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Our Services
At Northtowns Orthopedics, we understand
that whether you’re a student athlete or an
active senior, pain and injury can slow you
down and impact your quality of life. That’s
why our goal from the moment you first
walk through our doors is to help restore
your health.
Our physicians and specialists will work oneon-one with you, using the most sophisticated
techniques available to successfully treat and
manage your condition. You’ll also enjoy the
highest level of compassionate care from a
team that understands you’re a person, not
just a patient.
With Northtowns Orthopedics, you can get
back in motion!
OUR GENERAL AND SPECIALTY
ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES INCLUDE:
IS PAIN OR
INJURY SLOWING
YOU DOWN?
Our Locations
WE OFFER
FIVE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK:
Alden:
12845 Broadway
East Amherst / Administrative Office:
8750 Transit Road
Ellicottville:
6133 U.S. Route 219
Tonawanda:
2075 Sheridan Drive
Main Office:
8750 Transit Road, Suite 105
East Amherst, NY 14051
P: (716) 636-1470
F: (716) 636-1423
Williamsville:
36 North Union Road
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
(716) 204-2550
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Arthritis Care
(716) 636-1470
Arthroscopy
www.northtownsorthopedics.com
Foot/Ankle
Hand/Wrist
Joint Replacements
Osteoporosis Management
Shoulder/Hip/Knee Pain
Sports Medicine
Work Injuries
AFTER-HOURS ORTHOPEDIC
URGENT CARE:
8750 Transit Road, East Amherst
Monday – Friday, 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, 12 pm – 4 pm
Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm
No appointments necessary, but
you can call ahead at (716) 839-2230.
Most major insurance plans are accepted.
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SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
(716) 204-2550
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OUR PHYSICIANS
CRAIG CHERTACK, M.D.
PATRICK HLUBIK, M.D.
FRANK A. LUZI, M.D.
General Orthopedics
General Orthopedics
General Orthopedics
Specialty: Hip, Knee, Shoulder Surgery
Specialty: Total Joint Replacement
Specialty: Total Joint Replacement
Sub-specialty: Lower Extremity Total
Joint Replacement, Reconstruction,
Revision
Education: Georgetown University,
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Education: Lafayette College,
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Dr. Hlubik focuses his practice in the area of
general orthopedics with a special interest in
the treatment of osteoarthritis and joint
replacement. He sees patients with a wide
variety of orthopedic problems, including
shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee,
ankle, and foot pain.
Dr. Luzi has extensive experience with total
joint arthroplasty and arthroscopy, along
with general orthopedics. He has a vast
understanding of the New York State
Workers’ Compensation System and is highly
sought after for his expertise in this area.
Education: Carleton College,
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Dr. Chertack is an orthopedic surgeon with
international specialized training in joint
replacement, including knee and hip designs
and surgery techniques. He continues to
advance and update his knowledge of
modern joint replacement, while building
on the past experience of over 25 years of
orthopedic training.
DONALD DOUGLAS, M.D.
General Orthopedics
Specialty: Sports Medicine
Education: Pennsylvania State University,
Temple University School of Medicine
Dr. Douglas began in private practice in
1987 and has since become active in sports
medicine and the treatment of athletes at all
levels. Currently, his practice focuses on the
treatment of sports injuries and conditions
of the knee and shoulder. He holds a
CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualification) in
Sports Medicine.
PETER L. GAMBACORTA, D.O.
General Orthopedics
Specialty: Sports Medicine
Education: University at Buffalo,
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Gambacorta is a board certified orthopedic
surgeon with advanced fellowship training in
sports medicine. His practice focuses on the
management of acute and overuse injuries
of the musculoskeletal system in children,
adolescents, and adults.
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KEVIN W. LANIGHAN, M.D.
Specialty: Hand and
Upper Extremity Surgery
Education: Niagara University,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Lanighan is an orthopedic surgeon with
fellowship training in surgery of the arm and
hand, and he specializes in the care of the
upper extremity. He is a recognized expert in
hand surgery and specializes in state-of-theart, minimally invasive techniques, including
endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery and
the care of carpal tunnel syndrome and
thumb pain, in addition to wrist, elbow and
shoulder problems.
THOMAS LOMBARDO, M.D.
General Orthopedics
Education: College of the Holy Cross,
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Dr. Lombardo started his private practice in
Buffalo in 1979. He is an emeritus member
of the American Association of Hip and Knee
Surgeons. He now focuses on the care
and treatment of patients needing general
orthopedics. He is also Chairman of the
Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Millard
Fillmore Hospital, as well as President of the
Erie County Medical Society.
DAVID T. MILLER, M.D.
General Orthopedics
Specialty: Total Joint Replacement
Education: University at Buffalo,
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Dr. Miller performs more than 350 adult
reconstructive surgeries per year, including
total hip replacements, total knee replacements, and partial knee replacements. He
also performs arthroscopy of the knee and
shoulder. He is available to treat fractures of
the extremities, as well.
DAVID J. POCHATKO, M.D.
Specialty: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Education: Canisius College,
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Dr. Pochatko specializes in the surgical and
nonsurgical treatment of the foot and ankle
and is one of the few fellowship-trained foot
and ankle surgeons in Buffalo and Western
New York. He focuses on treating conditions
such as bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot
deformities, ankle and foot fractures, and
Achilles tendon problems and injuries, as well
as ligament instabilities.
DR. JENNIFER TEETER, D.O.
General Orthopedics
Specialty: Sports Medicine, Osteoporosis
Management
Education: Canisius College, Lake Erie
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Teeter is board-certified in Primary Care
Sports Medicine and Family Practice, and
takes a non-surgical approach to treating
various musculoskeletal injuries. She is a
certified Bone Densitometrist and helps
patients to manage the effects of their
osteoporosis. She is also certified in
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture. Since
2010, Dr. Teeter has served as the head
Team Physician for Hilbert College and the
Canadian U-19 Women’s Lacrosse National
Team. In addition, she is the head Team
Physician for the Empire Revolution Women’s
Soccer Team.
MATTHEW J. ZINNO, D.O.
Specialty: Sports Medicine, Shoulder and
Knee Surgery
Education: University of Notre Dame,
Drake University, Des Moines University
Dr. Zinno is an orthopedic surgeon who
treats a wide variety of orthopedic injuries
and has advanced fellowship training in
sports-related injuries, including knee
conditions, ligament and meniscal tears,
and common shoulder conditions. For many
years, he has participated in IRONMAN
distance triathlons, which gives him a unique
perspective for injured patients who want to
return to an active lifestyle.
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