CENTURY-AIRPORT PEDIATRICS
Turn of the Century Pediatrics Emphasizing Wellness & Education
ABOUT CENTURY-AIRPORT PEDIATRICS
Century-Airport Pediatrics was established in 1995 on Cayuga Road near the Buffalo Airport. The goal of this new practice was to provide quality comprehensive pediatric care with an emphasis on education, and on HMO capitation strategies, to provide the best cost-effective care for all of our new pediatric patients. To that end, a small library, fitness area, and cafeteria were all established to encourage health education at each visit. The logo was designed to represent a child’s cap or ‘beanie’, but also resembled a cartoon vehicle for future family travel, thus encompassing all aspects of the name ‘Century-Airport Pediatrics’ (C-AP).
In February of 1999, the capitation plans of most HMOs were not as strong as they had been predicted to become, and patients’ family lives were too busy to embrace the full spectrum of what we had to offer; so the practice relocated to its current location at 2625 Harlem Road in the Caritas Medical Arts Building next to St. Joseph Hospital. While the hospital does not have a pediatric presence, the ability to quickly obtain x-rays and laboratory evaluation are a plus when deemed appropriate by one of our providers.
In January of 2004, expansion on the ‘well side’ of the office created new possibilities for a small library for parents and the ability to have a child psychologist at our office one day each week. Some providers at Century-Airport Pediatrics also refer certain patients to a pediatric chiropractor on site one half day each week. The practice has sponsored a Bike Rodeo and a Halloween Party, in spring and autumn respectively, to encourage safety. Conferences on child development and behavior have been held at the Hospital Community Room for all interested families.
Our practice newsletter has an annual ‘summer’ and ‘winter’ edition; it is available in our office and on the web site. The after hours advice card (“when to call”) is also available at our office on wallet size cards and on the web site. Further advice may be added to the web site to improve communication at different times of year. ‘Medical alerts’ are also on the web site for on-going teaching and communication to our patients as issues and items of pediatric health arise.
Century-Airport Pediatrics at Caritas continues to encourage parents and children to be well educated in all aspects of child health. We provide this education for healthy growth and development as well as for pediatric illnesses and injuries. Our philosophy remains that good communication between the providers (physicians and nurse practitioners) and parents is essential in order to provide the best quality overall health care and allow for the most appropriate office visits and therapies. We strive to follow the established guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics while staying up to date on all current medical issues. We hope that our patients and families enjoy being members of our practice. Most importantly, we strive for health and happiness for each of our children and families. We hope that we have added an element of Well Child Care to our practice that is not readily available elsewhere in Western New York.
OUR TEAM
Undergraduate: Canisius College
Medical School: Georgetown University, 1986
Residency: Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (Chief Resident); completed 1990
Year started practicing: 1990
Formerly Pediatric Board Certified and member of AAP
Year started C-AP: May 1995
Pediatric Interests: Preventing and treating common childhood behaviors by
practical parent education.
Other Comments: Enjoys pre-adolescent teaching and team sports; formerly
Chairman of Pediatrics at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.
JENNIFER ROLLER, M.D.
"DR JEN"
Personal data: Grew up in Pendleton, now lives in Tonawanda.
Undergraduate: St John Fisher College in Rochester 1996 Bachelor of Science
and Premed
Medical School: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, 2000
Residency: Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, 2003
Year joined C-AP: 2003
Pediatric Interests: Growth and Development, Diabetes, Anxiety and
Depression.
Other Comments:
Enjoys swimming, reading novels, dogs, Buffalo Sabres.
LAURIE KASNICKI, M.D.
"DR LAURIE"
Personal Data: Grew up on Long Island; currently residing in Buffalo, has 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine 1978, Residency: Long Island Jewish Center
Mercy Pediatrics 2006-2010, Kid's Alliance Pediatrics 2010-2017
Year Joined C-AP: 2010
Pediatric Board Certified and member of AAP
Pediatric Interests: Childhood obesity, Immunization practices.
Other Comments: Avid novel reader, enjoy walking/hiking and generally outdoor activities.
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Nursing, State University of New York
at Buffalo, 2002
Graduate: Master of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, State University of
New York at Buffalo, 2004
Year started at C-AP: 2002-R.N., 2004-P.N.P.
Pediatric Interests: ADHD, child development, nutrition, exercise and safety.
Other Comments: Member of Sigma Theta Tau (National Honor Society of
Nursing), Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
(NAPNAP). Fluent in the Croatian language, enjoys exercise, travel and cooking.
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Nursing, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1986
Masters Degree: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, State University of New York at
Buffalo, 1993
AHCC Certified
Year started at C-AP: March 2008
Adjunct Facility, D'Youville
Pediatric Interests: Pediatric heart disease, child development, and eating
disorders.
Other Comments: Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse
Practitioners (NAPNAP), Kaleida Health's 1999 “Women in Medicine” award.
Created the 'Dreams from the Heart Camp' for children with heart disease.
Enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with family.
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. John Fisher College in
2006
Graduate: Master of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the State
University of New York at Buffalo, 2009, Lactation Consultant- certification
Year started with C-AP: June 2009
Pediatric Interests: Asthma, Depression and Anxiety, Breast Feeding.
Other Comments: Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor
Society; member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
(NAPNAP) Enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family.
KEAIRA AIKEN, FNP
"MS KEAIRA"
Personal Data: Grew up and currently lives in Buffalo, NY.
Residency: Master of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) from D'Youville College (2022)
Year started at C-AP: 2023
Pediatric Interests: Growth and Development, Exercise, and Safety.
Other Comments:
Enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and outdoor activities.
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Buffalo State College
Master of Science, Community Mental Health Counseling Canisius College
Year started practicing: 2014
Year started C-AP: 2012
Pediatric Interests: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and OCD
Other Comments:
Enjoys crafts, reading, travel and time with family
Undergraduate /Graduate: BA in Psychology / Masters in Social Work with Licensure
Year started practicing: Started practicing in the social work field in 2013, began therapist journey in 2020.
Year started C-AP: 2023
Pediatric Interests:
I strive to build strong and meaningful connections with my clients using therapeutic tools and interventions such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. The child’s goals and best hopes are my guide to helping them become the version of themselves that they strive for, while working with parents to help them find their place during the child's journey as parents are the biggest support and most impactful during these formative years.
OUR STAFF
NURSES: AMY, BOBBI, DAVID, KRISTEN, MATTHEW, MELISSA, TRACY
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS: JESS, THERESA
RECEPTION: APRIL, DIANE, HEATHER, JEAN, JESS, KELSEI, LEXI
BILLING OFFICE: COLLEEN(coordinator), JACKIE
OPERATIONS MANAGER: KIM W.
BUSINESS MANAGER: MARYANN
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call us at 716-893-7337.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
We Accept:
FSA Cards | We Accept Most Insurances