About Us
About Century-Airport Pediatrics
Century-Airport Pediatrics continues to encourage parents and children to be well educated in all aspects of child health — for healthy growth and development as well as for pediatric illnesses and injuries.
Our Story
Thirty years of pediatric care in Western New York
The logo was designed to represent a child’s cap or ‘beanie’, but also resembled a cartoon vehicle for future family travel — encompassing all aspects of the name Century-Airport Pediatrics (C-AP).
1995
Century-Airport Pediatrics was established in 1995 on Cayuga Road near the Buffalo Airport. The goal of this new practice was to provide quality comprehensive pediatric care with an emphasis on education, and on HMO capitation strategies, to provide the best cost-effective care for all of our new pediatric patients. To that end, a small library, fitness area, and cafeteria were all established to encourage health education at each visit.
1999
In February of 1999, the capitation plans of most HMOs were not as strong as they had been predicted to become, and patients’ family lives were too busy to embrace the full spectrum of what we had to offer; so the practice relocated to 2625 Harlem Road in the Caritas Medical Arts Building next to St. Joseph Hospital. While the hospital does not have a pediatric presence, the ability to quickly obtain x-rays and laboratory evaluation are a plus when deemed appropriate by one of our providers.
2004
In January of 2004, expansion on the ‘well side’ of the office created new possibilities for a small library for parents and the ability to have a child psychologist at our office one day each week. Some providers at Century-Airport Pediatrics also refer certain patients to a pediatric chiropractor on site one half day each week. The practice has sponsored a Bike Rodeo and a Halloween Party, in spring and autumn respectively, to encourage safety. Conferences on child development and behavior have been held at the Hospital Community Room for all interested families.
2025
Our latest re-location occurred in April of 2025, to the OLV (Our Lady of Victory) Campus in Lackawanna, at 790 Ridge Road. The Campus has much to offer to Children and Families with special needs. Our Practice will continue to provide the same high level of medical care for Well Child Visits and Sick Child Visits. We look forward to seeing our existing patients at our new location.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy remains that good communication between the providers — physicians and nurse practitioners — and parents is essential in order to provide the best quality overall health care and allow for the most appropriate office visits and therapies.
We strive to follow the established guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics while staying up to date on all current medical issues. We hope that our patients and families enjoy being members of our practice. Most importantly, we strive for health and happiness for each of our children and families. We hope that we have added an element of Well Child Care to our practice that is not readily available elsewhere in Western New York.
Our Team
Meet Your Providers
Anthony Vetrano, M.D.
"Dr Tony"
Personal
Married with four children and many grandchildren; resides in the Town of Tonawanda.
Undergraduate
Canisius College
Medical School
Georgetown University, 1986
Residency
Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (Chief Resident); completed 1990
Practicing Since
1990 · Joined C-AP May 1995 · Formerly Pediatric Board Certified and member of AAP
Pediatric Interests
Preventing and treating common childhood behaviors by practical parent education.
Also
Enjoys pre-adolescent teaching and team sports; formerly Chairman of Pediatrics at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.
Jennifer Roller, M.D.
"Dr Jen"
Personal
Grew up in Pendleton, now lives in Tonawanda.
Undergraduate
St. John Fisher College in Rochester, 1996 — Bachelor of Science and Premed
Medical School
Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, 2000
Residency
Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, 2003
Joined C-AP
2003
Pediatric Interests
Growth and Development, Diabetes, Anxiety and Depression.
Also
Enjoys swimming, reading novels, dogs, Buffalo Sabres.
Christina Medico, PNP
"Ms Christina"
Personal
Grew up in Tonawanda, resides in Amherst, married in 2005 and has 3 children.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2002
Graduate
Master of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2004
Joined C-AP
2002 as R.N., 2004 as P.N.P.
Pediatric Interests
ADHD, child development, nutrition, exercise and safety.
Also
Member of Sigma Theta Tau (National Honor Society of Nursing) and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Fluent in the Croatian language; enjoys exercise, travel and cooking.
Elena K. Walker, PNP
"Ms Elena"
Personal
Grew up in Lancaster, NY, married, has 3 children.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1986
Graduate
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1993 · AHCC Certified
Joined C-AP
March 2008 · Adjunct Faculty, D’Youville
Pediatric Interests
Pediatric heart disease, child development, and eating disorders.
Also
Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Kaleida Health’s 1999 “Women in Medicine” award. Created the ‘Dreams from the Heart Camp’ for children with heart disease. Enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with family.
Our Staff
The people you’ll see and hear from
Physician Assistants
Allison · Alyssa · Madeline
Nurses
Amy · Karen · Kristen · Melissa · Tracy
Medical Assistants
Nataliya · Theresa
Reception
April · Diane · Jean · Jessica · Kelsei
Billing Office
Jackie (coordinator)
Patient Experience Manager
Kim
Operations Manager
Heather
Business Manager
Maryann
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call us.
790 Ridge Road, 1st Floor · Lackawanna, NY 14218 — on the OLV Campus, with free parking.
Office Hours
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday / Thursday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed — doctor on call