Dr. Shand completed her pediatric residency training, with a distinction in research, at the University of Rochester after graduating from the University at Buffalo. She then completed subspecialty training in pediatric blood disorders at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Cancer Institute, as well as a clinical ethics fellowship at the University of Rochester, where…
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Karina Vattana
Dr. Vattana is a Rochester native who graduated from Irondequoit High School in 2009. She went to the University of Buffalo for college where she completed her undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Spanish Language. She then stayed at the University of Buffalo to complete her medical doctorate. Dr. Vattana completed her residency training in…
Gretchen Smith-Burke
Dr. Smith-Burke grew up in Virginia and attended the University of Virginia for both her undergraduate and medical degrees. She moved to Rochester to complete her pediatric residency training. Dr. Smith-Burke is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Smith-Burke and her husband have 3 grown children, and…
Emily Mazurowski
Emily went to Daemen College in Buffalo and graduated with her Masters in Physician Assistant studies. She lives with her dog, 2 cats, and 8 goats! When Emily is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and doing puzzles. She looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with her patients and…
Shalonda Lester
Shalonda is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in emergency medicine and newborn care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. John Fisher University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Stony Brook University. With years of experience in high-acuity emergency departments and neonatal settings, Shalonda brings a…