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Our Physicians' Assisstants - Lynne M. Fries
Lynne M. Fries PA-C, MPAS, DPT > Physician Assistant
Specialty Areas:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Spine, Occupational and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications:
Physician Assistant -New York
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(Tied for Highest National Score on 1999 Certifying Examination)
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Surgery Examination - Special Recognition Status
Performance Ranking in 95th Percentile of 1999 Candidates
Physical Therapy - New York
Education:
Health Sciences Teaching and Learning Certificate - 2010
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions
Doctor of Physical Therapy, September 2005 Cum laude
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, December 2000
Specialized in Internal Medicine Summa cum laude
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude - May 1999
Physician Assistant Program
D’Youville College
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude - May 1980
Department of Physical Therapy
State University of New York at Buffalo
Clinical Experience:
Exigence Hospitalist Service
Inpatient Medical Care - per diem
Mount Saint Mary Hospital Inpatient Service
Erie County Medical Center - Inpatient Service and Medical Rehabilitation Unit
October 2007 to present
Academic Medicine Service
University Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program and Adult Inpatient Care
The Lung & Cystic Fibrosis Center
University at Buffalo Pediatric Associates, Inc.
219 Bryant Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
February to April 2006 and February 2007 to present
Aurora Hospitalist Service
Inpatient Medical Care
Mercy Hospital
May 2006 to February 2007
Kaleida Health Systems
Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Adult Medicine Service
July 2001 to Feb 2006
Buffalo General Hospital
Department of Medicine
Inpatient Internal Medicine Teaching Service
November 2000 to July 2001
Private Service - Inpatient Coverage
January 2000 to July 2001
RehabNY
David Bagnall MD
Physiatry Practice Specializing in Musculoskeletal Care
Suite A
3980 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, New York 14226
Physician Assistant
November 2000 to present
Kenneth Zimmerman M.D.
Internal Medicine
6760 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
Physician Assistant
September 1999 to November 2000
Center for Orthopedics
5320 Military Road, Lewiston, New York 14092
Physician Assistant
June 1999 to October 1999
Great Lakes Physical Therapy
770 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Owner and Physical Therapist
1990-2002
Saud Royal Family, Saudi Arabia
Private Physical Therapist
1994-1997
Back Institute of Buffalo
Millard Fillmore Hospital
115 Flint Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
Clinical Supervisor and Physical Therapist
January 1990-September 1990
Ken-Ton Physical Therapy
2538 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
Consultant Physical Therapist
1988-1990
State University of New York at Buffalo
Physical Therapy Curriculum
Instructor in Physical Agents
1986, 1987, 1988
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Clinical Supervisor of Physical Therapy
1983-1990
Staff Physical Therapist
1980-1983
Volunteer Experience:
Arthritis Foundation, Patient and Community Services Committee
Lupus Foundation WNY Chapter, Medical Advisory Board and Board of Directors
Loth Lorien Therapeutic Riding Center Board of Directors
Kenmore-Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce
Holistic Complimentary Therapies Network
Professional Organizations:
American Physician Assistant Association
American Physical Therapy Association
Western New York Physician Assistant Association
Awards:
Marine Midland Business Excellence Award 1993
Additional Certifications:
American Heart Association Provider Course
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification in Complex Management of Lymphedema 2/95
Hypnotherapy - Hypnodyne Foundation 7/94
Lynne M. Fries PA-C, MPAS, DPT > Physician Assistant
Specialty Areas:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Spine, Occupational and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications:
Physician Assistant -New York
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(Tied for Highest National Score on 1999 Certifying Examination)
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Surgery Examination - Special Recognition Status
Performance Ranking in 95th Percentile of 1999 Candidates
Physical Therapy - New York
Education:
Health Sciences Teaching and Learning Certificate - 2010
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions
Doctor of Physical Therapy, September 2005 Cum laude
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, December 2000
Specialized in Internal Medicine Summa cum laude
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude - May 1999
Physician Assistant Program
D’Youville College
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude - May 1980
Department of Physical Therapy
State University of New York at Buffalo
Clinical Experience:
Exigence Hospitalist Service
Inpatient Medical Care - per diem
Mount Saint Mary Hospital Inpatient Service
Erie County Medical Center - Inpatient Service and Medical Rehabilitation Unit
October 2007 to present
Academic Medicine Service
University Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program and Adult Inpatient Care
The Lung & Cystic Fibrosis Center
University at Buffalo Pediatric Associates, Inc.
219 Bryant Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
February to April 2006 and February 2007 to present
Aurora Hospitalist Service
Inpatient Medical Care
Mercy Hospital
May 2006 to February 2007
Kaleida Health Systems
Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Adult Medicine Service
July 2001 to Feb 2006
Buffalo General Hospital
Department of Medicine
Inpatient Internal Medicine Teaching Service
November 2000 to July 2001
Private Service - Inpatient Coverage
January 2000 to July 2001
RehabNY
David Bagnall MD
Physiatry Practice Specializing in Musculoskeletal Care
Suite A
3980 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, New York 14226
Physician Assistant
November 2000 to present
Kenneth Zimmerman M.D.
Internal Medicine
6760 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
Physician Assistant
September 1999 to November 2000
Center for Orthopedics
5320 Military Road, Lewiston, New York 14092
Physician Assistant
June 1999 to October 1999
Great Lakes Physical Therapy
770 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Owner and Physical Therapist
1990-2002
Saud Royal Family, Saudi Arabia
Private Physical Therapist
1994-1997
Back Institute of Buffalo
Millard Fillmore Hospital
115 Flint Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
Clinical Supervisor and Physical Therapist
January 1990-September 1990
Ken-Ton Physical Therapy
2538 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
Consultant Physical Therapist
1988-1990
State University of New York at Buffalo
Physical Therapy Curriculum
Instructor in Physical Agents
1986, 1987, 1988
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Clinical Supervisor of Physical Therapy
1983-1990
Staff Physical Therapist
1980-1983
Volunteer Experience:
Arthritis Foundation, Patient and Community Services Committee
Lupus Foundation WNY Chapter, Medical Advisory Board and Board of Directors
Loth Lorien Therapeutic Riding Center Board of Directors
Kenmore-Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce
Holistic Complimentary Therapies Network
Professional Organizations:
American Physician Assistant Association
American Physical Therapy Association
Western New York Physician Assistant Association
Awards:
Marine Midland Business Excellence Award 1993
Additional Certifications:
American Heart Association Provider Course
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification in Complex Management of Lymphedema 2/95
Hypnotherapy - Hypnodyne Foundation 7/94
