Staff
Physicians
Marie Kessler, MD, FAAP
Dr. Kessler joined Williamsville Pediatrics in April of 2007 after several years in private practice. Marie received her BS in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Nazareth College of Rochester before attending SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Sciences for her MD. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and has worked several years in private practice. She is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science.
Marie is married with three children aged 12, 10 and 4. She lives in Lancaster and is very involved in coaching with Lancaster/Depew Ponytails Softball, as well as being kept busy with family activities and a love of scrap booking.
Rebecca Daniels, DO, FAAP Dr. Daniels has been with the Williamsville Pediatric Center since 1995. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biology (Cum Laude) from SUNY @ Buffalo in 1987, and completed her DO degree from the NY College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. She attended the Pediatric Residency Program at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and currently currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science. She is an board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an active member of the Buffalo Pediatric Society. Dr. Roetzer has been a physician at Williamsville Pediatric Center since 1997. She graduated Cum Laude from SUNY @ Buffalo with her Bachelor of Science and MD. She is a member of the Buffalo Pediatric Society, American College of Pediatricians. She is an active member and past president of the local chapter of the Catholic Medical Association. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science Dr. Gloria is married with four children, three step-children, and five grand-children. Dr. Roland joined Williamsville Pediatric Center in July of 2002. He is a native of Western New York who completed his undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science with Honors) at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and medical degree at SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science in 1998. He attended Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo from 1998 to 2001, and served as Chief Resident of the program from 2001-2002. He is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Roland holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science. Jayson lives in East Amherst and is married with three beautiful girls. He enjoys running with his wife, time with his family, and has a passion for short term medical mission trips to minister to the people of Sierra Leone, Africa. Dr. Sokolofsky joined Williamsville Pediatric Center in March of 2006. She originally graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (Magna Cum Laude), before receiving a Bachelor of Science degree (Cum Laude) from SUNY @ Buffalo in 1991. She then proceeded to attend medical school at SUNY @ Buffalo and graduated with her MD (Magna Cum Laude) in 1995. Dr. Sokolofsky participated in Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo from 1995-1998, and served as Chief Resident of the program from 1998-1999. She worked in private practice for 7 years before joining Williamsville Pediatrics. Dr. Sokolofsky is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science. Dr. Sokolofsky is married and has 4 children. Her leisure time is spent enjoying the company of her family. Dr. Taraboletti has been with Williamsville Pediatric Center since 1993. She graduated from Manhattan College in 1986 with Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (Cum Laude). She then received her Medical Degree from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science in 1990. Dr. Taraboletti completed her Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo where she was awarded the Award for Outstanding Performance by a Graduating Resident Entering Practice in WNY. She currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science. Dr. Lynn is married and a mother of two boys. Dr. Wang was one of the founding doctors of Williamsville Pediatric Center in 1989. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Hong Kong, receiving MBBS in 1977. He received his DCH and MRCP from Royal Post-Graduate School of London in 1982 and completed his pediatric residency from Children’s Hospital of Buffalo in 1989. Dr. Wang received the Outstanding Resident Teacher Award in 1989, the John S. Paroski Award in 1990, the Faculty Teaching Award in 1992 and the Ruth and Louis A. Siegel Award in 1998. Dr. Wang is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with special interests in pediatric and adolescent medicine, especially in the field of neuromuscular diseases. He currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science. Nurse Practitioners Kelly Naab, PNP Kelly joined the Williamsville Pediatric Center in 2010 after several years in practice. She graduated from SUNY @ Buffalo in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and receivedher MSc in Nursing in 2003. She is a receipient of the student Nurse Practitioner of the year award while at SUNY Buffalo. Kelly completed her lactation consultant training in 2011 and is currently awaiting certification. Kelly is married and the mom of two active boys. She enjoys running, biking, scrapbooking and spending time with her family. .jpg)
Gloria Roetzer, MD, FAAP
Jayson Roland, MD, FAAP
Denise Sokolofsky, MD, FAAP
Lynn Taraboletti, MD
Raphael Wang, MD
Noreen Gaske, PNP
Noreen joined the Williamsville Pediatric Center in 1999. She received her undergraduate degree from Daemon College (Bachelor of Science – Summa Cum Laude), and her Master of Science from SUNY @ Buffalo (Magna Cum Laude). She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the WNY Chapter of the same. She is a recipient of the Student Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award and the Nurse Practitioner Student Scholarship Award. Noreen has been a Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2003 helping our patients with a wide array of breastfeeding concerns.
Noreen is married with three children and enjoys sewing and sailing with her family.
Nancy Panzica, PNP
Nancy joined Williamsville Pediatric Center in January of 1994. She graduated from SUNY @ Buffalo with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Summa Cum Laude) in 1986. She then completed her Masters of Science in 1990. Nancy is board certified in pediatrics by the American Nursing Credentialing Committee.
Nancy lives in the Town of Tonawanda with her husband and two children.
Christine Quinn-Schrader, PNP
Christine joined Williamsville Pediatric Center in 1992. She received her BSN in 1989 from SUNY @ Brockport, and her Masters of Science from SUNY @ Buffalo in 1992. She was awarded the Faculty Award for Clinical Excellence in 1992, and was Nurse Practitioner of the year in 1998. She has been a local and national member of NAP/NAP from 1992 until present. Christine has been a Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2003 helping our patients with a wide array of breastfeeding concerns.
Christine is married and the mother of two boys. She enjoys running, biking, and her sons’ hockey and baseball games.