COLON CANCER SCREENING
GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY OF CNY, PC covers a wide-range of medical
care within the digestive system for adults. Stomach & intestinal ulcers, gallstones, stomach cancer, colorectal
cancer, diarrhea/constipation, liver disease/hepatitis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, Crohn’s disease, noncardiac chest pain, diverticular disease and early colonic/polyp & cancer detection are disorders & diseases
that Drs. Thomas J. Romano, Robert S. Epstein, Borys Buniak, Sara Mitchell and Young Lee can address.
All five doctors are Board Certified Gastroenterologists and utilize fiberoptics and x-ray imaging
techniques to effectively and accurately diagnose gastrointestinal disorders via upper/lower GI series,
gallbladder series, and perform video endoscopy including colonoscopy (with polyp removal), gastroscopy
& diagnostic ERCP & endoscopic ultrasound etc, as well as nutrition & nutritional support. The practice
has a State Certified Endoscopy Center for colon cancer screening.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology of CNY, PC 5100 W Taft Rd, Liverpool
2700 Court St, Syracuse • (315)455-3000 (315)452-3235
5700 W Genesee St, Camillus • (315)488-6800
PREMIER THORACIC SURGEON
Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery, DR. SUHAS V. PRADHAN is the premier thoracic surgeon
in CNY with more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Pradhan is Senior Attending Thoracic Surgeon – St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery – Crouse Hospital, Chief of Thoracic Surgery –
Community General Hospital and Clinical Professor of Surgery – SUNY Upstate Medical University.
While the majority of his practice deals with the care & treatment of patients with cancer of the lungs &
esophagus, Dr. Pradhan also provides a full-range of procedures for benign diseases, such as spontaneous
pneumothorax, empyema and gastroesphoageal reflux disease. A full-spectrum of endoscopic procedures
of the lungs & esophagus are also provided, as well as insertion of pacemakers – with the greatest
dual-chamber pacemaker insertion experience in CNY, with more than 3,000 pacemakers implanted. Dr.
Pradhan’s areas of interest include thoracic oncology, benign & malignant esophageal disease, minimally
invasive robotic, endoscopic & surgical therapies and video-assisted thoracoscopic procedures.
Suhas V. Pradhan, MD
725 Irving Ave • Syracuse, NY 13210
(315)475-8409 • www.thoracicsurgerycny.com
CENTER FOR PROMOTING WOMEN’S HEALTH
Founder & Director Dr. M. Robert Neulander and his physician extenders at CHOICES WEST
– A Center For Women’s Health, take a holistic approach to comprehensive obstetric &
gynecological services, as well as complimentary & integrative medicine. The practice features physician
assistants, nurse practitioners & midwives. They have access to a nutritionist, a homeopathic practitioner,
herbalist, acupuncturist, counselor, prenatal yoga for pregnant women, free onsite child care for moms
with appointments and a complete health library with Internet services. The doctor and his nurse midwives
deliver babies at Crouse Hospital, where Dr. Neulander is on the active medical staff.
Dr. Neulander & his staff cover the full spectrum of obstetrics, gynecology, VBACS, prenatal care,
adolescent gynecology, infertility, exercise programs, menopause management, tubal & laser surgery,
colposcopy and contraception, including Depo-Provera. Many insurance plans are accepted.
Choices West
Medical Center West, Ste 101 North
(315)488-1112 • www.choiceswest.com Camillus, NY 13031
WHERE BEAUTY MEETS SCIENCE
Dermatology is the specialty of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment & surgery of skin
and related problems. Jeffrey R. LaDuca, PhD, MD of REFLECTIONS DERMATOLOGY & PSORIASIS
CENTER serves the skin needs of all ages.
As a Board Certified Dermatologist, he has been attending to the pediatric, adolescent & adult
dermatological needs of Greater Syracuse for many years. In addition to general medical dermatology,
Dr. LaDuca specializes in cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology, and anti-aging skin treatments.
The center is on the cutting edge of cosmetic skin enhancements, including Botox™ injections, facial
fillers, collagen, wrinkle corrections, microdermabrasion & chemical peels and laser treatments for hair
removal, rosacea, blood vessels & spider veins. They are the experts to see for the diagnosis & general
treatment of skin, hair & nail disorders, moles, acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin rashes and skin cancers.
Surgical procedures for the removal of skin cancers, moles, cysts & warts can usually be performed in
their outpatient office setting. They also carry extensive lines of anti-aging creams & skin care products.
Reflections Dermatology & Psoriasis Center 144 Standart Ave
833 W Genesee St • Skaneateles, NY 13152
Auburn, NY 13021
(315)685-1100 • www.skinreflections.com
(315)255-1100
DIVORCE MEDIATION & COLLABORATIVE LAW
With 25 years of legal experience, ATTORNEY KATHLEEN STEVENSON practices divorce and
family law, with emphasis upon mediation & collaborative law as forms of alternative dispute resolution.
As a member of the NYS Council on Divorce Mediation and CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals,
Attorney Stevenson explains that mediation & collaborative law rest upon the shared belief that sensitive
family matters are best resolved when the parties commit themselves to a private, non-adversarial
process for resolution of their differences. She asserts that non-adversarial processes and mediation in
particular often provide substantial emotional and financial benefits. Attorney Stevenson also is available
to represent clients in the full spectrum of divorce and family law processes and participates in litigation
on her clients’ behalf when necessary.
Regardless of her role as: Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer or Litigation Advocate, Attorney Stevenson
has helped numerous clients obtain results that are tailored to the interests, needs & concerns of each
individual and for the family as a whole. Attorney Stevenson’s private office provides a comfortable, confidential
setting, conveniently located near Routes 81, 11 & 31. Saturday & evening appointments are available.
Attorney Kathleen Stevenson
5936 Lakeshore Rd
(315)391-2333 Cicero, NY 13039
PRACTICE SOLELY DIVORCE LAW
ATTORNEY STACEY A. O’NEILL BALDUF states that when it comes to the major life change of
divorce, it is critical to seek answers early & become familiar with your legal rights & obligations. It is crucial
to prepare for and understand the divorce process and not to be taken by surprise.
Initially, Stacey makes an effort to stabilize her client’s financial situation. This may require obtaining
court orders concerning child custody and spousal & child support. Many times, these issues can be
resolved amicably, and a separation agreement can be negotiated. Stacey has more than 20 years of
experience and is a previously divorced wife & mother who knows how important it is to promote the
wellbeing of you & your children. She is also a Certified Collaborative Law Attorney and Trained Divorce
Mediator. She emphasizes that her professional obligation to her clients is to counsel, advise, litigate, make
recommendations and to keep them fully informed & participatory throughout the process of divorce.
Attorney Stacey A. O’Neill Balduf 4264 Gemini Path
(315)622-5202 • www.staceybalduf.com
Liverpool, NY 13090
SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM & MORE...
WINDS OF AGAPE, INC. is a locally recognized social day program that helps the frail elderly and
mentally & physically challenged adults maintain active lives. Executive Director Pastor Rick Torrence, his
wife LaVerne Torrence, Administrator, & their staff of trained health care & social service professionals work
together to develop individualized care programs. They also offer education & training to certify Home
Health Aides & Personal Care Attendants. As a Licensed Home Health Agency, they provide professional
& paraprofessional staff for private duty cases, staff relief and contract with other home care agencies.
The Social Day Program serves people with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, diabetes, Alzheimer’s
disease and other disabilities. Clients must be 18 years or older. Winds of Agape services are
comprehensive and include a program “Brunch and Learn” every Wednesday, 10am – 12 noon. The
Family In Crisis program located at 300 Lodi St., Syracuse, NY, now known as, “The P.S.A.L.M.S. Project”
(Professionally Skilled Agape Life Management Services) assists families in crisis with emergency needs.
Winds of Agape, Inc.
1414 Grant Blvd • Syracuse, NY 13208
(315)425-0547 • www.windsofagape.com
TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONCERNS
The office of SUSAMA VERMA, MD, PLLC, represents a comprehensive state-of-the-art
neurologic treatment facility, including neurodiagnostic laboratories for EEG, nerve conduction studies
& electromyography. Dr. Verma is a general neurologist who trained at SUNY Health Science Center
in Syracuse. She received a fellowship at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY, NY with special
training in HIV neurology. She consults on neurologic problems and refers for complete physical therapy
rehabilitative services, psychological counseling, medical & surgical problems, and neurological second
opinions. She has 15 years of experience in diagnosing & treating headaches/migraines, neuro-psychiatric
disorders, epilepsy/seizures, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis & many other conditions.
Dr. Verma has admitting privileges to local hospitals and addresses a host of medical disorders,
including facial pain, dizziness, neck & back pain, sciatica & arm pain, weakness & numbness of the limbs,
walking problems & unsteadiness, hearing problems, stroke, sudden visual or sensory loss, dementia
including Alzheimer’s Disease, geriatric concerns, ADD/ADHD, autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, myasthenia
gravis, myopathies, neuropathy, sleep disorders, vertigo & cerebral/Bell’s palsy.
Susama Verma, MD, PLLC
(315)469-2700 4900 Broad Rd • Physicians Office Bldg North
Ste 3A • Syracuse, NY 13215
WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE
ATTORNEY KIMBERLY M. ZIMMER concentrates her criminal defense practice in the area of
white collar crime, including criminal tax (state & federal), Medicare/Medicaid fraud, and a large variety of
other financial fraud offenses. Kim represents individuals & entities from the investigative through the trial
phase of such matters. As an attorney, she prides herself on being accessible to her clients, fully informing
& guiding her clients, providing an affordable & high quality product, and always working to achieve the
best possible outcome for every client. She states, “Individuals should choose a criminal defense attorney
with great care as it is very important to have an attorney who will fully represent their interests.”
With more than 21 years of experience, Kim draws upon her prior experience as a former Federal
Prosecutor, former Trial Attorney with the US Department of Justice Tax Division, and former Senior
Trial Counsel with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, representing clients. Kim’s
practice also includes criminal defense of individuals charged with drug, violent crimes, and other offenses
including driving while intoxicated and other traffic violations. Additionally, she provides representation in
university judicial proceedings, attorney grievance & disciplinary proceedings, and civil litigation matters.
Zimmer Law Office, PLLC
(315)422-9909 • kmz@kimzimmerlaw.com 333 E Onondaga St
Syracuse, NY 13202
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
For more than 18 years, BASCOL has stressed excellence in before & after school care and
education and has hours to accommodate most parents’ needs. BASCOL is open from 6:30 am to 6 pm
Monday though Friday, including most school vacations. Executive Director Mary-Claire Hatch-Pennello &
her staff are interested in the personal development of each child. They offer recreational-based programs
designed to promote the physical development, social, intellectual & emotional experiences necessary to
help the child begin to realize his or her full potential. Their curriculum encompasses communication skills,
gross & fine motor skills, visual & perceptual skills, as well as cognitive skills. They utilize various arts &
crafts, and other activities to help stimulate your child’s imagination and encourage interest in learning.
One of the benefits of BASCOL is that they care for children ranging in ages from five to twelve years old
with before & after school programs and a summer camp series. Children in multi-age groups are usually
more accepting of nurture because they’re not all developing similar skills. BASCOL is expanding. Parents
interested in BASCOL should contact their local school department.
BASCOL
(315)622-4815 • www.BASCOL.org 4610 Wetzel Rd
Liverpool, NY 13090
DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW
When it comes to divorce, child custody and support, it is important to know your legal rights. If you
think you may be divorcing or seeking modifications in custody or support matters, you should consult
with an attorney who is experienced in family law matters and can help you assess your situation.
ATTORNEY RICHARD J. BOMBARDO’s 15 years of trial experience in family law and related areas
are indispensable to his divorce clients. The first step is to protect and stabilize the family’s welfare. Whether
by agreement or court order, everyone’s financial situation must be evaluated and protected within the
resources available to them. Richard’s clients often find that most issues can have an amicable and workable
resolution that meets the needs of the parties with the utmost concern for the best interest of the children.
His practice includes divorce, separation, custody, visitation, child & spousal support, orders of protection,
paternity, guardianships and divorce mediation. Richard’s goal is to provide quality legal services at reasonable
rates and to assist his clients as they face the obstacles and questions that arise in their family matter.
Law Office of Richard J. Bombardo, PC
(315)488-5544 • www.bombardolaw.com 107 Montrose Ave
Syracuse, NY 13219