Bios coming soon for:

Derek Gallucci, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Roger Williams University, Bristol RI

Jonathan Kaplan, D.O.

Medical School: NOVA Southeastern Univeristy College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison WI

Andrea Kudel, D.O.

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo NY

John LoFaso, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Canisius College, Buffalo NY

Kellyrose Nichols, D.O.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Rochester, Rochester NY

Angelika Snyder, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester NY

John Swinarski, D.O.

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo NY

Jacquie Heim, D.O.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: University of Oklahoma

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: I enjoy doing just about anything outdoors, but my activity of choice will always be rock climbing. I spend the better half of my free time with my husband and our dog exploring all the trails, boulders, and crags that New York and Ontario have to offer.

Why this Program? This program initially drew my attention because of its location – all of my relatives live in Buffalo. I chose this program because it is a well-established residency with a heavy emphasis on teaching and an excellent continuity clinic. Every one of the attendings is an exceptionally genuine, approachable, compassionate, and dedicated mentor. Compared to other hospitals that I rotated through, the residents and staff at Sisters Hospital are very friendly and helpful. All in all, this program offers a remarkably positive and encouraging environment in which I feel inspired to learn and practice medicine.

Richard Karaga, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: Canisius College

Hometown: Orchard Park, NY

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: One passion of mine, outside of the hospital, is working on cars. Whether it be detailing, modifying, or driving, I enjoy working on all aspects of sport cars. I also like to make time to follow both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.

Why this Program? Sisters of Charity Hospital was my number one choice for residency after completing several clinical rotations there. The knowledgeable and caring staff provides an ideal learning environment for future physicians, and recent graduates of the same program exceed my expectations of patient care. Also, this program is located in WNY, where I intend to practice medicine in the future.

Ashley Kremer, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: State University of New York at Albany

Hometown: Lockport, NY

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: Most of my family lives in the Buffalo area. I have a younger sister who is just completing a degree to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a younger brother who is currently an undergraduate at the University at Albany. My grandparents own a sailboat that my family races on Lake Ontario in the summer on most Thursday nights. I also love to ski, read, travel, and take my family’s yellow lab for walks.

Why this Program? I chose this program after completing multiple rotations through Sisters of Charity Hospital. While on these rotations, I saw how well people involved in the residency worked together. The residents helped each other, and the attending physicians were always helpful and encouraging, both of which seemed to lead to trusting, supportive relationships, allowing the residency to be educating and successful. I also love that the residency is in Buffalo, which allows me to stay close to my family.

Corina Bassity, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: Oberlin College

Hometown: Waddington, NY

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: I enjoy just about anything that involves being outdoors – canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, caving, rock climbing, and swimming. I also enjoy cooking, especially desserts. Music has always been a part of my life, both listening and playing.

Why this Program? The people are nice and pleasant to work with. There is the possibility of high risk OB/c-sections. It is close to where my family lives.

Jennifer Henderson, D.O.

Medical School: The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Undergraduate College: The University of Nevada, Reno

Hometown: Henderson, NV

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: I enjoy spending time with my husband, extended family, and pets.

Why this Program? This program is about the people, and you won't find a nicer group with which to work. The core philosophies are teamwork and looking out for each other, and it really shows.

Brian Herbst, D.O.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: Canisius College

Hometown: Orchard Park, NY

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: I enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming. I also enjoy hanging out with family and friends. Other interests include road trips to wine country, photography and painting.

Why this Program? I chose this program because of the closeness and understanding among attendings and house staff – there is always a willingness to help each other. I also chose this program because it is in my hometown.

Najmul Khan, D.O.

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: Shipowner Science College, Karachi Pakistan

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: I am married to Sadia Ansari. I enjoy reading and traveling.

Why this Program? I came here as a student and fell in love with this place and program.

Michael Mangione, D.O.

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate College: Canisius College

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Specialty: Family Practice

Personal Info: I have a beautiful daughter, Kylie, and wife, Ashley. I’m the oldest of my siblings. I have a brother, Marc, and a sister, Breann. In my spare time, I love playing sports. I play basketball, bar league softball, indoor/ outdoor soccer, and volleyball. My favorite food is the famous “Three Cheese Steak Pizza” from Just Pizza. My favorite restaurant is Orrazio’s Pasta, Steak, and Seafood, in Clarence, NY. As for music, I like to get down to rap, hip-hop, and alternative. My favorite serious movie is “The Godfather Part II,” and my favorite stupid movie has to be “MacGruber.”

Why this Program? I choose this program because I did every rotation here as a third year and fourth year in medical school, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. And, as a bonus, it was close to home. The attendings are really nice and easy to get along with and work with. They are also willing to teach at every opportunity they get. Even though you work hard, it is a stress-free environment. Everyone in the hospital is so nice and willing to help you out if you need it. The Thursday lecture series brings a variety of different lecturers from different specialties to broaden your knowledge base. They even incorporate special OMM lectures. The part I like best is the continuity clinic at Primary Care of Western New York. The staff bends over backwards there to help you out in every way. The patients are of good diversity and always show up for their appointments. You also see interesting cases during every shift. I’m really glad I choose this program.