Richard Charles, MD, chief medical officer at General Physician, PC, was a guest speaker at the Vatica Health RISE National conference in Nashville, TN on March 18. The annual event attracts over 1,900 attendees and is the #1 trusted source for all things Medicare Advantage, crossing a variety of topics and themes from risk adjustment and quality to member experience and social determinants of health.
Office Closures – January 18, 2024
Due to inclement weather, most General Physician, PC, Great Lakes Cardiovascular, and OBGYN Associates offices will be CLOSED.
Congratulations to Sandip Saha, MD, interventional pulmonologist, who received the Heinrich Becker Young Investigator Award for Research and Clinical Innovation.
Understand why they occur, the symptoms and how to treat them.
Erica Brecher discusses women's health issues with Dr. August Bruno Jr. from General Physician, P.C.
Kelly Cardamone discusses good and bad foods to eat when living with irriatable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a common disorder affecting the large intestines.
John Di Sciullo talks with Dr. Ahmad Kadhim - a gastroenterologist from General Physician, PC - about gastro intestinal concerns and getting a colonoscopy.
Dr. Jessica Martinolich and the importance of colorectal screening.
Meet Dr. Jessica L. Martinolich and listen as she discusses with WNY Living colon cancer and what causes it, what are some symptoms of colon cancer and who should get screened for colon cancer and when.
New colorectal surgeon at Kaleida Health talks about risk factors for colon cancer, surgical intervention and the need for colon screening at age 45 instead of 50
Did you know approximately 80% of people experience back pain at some point in their life? In fact, it is the leading cause of disability world wide. Dr. Loubert Suddaby, Neurosurgeon with General Physician, PC, explains a new technique available to treat back pain.
Meet Dr. Ahmad Kadhim, a gastroenterology physician at General Physician, PC.
Lunch is a welcome respite in the middle of at the day, providing a break from work and a chance to sit down and refuel the body until dinnertime.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nothing will keep Bills Mafia away from Highmark Stadium this Saturday – not even the forecasted single-digit temperatures.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — New year’s resolutions are all about bettering yourself, checking in. Many go straight for the health and wellness route.
Your Hometown Health Connection Show 29. Kate Glaser talks with Dr. Richard Charles, Chief Medical Officer at General Physician, P.C., Kelly Cardamone, Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator, and Samantha Will, Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services.
Kelly Cardamone, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Program Director at General Physician is passionate about helping people improve their health. See page 25 for full cover story.
Breast cancer has become one of the most common types of cancer in the US. Dr. Stuti Tambar from Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative joins Kate Glaser to discuss how advancement in treatments and early detection are saving lives.
10/16/2021 Dr. Stuti Tambar joins Channel 2 WNY Living to discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month and the importance of regular screenings.
Congratulations to Dr. Armen Kirakosyan on receiving a board certification diploma in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Focused Practice Designation.
Dr. Richard Charles discusses maintaining your overall health on WNY Living.
Pelvic floor issues are not a normal part of getting older. Urogynecologist Dr. Armen Kirakosyan explains surgical & non-surgical ways of treating common conditions that women experience.
Dr. Richard Charles, Chief Medical Officer for General Physician, P.C., discusses the vital role a primary care doctor can have on a patients well-being.
Dr. Vijay S. Iyer discusses taking care of your heart as you age on WBEN’s Aging Gracefully with Linda Pellegrino. 7/25/2021
Dr. Sosa is the first ever to perform an Acessa case in Buffalo at Oishei Children's Hospital. Patients can get back on their feet and live freely from fibroid frustrations thanks to this minimally invasive procedure.
No matter the age, obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes can be very serious, and should not be taken lightly. Dr. Shields, who specializes in Post-Acute Care, discusses the art of aging gracefully and the importance of preventing these chronic conditions as we age.
Your Hometown Health Connection Show 17. Dr. Joseph Falcone of General Physician, P.C. talks about knee and hip replacements and if they are right for you.
Years ago, we didn't hear much about people getting their knees or hips replaced to free them from excruciating pain and limited mobility. But hip replacement surgery has been around for more than 100 years and the first knee replacment surgery was performed in 1968.
Dr. Marcus Romanowski and Dr. Cindy Romanowski discuss the latest techniques for knee and hip replacements, and how they can defy genetics with some great lifestyle tips.
Dr. Zhen Wang, Oncologist for Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative, discussed esophageal cancer - the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments.
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women. This week marks the fourth national Black Maternal Health Week.
Wake Up Niagara | Co-Hosted by Lance Melin & John Maser, along with News Director Hank Nevins
Dr. Joseph Mills from General Physician PC joins host Samantha Latshaw to discuss the importance of a colonoscopy to help screen for colon and rectal cancer.
Dr. Piwko on the importance of seeing your primary care doctor during COVID and on an annual basis.
Dr. Sachin Wadhawan from Great Lakes Cardiovascular discusses heart palpitations and the importance of caring for your heart.
Dr. Ranjan Bhayana from Great Lakes Cardiovascular discusses Heart Health Month and the importance of caring for your heart.
Wake Up Niagara| Co-Hosted by Lance Melin & John Maser, along with News Director Hank Nevins
February is Heart Health Month - Dr. Vijay Iyer urges people to pay attention to your heart symptoms.
In the most recent issue of WNY Physician magazine, Dr. Falcone discusses robot assisted surgery as well as a holistic approach to treating patients. See page 8.
WGRZ-TV Channel 2 interviewed Kelly Cardamone to weigh in on the new federal government nutritional guidelines which took effect January 1, 2021. Watch the video to learn about the updates to recommended sugar intake and alcohol consumption and her simple tips for a healthy year.
Wome are frequently reluctant to discuss their experinecess in dealing with stress urinary incontinence (USI), but want desperately to do somethign about it. SUI affect up to 40 percent of all women in the US, often due to childbirth, surgery, or age.
Joseph P. Falcone, MD, DO is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Distinguished Surgeon in the field of Medicine for his commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services at ECMC Hospital / General Physician, PC
Dr. Richard Charles, the Chief Medical Officer at General Physician, P.C., is featured in a HEALTHeLINK Medical Minute
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance our bodies need, but in just the right amounts. High blood cholesterol occurs when we have too much of it in our blood, carried on lipoproteins.
Business First hosted a panel discussion on the rise, impact and future of telehealth. Dr. Richard Charles weighs in on this important topic and what it means to the community and patients in the WNY area.
Ignoring Symptoms Can Cost You Your life. Dr. Awad El-Ashry, Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Great Lakes Cardiovascular discusses why and what the surgical options are for coronary heart disease.
Dr. Paul Shields comments that residents desperately need to resume social interaction with their loved ones. The key is doing it safely and to manage or limit any unnecessary exposure and spread. Read More.
Dr. Paul Shields, VP Clinical Services Post-Acute Care at General Physician, PC, explains the process, the efforts of those involved and the outcomes. Taking the virus head-on and beating it, advocating for our patients and working together to provide care for patients where and when they need it.
Dr. Daye has been a leader in her field and one of very few female Orthpedic Sports Medicine surgeons in WNY. She has dedicated her practice to returning adult and youth athletes to their sport and optimal performance, and has educated, trained, and treated female and male athletes at the recreational and elite level.
Dr. Shields is the Medical Director of General Physician, PC's Post-Acute Care (PAC) program. He is a board-certified family medicine doctor with more than two decades of experience delivering the best in care.
With the increased need for social distancing and the expaded effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, General Physician, PC is now offering video visits. Patients can "meet" with their provider in an interactive video visit to address many of their medical needs.
Members of our Nutrition Services team were recently interviewed for an article in WNY Physician Magazine exploring the crucial role good nutrition play in the fight against Diabetes.
General Physician's Vice President of Post-Acute Care Services, Dr. Paul Shields offered his thoughts on a new 22-bed COVID-19 unit opening at Elderwood at Amherst for a report on WGRZ Channel 2.
General Physician, PC's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Richard Charles, was interviewed by the Buffalo News this week for a feature on the importance of staying home if you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
General Physician, PC Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Joseph Mills, was interviewed for WNY Living on WGRZ TV Saturday to promote Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Click here to watch the interview.
General Physician, PC Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Joseph Mills was interviewed on WGRZ for its WNY Living program. Dr. Mills discussed the importance of colonoscopies as a preventative measure to fight colorectal cancer.
Our Dunkirk Primary Care Physician, Dr. Richard Milazzo, was profiled in a recent issue of The Dunkirk Observer. Dr. Milazzo has been practicing in Dunkirk for more than 40 years, and he shared what drives him to continue caring for patients.
The Bee Group Newspapers special publication "Health" featured a conversation with General Physician, PC Registered Dietitian Kelly Cardamone. She shared some advice for readers looking to improve their health through nutrition.
Dr. Vijay Iyer, an interventional cardiologist with Great Lakes Cardiovscular, is featured in the current issue of Buffalo Healthy Living.
Dr. Paul Shields was interviewed on WNY Living on WGRZ Channel 2 discussing General Physician's new Post-Acute Care program. Click here to watch the interview.
General Physician, PC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Falcone was featured in an article on joint replacement in the January issue of Buffalo Healthy Living.
Dr. Paul Shields, Vice President of Post-Acute Clinial Services with General Physician, PC, was interviewed on AM Buffalo this week to discuss the launching of General Physician's new Post-Acute Care Services program.
General Physician, PC Urogynecologist Dr. Armen Kyrakosyan wrote an article in Buffalo Healthy Living offering women some important advice for understanding when it might be time to see a urogynecologist.
General Physician, PC is partnering with OB•GYN Associates of WNY to collaborate and deliver improved access to healthcare for women throughout Western New York. This new partnership was covered online by Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine.
The newly launched Post Acute Care Service Line led by General Physician, PC's new Vice President of Post-Acute Clinical Services, Dr. Paul Shields, was featured this week in an article by Tracey Drury with Buffalo Business First.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and GPPC's Kelly Cardamone was featured in an article for the November issue of Buffalo Healthy Living. Kelly, along with two of her patients, share the importance of taking charge of your health and fighting back against Diabetes.
General Physician, PC urogynecologist Dr. Armen Kirakosyan was interviewed on WGRZ Channel 2's WNY Living program on October 19. Dr. Kirkosyan offered viewers some insights into the medical subspecialty of Urogynecology and the medical advancves that have been made in treating pelvic floor disorders. Click here to watch the full interview.
General Physician, PC's Nutrition Services program recently earned National Accreditation from the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP). The news was featured online at Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine.
The latest issue of Western New York Physician Magazine features a two-page profile on General Physician's new regional care center in Buffalo. Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Richard Charles, and Dr. Maritza Baez, were interviewed for the story, and shared their insights into what this new center means for the health of the community.
Dr. Armen Kirakosyan and Cliff Pyne, NP, will be hosting free seminars at the GreenFields in Lancaster in October. Dr. Kirakosyan will discuss the latest medical options for women suffering with pelvic floor disorders on October 11, and Mr. Pyne will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation on October 25. Both events are free to attend, but registration is required.
General Physician, PC Cardiologist Dr. Chee Kim was featured in an article in the September 2019 issue of Buffalo Healthy Living discussing atrial fibrillation.
General Physician, PC OB/GYN Dr. J'Leise Sosa was featured on the BlueCross BlueShield podcast, "Women's Health: Decade by Decade." Dr. Sosa addressed the importance of preventative healthcare at each stage of a woman's life.
General Physician, PC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Richard Charles, shared his thoughts on the evolution of the healthcare industry to better meet the needs of today’s patients, in the August issue of Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine.
On July 22, Lancaster Medical officially joined General Physician, PC and became General Physician, PC Primary Care—Lancaster. Dr. Kevin Cleary, one of the founders of Lancaster Medical, appeared on AM Buffalo on July 25 to talk about joining General Physician, and also to offer viewers some tips for staying healthy this summer.
As many as three in four women experience symptoms of PMS. General Physician, PC’s Dr. J’Leise Sosa, MPH, spoke with Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine to share some helpful advice for women seeking relief.
According to the American Cancer Society, outside of the skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. With a lifetime risk of one in 22 men and one in 24 women, it is anticipated that more than 101,000 cases of colon cancer and more than 44,000 cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2019.
When it comes to women's health, it is important to find high quality care in a supportive, understanding and comfortable environment. At General Physician, PC we are focused on providing care for all women in every stage of life.
Local Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian, Kelly Cardamone, confirms that both diabetes and prediabetes are major problems in the U.S. and across the globe. A study published in the Journal of the Amerian Medical Association revealed that nearly 50 percent of adults living in the U.S. have diabetes or prediabetes (a condition marked by higher than normal blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes).
March is Colorectal Awareness Month. One simple test, a colonoscopy can save your life. Courtney is at General Physician PC and is talking with Dr. Barone. They discuss the importance of having a colonoscopy.
Cheektowaga football league is reducing the amount of full contact practices by 66 percent to improve player safety. "We feel that contact full contact drills are not necessary once a season begins," Joe D'Amaro, chairman of the Cheektowaga Little Loops Association, said.
Dr. Timothy Adams discusses the importance of early detection in the fight against colon cancer. Getting screened, means saving lives.
When it’s time to seek out a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, the specialists at General Physician PC can help you now and when you need it. We’re talking to Dr. Lisa Daye of the General Physician PC Orthopedic Sports Medicine practice and getting an inside look at the practice. You don’t have to be an NBA player or an NHL player to get treatment.
January 3, 2019 - Dr. Lisa Daye sits down with In Good Health for the Meet Your Doctor interview. She discusses youth sports injuries, what types of sports have the greatest risk for injury, advice on how to avoid injury as well as surgical procedures she performs to return athletes to their optimal performance.
Established in 2010, General Physician, PC has grown to be one of the largest medical groups serving Western New York. But we didn’t set out to be the biggest – our goal has always been to be the best. We are collective of the region’s most well-respected, accomplished healthcare providers from many different areas of medicine, from general practitioners to highly skilled specialists.
General Physician, PC is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Daye to its orthopedic team. Dr. Daye is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic surgeon specializing in operative and non-operative treatments for youth and adult sports injuries.
General Physician,PC welcomes the addition of Dr. Chaskes to its Great Lakes Cardiovascular Cardiology team. Dr. Chaskes specializes in preventive & non-invasive clinical cardiology in treating palpitations, arrhythmia, chest pain, cholesterol & hypertension.
General Physician, PC treats patients suffering from knee and hip pain that has reduced their mobility and activity level. Dr Marcus Romanowski performs total knee and hip replacement and partial knee replacement surgery. Dr Cindy Romanowski is a leader in preoperative patient education and postoperative rehabilitation.
As you know, the annual visit allows you to track your health and coordinate your care. Our goal in producing this video is to encourage patients to schedule their annual visit and maintain an on-going relationship with their provider.
Drs. Marcus and Cindy Romanowski are husband and wife physician team that love working together. Marcus is an orthopedic surgeon focusing on knee and hip replacement. Cindy is a specially trained Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist who manages patients' surgical preparation and recovery.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a common condition in which stomach acid flows up the esophagus and into the mouth. Sometimes called dyspepsia, acid reflux or heartburn, GERD can generate a fiery sensation in the chest and throat ranging from middle to sever.
The Olean General Hospital rapid response team, celebrating five years of service, has performed nearly 3,000 cardiac catheterization procedures since the Olean General Hospital/Kaleida Health lab opened in 2013.
In October, Olean General Hospital will celebrate the five-year anniversary of the opening of its interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Dr. Chee Kim is a cardiac electrophysiologist and director of electrophysiology innovation and clinical integration with Kaleida Health. That’s the complicated title. “I tell my patients, 'We have plumbers and we have electricians. I'm an electrician,' Chee said. “I deal with the electrical abnormalities of the heart.”
Chief medical officer at General Physician — describing himself as the Energizer bunny — talks about electronic medical records, how his group is advancing community’s health, and how he juggles administrative and clinical duties
Kelly Cardamone, Registered Dietitian and educator provides nutritional advice for eating healthy amidst the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables found during the season.
The new leader of the Medical Society of the State of New York grew up in a family of pharmacists in Buffalo. His grandfather and father owned pharmacies on the West Side. His mother, a sister and a couple of cousins worked in the profession, too.
Dr. Charles and Samantha Will, Pharm. D. presented the Keynote speech at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors May 7th at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The annual meeting brings together over 700 pharmacy residents, directors, and preceptors from each of the 13 eastern states, Maine to Virginia. It is a forum to present the results of their work and an opportunity to interact with those leading the field.
Dr. Milazzo has tirelessly offered his time and services for decades as a volunteer on numerous boards and committees at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY.
He recently retired from the board of directors after working diligently for years to ensure the hospital remained open.
Dr. Charles and Samantha Will, Pharm. D. presented the Keynote speech at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors May 7th at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The annual meeting brings together over 700 pharmacy residents, directors, and preceptors from each of the 13 eastern states, Maine to Virginia. It is a forum to present the results of their work and an opportunity to interact with those leading the field.
By Annette Pinder
Dr. J. Leise Sosa, M.D., MPG of General Physician PC, explains that endometriosisis a condition in which cells normal found in the uterus begin to grow in other places, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic tissue.
J’Leise Sosa, MD, MPH, who recently treated patients on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, will now be caring for obstetrics and gynecology patients in Buffalo and East Aurora as part of General Physician, PC, Women’s Health.