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January 31, 2024

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UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, UBMD Surgery and Great Lakes Medical Imaging Hold Joint Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 716 Health

New Medical Complex Redefines the Landscape of Health Care in WNY

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY — UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM), the largest and most trusted orthopaedics group in Western New York, in conjunction with UBMD Surgery, one of the largest and most respected surgical practices in Western New York, and Great Lakes Medical Imaging (GLMI), the premier outpatient radiology provider in Western New York, are pleased to mark the grand opening of their new facilities at 716 Health with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on January 31. Administrators and providers from UBMDOSM, UBMD Surgery and GLMI, referring physicians and community partners will gather to celebrate this milestone. They will be joined by project developer and Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation CEO Paul F. Ciminelli, along with representatives from Arc Building Partners and CannonDesign, key partners in the complex’s development. Brief remarks will be provided by Brian E. McGrath, MD, Leslie J. Bisson, MD, and Steven D. Schwaitzberg MD, FACS, distinguished surgeons and three of the visionary leaders behind this new, state-of-the-art complex. Chief Operating Officer Amber DiNatale will speak on behalf of GLMI, and Paul Ciminelli will offer remarks on behalf of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation and his role in developing this new facility, which is set to redefine the landscape of health care in Western New York and beyond.

Located at 111 North Maplemere Rd. in Williamsville, 716 Health is a newly built $100 million, 160,000-square-foot medical and surgical complex designed to serve Erie and Niagara counties and southern Ontario by offering the highest caliber orthopaedics, sports medicine, ambulatory surgery, general surgery, imaging and rehabilitation services. As a centralized location and comprehensive health center prioritizing patient service and convenient access, UBMDOSM, UBMD Surgery and GLMI plan to use this opportunity to expand their longstanding commitment to providing the region with exemplary patient care and outcomes.

As a driving force behind the complex’s development, UBMDOSM has expanded and relocated its Harlem Road facility to 716 Health. With over 50,000 square feet of space dedicated to UBMDOSM, it is an all-inclusive destination for expert orthopaedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation services that can serve over 200 patients per hour and covers the entire spectrum of treatment for bones, joints, muscles and concussions. UBMD Surgery’s team of physicians serving patients at 716 Health include general surgery, vascular surgery and colorectal surgery specialists. GLMI’s offerings at 716 Health include MRI, PET/CT scan, nuclear medicine, low-dose CT scan, X-ray, fluoroscopy, bone densitometry, ultrasound and 3D mammography services.

Who:     

Leslie J. Bisson, MD; June A. and Eugene R. Mindell, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedics; Associate Dean for Clinical Transformation; Medical Director, Buffalo Bills; Medical Director, Buffalo Sabres; Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Brian E. McGrath, MD; Lower Extremity Joint Replacement & Reconstruction, Hip Arthroscopy & Reconstruction; Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Steven D. Schwaitzberg MD, FACS, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Amber DiNatale, Chief Operating Officer, Great Lakes Medical Imaging

Paul Ciminelli, CEO, Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation

What:

716 Health Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, UBMD Surgery and Great Lakes Medical Imaging 

Where:     

716 Health Complex

111 North Maplemere Rd., Suite 100

Williamsville, NY 14221

Enter Through Door B

When:

Wednesday, January 31

4 p.m. Welcome Reception

4:30 p.m. Remarks & Ribbon Cutting, Followed by Facility Tours

About UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine:

UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) is a member of UBMD Physicians’ Group, the largest medical group in Buffalo with over 600 physicians across all practices. UBMDOSM is comprised of 48 physicians engaged in providing orthopaedic services to patients in Western New York and surrounding areas, as well as providing clinical instruction and supervision to the residents and fellows of the Department of Orthopaedics and the students of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The group is affiliated with Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), Catholic Health System and Niagara Falls Memorial, and staffs Buffalo General Hospital, ECMC and Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. In addition, they are the team doctors for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans, UB Bulls, Buffalo State Bengals, ECC Kats, NCCC Thunderwolves, Niagara University Purple Eagles, Daemen University Wildcats and Hilbert Hawks. To learn more, visit ubortho.com.

About UBMD Surgery: 

UBMD Surgery is WNY’s largest multidisciplinary surgical specialty practice employing over 45 surgeons in 10 different specialties. As a part of the UBMD Physicians’ Group, we take pride in teaching the next generation of surgeons how to be the doctors of the future, all while providing excellent patient care and outcomes. The group is affiliated with Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), Catholic Health System and Niagara Falls Memorial, and staffs Buffalo General Hospital, ECMC and Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. To learn more, visit ubmdsurgery.com.

About Great Lakes Medical Imaging: 

Great Lakes Medical Imaging is the premier outpatient radiology provider in Western New York. Formerly known as NorthTowns Imaging, Apex Imaging and Northtowns MRI, GLMI is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our community. All of our radiologists are board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and are required to have extensive training along with their years of experience. Great Lakes Medical Imaging is an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence. We are proud to meet this national organization’s high standard for the practice of medical imaging. GLMI offers five convenient locations throughout Western New York. To learn more, visit glmi.com.

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