Who is Buffalo OB/GYN?
Doctors
Emily Fleming Williams, MD
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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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
- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC): Providing screening for hereditary/
genetic risks for breast and ovarian cancer, testing and counseling regarding risk
reduction.
Christina Galbraith, WHNP-BC
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Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
- Hometown:
- Ransomville, NY
- Education:
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program 1991
- Niagara County Community College Registered Nurse 1987
- Niagara County Community College Associates Liberal Arts/Social Science/Psychology
- 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:
- WNY Nurse Practitioner Association
- Women's Health throughout the lifespan
- Family planning
- Menopausal care
- Disorders of vulva and alternative medicine
About Buffalo OB/GYN
Our Mission
The doctors and staff at Buffalo OB/GYN are dedicated to comprehensive health care for women. Our mission is to combine the latest technology and clinical expertise to provide compassionate care for women of all ages. We offer routine and high risk prenatal care as well as routine gynecologic services for women from adolescence through menopause.
State-of-the-Art
We use a state-of-the-art electronic medical records system in our practice. It improves efficiency and accuracy, allowing us to reduce wait times, and spend more time with each patient.
Frequent or Accidental Urination
The doctors at Buffalo OB/GYN are also specialists in Urogynecology and female Urology, providing care for women with a wide range of conditions including overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. We also perform a minimally invasive surgical technique to treat pelvic organ prolapse, The procedure employs a specially designed mesh to restore pelvic support.