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Dr. Christina Sanders and Dr. Joe Mills join Marlee Tuskes on WIVB's Evening Dish. Dr. Sanders goes in depth on a new bariatric surgery of which she was the first female surgeon in the U.S. to perform. Followed by Dr. Mills diving into all things colorectal cancer, discussing the importance of screenings and symptoms look out for.

Dr. Christina Sanders, DO, MBA, CAQ-MBS, DABOM has achieved a historic milestone in metabolic and bariatric surgery by becoming the first female surgeon in the United States to perform the Magnetic Duodenal Ileostomy (MagDI™) procedure. Dr. Sanders successfully performed the first MagDI™ procedures in October 2025 at Erie County Medical Center, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive weight-loss treatment. The MagDI™ procedure represents a next-generation appr

We’re proud to share that several UBMD Surgery physicians have been named to Buffalo Spree Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctors of Western New York  list 🎉—an honor that reflects the respect and confidence of their peers across the region. Buffalo Spree’s Top Doctors list is researched and produced by Professional Research Services (PRS) , a nationally recognized firm based in Troy, Michigan. Physicians included on the list are nominated and selected solely through peer voting . Cert

Who should get screened for lung cancer? The American Cancer Society  recommends lung cancer screening for individuals who: Are current or former smokers Are between 50 and 79 years old Have a 20 pack-year or greater smoking history Join us for our Lung Cancer Screening Event  this Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at these Kaleida Health locations:   Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14203  716-859-2840   Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital