Dr. David Stahl & Dr. Celeste Stahl Balaban

01/15/2026

We will be closing at 2 pm due to the weather. Please plan accordingly.

01/09/2026

Need a place to walk during the winter months? The halls of Roy-Hart Elementary School are open from 5:30-7:30 PM on school days.

When you arrive, call (716) 735-2000 ext. 2063 and the doors will be opened for you.

01/02/2026

Many people are on GLP-1 medication (examples are Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound). Here is some helpful info:

"I Am Taking a GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medication—What Should I Know?"

This JAMA patient page covers GLP-1 weight-loss medications, focusing on food craving reduction, blood glucose control, dietary strategies, exercise for muscle retention, and lifestyle changes to prevent weight regain. http://spr.ly/6185CkpFl

12/31/2025

New year, new insurance info!
Please make sure that you get any insurance changes to us (and any specialists, and your pharmacy) as soon as possible. Even if your insurance hasn’t changed, some of the numbers used for prescription coverage may have! If you are on any brand name medications, they likely need prior authorization from your insurance. We are unable to obtain it without the most up to date insurance information. Important numbers: member ID, Rx group, PCN, and Rx BIN.
Also verify that you have our office listed as your primary care physician (P*P) or we will be unable to see you for scheduled appointments or complete any prior authorizations for medications or imaging.

10/14/2025

10/07/2025

See below for upcoming Medicare event:

Press Release, Office for the Aging in Orleans County ALBION – The Orleans County Office for the Aging announced it will be hosting several events for Medicare beneficiaries during the fall annual open enrollment period which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Open enrollment is the time for Medica...

10/02/2025

Heads up: we just found out that as of 2026 Roswell is no longer participating with individual Independent Health Medicare Advantage plans. Read link belo more information.

https://www.roswellpark.org/innetworkagw fot

You may not be thinking about cancer now, but you need to be ready if you hear the words "you have cancer." Our financial counselors are ready to assist you with any of your open enrollment, health insurance and billing questions.

09/13/2025

We will be giving flu shots starting Monday! Please bring your insurance card and check in at the front desk!

09/05/2025

You may have heard that you need a prescription from your doctor for a COVID shot. Governor Hochul signed an executive order authorizing the administration of 2025-2026 COVID vaccine at pharmacies. A non-patient specific order was signed so you do not need a prescription from us to have your COVID vaccine administered via pharmacy.

We do NOT have COVID vaccines available at our office.

Currently in New York State vaccination against COVID is recommended for adults:
-over 65 yrs
-ages 19-64 with risk factors for severe COVID-19
-ages 19-64 at higher risk of exposure (healthcare workers, congregate care settings)
-ages 19-64 who are household contacts of persons at high risk of severe disease

While federal actions may restrict eligibility for adults with no underlying conditions, providers may administer the vaccine to individuals consistent with "off label" use, by a patient-specific order. (This means you can get one if you don't fall into the categories with a prescription from your doctor-- BUT-- be aware, your insurance may not cover it, as it is "off-label" use)

If you plan on getting a COVID shot, please verify coverage with your insurance provider.

Some examples of conditions that increase a person's risk of severe COVID-19:
-Cancer
-Dialysis
-Cirrhosis
-Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
-Cystic Fibrosis
-Diabetes (types 1 & 2)
-Down's syndrome
-Epilepsy
-HIV
-Coronary artery disease
-Heart failure/Cardiomyopathy
-Dementia
-Parkinson's disease
-Obesity (BMI over 30)
-Smokers
-Long term oral steroid use (Prednisone)

09/04/2025

The GI Clinic with Dr. Saman Chubineh opens at Medina Memorial Hospital, today! We're incredibly excited for this partnership that brings GI services into our area. To schedule an appointment, please call: (716) 240 – 2296.

06/30/2025

Update-
The Middleport Lab will be OPEN 7/1.

06/23/2025

David Stahl, M.D.