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Congratulations to our vascular surgeon, Dr. Linda Harris, on being named the new Chief of Surgery for Kaleida Health! A Message from Kaleida Health: Linda Harris, MD, FACS, DFSVS, has been named chief of surgery for Kaleida Health. She assumes the role from the late Carroll “Mac” Harmon, MD, PhD, who sadly passed away this past February. A special thank you to Steven Schwaitzberg MD, FACS, who has supported this role on an interim basis since Dr. Harmon’s passing. As a vascu

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide, yet is often preventable with the right knowledge and action. Why Colorectal Cancer Awareness Matters Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide , accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases . It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally , making it a major public health concern. While it predominantly af

"This is everyone’s problem. This is not just the problem of the disenfranchised and the disadvantaged." Andrea Hayes-Dixon, MD Dean, Howard University College of Medicine Keynote Speaker: Andrea A. Hayes-Dixon, MD, FACS, FAAP Dean of the Howard University College of Medicine and Member of the National Academy of Medicine Panel: Moderated by Claudine Ewing , Channel 2 News anchor Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Andrea H

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.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr. Carroll (Mac) Harmon. "Mac was an internationally recognized leader in the minimally invasive treatment of surgical problems in children. He was a very early adopter of these techniques in a world where most tools were designed to treat adults and were often too large. He taught a generation pediatric surgery fellows many of which are master surgeons today. He was a NIH funded researcher, but

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

Stuti Tambar, MD, breast surgeon for UBMD Surgery and Roseanne Berger, MD, physician for UBMD Primary Care, recently appeared on Daytime Buffalo for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The two talked about the process and impact of mammograms in the hopes of dispelling misconceptions and fears and to encourage women to schedule their screenings. Women should start mammogram screenings on a yearly basis starting at the age of 40. Those with a family history of breast cancer or gene