Sisters Services

Bariatric Surgery (Center of Excellence)

Sisters Hospital was recently named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This designation is awarded to surgeons and programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. Dr. Joseph Caruana, chief of Bariatric Surgery at Sisters Hospital, began the program in June 2000.

To earn a Center of Excellence designation, Sisters Hospital underwent a series of site inspections during which all aspects of the program’s surgical processes were closely examined. Centers receiving the Center of Excellence designation agree to share information on clinical pathways, protocols and outcomes data to improve the quality of bariatric surgery performed in the U.S.

In addition, Sisters of Charity Hospital has been recognized for the third consecutive year with a five-star rating for clinical excellence in bariatric surgery from HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization. In the Third Annual HealthGrades Bariatric Surgery Trends in American Hospitals Study, Sisters Hospital ranked in the top 10% in the nation for bariatric surgery, which includes gastric bypass and laparoscopic procedures.

Cancer Services

Sisters’ Cancer Services Division has joined the ranks of America’s best in cancer care when it was recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Certified Community Cancer Center. Coupled with its educational ties to the University at Buffalo and the special atmosphere of a Catholic Hospital, Sisters’ patients can expect the best possible care.

To read the Sisters Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center brochure, click here.

Cardiac and Neurodiagnostic Services

The Center for Cardiology and Neurodiagnostic Services features an ICAEL accredited Echocardiography lab and an AACVPR accredited cardiac rehabilitation program. Available diagnostic tests include EKG, EEG, holter, 2D echo, TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) and stress testing (exercise, cardiolyte, persantine, and dobutamine).

Childbirth Classes

Preparing for the birth of your baby is a busy, exciting time for you and your family. The Special BirthPlace at Sisters Hospital provides the knowledge you need to make this wonderful time in your life as easy, happy and memorable as possible. Classes available include Prepared Childbirth, Preparing to Breastfeed, Twinformation, Baby Talk, Sibling Classes and Natural Family Planning. Click here for more information, including dates, times, costs and how to register.

Critical Care Services

The hospital’s critical care unit offers high level intensive care and cardiac care for adults with serious medical conditions. Sisters is a strong provider of cardiac care, offering echocardiology, stress testing, cardiac rehabilitation and other programs.

Emergency Department

The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days per week by board-certified physicians specializing in emergency care and nurses trained in critical care.

Imaging Services

Imaging Services available at Sisters of Charity Hospital:

Infertility: The Wildermuth Reproductive Research and Treatment Center

The Wildermuth Reproductive Treatment Center provides support and services to those couples who want to maximize their fertility without resorting to artificial reproductive technologies. Individualized treatment plans based on the underlying condition causing infertility, as well as education and support services are provided.

The Center will rely on fertility monitoring and natural family planning as an important adjunct to maximizing the couple's fertility.

Laboratory Patient Service Center

Seton Professional Building (2121 Main Street, Suite 115)
(716) 862-1633 (phone)
(716) 862-1885 (fax)

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Catholic Health laboratories provide expert phlebotomy (blood draw) services and state-of-the-art laboratory diagnostic testing.

A prescription from your physician is required.
No appointment is needed. Patients are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your individualized lab reports are automatically forwarded to your doctor.

Massage Therapy

The Sisters Hospital Massage Therapy Department is open to the public, and offers day, evening and Saturday appointments for: deep tissue massage, orthopedic massage, Swedish massage, stress reduction, hot stone massage and treatments of specific pathologies such as Arthritis Frozen Shoulder, neck and back issues and more.

Maternity

Sisters Hospital Special BirthPlace is committed to excellence in the delivery of perinatal care and services. Our holistic approach considers the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.

The Special BirthPlace includes the following departments: Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, Antepartum, Surgical GYN, Newborn Nursery and the Special Care Nursery.

The Special Care Nursery is supervised by neonatologists and staffed by nurses certified in the care of sick infants, helping to ensure that the care of newborns is of the highest possible quality. Patient care areas are designed to support a developmentally appropriate environment for the critical or convalescing neonate. Sound absorbent ceiling and floor covering, natural and individualized artificial lighting, and family space at the bedside are incorporated into the unit design.

Tours of the Special BirthPlace should be arranged several weeks in advance of your due date. Please call Prenatal Education at (716) 862-1968 to tour the Special BirthPlace at Sisters Hospital.

Medical Education

Sisters Hospital is approved for residency programs in medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and osteopathic rotating internships. To assure full accreditation for the graduates of the programs, Sisters Hospital is affiliated with the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Canisius College, Daemen College, Trocaire College, D’Youville College, Niagara University, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and other colleges and universities.

Nutrition Counseling

Private nutritional counseling services are available to women and men by appointment through Catholic Health. Your session will take place in a quiet, confidential, and comfortable atmosphere where you will have your questions and concerns addressed by a qualified dietitian.

Call (716) 862-1035 for more information or visit our Nutrition Counseling page.

Sisters Ambulatory Surgery Center

Located in Williamsville, NY, the Sisters of Charity Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center performs outpatient surgery: a safe, quality alternative to hospital-based surgery.

Stroke Services (Designated Stroke Center)

Sisters Hospital has been named a Designated Stroke Center by the New York State Department of Health. This special designation means Sisters now offers the most advanced stroke care available to help save lives and prevent permanent disability. To quality for designation, hospitals must meet the state’s stringent guidelines for treating stroke patients, including offering timely and comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services.

Visit our Stroke Services page for more information.

Vascular Services

For more than 40 years, Sisters Hospital has provided a full range of vascular services for those suffering from carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, abnormal aortic aneurysm repair and varicose veins.

Our vascular surgeons employ the latest techniques to combat vascular diseases, giving patients a second chance in life. In addition, we emphasize early detection of vascular disease, which can reduce the risk of serious complications.