UBMD Ophthalmology at the Ross Eye Institute breaks ground on new cutting-edge eye care campus in Orchard Park, NY. Through patient-focused care, innovation, and technology, this campus will provide a one-of-a-kind patient experience, with easy access to the full spectrum of eye care in one location. The new office will boast over 18,000 square feet equipped with an imaging suite, procedure room, pediatric and optometry wings, and space to comfortably care for all of eye care needs.
Bringing the physician to the field. Providing direct physician care as soon as possible. That's the aim of the new partnership between UBMD Emergency Medicine and American Medical Response (AMR) WNY. The Physician Response Program allows emergency medicine physicians to respond to a variety of incidents in Buffalo and the surrounding communities of Western New York - HazMat, fire, mass casualty incidents and much more.
Expert pediatric gastroenterologists treating children of all ages for GI conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases, at offices in Amherst, NY and Buffalo, NY.
Program funded by a $1.4 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust will focus on expanding access to virtual diabetes care.
While this time of year is usually filled with cheer, good tidings and lots of holiday goodies, it can be a dangerous time of year for those with food allergies.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has named seven UBMD Emergency Medicine physicians as 2021 New York ACEP Unsung Heroes for their dedicated clinical care.
As we face an increasingly difficult wave of the Delta variant and face the upcoming Omicron variant, Dr. Kevin Gibbons provides a COVID-19 update for the Western New York community.
On Aug. 31, UBMD physicians will hold a webinar for the public addressing COVID-19, its impact on the upcoming school year and will recommend practices to adopt for a safe return to school.
The UBMD Pediatrics Sleep Medicine Center has received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), making it Western New York’s only pediatric-dedicated sleep center with this accreditation.
In Western New York, we’re used to experiencing all four seasons (sometimes in one day), but extremely high heat can be difficult to manage even for those who love the warm weather.
When getting the COVID-19 vaccine, everyone should be comfortable and have all their questions addressed. To ensure that, Geovanny Perez, MD provides information about the vaccine in Spanish.
With release of COVID-19 vaccines, and more on the way, UBMD wants to ensure you have all the information you and your family need when the vaccines become available to you.
In this May update, Kevin Gibbons, MD reviews important trends in our community, nation and the world. He explains what gatherings are safe for those vaccinated and more!
This last year has been difficult, but our team of dedicated physicians have given us hope. Thank you to all of our doctors for your continued care and support of our community. Happy Doctors' Day!
Our physicians are more than caregivers and experts in their field, they are also researchers and professors at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. We look for opportunities for you to participate in our research and provide innovative care for our patients not available elsewhere in the community.
Some women have medical considerations that complicate their selection of birth control options, and they may benefit from seeing a physician who has additional training and expertise in complex contraception.
With a third COVID-19 vaccine approved for use, Kevin Gibbons, MD provides updates on the status of vaccines and what’s different between the vaccines.
Complex contraception care is for patients with medical conditions that affect the kind of birth control they can choose. Conditions could include cancer, clotting/bleeding disorders, cardiovascular disease, a dissatisfaction or side effects from previous or current contraceptive methods.
The Buffalo Bills entering the playoffs would usually come with tailgating, gathering with friends and family and other celebratory Bills traditions. However, as with many events in 2020, this will have to be a little different.
Over 100 physicians with UBMD Physicians' Group have been selected as Western New York Top Doctors through Buffalo Spree magazine. The list was compiled through a peer-review survey of Western New York physicians in Erie and Niagara counties.
The Division of Allergy/Immunology at UBMD Pediatrics has been named a Clinical Care Center of Distinction in the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Clinical Network.
While this time of year is usually filled with cheer, good tidings and lots of holiday goodies, it can be a dangerous time of year for those with food allergies.
Our UBMD Physicians’ Group and Western New York healthcare teams have been working hard to keep the members of our communities safe – in the offices, at home through telemedicine and in our hospitals. However, with the number of cases rising and the daily percentages and hospitalization rates growing, we need your help.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Kevin Gibbons, MD provides another update about COVID-19, it's current effect on our community and how things are changing very quickly.
With COVID-19 incidence rapidly increasing in our community, Kevin Gibbons, MD provides an update about where we stand and what we need to do next as a community.
In 2020, there have been some unexpected additions to our everyday vernacular, such as quarantine, stay-at home orders and maskne. But what exactly is maskne?
Collectively, our community is going through very traumatic, uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us have not yet acclimated to the amount of isolation required to help stop the spread, or are becoming overwhelmed by the thought of continuing to social distance.
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth or Emancipation Day. This year as a nation we are reflecting, listening, and learning about the successes and failures of our society to ensure justice and equality of opportunity for all.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-thrus are common for COVID-19 testing and now for eye-pressure tests, as well. UBMD Ophthalmology at the Ross Eye Institute offers glaucoma patients an alternative to in-office visits for their care with drive-up eye pressure testing.
UBMD Physicians’ Group and its practices are continually monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and following the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State Department of Health and Erie County Department of Health.
As WNY's most extensive practice, with 500+ physicians in 18 different practices, and representation in virtually every medical specialty, UBMD provides care to you, next-level training to the future generation of doctors and researching to answer today's top medical mysteries.
High Blood Pressure is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. Many do not even know they have it. A proper diet, exercising regularly and medication management are different ways blood pressure can be appropriately treated.
Buffalo, N.Y. – UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology (UBMD OBGYN) announces the addition of two new specialists and a women’s health-certified nurse practitioner, providing general obstetrics and gynecologic care.
Gynecological cancers are any cancers that specifically form within the organs that are unique to women. These diseases can occur at any time or at any age, with risks increasing gradually after age 40. There are many warning signs that could indicate cancer, and a number of preventative steps you can take to help reduce your risk of cancer. Let’s take a closer look at what to know and what to avoid.
While children are heading to back to school this month, there’s one school supply that sticks on your list week after week – a healthy lunch. Whether your child gets a meal at school or you pack a lunch for them each day, you want to make sure they are eating a nutritious meal that provides them with all the essential vitamins, minerals and proteins to help them grow and develop. Nutrition is complex, but we have some tips to help you make sure they’re getting everything they need.
UBMD Physicians’ Group has always kept up with the latest advancements in medicine and hosting informational events is just one of the few ways we do it.
UBMD Physicians’ Group is the largest medical group in Western New York, and during the last quarter, we’ve gotten even larger. Nearly 20 new physicians joined the different practices at UBMD in the last few months.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while research continues to find a cure and get rid of the disease for good, the surgical approach to treatment has improved, allowing for better outcomes for patients. Most commonly, breast cancer is treated through two types of surgeries – mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Many of us have heard of geriatric medicine before, but few people know all it entails. Geriatric Medicine is one of the most complex specialties in health care. From finding a physician to having numerous chronic illnesses, older adults face many difficulties when as they age.
Summertime is one of the best times in Buffalo. With warm weather, outdoor concerts, boating, beaches and so much more, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun all across Western New York. However, there are equally as many ways that fun outdoors can lead to injuries especially for the youngest members of the family. Fortunately, UBMD Physicians’ Group has you covered.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Memory issues and other forms of dementia affect more than 50 million people around the world, according to the association, highlighting the extent of these conditions – and the importance of making strides to staunch and reverse their progression.
Nearly everyone remembers the kind and gentle presence of Fred Rogers and “Mister Rogers Neighborhood.” It was an educational show that was a mainstay for children for more than three decades, always opening with the iconic “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” theme.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, but it’s important to think about the health of your brain every day of the year. Injuries to the brain can be devastating, affecting not only the quality of your own life, but those around you in your relationships and work environments. Let’s take a deeper look at traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how to be proactive at preventing them.
Your kidneys may not be something you think much about, but they contribute so much to your daily life. In recognition of World Kidney Day – March 8 – let’s take a closer look at the hard-working kidneys and offer some tips on how to keep them working well at every age.
Movement disorders can be some of the most complex conditions for a patient to live with. Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia are complex to diagnose, as well as manage and treat. However, innovative techniques, like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a treatment option available at the UBMD Comprehensive Movement Disorders Clinic. DBS can offer hope for patients and can help them better manage their conditions and even regain some motor control.
As we’ve officially turned the corner into spring, we wanted to take a moment to welcome all of the new faces at UBMD Physicians’ Group. Seven physicians joined our team during the first quarter of 2018, adding new experience and expertise to our practices. Join us in welcoming these new doctors to the largest medical group in Western New York.
