Department of Orthopaedics - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

Leslie J. Bisson, MD, department chair.

Leslie J. Bisson, MD, department chair.

“With dedicated, skilled faculty members and a history of prestige, my department proudly offers residency and subspecialty fellowship training as well as medical education. We excel in research innovation, and we’re known for providing high-caliber health care,” says Leslie J. Bisson, MD, June A. and Eugene R. Mindell, MD, Professor and Chair of orthopaedics.

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Compassionate physicians. Expert care.

Our certified, fellowship-trained surgeons and sports medicine specialists, physical therapists and athletic trainers care for patients of all ages.

Upcoming Events

NO Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/93290717044?pwd=OGZPVEtVVE9OSHhkUytFWkVvM2Nidz09 or 716 Health

Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds
7:00 am - 10:00 am
ECMC Smith Aud

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/93290717044?pwd=OGZPVEtVVE9OSHhkUytFWkVvM2Nidz09 or 716 Health

Growing up, I was not exposed to STEM-based specialties. Now, I can share opportunities with women and minorities that they might not have considered.

Susan Daoust, MD
Associate professor of orthopaedics

There were no mentors for me growing up. We're here: Shadow with us, ask any questions. We're happy to to mentor you.

Jennifer Gurske-dePerio, MD
Clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics

“It is amazing to see somebody go from not knowing how to hold a knife in the operating room to where they’re putting implants in — and they’re doing it well. It’s very fulfilling and it gives me purpose.”

K. Keely Boyle, MD
Orthopaedics ’19
Clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics