WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Buffalo Medical Group primary care patients who require an evaluation or treatment for an injury or medical condition that is not life-threatening, now have another option. Earlier this month, Buffalo Medical Group’s After Hours clinic at 295 Essjay Road in Williamsville, became BMG Extended Care with expanded hours from 9 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday.
Previously, the BMG After Hours clinic hours in Williamsville were 5 to 9 pm daily. BMG Extended Care hours remain 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday both in Williamsville and at the Group’s Orchard Park office at 3345 Southwestern Boulevard.
“Over time, it became apparent that we needed to expand our hours to accommodate the non-emergency needs of our primary care patients,” explained Eileen Leary, BMG’s Chief Operating Officer. “Now, if they have a non-life-threatening condition and cannot arrange an appointment with their primary care physician, they can be seen the same day in BMG Extended Care.”
Ms. Leary noted that BMG Extended Care offers the Group’s primary care patients numerous benefits. “All of our BMG Extended Care providers have access to patients’ complete electronic medical records; imaging services are available to accommodate patients’ radiology needs, and we also have laboratory services on-site,” she remarked. She added that patients can also receive their pre-operation clearances at BMG Extended Care.
After a visit to BMG Extended Care, a detailed report of the patient’s evaluation and prescribed treatment is sent to his or her primary care physician to assist in planning follow-up care. Although walk-ins are accommodated, Ms. Leary recommends that patients contact their primary care physician’s office to schedule an appointment in BMG Extended Care, to minimize their waiting time.
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