Sponsored by: Lifetime Health

Dr. Richard Dudrak, Medical Director, AfterHours Medical Care

Where Should I Go? Urgent Care vs the ER

Bio

Dr. Dudrak is a board-certified family medicine physician who provided urgent care to Rochester area patients for more than a decade prior to becoming medical director of AfterHours Medical Care at Lifetime Health Medical Group. In this role, he oversees a staff of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at five locations throughout Buffalo and Rochester. Dr. Dudrak earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the New York State Academy of Family Physicians.

Overview

Dr. Dudrak reviews common symptoms and situations that are appropriate for urgent care, and signs of health problems that would require a trip to the emergency room. The presentation will also provide an overview of the type of urgent care that is available in the Buffalo community, and distinguish the advantages of appointment-based urgent care in comparison to walk-in services.