Meet the Team
Our team is highly skilled and trained Doctors, Nader D. Nader, MD, PhD, Nitin Bansal, MD, Scott Syracuse, D.C., & Wiam Khadra CCP, PhD.
Wiam Khadra, CCP, PhD
Dr. Wiam Khadra CCP, PhD, is board certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. In addition of receiving his Doctorate from LaSalle University in 1997, Dr. Khadra attained his master’s degrees in pharmacology and Cardiovascular Medical Science (Cardiovascular Perfusion) from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Khadra is a Research and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology at The State University of New York at Buffalo, Director of the department of Cardiac Perfusion at the VA Western New York Healthcare System. Dr. Khadra’s research interest in cardiovascular and Anesthesiology field focusing on pharmacological and physiological aspects, also treatment in regenerative medicine which include Platelet Rich Plasma ( PRP) Therapy.
Nader D. Nader, MD, PhD, FACC, FCCP
Dr. Nader is a board certified anesthesiologist with an additional training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and board certified in Echocardiography. He received his medical degree from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and has been in practice for more than 20 years. His area of research interest is mainly inflammation and it's role on several other organ systems. Currently Dr. Nader is a professor of Anesthesiology at UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
"My research background is revolving around ischemic inflammation and the pathways through which inflammation alters physiologic responses to pain and organ ischemia."
Nitin Bansal, MD
Nitin Bansal, MD, completed his anesthesiology residency and interventional pain fellowship at New York Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, one of the top academic hospitals in the country. He also trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Hospital for Special Surgery, the top cancer and orthopedic hospitals in the country, respectively.
Aside from clinical practice, he is active in medical research and has published widely in highly regarded medical journals such as Pain Medicine. He has also presented his work at numerous regional and national conferences.
He is excited to bring the state of the art skills and knowledge he learned throughout his training back to the Buffalo area to care for patients in his hometown community. Of note, you will be seen by him at each visit, as mid-level practitioners are not utilized in his practice.
Scott Syracuse, DC, FIACN, DIBCN
Dr. Scott Syracuse graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991, where he received the "Outstanding Graduate" award.
Since then, he has owned and operated his own practice in Akron, NY for over 30 years! In addition to being a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Syracuse is also board certified in Chiropractic Neurology, Electrodiagnosis (EMG), and Chiropractic Manipulation Under Anesthesia.
His broad range of skills and years of experience allows him to provide a more thorough evaluation and treatment of various injuries and conditions.