Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Nephrology • Buffalo, NY
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Nephrology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY provides kidney care for cancer patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The service specializes in onco-nephrology, treating kidney complications from cancer rather than kidney cancer itself, and offers hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and management of fluid and electrolyte disorders related to cancer treatment.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What does the nephrology service treat?
Renal (kidney) problems experienced by cancer patients; does not treat kidney cancer but kidney complications of cancer (onco-nephrology).
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Photos published by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center showing the nephrology practice in Buffalo, NY.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades - Dr. Manju Alex: 4.9/5 (55)
- Healthgrades - Dr. Heather Wheat: 3.7/5 (7)
- Healthgrades - Dr. Richard Steinacher: 3.3/5 (7)
- Vitals - Dr. James Ryan: 4.4/5 (16)
- Healthgrades - Dr. Maria Delcastillo: 4.0/5 (4)
- Healthgrades - Dr. Winnie Su: 5.0/5 (1)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and professional clinical care
- Thorough explanations of lab work and health conditions
- Effective treatment planning and follow-through
- Personable and compassionate bedside manner reported by some patients
- Efficient office environments for select practices
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Feeling rushed or underinformed during appointments
- Perceived lack of communication or clear explanations regarding treatment plans
- Dissatisfaction with staff friendliness or office administration
- Frustration regarding follow-up and tracking of lab results
"Dr. Wheat had immediately made me feel comfortable. Dr. Wheat's communication skills are the best. Your not just a number."
- Healthgrades - Dr. Heather Wheat"I'm Very Angry At The Care He Has Given My Brother... Dr. Does Not Keep Up With His Care Through Dialysis."
- Healthgrades - Dr. Richard Steinacher"This doctor clearly does not take any time in reading reports prior to an office visit. Wait times are 1-2+ hours before being brought into the exam room."
- Vitals - Dr. James RyanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Liise Kayler, Program Director of the Regional Transplantation and Kidney Care Center of Excellence at ECMC, raises awareness of the benefits of kidney donation - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY - Mar 27, 2026
- Pharmacy professor promotes kidney assessment that provides more accurate, equitable care - University at Buffalo - Mar 1, 2026
- Integrating pharmacists into kidney care team can provide better outcomes for patients - UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff - University at Buffalo - May 1, 2026
- 22 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments - Giving to UB - University at Buffalo - Oct 1, 2025
- NANCY KLAUS - Apr 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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