Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMC) today announced the appointment of the following two Chiefs of Service.

Dr. Hanna Algattas has been appointed to Chief of Service for Neurosurgery. Dr. Algattas specializes in complex open and endoscopic treatments for skull base and pituitary diseases, neuro-oncology, and minimally invasive cranial surgery. He also focuses on neurotrauma, degenerative spine disease, traumatic brain/spinal cord injury, and concussions. Dr. Algattas completed his undergraduate degree in Cellular Neuroscience at Colgate University, earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester, and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He further honed his expertise with fellowships in skull base surgery and sports neurosurgery. Dr. Algattas was awarded the inaugural Aequanimitas Award for his humility, compassion, and excellent patient care. He joined ECMC in 2023 and continues to make significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery.

Dr. Aaron Jerzewski has been appointed Chief of Service for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In this capacity, Dr. Jerzewski manages ECMC’s physical medicine and rehabilitation departments. His responsibilities include coordinating provider rotations, organizing quality control reviews and meetings, handling physician and mid-level recruitment, and maintaining a full-time clinical schedule serving both inpatient and outpatient needs. Previously, Dr. Jerzewski was the medical director of the medical rehab unit at Buffalo General Medical Center where he promoted a team approach to patient care and coordinated weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to maximize rehab potential and coordinate safe discharge plans. After earning his Doctor of Medicine from State University of New York at Buffalo, he went on to complete two residencies in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Jerzewski is also a Diplomat Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.