About
Dr. David Clifford has practiced family medicine in West Seneca, New York for 28 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Canisius College in Buffalo in 1982. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Autonomous Universidad de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1986. His post-graduate training included an internship at New York Medical College in Valhalla and a Fifth Pathway program in Family Medicine at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the State University of New York Buffalo, finishing in 1996.
Dr. Clifford holds licenses in both New York and Florida. He maintains a hospital affiliation with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and draws on longstanding relationships with local specialists to coordinate referrals when patients need them. He conducts appointments in English and Spanish. His clinical focus centers on prevention, wellness, heart disease, diabetes, and emotional health. He believes that experience, compassion, and understanding together produce a better healthcare experience. Outside the office, he enjoys boating, fishing, and time with family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY — Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1982
Medical School
Autonomous Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico — Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Family Medicine, State University of New York Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1993-1996
Additional Training
Internship: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, 1991-1992; Fifth Pathway: Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY — Family Medicine, 1992-1993
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Clifford right for?
Dr. Clifford suits adults who want a long-term relationship with one dedicated family physician. Patients managing or at risk for heart disease, diabetes, or emotional health conditions benefit from his prevention-forward approach. His bilingual practice serves Spanish-speaking patients who prefer care in their native language. Patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours phone availability, will find his practice a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Clifford focuses on heart disease risk, diabetes, and emotional health, alongside general family medicine and acute care. He reviews possible indicators for these conditions as part of his annual wellness program. His approach emphasizes catching risk factors early through advanced screenings.
Dr. Clifford has practiced in West Seneca for 28 years. That tenure means he knows the local specialist community well and maintains established referral relationships throughout the Buffalo area.
Dr. Clifford earned his medical degree from the Autonomous Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico in 1986. He completed an internship at New York Medical College, a Fifth Pathway program at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers, and his Family Medicine residency at the State University of New York Buffalo.
Yes. Dr. Clifford sees patients himself at every appointment. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants as substitutes for the physician visit.
Yes. Dr. Clifford remains reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns without waiting for the next business day.
Yes. Dr. Clifford conducts visits in both English and Spanish, making his practice accessible to Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Clifford holds privileges at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. That affiliation supports continuity of care when patients require hospital-level services.
Dr. Clifford prioritizes wellness and prevention in every patient relationship. He reviews risk indicators for heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive and emotional health. The annual MDVIP Wellness Program he offers includes advanced screenings designed to detect risk factors earlier than standard testing.
Doctor profile last updated April 9, 2026