Mary Dugandzic, PA‑C
Physician Assistant. Mary combines individualized medical care, metabolic-health experience, oncology experience, and clinical research in support of preventive, patient-centered care.
Credentials, training & affiliations
Professional certification, medical training, research, and prior clinical experience.
NCCPA certification
PA-C · Nationally certified
Marist College
Physician Assistant Studies · 2023
Binghamton University
Undergraduate degree · 2019
Published research
First author · Cushing’s disease case report
Oncology experience
Prior clinical work · Montefiore and New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Professional memberships
AAPA · NYSSPA
About Mary
A path grounded in individualized care
Mary first joined the practice as a medical assistant in 2021, where she saw how individualized care, compassion, and metabolic-health strategies could shape the patient experience. She later returned for clinical rotations while completing physician assistant training.
Clinical training and oncology experience
Mary completed physician assistant training at Marist College and has additional experience in cancer prevention and treatment through work with Montefiore and New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, including early detection, risk reduction, and patient-centered care.
Research and metabolic health
Mary is the first-listed author of a peer-reviewed case report examining ketogenic nutrition and metabolic changes in Cushing’s disease. At Toward Health, she brings that research perspective into collaborative care focused on preventing and managing chronic disease.
Selected work and care connections
Research and Toward Health resources connected to Mary’s clinical interests.
Ketogenic diet and metabolic changes in Cushing’s disease
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