Vestal, NY
Family Practice Research Site
Meridian's Vestal, NY, location partners with Endwell Family Physicians to conduct clinical trials for a broad range of investigational treatments. This site offers studies that explore vaccines and medicines developed to treat migraines, diabetes, acne, depression, high cholesterol, and other conditions.
Clinical trials for healthy adults and more
This office is very active in research and has numerous active studies. In addition to vaccine studies for people of all ages, typical studies at this site explore medicines developed to treat conditions such as:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Migraine headaches
- Overactive bladder
- Weight loss
Join a clinical trial in Vestal
For more information about joining a clinical trial in Vestal, complete the form at the bottom of this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you decide if the study is right for you.
Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.
Phone: (912) 623-2240 (call center)
Phone: (607) 794-5790Â (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
4100 Vestal Rd., Suite LL-100
Vestal, NY 13850
Clinical Research Partner Website
endwellfamily.com
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Upcoming research studies in Vestal
Sign up below to speak with an enrollment specialist about available studies or follow Meridian on Facebook for study updates and more.
Meet Your Physicians
Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. Research studies at our Vestal research site are conducted in partnership with the following physicians at Endwell Family Physicians.
Suchet Patel, MD
Dr. Suchet is the Medical Director of Regional Clinical Research. He is a member of several professional associations and has been in practice for 20 years.
- Board certified in family medicine.
- Received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India.
- Completed family medicine residencies at Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
- Member of American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, and Broome County Medical Society.
Eric Lorraine, DO
Dr. Lorraine is physician for EFP. He specializes in osteopathic manipulative therapy.
- Board certified in family medicine and osteopathic medicine.
- Received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY.
- Completed a family medicine residency at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY.
- Serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.
- Member of American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, and New York State Osteopathic Medical Society.
James Holler, MD
Dr. Holler joined EFP in 1992 and focuses on family practice, pediatric care, adult care, geriatric care, minor office surgery, and clinical research.
- Board certified in family medicine with a qualification in geriatrics.
- Received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.
- Completed a family medicine residency at Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
- Serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
- Member of New York State Medical Society where he serves as the House Delegate, and the Broome County Medical Society where he served as a president.
Duncan Sze-Tu, MD
Dr. Sze-Tu joined EFP in 1983. He focuses on adult & pediatric care, geriatric care, ETPS (Electro-Therapeutic Point Stimulation), colposcopy, gynecological care, endometrial biopsy, and clinical research.
- Board certified in family medicine.
- Received his medical degree from School at SUNY Buffalo in Buffalo, NY.
- Completed a family medicine residency at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY.
- Completed a Fellowship in family practice education at Wilson Memorial Hospital.
- Serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
- Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, and Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians American Medical Association.
Michael Federico, DO
Dr. Federico joined EFP in 2014. He specializes in family medicine.
- Board Certified in family medicine.
- Received his medical degree from Toura College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, NY.
- Completed a family medicine residency at United Health Services Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.
- Serves as a Medical Advisor at SUNY Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.
- Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and New York State Osteopathic Medical Society.
Kimberly Desantis, MD
Dr. Desantis joined EFP in 2003. She specializes in family medicine.
- Board Certified in family medicine.
- Received her medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY.
- Completed a family medicine residency at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo, NY.
- Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, and Broome County Medical Society.
Rekha Patel, MD
Dr. Patel joined EFP in 2000. She specializes in family medicine.
- Board Certified in family medicine.
- Received her medical degree from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India.
- Completed family medicine residencies at Medical College of Pennsylvania Affiliate, Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA.
- Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, Broome County Medical Society, and American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
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