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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center welcomes doctors Merna George, Jawdat A. Mustafa and Kaung M. Ko to its primary care physician team.
“We are excited to bring doctors Merna George, Jawdat A. Mustafa and Kaung M. Ko on board as part of our growing primary care team,” said Joseph Ruffolo, NFMMC president and CEO. “Their extensive knowledge, diverse experiences, and dedication to patient-centered care will greatly strengthen our efforts to meet the health needs of our community with excellence and compassion.”
Originally from Mississauga, Ontario, George will join the Golisano Primary Care Center in August, specializing in family medicine and community health. George is a graduate of St. George’s University, where she received a Bachelor’s in Premedical Sciences and a Doctor of Medicine degree. She is completing her residency training at the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program. George also taught medical students and residents at the University Medical Center outpatient clinic and Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, focusing on clinical scenarios and pathologies across various specialties, including pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, inpatient medicine, and outpatient family medicine.
Mustafa, a native of Niagara Falls and a specialist in internal and preventive medicine, will join Memorial's primary care team at the Summit Healthplex in September. Mustafa received his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is currently completing his residency in the combined internal medicine/preventive medicine program at the University at Buffalo. He earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from Niagara University, where he also volunteered with NFMMC's volunteer services.
Specializing in family medicine, Ko will join Memorial’s primary care team in August 2025 after completing his NFMMC/Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) family practice residency. A resident of California, Ko graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George's University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health. During his residency at NFMMC, Ko trained in various fields, including adult, pediatric and obstetric medicine.
Patients wishing to establish care can schedule an appointment at any of NFMMC’s primary care sites by calling 716-278-4499.