Recent News
UBMD Ortho Mourns the Loss of Dr. Craig E. Blum
The entire team at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine mourns the loss of Dr. Craig E. Blum, professor emeritus at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, who passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 72. Please read the below tribute to...
Fodero Joins UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
BUFFALO, NY – Western New York’s largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group is growing again with the addition of Jesse Fodero, M.D., a primary care sports medicine specialist. The latest physician to join the UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) team,...
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, Sanders Presents 24th Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture
Dr. Roy W. Sanders recently gave the 24th Ralph & Mary Wilson Visiting Professor Lecture to orthopaedic staff, residents and fellows at the Erie County Medical Center. Additionally, it was broadcast to the majority of participants via Zoom. Sanders is the Chairman...
A Letter to Student Athletes Regarding COVID-19
Sports are finally back in Western New York and as the team doctors for four pro teams, seven college teams and 31 area high schools, we want to make sure that they don’t get paused again. Check out the below guidance for athletes from the WNY COVID Working Group: We...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s New Facility Set to Open in The Depew Area
DEPEW, NY – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) will open its newest location in the Depew area this April, an addition that will further extend physical therapy services to Western New York. The new facility, at 5102 Transit Road in Depew, opens to...
Amy Wittmeyer Leg Surgery Comeback Story
Dear Dr. Rauh, Three years ago, my daughter, Amy Wittmeyer, cartwheeled over a car door while riding her bicycle to college classes. The resulting damage to her left leg was disastrous, to say in the least. Her ACL was obliterated; torn MCL and meniscus. Lateral...
From Living in Pain to Bouncing Back
Tara Zimmerman is your typical active 34-year-old. She enjoys kayaking, taking walks, riding her bike and playing with her nieces and nephews. Her profession as a kindergarten teacher keeps her on her feet and active. About a year ago, she fell down the stairs at home...
Dr. Matthew DiPaola Awarded 2021 Charles S. Neer Award
Matthew DiPaola, MD, shoulder & elbow surgery specialist for UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has been awarded the 2021 Charles S. Neer Award by the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES). The award will be presented during the Virtual ASES Specialty...
17 UBMD Ortho Physicians Selected as Buffalo Spree’s 2021 Top Docs
The January 2021 issue of Buffalo Spree Magazine is out and 17 UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors in Western New York by Professional Research Services (PRS), a peer review- based medical research firm. To curate its...
Learn About Robotics in Hip & Knee Replacements with Dr. Rachala
If you're a patient considering a hip or knee replacement, UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is hosting a free virtual seminar to help understand robotic-assisted surgery options. Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m., this online seminar will be hosted by...
Dr. K. Keely Boyle Awarded James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award
Keely Boyle, M.D., who joined UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine this past August, has been awarded the 2020 James A. Rand, M.D. Young Investigator’s Award by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Boyle received the award for her manuscript,...
Shoulder Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Nicandri Presents 23rd Ralph & Mary Wilson Lecture
Dr. Gregg T. Nicandri recently gave the 23rd Ralph & Mary Wilson Visiting Professor Lecture to orthopaedic staff, residents and fellows at the Erie County Medical Center. Additionally, it was broadcast to the majority of participants via Zoom. Nicandri is a...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Niagara Falls Memorial team up to support Niagara University Athletics
NU athletes to benefit from UBMDOSM’s comprehensive sports medicine expertise UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) have signed agreements with Niagara University to provide sports medicine services to Niagara...
Levy Joins UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physician to see patients in Buffalo & Niagara Falls Western New York’s largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group is growing again with the addition of Benjamin Levy, M.D., a sports medicine and general orthopaedic surgery specialist. The...
Dr. Matthew T. Binkley Elected Candidate Member of ASES
Last month, Matthew T. Binkley, MD was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member. The ASES notes in a press release that candidate membership in the organization is a privilege and an honor only awarded to young...