Dr. Steven Schwaitzberg Named Distinguished Service Professor by SUNY Steven Schwaitzberg, MD was one of two UBMD physicians to receive the highest faculty rank by The State University of New York systems as a SUNY Distinguished Professor. Dr. Schwaitzberg was named a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor receiving recognition for his international prominence and his distinguished…
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society has selected PGY 4 Dr. Aaron Epstein as the 2022 Citizen Honors Service Act Honoree for his commitment to providing medical relief to communities in conflict zones, austere environments, and disaster areas around the world. Dr. Epstein is a Resident Surgeon with UBMD Surgery within our General Surgery Residency…
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Have you been told you need dialysis? Dialysis is not your only treatment option. You can live long and enjoy a regular lifestyle with a kidney transplant. The best time to be seen at a kidney transplant center is when your doctor says you are close to needing dialysis. If you have a live donor,…
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UBMD Surgery is WNY’s largest multispecialty surgical practice providing unparalleled care specific to your needs. From lifesaving emergent care to life-changing elective care. Emergency Care: Elective Care: With a commitment to cutting-edge scientific knowledge and research, our highly specialized team of surgeons provides innovative superior care and medical expertise right here at home, wherever, and…
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In the United States, almost 7 million people are living with chronic wounds. Patients who experience chronic wounds, especially with those with multiple chronic medical conditions, are at risk for severe complications, limb loss, or amputation. Each year, about 80K adults with diabetes undergo a foot or leg amputation as a result of a non-healing…
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Members of Global Surgical and Medical Support Group, a 501c3 non-profit, traveled with Dr. James Lukan and Resident Aaron Epstein of UBMD Surgery, to Freetown Sierra Leone from Sept 10-17 for a Medical Mission. Also traveling with the medical mission was Dr. Kimberly Wooten, Head & Neck Surgeon from Rowell. She is a University at…
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, WIVB Channel 4 News featured Dr. Steven Schwaitzberg, Chairman of UBMD Surgery, for his service in the US Army. Dr. Schwaitzberg is a retired Army reservist. Joining in 1987, part of his time in the service was spent in combat and other time was spent on humanitarian missions like road…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Over 2.2 million people worldwide will get lung cancer annually and lung cancer kills more people each year than any other cancer. In the Buffalo area, Yaron Perry, MD, FACS, of UBMD Surgery, provides minimally invasive surgery with innovative and personal care for lung and esophageal cancer as well as…
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“Vascular Disease in Women: An Overview of the Literature and Treatment Recommendations” is a new book edited by Linda M. Harris, MD. The new publication is based on contributions from the 2019 Women’s Vascular Summit. The first-ever Women’s Vascular Summit took place in Buffalo, New York during April 2019. Vascular Surgeons from Jacobs School of…
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UBMD Surgery is Pleased to Support the Olympics. Greatness is earned. Excellence is learned. You never stop improving. You never stop mastering. To be the best takes determination. To be the best takes dedication. As a teaching practice, UBMD surgeons must always be at the top of their game. Something the world’s best athletes and…
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