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Dr. Frances Ilozue

Family Medicine
Amherst, NY
27 years experience female

Locations

Office

Amherst, NY

Address

3610 Main Street, Amherst, NY, US
Directions

My office hours

Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Fax

(716) 783-8825

Insurances accepted

Medicare

Aetna

Cigna

MVP Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare

Health Now New York Inc

Tricare

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Univera Healthcare

WellCare Health Plans

Medicaid

About

Bio

Dr. Frances Ilozue is a Primary Care Physician, originally from Nigeria in West Africa and a graduated from State Medical Academy Saint Petersburg Russia in 1996. She was at University at Buffalo Internal Medicine/Pediatric Residency from 2002 to 2004, and later completed Family Medicine Residency at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 2007. Dr. ILozue established Rapha Family Medicine in Buffalo NY, a comprehensive primary care practice serving the Buffalo community since 2007. She strongly believes that, every individual should be educated and empowered to take charge of his or her health, through patient-doctor partnership. As part of the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network (GBUAHN), she has partnered with other local physicians committed to improving the health of adults, youths and children in WNY. Dr. ILozue is the president and founder of Rapha Health and Wellness Foundation Inc, a Not-for-Profit 501 (c) (3) Organization focusing on providing Education and Healthcare to the Undeserved locally and International. She is very passionate about wellness and prevention and hopes to collaborate with like-minded individuals or groups seeking to make a difference in the lives of those less privileged all over the world.

Specialties
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Family Medicine

Licenses

United States: New York

Languages spoken

Russian

Doctor Q&A

375 Answers
117 Agrees
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Not ruled out yet: You need to test again after 2 weeks and also follow up with your provider. Could be just irregular menstrual cycle but you need to make sure.
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A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Very unclear: You need further evaluation and clarification regarding the significance of your test results. Schedule appointment with your doctor and present you q... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Very cautiously;: There're some possible side effects especially with long-term use.
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A 74-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Excessive acid?: This might be a sign excessive stomach acid associated with gastritis or even ulcer. You need to see your doctor asap to get a full evaluation. There ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Seek immediate help: Very difficult to determine without proper exam. Reasons for ear drainage vary widely and must be properly diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Redness, discharge: The symptoms may include: redness, discharge, crusting, pain or discomfort, sometimes there's increased sensitivity to light and mild blurry vision.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Read the label: Follow the direction on the container and don't mix it with any other product.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Very common: Bloating and pain from excessive gas are common symptoms seen in those with IBS.
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A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Endoscopy result?: Sounds like you had an upper endoscopy done, you will need to speak with the provider who performed the endoscopy. The abnormal findings mentioned in ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
General check up: I will recommend a general check up with your PCP, he/she will conduct preliminary evaluation and refer you to specialist if need be. Your symptoms a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Get Checked: Both of you need to be examined by a healthcare provider to determine proper diagnosis/treatment and get screened for STDs.
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A 82-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Likely yes: Not without speaking with your heart doctor. If you don't have a heart doctor, then talk to your primary care provider. Most people could but when on... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Not at the same time: I will recommend taking theraflu alone as directed and only take Motrin if symptoms does not improve, at that time you should also consult your doctor... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Ignore: Pregnancy is always possible until menopause, check with your doctor to rule out treatable causes.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
See the doctor again: You need to return to the doctor, burning during urination requires further work up to determine cause. You may also have to see a specialist in Urolo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Need to Visualize: Have a healthcare personnel look at the lesions to determine the nature of it. Your primary care provider or a skin doctor will be of great help.Very ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Motion sickness?: Could be just motion sickness which will self-resolve but consider seeing an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) doctor to rule out Barotrauma and other possib... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Depends on pain: That dose sounds high, but it depends on how bad the pain is, most people do get by on less. Call the nurse to make sure you clearly understand the di... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Get a general check: If you have access to healthcare, it will help to see a provider to get a general check up. It appears that your problems may involve several organ sy... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Cyst? Need exam: Sounds like a cyst that may be inflamed. Have a healthcare provider look at the lesions to determine the nature of it. Your primary care provider or ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Get checked: There's no way to tell for sure without proper evaluation and/or another US. Call your PCP or GYN tomorrow for urgent evaluation. If your pain gets wo... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
About 2wks after LMP: Conception happens about 12 -16 days after the last Menstrual period depending upon timing of ovulation.
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Diabetes Neuropathy?: I recommend that you discuss these symptoms with your doctor, so that proper evaluation and treatment will be done. It could be Neuropathy related to ... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Yes, Don't even try: I strongly recommend not trying such a combination as you may be putting your life at risk. Lorazepam should only be taken under supervision by a heal... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
None is approved yet: There is currently no approved vaccine for gonorrhea. However the infection can be effectively treated with proper antibiotic. Avoiding exposure is st... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
See your doctor: You will need a prescription medication from your doctor to address this problem. Make an appointment this week.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Only as directed: Use only as directed by your healthcare provider to avoid improper use and complications. Sometimes steroid a cream may hinder the healing process if ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Excessive gas: Try zantac (ranitidine) or other otc meds for excessive stomach gas and make appointment to get checked and treated properly by your pcp.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Sometimes ---: You also have to evaluate your food choices and other dietary habits. Make sure there's no food intolerance and that your food quantity/quality is rig... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Behavioral therapy: Consider behavioral therapy, engage your child in stress-reducing/habit modifying fun activities. Yes! easier said then done. Has anyone thought a... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Follow up: A more accurate answer will come from the Orthopedic surgeon who performed the procedure. Your symptoms could be consistent with post-op healing.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
NO: If in doubt, run a test before discharge.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Pregnancy?: Get a pregnancy test 1-2 weeks after you missed a period. May need to repeat a week after initial test to confirm your status.
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Varies: Timing may vary depending on brand, how long you wore the patch and how your body handles nicotine. Allow at least few days.
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Happens sometimes: Your cycle length may be slightly altered but will most likely go back to normal within the next 1-2 cycles, if not then consult your PCP or GYN.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Get checked: See your primary care provider or GYN as soon as possible to receive proper evaluation and/or treatment. Proper exam is needed to determine the nature... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Tylenol (acetaminophen) may help: If you don't get relief with tylenol, (acetaminophen) speak with your healthcare provider about other options that will be safe with Motrin allergy. T... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Which one came first: Usually seroquel (quetiapine) is used to treat mood disorder. It is effective for major depression mostly as xr form, but as you know, no medication w... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Should be checked : It these symptoms are new or appears to be getting worse, you should call 911 or visit the nearest er or urgent care. It they've going on for days wit... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Problem with cold?: Sounds like you have poor tolerance for cold weather, usually exaggerated by exercise. You may also have what is called "exercise induced asthma" A mo... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Something else: Most likely there's something else going on that requires thorough evaluation and treatment by an ophthalmologist. Two months is too long for uncompli... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Within 1 week: Usually 4-7 days but could be longer.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Not always normal: This could be just hormonal adjustment after stopping birth control, however you need to speak with you gyn provider to check for pregnancy and other ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Seek immediate help: Because abdominal pain may be from a wide range causes including those affecting the outer wall (musculoskeletal) or internal organs (visceral pain), ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Too early: Not recommended until about 6 months, even then, should use small amount. Main nourishment for babies during the first year of life is breast milk or ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Get a pregnancy test: May be too early to tell. If your period doesn't come on time, do a pregnancy test, If negative, repeat in 1-2 weeks and speak with your healthcare pr... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
No, need a test: You need pregnancy test if you miss a period.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
General check up: I will recommend a general check up with your PCP, he/she will conduct preliminary evaluation and refer you to a specialist if need be. Your symptom i... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Irregular period: The bleeding is likely due to an irregular period but if it remains heavy after a week, see your Gyn or PCP for evaluation.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Variable outcome: Immunotherapy is a specialized treatment used for various health conditions, recommendation is based on specific criteria and outcomes remain variable... Read More
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Testimonials
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Mar 19, 2015
Great Doc!!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ilozue is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ilozue is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks, have spent time in ER for eye trauma and cheek fracture as result of the fall ,wet decking .Not keen to rush into more waiting rooms and xrays
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Never considered it could be my acid reflux. Already had dental check so I knew it was not a dental problem. Thank you for your help.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! You're very kind and caring. I feel better already. Thank you so very much. I am very grateful. Sincerely, Jonathan Iodice

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Saint Petersburg State Medical Academy, Russia
Graduated 1996MD

Residency

University at Buffalo

Residency

CONEMAUGH VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Awards

Top Doctor, Third Place, Buffalo Region - Summer
2014
Top Family Physician, First Place, Buffalo Region - Summer
2014
Top Family Physician, First Place, New York - Fall
2014

Affiliations

American Medical Association
MSSNY
Medical Society of Erie County New York
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