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The following is a listing of health-care professionals who have expressed an interest in our Support Group. These people may be able to diagnose and/or treat those with dizziness and balance problems. This list does not include everyone in the area who is qualified to help vestibular patients, nor is it intended to "endorse" (or not endorse) any professionals.

Included in this list are:

Neuro-Otologists

Ernesto Diaz-Ordaz, MD
180 Park Club Lane, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
phone: (716) 634-7350
fax: (716) 634-7656

Paul O. Dutcher, Jr., MD
Otology Center of WNY
University of Rochester Medical Center
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY 14618
phone: (716) 275-8309

Vestibular Rehabilitation
(Physical Therapists)

Colleen Bondanza, PT
Mercy Ambulatory Care Center
Athleticare Physical Therapy
3669 Southwestern Boulevard
Orchard Park, NY 14127
phone: (716) 828-2455

Maria Cooper, PT
Buffalo Therapy Services
115 Flint Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
phone: (716) 632-5600

Lori Cyrek, MS, PT
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Sisters Hospital
2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
phone: (716) 862-1170

Joanna DeSantis, PT
813 Fay Road
Syracuse, NY 13219
phone: (315) 488-2951 ext. 210

Joan Gunther, PhD, PT
 c/o Physical Therapy Dept.
Daemen College
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
phone: (716) 839-8554
Also at:
Sheridan Orthopedic Physical Therapy
2156 Sheridan Drive
Town of Tonawanda, NY 14223
phone: (716) 874-1500

Jack Stachura, MBA, PT
 Buffalo Back & Neck Physical Therapy, P.C.
1060 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14226
phone: (716) 836-2225

Strong Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy
919 Westfall Road, Suite 220, Bldg B
Rochester, NY 14618
phone: (585) 275-3271

Danielle Wheeler-Vickery, PT
 813 Fay Road
Syracuse, NY 13219
phone: (315) 488-2951 ext. 210

Diane M. Wrisley, PhD, PT, NCS
Assistant Professor, Dept of Rehabilitation Science
Director, Balance and Posture Laboratory
University at Buffalo
School of Public Health and Health Professions
515 Kimball Tower
3435 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14214
office: (716) 829-3141 ext.138
lab: (716) 829-3036
fax: (716) 829-3217
e-mail: dwrisley@buffalo.edu

Audiologists

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
50 East North Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
phone: (716) 885-8318

Susan T. Roberts, Au.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Communicative Disorders And Sciences
 University at Buffalo
52B Biomedical Education Building
Buffalo, NY 14214
phone: (716) 829-2797 x504

Daniel Schneider, Au.D., FAAA
Genesee Hearing Services
61 Wehrle Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
phone: (716) 837-6213
e-mail: genesee@pcom.net
Also at:
The Audiology Center
630 Orchard Park Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
phone: (716) 712-2000

Medical Otologist

James Chmiel, MD
3950 East Robinson Road, Suite 106
Amherst, NY 14228
phone: (716) 691-3500

Neurologist

Tomas Holmlund, MD
Dent Neurologic Institute
3980 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226
phone: (716) 250-2000
Also at:
200 Sterling Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127
phone: (716) 250-2000

Chiropractor

Bob Dudzik, D.C.
8835 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
phone: (716) 634-6272
e-mail: info@dudzikchiropractic.com
Also at:
1865 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206

For state-wide, regional and international Resource Lists compiled by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA), please contact them via telephone, at (503) 229-7705, or via e-mail, at: veda@vestibular.org. The Support Group listing above is independent from any of VEDA's listings.

Please note: None of the information presented at this site, and/or via the related liks, is intended to be medical advice or a substitute for professional medical care.

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