Mary Dugandzic, PA is a board-certified physician assistant who graduated first in her class from Marist College. She is a member of the AAPA and NYSSPA.
Mary first joined Dr. Tro’s practice in 2021 as a medical assistant, where she experienced firsthand the impact a low carbohydrate diet could have on both her physical and mental health. She also saw how each patient was treated with an individualized approach, compassion, and empathy. Inspired by this, Mary decided to pursue a career in medicine to combine her interests in healthcare and healthy lifestyle.
During her master’s program in physician assistant studies, she returned to the practice for clinical rotations, working alongside Dr. Tro and Dr. Laura on a variety of patient cases. She also served as the primary author on a case report highlighting the role of a ketogenic diet in addressing metabolic derangements seen in Cushing’s disease.
Since then, Mary has gained additional expertise in cancer prevention and treatment through her work at Montefiore and NY Cancer and Blood Specialists, where she focused on early detection, treatment, risk reduction, and patient-centered care.
Mary is thrilled to rejoin the practice as a physician assistant, working alongside her patients to prevent, manage, and reverse chronic diseases, now with even more experience to support their health journeys.
