Other Physicians practicing out of the Canandaigua Medical Group

Other Physicians that practice out of the Canandaigua Medical Group Building and accept patients on a referral basis.

Office telephone numbers

Neurosurgery

Pierre Girgis, MD 585-276-4299

Pulmonology

Michael Kallay, MD 473-2200 or 341-6774

Rheumatology

Darren Tabechian, MD 585-341-7900

Vascular Surgery

John Porter, MD 585-393-1949

What is a medical specialist?

A medical specialist is a physician who has completed the usual four years of medical school plus three to six years of training in a residency program where there is extensive study and preparation for them to care for patients in specific areas of medicine. As a resident the physician spends full time in a hospital or ambulatory care setting under the supervision of teachers. During this time the resident cares for patients, attends conferences, and participates in research in the area of specialty being studied.  At the end of the residency the physician must complete a comprehensive evaluation and examination in order to receive certification. Some specialty boards also require recertification every seven to ten years to maintain the certification. In addition the physician must participate in yearly continuing medical education.