Cara Fininzio, DO

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Getting to know you!

Why did you decide to go into medicine?

I have always been interested in anatomy and physiology, particularly women’s health. I chose Family Medicine because I love treating patients of all ages, especially multi-generational families

To me, treating people like family means…

Encouraging my patients to be their best self through promoting preventive health and practicing evidence based medicine

When I’m not working, you can find me…

Hanging outside with family and friends and watching my daughter play hockey

Favorite movie:

Home Alone

One thing I can’t live without:

Sleep

Favorite guilty pleasure:

Chocolate and anything salted caramel

Favorite sports team:

Go Irish! Go Sabres!

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Care Team

Emily McGowan, PA-C

Abigail Posner, PA-C

Getting to know you!

Why did you decide to go into medicine?

I have always been interested in anatomy and physiology, particularly women’s health. I chose Family Medicine because I love treating patients of all ages, especially multi-generational families

To me, treating people like family means…

Encouraging my patients to be their best self through promoting preventive health and practicing evidence based medicine

When I’m not working, you can find me…

Hanging outside with family and friends and watching my daughter play hockey

Favorite movie:

Home Alone

One thing I can’t live without:

Sleep

Favorite guilty pleasure:

Chocolate and anything salted caramel

Favorite sports team:

Go Irish! Go Sabres!

Care Team

Emily McGowan, PA-C

Abigail Posner, PA-C

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Member of PCWNY since 2010

Board Certifications:

Family Medicine- AOBFP

Education:

Bachelor of Science from Canisius College
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sisters of Charity Hospital Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency

Associations:

 American Osteopathic Association https://osteopathic.org
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians https://www.acofp.org/acofpimis/

Hospital affiliations:

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Other affiliations:

professional, community, faith, educational: Catholic Medical Partners, NYCOMEC
Research

Areas of Interest:

Preventive care. Women’s Health. Family health. Educating future physicians.

Community involvement:

Health Kids Running Series