Doctors
Emily Fleming Williams, MD
Hometown
Buffalo, NY
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2002
Hamilton College, 1993
The Buffalo Seminary, 1989
Training:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SUNY at Buffalo, 2006
Awards:
Marcos B. Gallego, MD Award for Overall Clinical Excellence
Haluk Caglar, MD Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology
Clyde L Randall, MD Society Award in Gynecology/Obstetrics
Professional Organizations / Interests:
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Buffalo Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research Assistant at the Women’s Health Initiative Study at University at Buffalo, studying the effects of hormone replacement in menopausal women.
Completed research on effect of different modes of fetal monitoring during labor.
Lisa Gelman-Koessler, MD
Hometown
Snyder, NY
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2003
Tufts University, 1997
Nichols School, 1993
Training:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SUNY at Buffalo, 2007
Awards:
Hans J. Lowenstein Award for Academic Excellence in Obstetrics
Resident Award for High Achievement on CREOG Examinations
Wayne Johnson, MD Award for Excellence in Maternal Fetal Medicine
New York State Resident Jeopardy Competition Winner
SUNY at Buffalo Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Award
Professional Organizations / Interests:
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Buffalo Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rosann L. Lana, MD
Hometown
West Seneca, NY
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2003
Canisius College, 1999
Mount Mercy Academy, 1995
Training:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SUNY at Buffalo, 2007
Awards:
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award
Marcos B. Gallego, MD Award for Overall Clinical Excellence
SUNY at Buffalo Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Award
Professional Organizations / Interests:
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Buffalo Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Emmekunla K. Nylander, MD
Hometown
Williamsville, NY
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 1996
Boston University, 1986
Williamsville South High School, 1982
Training:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital, 2000
Awards:
National Medical Association Award of Recognition
New York Senate Distinguished Citizen Award
Professional Organizations / Interests:
Chairperson and Founding Member, Medical Outreach and Community Assistance of Western New York: Medical missions to rural areas of Ghana to perform reparative surgery on women who have fistulas created by traumatic labor.The mission also aids the communities through education and monetary support.
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Buffalo Chapter of National Medical Association
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Buffalo Alumnae Chapter
Nurse Practitioners
Elaine Pazik, MSN, WHNP-BC
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
Hometown
Amherst, NY
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Nursing Masters of Science in Nursing, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, 1983
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 1975
Villa Maria Academy, 1971
New York State Licensure:
OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner
Registered Professional Nurse
National Professional Certification::
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner – National Certification Corporation
Professional Organizations / Interests:
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing