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Family Medicine Doctors in Buffalo, NY

Family doctors care for people of every age, from children to grandparents, and are often the first stop for any health question. Below are 30 family medicine doctors with a practice in Buffalo, New York, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Family Medicine Doctors in Buffalo

  1. Scott Owen, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14215
  2. Torin J. Finver, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14228
  3. Vinodbhai R. Patel, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14208
  4. Najmul H. Khan, DO Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14263
  5. Jenine M. Paner-Bansi, DO Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14213
  6. Mary A. Rykert-Wolf, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14202
  7. Joel B. Durinka, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14204
  8. Carla R. Henke, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14212
  9. Khalid S. Malik, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14215
  10. Maria Orellana-Matta, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14201
  11. Allana Krolikowski, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14213
  12. Mustafa Mohmand, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14209
  13. Diana Abu Mahfouz, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14215
  14. Myron L. Glick, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14213
  15. Ju H. Joh, MD MS MPH Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14221
  16. David J. Brauer, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14214
  17. Ranjit Singh, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14215
  18. Dianne M. Loomis, FNP Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14201
  19. Adebukola O. Abiola, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14203
  20. Kevin Lyon, DO Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14203
  21. Steven C. Dina, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14215
  22. Gurinder Rai, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14214
  23. Harjit Kaur, DO Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14203
  24. Ashley Deluca, DO Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14212
  25. Brendan Raleigh, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14203
  26. Kent A. Lieber, M D Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14220
  27. Robert Lugo, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14215
  28. Eric Grimaldi Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14214
  29. Kim S. Griswold, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14207
  30. Mark R. Lawler, MD Family Medicine Buffalo, NY 14207

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a family medicine doctor

Common reasons

  • Check-ups and preventive care for the whole family
  • Colds, infections and minor injuries
  • Long-term conditions
  • Children's and women's health
  • Referrals to specialists

Signs it may be time

  • You want one doctor for your whole household
  • Something new has come up and you are not sure who to see
  • You need a referral to a specialist
  • You are due for a check-up or screening

How to get the most from your family medicine doctor visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • Vaccination records, especially for children
2

During: questions to ask

  • Is this something you can treat, or should I see a specialist?
  • What screenings am I due for at my age?
  • What would make you want to see me sooner?
  • How do I reach the office between visits?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • New symptoms and when they started
  • How you feel after any change your doctor suggested
  • Questions as they come up, so none are forgotten

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

A family doctor sees you for many small moments over years. Keeping a simple log between visits means each appointment starts from what actually happened, not from memory. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next family medicine doctor appointment in Buffalo with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find a family medicine doctor in Buffalo?

This page lists 30 family medicine doctors with a practice in Buffalo, New York (ZIP codes 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14207, 14208 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a family medicine doctor in Buffalo?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first family medicine doctor appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Vaccination records, especially for children.

Can a family medicine doctor be my primary care doctor?

Yes. Family medicine doctors are primary care doctors for people of all ages.

Do family doctors see children?

Yes. Unlike internists, family medicine doctors are trained to care for children as well as adults.

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