Medical Staff Updates

Cecilia Sheikh, RN, BSN, MSN, LSSGB, CHFP, CSPO, has been named vice president of surgical operations for Kaleida Health.

Jonathan (Jon) Eldridge, RN, MBA, has been named vice president of care progression and capacity management for Kaleida Health.

Dori Marshall, MD, chief medical officer for Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo, and Francesca Mesiah, manager of community health improvement for Kaleida Health, both received the 2026 Luminary Award from the University at Buffalo's Startup and Innovation Collaboratory.

Congratulations to the Buffalo Business First 2026 Excellence in Health Care Award winners.

Linda Harris, MD, FACS, DFSVS, has been named chief of surgery for Kaleida Health.

Marilou Ching, MD, MPH, FACP, has been named corporate director for stroke services for Kaleida Health. Amit Kandel, MD, MBA, stepped down from the role.

Kaleida Health Cancer Care is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive lung cancer screening program to support early detection and streamline care for high-risk patients.

Congratulations to the many members of Kaleida Health's Medical/Dental Staff who were named in this year's list of Top Doctors by Buffalo Spree.

Kaleida Health is proud to announce the launch of its newly-branded Kaleida Health Cancer Care service line.

The 2026 Impact Awards honor individuals who champion inclusion and create spaces where everyone feels they belong.