The Buffalo Vascular Team

Safet Lekperic, MD is a board-certified Interventional Radiologist who specializes in advanced, minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for a wide range of vascular and nonvascular conditions. At Buffalo Vascular Care, he is part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patients' quality of life through comprehensive outpatient care, innovative endovascular therapies, and a strong commitment to limb preservation.

Dr. Lekperic has a special interest in advanced vascular and embolic therapies, providing minimally invasive treatment options for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) as part of Buffalo Vascular Care's multidisciplinary limb preservation and amputation prevention program. He also treats patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), uterine fibroids, pelvic venous disorders, chronic venous disease, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.

His expertise includes prostate artery embolization (PAE), uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), genicular artery embolization (GAE), musculoskeletal embolization (MSK embolization), hemorrhoid embolization (HAE), and other advanced image-guided procedures that can offer effective alternatives to traditional surgery and other more invasive treatments.

Dr. Lekperic earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and is an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the American College of Radiology.

Dr. Lekperic is known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach and believes in providing conservative, evidence-based care whenever possible. He works closely with primary care physicians, podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, and other specialists to develop personalized treatment plans that meet each patient's unique needs. He cares for patients 18 years of age and older.

As a member of the Buffalo Vascular Care team, Dr. Lekperic is committed to expanding access to state-of-the-art outpatient vascular and interventional radiology services. His goal is to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes through innovative, minimally invasive treatments that promote faster recovery, preserve limbs whenever possible, and improve overall quality of life.

Dr. Angela Riznyk-Bosworth is a WNY native and the daughter of Dr. Peter Riznyk. She graduated from Orchard Park High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of NY College at Geneseo. She then completed her graduate education at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, IL where she graduated top of her class.

Following receipt of her DPM degree, she completed a three year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, VA. In addition to comprehensive training in both Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, her training included rotations on Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesia, Pain Service, Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Oncology, Wound Care, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She treats complex pathologies of the foot and ankle including, but not limited to, pes planus (flatfoot), pes cavus (high-arched foot), Charcot neuroarthropathy, Diabetic foot ulcers, lateral ankle instability, ankle arthritis, foot and ankle trauma, as well as forefoot pathologies (bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, metatarsus adductus, etc.).

Dr. Riznyk-Bosworth is a member in good standing with the American Podiatric Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.

Reshada Lekperic is a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about patient-centered care. Reshada earned her degree of Master Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) D'Youville College and holds certifications in FNP-BC. She is also a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her empathetic approach and commitment to continuous learning, Reshada strives to empower patients with knowledge and compassionate care.

Jenna graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology where she received her Combined Bachelor/Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2022. She is a board-certified physician assistant. Since that time, she has practiced inpatient medicine at Buffalo General Hospital. She seeks to use her knowledge and compassion towards others to provide exceptional patient care.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, snowboarding, photography, painting, music, sporting events (Go Bills!) and spending time with her friends and family.

Kathryn Nguyen is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Health from the University of Rochester and is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Kathryn began her nursing career in oncology, where she developed a strong foundation in complex clinical care and a deep appreciation for supporting patients and their families through challenging times. She has a special interest in wound care and is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal healing and improved quality of life through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.

Kathryn values building meaningful relationships with her patients and creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, informed, and actively involved in their care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her dogs, and being outdoors.