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  • Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
  • (716) 250-9999

Brief Intro

Dr. Wheeler holds a BA: from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (1976) and an MD: from SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY (1980). His surgical residency was completed at Millard Fillmore Hospital (1980-81); His orthopedic residency at University at Buffalo affiliated hospitals (1982-85) and he was a Clinical Fellow, Hand and Microvascular Surgery at University at Buffalo affiliated hospitals (1985-86). Dr. Wheeler serves on the staffs of Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center, and Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and is a Consultant for Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He has presented numerous lectures about the hand and upper extremity throughout Western New York Dr. Wheeler serves as President of Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, P.C. and group representative for hospital related activities. He is senior attending physician helping to oversee education and clinical activities.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

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MEDICAL SCHOOL

Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine - 1980

Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Excelsior Orthopaedics
  • 3925 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
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  • Cancer 43
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
  • Orthopedics 75
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
  • Children's Hospital 22
  • Urology 87
  • Psychiatry 103
  • Geriatrics 82
  • Rehabilitation 38
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 17
  • Ophthalmology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 11
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 3
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60