WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

Our Weight Loss Program is Managed by:

Julie Hitzges, DNP, FNP

Julie received her BSN from Daemen College and continued her eduction at the University at Buffalo where she completed the Doctoral Family Nurse Practitioner program. She graduated with honors along with receiving the Elder Research in Excellence Award. While attending UB, she participated in several medical mission trips providing care to the underserved communities of Haiti and Greece. She has 6 years experience as a Registered Nurse at Mount Saint Mary's Hospital specializing in medical surgical care along with post anesthesia recovery. In addition Julie worked at the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Niagara specializing in ocular sugery. She grew up in Pendleton and currently resides in North Tonawanda. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, boating, and traveling.

Megan Granchelli, DNP

Megan Granchelli was born and raised in Lockport. She graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Biochemistry. She worked in medical research in Neurology and Neuroscience at Albany Medical College while attending nursing school. Megan returned to the Buffalo-Niagara region in 2012. She spent the next six years working on a step-down unit as a floor and charge nurse at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center while also advancing her education. 

She completed the Doctoral Adult Nurse Practitioner program at the University at Buffalo in 2018. Since then, she has been working as a primary care provider in the WNY area. 

When she is not at the office, Megan enjoys time with her family, running, and traveling to new places. Megan resides in Lewiston with her husband and two daughters.

Testimonials

  • I highly recommend the weight loss program through Dr. Laurri's office. Working with Katherine Pierce, NP, I have finally found a program that works for me. Food choices are perfect. So far I have lost 30 pounds in 3 months, and that is without exercising, as I am unable to. Definitely a successful and easy program!

    -Elizabeth L.
  • Dieting can be a daunting experience... but Kathy Pierce provided the support and encouragement along with an informed explanation and suggestions to assist in my efforts. Since my first appointment, I have lost 19 pounds in 5 months. I am taking it slow and steady, but succeeding!
  • I have tried to lose weight all my adult life and have tried every diet you can think of. None of them worked as well as the program with Kathy Pierce. I have lost 77 pounds in 9 months and couldn't be happier with my life right now. Kathy is so awesome, always right with you cheering you on through your weight loss.

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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Niagara County
Phone: 716-205-0170
Fax: 716-205-0818

*Limited Saturday Hours, call for appointment

Erie County
Phone: 716-261-1474
Fax: 716-261-1473

FRANK R. LAURRI, MD
& ASSOCIATES, PC

Bringing patients in WNY a better health care experience.

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