military Rd., Suite 104 Lewiston, NY, 14092 716-205-8324 Herman Mogavero, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 85 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-857-8615 Michael Nazareth, M.D., PhD, FAAD Western New York Dermatology 297 Spindrift Dr., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-831-2600 Jenna O’Neill, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4829 Tara Paolini, M.D. DeLuke Dermatology 4949 Main St. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-970-4140 Gyorgy Paragh, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Anne M. Ramsdell, M.D. Niagara Dermatology Associates LLC 5320 Military Rd., Suite 104 Lewiston, NY, 14092 716-205-8324 Ilene L. Rothman, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Paul Wirth, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 425 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1140

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Ted J. Andrews, M.D., PhD UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 2 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-6410

Diagnostic Radiology Ronald Alberico, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Ahmed Belal, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Ermelinda Bonaccio, M.D., FACR Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Anna Chen, D.O. WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500 Mary Frances Croake, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Michelle Ding, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 X. Cynthia Fan, M.D., PhD WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500 Craig Hendler, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Larson Hsu, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Patrick F. Lahr, M.D. WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500 Thomas Laudico, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Michelle E. Hartley-McAndrew, M.D., FAAP Benjamin McGreevy, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 1001 Main St., Floor 2 Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14203 Buffalo, NY, 14263 716-323-6560 800-767-9355 12 www.foreveryoungwny.com | February 2024

Anthony Mirabella, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1000 Michael Petroziello, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Manav Batra, M.B.B.S. UBMD Internal Medicine 705 Maple Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-580-7300

Charles Lawrence Roche, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Ajay Chaudhuri, M.B.B.S., MRCP(UK), FACE UBMD Internal Medicine 705 Maple Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-580-7300

Cameron Saber, M.D., JD WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Paresh Dandona, M.D., PhD UBMD Internal Medicine 1020 Youngs Rd., Suite 110 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-961-9900

Emergency Medicine

Katherine Frachetti, M.D. Elmwood Village Health Endocrinology 501 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14223 716-768-4636

Joshua Lynch, D.O., EMT-P, FAAEM, FACEP UBMD Emergency Medicine 77 Goodell St., Suite 340 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-626-4004 Laura Mango, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Michael A. Manka, Jr., M.D. UBMD Emergency Medicine / ECMC 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4166 Robert Mccormack, M.D. UBMD Emergency Medicine 77 Goodell St., Suite 340 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-945-9700 Michael Mineo, M.D. UBMD Emergency Medicine 100 High St., Suite D6 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-572-1597 Jennifer Pugh, M.D. UBMD Emergency Medicine / ECMC 77 Goodell St., Suite 340 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-645-9700 Heidi N. Suffoletto, M.D., FACEP UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 108 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-204-3200

Karen Giardino, M.D. General Physician, PC / ECMC 55 Spindrift Dr., Suite 120, Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-539-4772 Natalie R. Kappus, D.O. Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200 Howard Lippes, M.D., FACP R & B Medical Group 100 College Pkwy., Suite 260 Buffalo, NY, 14221 716-635-0688 Antoine Makdissi, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 705 Maple Rd., Suite 200 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-580-7300 Lucy D. Mastrandrea, M.D., PhD UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0170 Amy Lynn Wnek, M.D. Southgate Medical Group 1026 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-712-0851

Family Medicine Sara Bensman, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4454

Rachelle Booth, D.O. Primary Care of Western New York, LLP 3799 Commerce Ct., Suite 100 Wheatfield, NY, 14120 716-839-8000 Brandon Brownell, M.D. Southgate Medical Group / ECMC 1026 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-712-0851 Richard Charles, M.D. General Physician, PC 1091 Main St., Suite 301 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-248-1420 Joseph Corigliano, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1335 Michael Dlugosz, M.D. Highgate Medical Group 6255 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-7979 Kathleen Dubnicki, D.O. Amherst Medical Associates 6000 N. Bailey Ave., Suite 1D Amherst, NY, 14226 716-834-4266 Joseph Fasanello, M.D. Trinity Medical WNY 2950 Elmwood Ave., Suite A1 Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-529-3070 Cara Fininzio, D.O. Primary Care of Western New York, LLP 30 N. Union Rd., Suite 102 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-839-8000 Michael S. Freitas, M.D., MSPT UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Justin Green, M.D. Highgate Medical Group 6255 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-7979 Stacey Gugino, M.D. Highgate Medical Group 6255 Sheridan Dr Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-7979 Michael Jordan, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1308

Richard Karaga, D.O. Southgate Medical Group 1026 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-712-0851

Sarah Spillman, D.O. Primary Care of Western New York, LLP 2780 Delaware Ave., Suite 201 Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-839-8000

David P. Kowalski, M.D. Kowalski Family Practice 3065 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 104 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-677-3065

Maria Matala-Sullivan, D.O. Lakeshore Primary Care Associates 4855 Camp Rd., Suite 100 Hamburg, NY, 14075 716-202-2307

Peter F. Kowalski, M.D. UBMD Family Medicine 850 Hopkins Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-688-9641 Darla Lane, D.O. Primary Care of Western New York, LLP 2780 Delaware Ave., Suite 201 Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-839-8000 Gregory Marra, M.D. Sharma Family Medicine /General Physician, PC 5844 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 500 Hamburg, NY, 14075 716-646-5500 Jennifer A. Yerke-Mcnamara, M.D. Chestnut Ridge Family Medical Care / General Physician, PC 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 107 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-260-1593 Sangrok Oh, D.O. UBMD Family Medicine 2465 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, NY, 14150 716-835-9800 Lailah S. Omar, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4458 Kristen M. Robillard, M.D., FAAFP Lakeshore Primary Care Associates 4855 Camp Rd., Suite 100 Hamburg, NY, 14075 716-202-2307 Jacqueline Shanahan, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-630-1000 Nisha Sharma, M.D. Sharma Family Medicine /General Physician, PC / ECMC 5844 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 500 Hamburg, NY, 14075 716-646-5500 Michael Slater, D.O. Compassionate Medical Care of WNY 656 N. French Rd., Suite 4 Buffalo, NY, 14228 716-529-3777

Andrew B. Symons, M.D., MS UBMD Family Medicine 2465 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, NY, 14150 716-835-9800 Julie A. Thomas, D.O. Orchard Park Family Practice 3670 S. Benzing Rd., Suite A Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-662-5357 Diana Wilkins, M.D. UBMD Family Medicine 2465 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, NY, 14150 716-835-9800 Jennifer Wisnoski, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1115

Foot and Ankle Surgery Susan M. Daoust, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / ECMC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200

Bernhard J. Rohrbacher, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / ECMC 462 Grider St., Snyder Bldg.

Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-204-3200

Gastroenterology Andrew Bain, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Christopher J. Bartolone, M.D. Gastroenterology Associates, LLP 60 Maple Rd., Suite 1 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-626-5250 Peter D. Bloom, M.D. Gastroenterology Associates, LLP 60 Maple Rd., Suite 1 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-626-5250 James G. Corasanti, M.D., PhD General Physician, PC 1091 Main St., Suite 301 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-626-2644 Mohammad Fayyaz, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-631-2517 Alok Gupta, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-631-2517

Jennifer Gurske-dePerio, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 108 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-204-3200

Sehrish Jamot, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Michael LaCivita, D.P.M. Buffalo Medical Group 6325 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1295

Thomas C. Mahl, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / ECMC 462 Grider St., Floor 1 Gastroenterology Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-3391

Matthew Mann, M.D.C.M. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999 David J. Pochatko, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-703-2461 Christopher A. Ritter, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / ECMC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200

Ramon E. Rivera, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / General Physician, PC 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-626-2644

Molly Moore, M.D. UBMD Surgery 100 High St., Room C-316 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-4722

Kevin Robillard, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Ajay N. Panchal, M.D., FACS UBMD Surgery 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 150 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-833-7112

Siddhartha S. Shah, M.D. Gastroenterology Associates, LLP 60 Maple Rd., Suite 1 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-626-5250

Daniel Patterson, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4852

General Surgery

Alan Posner, M.D. UBMD Surgery 100 High St., Surgery Dept.

Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-3196

Timothy M. Adams, M.D. UBMD Surgery / General Physician, PC 1150 Youngs Rd., Suite 203 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-636-9004 Robert S. Armstrong, M.D., FACS Surgical Associates of Western New York, PC 550 Orchard Park Rd., Suite A103 West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-677-5500 Jeffrey J. Brewer, M.D. UBMD Surgery / ECMC 462 Grider St., DK Miller Bldg., Floor 3 Dept. of Surgery Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-5104 John L. Butsch, M.D. UBMD Surgery 100 High St., Suite C-319 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-4024 Kenneth H. Eckhert, III, M.D., FACS Surgical Associates of Western New York, PC 550 Orchard Park Rd., Suite A103 West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-677-5500

Aislinn Scarbinsky, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4852 Steven Schwaitzberg, M.D. UBMD Surgery 100 High St., Suite D-352 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-3779 Joseph Skitzki, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Geriatric Medicine Desi Carozza, M.D., FAAHPM Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Calogero Ippolito, M.D. General Physician, PC 1430 Colvin Blvd.

Tonawanda, NY, 14223 716-874-4060

John M. Kane III, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Mahmoud I. Ismail, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 100 High St., Room A249 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-4234

Jehad Miqdadi, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-631-2517

Moshim Kukar, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Robert Stall, M.D. Stall Senior Medical LLC 2425 Sweet Home Rd., Suite B Amherst, NY, 14228 716-833-3237

Anoop Prabhu, M.D., FASGE Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Zachary B. Wikerd, M.D. Gary Mann, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center UBMD Internal Medicine 462 Grider St. Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14215 Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 716-898-5211 February 2024 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 13

Naima Mian, D.O. Gastroenterology Associates, LLP 60 Maple Rd., Suite 1 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-626-5250

Gynecologic Oncology Stacey N. Akers, M.D., MBA, FACOG Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative 45 Spindrift Dr., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-422-5422

Timothy V. McGrath, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999 Kory Reed, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Peter Frederick, M.D., FACOG Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

A. Marc Tetro, M.D. Pinnacle Orthopedic & Spine Specialists 700 Michigan Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-854-5700

Suzette LaJeunesse, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1150

Hematology

Katherine LaVigne Mager, M.D., FACOG Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Karen McLean, M.D., PhD, FACOG Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Emese Zsiros, M.D., PhD, F.A.C.O.G. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Hand Surgery Robert H. Ablove, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 462 Grider St., Snyder Bldg.

Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-204-3200 John Callahan, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999 Joshua L. Jones, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 James Kelly, D.O. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Elizabeth Griffiths, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Francisco Hernandez-Ilizaliturri, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Frederick Hong, M.D. Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Northtowns 199 Park Club Ln., Suite 200 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-634-3340 Adam Kotowski, M.D. Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Northtowns 199 Park Club Ln., Suite 200 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-634-3340 Michael Krabak, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Northtowns 199 Park Club Ln., Suite 200 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-634-3340 Hong Liu, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1000 Philip McCarthy, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 James E. Thompson, M.D., M.S. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Kevin Lanighan, M.D. Eunice Wang, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 8750 Transit Rd., Suite 105 Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 East Amherst, NY, 14051 800-767-9355 716-250-9999 14 www.foreveryoungwny.com | February 2024

Hospice & Infectious Disease Palliative Medicine Nikolaos Almyroudis, M.D., Magdalena Bax, D.O. UBMD Emergency Medicine 77 Goodell St., Suite 340 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-645-9700 Rebecca Calabrese, M.D. Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd Buffalo, NY, 14227 716-686-8077 Desi Carozza, M.D., FAAHPM Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Amy Case, M.D., FAAHPM Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Megan O’Shea Farrell, M.D. Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd.

Buffalo, NY, 14227 716-686-8077 Eric Hansen, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Christopher Kerr, M.D., PhD Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd.

Buffalo, NY, 14227 716-686-8077 Jaclyn M. Schneider, M.D. Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200 Mehak Swami, D.O. Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200 Mercy Tomy, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Michelle Walter, D.O., FAAHPM Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

FACP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 John P. Bonnewell, M.D., MSc Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263, 800-767-9355 Jonathan A. Claus, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / ECMC Infectious Disease Center 462 Grider St., Lower Level, Main Hospital Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4119 John K. Crane, M.D., PhD UBMD Internal Medicine 462 Grider St., Infectious Diseases Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4119 Seth R. Glassman, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 100 High St., Suite B-609 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-3646 Michael Hocko, M.D. Hocko MD 1616 Kensington Ave., Suite 3 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-893-3835 Candace Marr, D.O. Internal Med ID Associates, LLC 2235 Millersport Hwy., Suite 100 Getzville, NY, 14068 716-204-5933 Shehzad S. Merchant, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-7224 Thomas A. Russo, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200 Brahm Segal, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 John A. Sellick Jr., D.O., MS UBMD Internal Medicine / Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200

Kevin T. Shiley, M.D. Catholic Health - Sisters Health Center Caritas 2625 Harlem Rd., Suite 160 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-862-2570 James Swiencicki Jr., M.D., FACP Internal Med ID Associates, LLC 2235 Millersport Hwy., Suite 100 Getzville, NY, 14068 716-204-5933

Internal Medicine AnneMarie Laurri Bannister, M.D. Frank R. Laurri, MD & Associates, PC 10175 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Niagara Falls, NY, 14304 716-205-0170 Richard Charles, M.D. General Physician, PC 1091 Main St., Suite 301 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-248-1420 Richard L. Collins, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1018 Paul E. Dejac, M.D. Medical Care of Western New York 656 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14222 716-883-0515 Joseph Fasanello, M.D. Trinity Medical WNY 2950 Elmwood Ave., Suite A1 Kenmore, NY, 14217 716-529-3070 Gregory A. Jobes, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-995-1021 Lauren M. Kuwik, M.D. O’Connor Medical Group 3075 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 100 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-712-0490 Silpa Mandava, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Laura Mango, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 David A. Milling, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / ECMC 1020 Youngs Rd., Suite 110 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-961-9900

John C. Notaro, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4806

J. Dana Dunleavy, M.D. WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Thaddeus P. Waters, M.D. UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology 1001 Main St., Floor 5 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0615

Brian M. Murray, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 462 Grider St., Floor 11 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4803

Bennett H. Myers, M.D. DENT Neurologic Institute 3980 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-2000

Christina L. Padgett, D.O., MHS, FAAP UBMD Internal Medicine 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-961-9900

Omar Hasan, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine

Prashant Pendyala, M.D. Kidney and Hypertension Physician, PC 53 Elizabeth Dr. Lockport, NY, 14094 716-650-0373

Nicolas P. Saikali, M.D. DENT Neurologic Institute 3980 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-2000

James E. Ryan III, M.D. Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188

Nicholas J. Silvestri, M.D., FAAN UBMD Neurology, 5851 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-932-6080 ext. 201

Akash Parashar, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group - Sisters of Charity Hospital 2157 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-630-1000 Anthony Perna, M.D. General Physician, PC 1430 Colvin Blvd.

Tonawanda, NY, 14223 716-874-4060 Shannon Poupalos, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1450 Ellen P. Rich, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / ECMC 462 Grider St., Suite 15 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-3152 Eric Thierman, M.D. Maple Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, PLLC 1835 Maple Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-634-5410 Frank Voelker, D.O., FACP Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1067 Eric J. Waffner, M.D., FACP Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1072 Thomas G. White, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 85 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-857-8623

Interventional Radiology Ronald Alberico, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Azher Iqbal, M.D. Buffalo Vascular Care 6337 Transit Rd. Depew, NY, 14043 716-852-1977 John McGrath, M.D. Great Lakes Medical Imaging / ECMC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 120 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-836-4646 Christopher J. Nicholas, M.D. Great Lakes Medical Imaging / ECMC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 120 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-836-4646 Arooj Shaikh, M.D., Windsong Radiology Group 3950 E. Robinson Rd. W. Amherst, NY, 14228 716-631-2500 Garin Tomaszewski, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Mahmoud Zahra, M.D. Catholic Health / Southtowns Radiology - Mercy Hospital of Buffalo 565 Abbot Rd. Buffalo, NY, 14220 716-558-5400

Maternal and Fetal Medicine Heather M. Link, M.D. John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital (Conventus) 1001 Main St., Floor 3, Room 3360, Kangaroo Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-6210 Margaret P. McDonnell, M.D. Neighborhood Health Center 1569 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY, 14213 716-427-7000 Bruce D. Rodgers, M.D. Catholic Health - Sisters of Charity Hospital 2157 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-862-1000

Lauren Michelle Davidson, D.O. Catholic Health - Buffalo Neonatology Associates 2157 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-862-1124 Deepali Handa, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics - John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0260 Anne Marie Reynolds, M.D., MPH UBMD Pediatrics - John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0260

Nephrology Manju Alex, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1138 Jyotsna Bhatnagar, M.D. Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188 Maria C. V. Del Castillo, M.D. Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188 Anu Gupta, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-656-4848 James W. Lohr, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine / Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 716-845-1300 x 6420 George N. Marinides, M.D., PhD, FASN Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188 Kristin A. Matteson, M.D. Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188

Nagaraja Sridhar, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 85 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-857-8607 Richard Steinacher, M.D. Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188 Heather Wheat, M.D. Nephrology Associates of WNY 1306 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-3188 Rabi Yacoub, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 462 Grider St., Nephrology Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4803

Neurology Ajay Abad, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Richard E. Ferguson, M.D. ECMC Health - Center for Neurology Services 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4904 Chinazom Ibegbu, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center / UBMD Neurology Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Neurosurgery Gregory J. Castiglia, M.D., FACS UB Neurosurgery / ECMC 40 George Karl Blvd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-218-1000 Jason M. Davies, M.D., PhD UB Neurosurgery 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-218-1000 James G. Egnatchik, M.D. Buffalo Neurosurgery Group 550 Orchard Park Rd. West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-677-5005 Andrew J. Fabiano, M.D., MBA, FAANS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 John G. Fahrbach, IV, M.D. UB Neurosurgery 40 George Karl Blvd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-218-1000 Robert Fenstermaker, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Kevin J. Gibbons, M.D., FACS, FAANS UB Neurosurgery 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 103 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-218-1000

Laszlo L. Mechtler, M.D., FAAN, FEAN, FASN, FAHS Elad I. Levy, M.D., MBA, Roswell Park Comprehensive FACS, FAHA Cancer Center / DENT Neurologic UB Neurosurgery Institute 40 George Karl Blvd., Suite 100 3980 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-2000 716-218-1000 February 2024 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 15

Lindsay Lipinski, M.D., FAANS, FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Jeffrey P. Mullin, M.D., MBA UB Neurosurgery 40 George Karl Blvd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-218-1000 John Pollina, M.D., FACS UB Neurosurgery 40 George Karl Blvd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-218-1000 Adnan H. Siddiqui, M.D., PhD., FACS, FAHA, FAANS UB Neurosurgery 40 George Karl Blvd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-218-1000 Kenneth V. Snyder, M.D., PhD., FAANS UB Neurosurgery 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-218-1000 Michael Stoffman, M.D. UB Neurosurgery 6930 Williams Rd., Suite 3800 Niagara Falls, NY, 14304 716-218-1000

Nuclear Medicine Paul Grant, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Alan Klitzke, M.D., FACNM, FACR Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Dominick Lamonica, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Obstetrics and Gynecology Lynn-Marie Aronica, M.D. Medical WNY 550 Orchard Park Rd., Suite A100 West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-862-2546

Elspeth Call, M.D. Trinity Medical WNY 897 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-846-1190 Marsilia Seiwell Cloud, M.D. Buffalo OB/GYN 4575 Main St. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-633-4575 Lisa Gelman-Koessler, M.D. Buffalo OB/GYN 4575 Main St. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-633-4575 Faye E. Justicia-Linde, M.D. UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology 1001 Main St., Conventus, Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-636-8284 Magda Osman, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1150 Dilara Samadi, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1150 Millicent Trevett, M.D. Suburban Women’s Health Care, PC 3620 Sheridan Dr., Suite 200 Amherst, NY, 14226 716-800-2856

Oncology Yijun Cheng, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1048 Grace Dy, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Christos Fountzilas, M.D., FACP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Shipra Gandhi, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Francisco Hernandez-Ilizaliturri, Jodi Ball, M.D. M.D. Trinity Medical WNY Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 897 Delaware Ave. Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14209 Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 716-846-1190 16 www.foreveryoungwny.com | February 2024

Renuka Iyer, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Prantesh Jain, M.D., FACP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Ellis Levine, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Sarbajit Mukherjee, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Tracey O’Connor, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Amanda Przespolewski, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Deepak Vadehra, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Gayatri Vaidyanathan, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1343 Edwin Yau, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Robert M. Zielinski, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1059

Ophthalmology

Ellen Fitzgerald Farkas, M.D. Ambulatory Surgery Center 945 Sweet Home Rd. Buffalo, NY, 14226 716-831-9435 P. Emmett Hurley, M.D., M.S. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery 5800 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-932-7670 Norah S. Lincoff, M.D. UBMD Neurology 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-829-5054 David P. Montesanti, M.D. Eye Care & Vision Associates 6917 Plaza Dr. Niagara Falls, NY, 14304 716-731-6434 Charles Niles, M.D. Ophthalmology Associates of Western New York, P.C. 6333 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-632-3545 Stephen B. Pollack, M.D., FACS, FAAO Ambulatory Surgery Center 1360 Maple Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-689-7330 Andrew Reynolds, M.D. Ross Eye Institute 235 Windward Road Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-677-6500 David Rodman, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 85 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-857-8654 Ausra Selvadurai, M.D. Buffalo Ophthalmology 405 International Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-271-8578 Deepan Selvadurai, M.D. Buffalo Ophthalmology 405 International Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-271-8578

Orthopedic Surgery Mark J. Anders, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / ECMC 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 108 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-204-3200 Leslie J. Bisson, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Matthew Cavagnaro, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1114 Thomas R. Duquin, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / ECMC 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Marc S. Fineberg, M.D., FAAOS UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Peter Gambacorta, D.O. Excelsior Orthopaedics 8750 Transit Rd., Suite 105 East Amherst, NY, 14051 716-250-9999 Joseph B. Kuechle, M.D., PhD UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Brian E. McGrath, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Andrew O’Hara, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 3900 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-656-4830

Steven Awner, M.D. Eye Care & Vision Associates 811 Maple Rd. Buffalo, NY, 14221 716-631-8888

Andrew J. Siedlecki, M.D. Siedlecki Cataract & Vision Care 170 Maple Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-634-8500

Matthew J. Phillips, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200

Daniel M. Cotter, M.D. Eye Care & Vision Associates 932 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14222 716-884-0880

Sandra Sieminski, M.D. Ross Eye Institute 235 Windward Road Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-677-6500

Sridhar R. Rachala, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200

Andrew Stoeckl, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr., Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999 Nicholas Violante, D.O. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999 Ryan Wilkins, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999 William M. Wind Jr., M.D., FAAOS UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200

Osteopathic Medicine Jacob Cukierski, D.O Buffalo NMM 8604 Main St., Suite 4 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-858-0264

Otolaryngology Ayham Al Afif, M.D., MSc, FRCSC Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 William J. Belles, M.D. Sinus Center of Western New York/ ECMC 2545 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, NY, 14150 716-838-1100 Michael Cipolla, M.D. Western New York Ear, Nose & Throat 3670 S. Benzing Rd., Suite C Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-675-5711

Wesley Hicks Jr., M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Gerald Jeyapalan, M.D., FACS Buffalo Medical Group 85 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-823-4962 Ryan McSpadden, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Mark L. Nagy, M.D. UBMD Otolaryngology 8207 Main St., Suite 5 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-632-2000

Ernesto A. Diaz-Ordaz, M.D. Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St., Suite B-6 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-4211

Raymond Paolini, M.D. Western New York Ear, Nose & Throat 6255 Sheridan Dr., Suite 108 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-675-5711

Vishal Gupta, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Michael P. Pizzuto, M.D. UBMD Otolaryngology 8207 Main St., Suite 5 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-632-2000

Kimberly Wooten, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Paul R. Young, M.D. Dr. Paul Young, MD 4955 Bailey Ave., Suite 202 Amherst, NY, 14226 716-832-8500

Pain Medicine Elizabeth D. Ditonto, M.D. Dr. Elizabeth Ditonto, M.D. 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 108 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-810-7997 Oscar de Leon-Casasola, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Benjamin Matson, M.D., Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Pathology Paul Bogner, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Mohamed Desouki, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Thaer Khoury, M.D., FCAP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Charles LeVea, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Carl Morrison, M.D., DVM, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

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Mihai Merzianu, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Saraswati Pokharel, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Jingxin Qiu, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Pediatric Endocrinology Kathleen E. Bethin, M.D., PhD UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0170 Lucy D. Mastrandrea, M.D., PhD UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0170

Pediatric Pediatric Cardiology Gastroenterology Glenn T. Leonard Jr., M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Associates of WNY / UBMD Pediatrics 936 Delaware Ave., Suite 100 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-885-5437 Joseph D. Orie, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Associates of WNY / UBMD Pediatrics 936 Delaware Ave., Suite 100 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-885-5437 Rebecca Pratt, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Associates of WNY / UBMD Pediatrics 936 Delaware Ave., Suite 100 Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-885-5437

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Michael Bowler, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics - John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0200 Ryan Breuer, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics - John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0200 Bree C. Kramer, D.O., UBMD Pediatrics - John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0200

Pediatric Dermatology

Osama Almadhoun, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0080 Humaira Hashmi, M.D. WNY Pediatric Gastroenterology 85 Wehrle Dr. Buffalo, NY, 14225 585-250-4132 Kenneth Schmidt, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0080

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Steven J. Ambrusko, M.D., M.S. Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Matthew J. Barth, M.D. Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Ajay Gupta, M.D., M.S. Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Kara Kelly, M.D. Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Jennifer L. Hand, M.D. Cancer and Blood Disorders Program John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital / UBMD Pediatrics (Conventus) / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14263 Buffalo, NY, 14203 800-767-9355 716-323-6050 18 www.foreveryoungwny.com | February 2024

Denise A. Rokitka, M.D., M.P.H Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Beverly Schaefer, M.D. Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Clare J. Twist, M.D. Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program / UBMD Pediatrics Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Pediatric Infectious Disease Mark D. Hicar, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0150 Karl O.A. Yu, M.D., PhD, FAAP UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0150

Pediatric Nephrology

Jennifer McVige, M.D., M.A. DENT Neurologic Institute 3980 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-2000 Arie L. Weinstock, M.D. UBMD Neurology 5851 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-932-6080 ext. 100

Pediatric Neurosurgery Veetai Li, M.D. UB Neurosurgery 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-2000 Renée Reynolds, M.D., FAANS UB Neurosurgery 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-2000

Pediatric Psychiatry Michael Adragna, M.D. UBMD Psychiatry 1028 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14202 716-859-5454 Sourav Sengupta, M.D., MPH UBMD Psychiatry 1028 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14202 716-859-5454

Pediatric Surgery Philip Benson (Ben) Ham, M.D., M.S. UBMD Surgery 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-6110 Carroll M. Harmon, M.D., PhD UBMD Surgery 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-2000 Kaveh Vali, M.D., FACS UBMD Surgery 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-2000

Pediatrics (General) Fred D. Archer, III, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1021 Broadway St. Buffalo, NY, 14212 716-852-1578 Jessica A. Donhauser, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 818 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0034 Kathleen M. Dyson, M.D., FAAP Orchard Park Pediatrics 3725 N. Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-662-2300

Pediatric Pulmonology

Justin Kanaley, M.D., FAAP Transit Meadow Pediatrics 6049 Transit Rd., Suite 101 East Amherst, NY, 14051 716-691-4311

Xilei Xu Chen, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0110

Jennifer L. Trask, M.D., MS, FAAP Town & Village Pediatrics L.L.C. 6044 Main St., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-633-6988

Danielle M. Goetz, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0110

Erin L. Watson, M.D., FAAP Town & Village Pediatrics L.L.C. 6044 Main St., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-633-6988

Pediatric Neurology

Geovanny Perez, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0110

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Cynthia S. Beatty, M.D. UBMD Neurology 1001 Main St., Floor 5 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-878-7326

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Shauna L. Tarsi, D.O. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0140 Wayne R. Waz, M.D. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0140 Xiaoyan Wu, M.D., PhD UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0140

Osman Farooq, M.D. UBMD Neurology, 5851 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-932-6080 ext. 193

Amanda B. Hassinger, M.D., MS UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0370

James J. Czyrny, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Mary Kauderer, M.D. Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Cemile Nurdan Ozturk, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Michael LaCivita, D.P.M. Buffalo Medical Group 6325 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1295

Robert Perry, M.D. Buffalo Niagara Plastic Surgery 6930 Williams Rd., Suite 3800 Niagara Falls, NY, 14304 716-297-7040

Jack M. Routé, D.P.M. Buffalo Medical Group 6325 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1295

David P. Rigan, M.D., FACS Center For Plastic Surgery 5604 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-8500

Jude S. Violante, D.P.M. Excelsior Orthopaedics 4020 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Danielle M. Dauria, M.D. Kaleida Health - Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-4722

Raymond O. Schultz, M.D., FACS Artesia Plastic Surgery 6044 Main St., Suite 106 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-320-7391

Tamara B. Dawli, M.D. Buffalo Plastic Surgery 2121 Main St., Suite 207 Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-821-2935

Zvi Sharf, M.D., FICS Center For Plastic Surgery 5604 Main St. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-8500

Breeann N. Wilson, D.P.M., MPH, FACFAS Pure Podiatry of WNY, PLLC 1094 E. Lovejoy St. Buffalo, NY, 14206 716-897-3918

Jordan D. Frey, M.D. ECMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-3073

Samuel Shatkin Jr., M.D., FACS Aesthetic Associates Centre 2500 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-839-1700

Shirley A. Anain, M.D., FACS Shirley A. Anain, M.D., F.A.C.S. 4949 Harlem Rd., Suite 302 Amherst, NY, 14226 716-838-1333 Mark S. Burke, M.D. ECMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-5530

Andrew P. Giacobbe, M.D., FACS WNY Plastic Surgery: Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD, FACS 7 Hopkins Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-634-5555 Riyaz Hassanali, M.D. Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Center 1000 Youngs Rd., Suite 103 Buffalo, NY, 14221 716-626-1593 Todd B. Koch, M.D. Dr. Todd B. Koch 6315 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-1220 Robert Lohman, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Thom Loree, M.D. ECMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-3073 Can Ozturk, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

David A. Sherris, M.D. UBMD Otolaryngology 1237 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-884-5102 Kamaljot Singh, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1447 Jerald R. Sultz, M.D. Western New York Dermatology Jerald R. Sultz, MD 295 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-831-2600

Psychiatry Yogesh D. Bakhai, M.D. UBMD Psychiatry / ECMC 462 Grider St., Room 1168 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4857 Paula A. DelRegno, M.D. UBMD Psychiatry 462 Grider St., Room 1168 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4857 Biswarup Ghosh, M.D. University Psychiatric Practice, Inc. 462 Grider St., Room 1168 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4857 Sanjay Gupta, M.D. BryLin Behavioral Health System 1263 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14209 716-886-8200

Pulmonary Disease Jonathan Edelson, M.D., FCCP Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1000 Carla A. Frederick, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-961-9900 Nathaniel Ivanick, M.D., FCCP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 James Lampasso, M.D. General Physician, PC 1000 Youngs Rd., Suite 104 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-932-7777 Karin A. Provost, D.O., PhD UBMD Internal Medicine / Western New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-834-9200 Nashat Rabadi, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1100 Sherif Sherif, M.D., FACCP Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-857-8646

Radiation Oncology

Michael Kuettel, M.D., PhD, MBA Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Nadia Malik, M.D. Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 David Mattson Jr., M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Dheerendra Prasad, M.D., MCh, FACRO Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Dhiren K. Shah, M.D. Cancer Care of Western New York 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5500 Anurag Singh, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Radiology Ronald Alberico, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Ermelinda Bonaccio, M.D., FACR

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Podiatry

John M. Improta, M.D. UBMD Psychiatry 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4857

Varun Chowdhry, M.D., MBA Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Mary Frances Croake, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Joseph Anain Jr., D.P.M. Trinity Medical WNY 2121 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-995-7789

Dori R. Marshall, M.D. UBMD Psychiatry / ECMC 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-4857

Michael Duff, M.D. Cancer Care of Western New York 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5500

Michelle Ding, D.O. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Christopher M. Keating, D.P.M. Excelsior Orthopaedics 4020 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Annemarie L. Mikowski, D.O. UBMD Psychiatry 4955 N. Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14226 716-835-1246

Mark Farrugia, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Anthony M. Foti, M.D. WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Daniel Keating, D.P.M. Excelsior Orthopaedics 4020 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Joshna Singh, M.B.B.S. UBMD Psychiatry 4955 N. Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14226 716-835-1246

Thomas Laudico, D.O. Simon Fung-Kee-Fung, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 800-767-9355 February 2024 | www.foreveryoungwny.com 19

Benjamin McGreevy, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Rabheh Abdul Aziz, M.D., M.S. UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-6240

Anthony Mirabella, D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1000

Kostas N. Botsoglou, M.D. Rheumatology Center of WNY 2475 Harlem Rd. Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-322-5428

Charles Lawrence Roche, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Stuart J. Rubin, M.D. WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500 Scott Rudzinski, M.D. WINDSONG Radiology Group 55 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-2500

Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility Chantal Bartels, M.D. Buffalo Infertility & IVF Associates Niagara Falls 4510 Main St. Snyder, NY, 14226 716-839-3057 Sarah L. Berga, M.D. UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology 1001 Main St., Conventus, Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-636-8284 Krystene DiPaola, M.D. Your Family Fertility 1408 Sweet Home Rd., Suite 9 Buffalo, NY, 14228 716-243-8377 Adam Griffin, M.D. Buffalo Infertility & IVF Associates Niagara Falls 4510 Main St. Snyder, NY, 14226 716-839-3057 Michael Sullivan, M.D. Buffalo Infertility & IVF Associates Niagara Falls 4510 Main St. Snyder, NY, 14226 716-839-3057

Rheumatology

Linda Burns, D.O. Buffalo Rheumatology and Medicine, PLLC 3055 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 100 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-675-2500 Joseph M. Grisanti, M.D. Buffalo Rheumatology and Medicine, PLLC 3055 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 100 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-675-2500 Alysia V. Kwiatkowski, D.O., MS UBMD Internal Medicine / ECMC 462 Grider St., DK Miller Bldg., Suite C-215 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-3152 Mary Margaret O’Neil, M.D. Rheumatology Wellness Care of Western New York, PLLC 2355 Union Rd., Suite 100 Cheektowaga, NY, 14227 716-898-0755 Amar Oza, M.D., RhMSUS Buffalo Rheumatology and Medicine, PLLC 3055 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 100 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-675-2500

Sleep Medicine Sandra Block, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1122 Eric Ten Brock, M.D. UBMD Internal Medicine 1020 Youngs Rd., Suite 110 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-961-9900 Kenneth G. Halliwell, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1122

Daniel I. Rifkin, M.D., MPH, FAASM Sadia Ahmed, M.D. Sleep Medicine Centers Of Western Suburban Rheumatology & New York Behavioral Health Services 640 Ellicott St. 9 Limestone Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-626-4200 716-923-7326 20 www.foreveryoungwny.com | February 2024

Sports Medicine Brandon Brownell, M.D. Southgate Medical Group / ECMC 1026 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY, 14224 716-712-0851 Scott Darling, M.D. Invision Health 400 International Dr. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-631-3555 Donald Douglas, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 8750 Transit Rd., Suite 105 East Amherst, NY, 14051 716-250-9999 Marc S. Fineberg, M.D., FAAOS UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Michael S. Freitas, M.D., MSPT UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Peter Gambacorta, D.O. Excelsior Orthopaedics 8750 Transit Rd., Suite 105 East Amherst, NY, 14051 716-250-9999

Heidi N. Suffoletto, M.D., FACEP UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 108 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-204-3200

Yaron Perry, M.D., FACS UBMD Surgery / Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative 100 High St., Room C-313 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-1344

Ryan Wilkins, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Thamer R. Qaqish, M.D. UBMD Surgery / ECMC 462 Grider St., Floor 3 Snyder Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-961-6969

William M. Wind Jr., M.D., FAAOS UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200

Thoracic Surgery Hashmat Ashraf, M.D. Great Lakes Cardiovascular 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-710-8266 Todd Demmy, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Sai Yendamuri, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Transgender Health Kathleen E. Bethin, M.D., PhD UBMD Pediatrics 1001 Main St., Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-323-0170 Helen Cappuccino, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Urogynecology/ Female Pelvic Elisabeth Dexter, M.D., FACS, Medicine & Rajiv K. Jain, M.D. FCCP UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Reconstructive 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Elm and Carlton Streets Surgery Williamsville, NY, 14221 Buffalo, NY, 14263 716-204-3200

Michael Jordan, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group, 325 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1308 John J. Leddy, M.D., FACSM, FACP, FAMSSM UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 111 N. Maplemere Rd., Suite 100 Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-204-3200 Jason Matuszak, M.D., FAAFP, FAMSSM Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

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Gary Grosner, M.D. General Physician, P.C. 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-2243 Mark Hennon, M.D., FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Nathaniel Ivanick, M.D., FCCP Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

David Pula, M.D. Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, 14226 716-250-9999

Mark R. Jajkowski, M.D. Mercy Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates 515 Abbott Rd., Suite 310 Buffalo, NY, 14220 716-923-9650

Michael A. Rauh, M.D. UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / ECMC 5959 Big Tree Rd., Suite 108 Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-204-3200

Chukwumere Nwogu, M.D., PhD, FACS Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Tova Ablove, M.D. UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology 1001 Main St., Conventus, Floor 4 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-636-8284 Abeer Eddib, M.D Western New York Urology Associates - Cheektowaga 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5000

Urology Philip J. Aliotta, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates – Cheektowaga 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5000 Ahmed Aly Hussein Aly, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 John J. Bodkin III, M.A., M.D. Western New York Urology Associates - Cheektowaga 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5000

John J. Bodkin III, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates 3850 Saunders Settlement Rd. Sanborn, NY, 14132 716-898-2800

John Griswold, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1050

Valerie Burkhard, M.D. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1050

Khurshid Guru, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

Mark D. Chazen, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates - Cheektowaga 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5000

Michael Hanzly Jr., D.O. Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221 716-630-1050

Kent Chevli, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates / UBMD Urology 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5000 Teresa L. Danforth, M.D. UBMD Urology, 100 High St. Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-844-5000 Richard N. Gilbert, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates / UBMD Urology 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 716-844-5000

Eric Kauffman, M.D. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Qiang John Li, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355 Brian D. Rambarran, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates - Niagara 3850 Saunders Settlement Rd., Niagara Professional Park Cambria, NY, 14132 716-898-2800

John M. Rutkowski, M.D. Western New York Urology Associates / UBMD Urology 3850 Saunders Settlement Rd. Niagara Professional Park Cambria, NY, 14132 716-898-2800 Thomas Schwaab, M.D., PhD Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY, 14263 800-767-9355

William Bevilacqua, M.D., RPVI Vascular Associates of Western New York 3041 Orchard Park Rd., Suite D Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-671-8393 Raphael Blochle, M.D., FACS UBMD Surgery/ECMC 462 Grider St., Floor 3 Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-5103

Gregory S. Cherr, M.D. UBMD Surgery 955 Main St. Phillip J. Seereiter Jr., M.D. Office of Graduate Medical Education Western New York Urology Associates Buffalo, NY, 14203 - Orchard Park 716-829-2012 500 Sterling Dr. Orchard Park, NY, 14127 Gregory Clabeaux, D.O., FACOS, 716-677-2273 R.P.V.I. Trinity Medical WNY / Buffalo Christopher J. Skomra, M.D. Medical Group Western New York Urology Associates 2121 Main St., Suite 316 / UBMD Urology Buffalo, NY, 14214 3085 Harlem Rd., Suite 200 716-837-2400 Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 G. Richard Curl, M.D., FACS 716-844-5000 BEVSA, 100 High St., Suite C1 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-3301

Vascular Surgery Paul M. Anain, M.D., FACS Trinity Medical WNY 2121 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-837-2400

Hasan H. Dosluoglu, M.D. UBMD Surgery 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY, 14215 800-532-8387

Linda M. Harris, M.D., FACS, DFSVS UBMD Surgery 100 High St., Suite B-7 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-4225 Joyce Ying Lin, M.D., RPVI Vascular Associates of Western New York 3041 Orchard Park Rd., Suite D Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-671-8393 James K. Lukan, M.D., FACS UBMD Surgery 462 Grider St. Surgery Dept.

Buffalo, NY, 14215 716-898-5103 Sonya Noor, M.D., FACS BEVSA 100 High St., Suite C1 Buffalo, NY, 14203 716-859-3301 Aimee Swartz, M.D. Trinity Medical WNY 2121 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-837-2400 Roger Walcott, M.D., FACS Trinity Medical WNY 2121 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 716-837-2400

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BEING WELL

Winter got you down?

Boost your health with a sauna

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t’s winter. It’s rainy and snowy and cold. Flu season is in full swing. Want to warm up and boost your health at the same time?

Try a trip to a sauna—after first consulting a medical professional.

If you’ve never been in a sauna, think of it as a hot bath without water.

Scandinavians have been using saunas for years (in Helsinki, some business

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meetings are conducted in the sauna!).

A dry, or Finnish, sauna uses a stove or hot rocks to warm the air up to 158210 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in the small, dimly lit room, you’ll soon begin to relax—and sweat.

In such high heat, blood vessels relax and dilate, which increases blood flow and can help relieve tension in joints and sore muscles. The benefits of regular sauna bathing range from muscle relaxation and better sleep to relieving lower back pain and reducing duration and intensity of the common cold. Note that sauna bathing with a cold is not advisable, but regular sauna usage can be a preventative measure for common colds/flu. Two Finnish studies even suggest that individuals who use a sauna four to seven times a week throughout their lives have a lower tendency toward Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. Besides these health benefits though, the sauna feels wonderful on a cold, damp day.

If you’re thinking you can’t survive in a room that hot, don’t worry. A round of sauna bathing doesn’t have to be long; start with five-minute sessions and work your way up to fifteen. After that, add additional rounds to sweat more. Don’t forget to cool down and stay hydrated between rounds and

exit the sauna immediately if you feel lightheaded or unwell.

If issues such as blood pressure or asthma preclude spending time in extreme temperatures, an infrared sauna uses special electromagnetic radiation lamps that send light waves to heat the body—perfect for those who cannot tolerate extreme temperatures but still want sauna health benefits.

The heat in this type of sauna ranges from 120-140 degrees, of which twenty percent warms the air and eighty percent heats the body. The infrared sauna’s lower heat allows you to start with ten to fifteen-minute rounds and work up to twenty- or thirty-minute sessions. Infrared sauna bathing is recommended three to four times a week for optimal health benefits. As with a Finnish sauna, it’s still important to be fully hydrated before entering the sauna and avoid when ill or after ingesting alcohol.

What to wear in the sauna? While some Europeans prefer nude bathing, the most important factor is your comfort. Whether you prefer clothing or just a towel, your coverings should be breathable, like cotton clothing or a bathing suit. And bring a large towel to sit on.

In Western New York, Catalyst Fitness on Transit and French has an electric sauna in its locker room, as do several branches of the Western New York YMCA (check their website).

Local infrared sauna options include Bodhi Tree in Amherst (formerly Serenity Salt Cave), Lumos or Stretch Beyond in Orchard Park, BFLO Hydration on Hertel or Western New York Pain Relief & Integrative Wellness in Buffalo. Prices and packages range; check websites for more information.

For the true Finnish sauna experience, take a weekend journey to the Finger Lakes Region and visit the Sauna Way in Stanley, NY. Or if you’re up for it, a trip to the beautiful Nordic countries!

Take a chance and get your sweat on this winter! It may make the long, dark, chilly season more enjoyable. FY Amy Lynn Hardy is a former teacher and freelance writer.

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February 1-4 Buffalo Auto Show See the latest and greatest SUVs, hybrids, electrics, and more, as well as a variety of family friendly events, appearances, and attractions.

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center (153 Franklin Street; buffaloautoshow.com)

February 13-18 Funny Girl Everyone told Lower East Side’s indomitable Fanny Brice she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history. The musical’s iconic score includes “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.”

Shea’s Performing Arts Center (650 Main Street; sheas.org, 847-1410)

Opens February 9 Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon Follow the evolution of Stanley Whitney’s unique and powerful abstractions over his fifty-year career. He is best known for his loosely gridded square abstract canvases experimenting with color and opacity. (Closes May 27)

Buffalo AKG Art Museum (1285 Elmwood Avenue; buffaloakg.org, 882-8700)

February 23-25 Winter Music Jam See fifteen musical acts within a four-block footprint over two days. Combined with shopping and winter sports, this makes for a fabulous weekend in Ellicottville.

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February 24 The Music of Elton John with Michael Cavanaugh Michael Cavanaugh’s Broadway experience shines in his showmanship and spot-on Elton John impersonation.

7:30 p.m., Kleinhans Music Hall (3 Symphony Circle; bpo.org, 885-5000)