Primary Care, Family MedicineGet to know Phoebe Dembs
Background
Dr. Phoebe Dembs earned her Doctorate of Medicine from SUNY Upstate Medical University, Norton College of Medicine in Syracuse, NY. Through the University at Buffalo’s family medicine residency program, she completed her clinical residency training at Erie County Medical Center. Before pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Dembs received her Master of Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York, NY. As a social worker, she provided supportive counseling and psychoeducation to adults with mental illness.
Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Dembs brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, drawing on her background in both medicine and social work. Dr. Dembs provides comprehensive primary care with a special focus on women’s health, treating depression and anxiety, and managing addiction. She also offers physical examinations and diagnoses various acute and chronic conditions.
Care Philosophy
As a family medicine practitioner with a background in social work, I believe in treating the whole person within the context of their family, community, and lived experience. I approach care with empathy, cultural humility, and a commitment to equity—recognizing that health is shaped by more than biology. My goal is to build trusting, longterm relationships with patients across all stages of life, supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. I strive to be both a healer and an advocate, working collaboratively to empower patients in making informed decisions about their health and lives.
Education
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Norton College of Medicine | Doctorate of Medicine
Residency and Fellowships
University at Buffalo | Residency
