Zachary Ficarro, PsyD

Specialty: Medical Psychology
Department of Supportive and Palliative Care

Specializing In:

  • Psychological support for adult patients with cancer, as well as survivors and family members

Research Interests:

  • Psychological impact and treatment of sexual health related concerns on cancer patients and survivors
  • Serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities who have a cancer diagnosis

Biography

I am a Medical Psychologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, where I provide clinical assessment and intervention services to oncology patients on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. As a medical psychologist I work directly with patients, survivors, and their families as they navigate the cancer experience from time of diagnosis, through survivorship, and at times end of life. This involves a number of processes such as building healthy coping strategies, establishing a sense of meaning and purpose, focusing on quality of life, and managing symptoms.

I received my Master of Arts in Psychology and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Medaille University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center where I discovered a passion for working with oncology patients, survivors, and their families. I am a member of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society.

Positions

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Medical Psychologist – Department of Supportive and Palliative Care

Background

Education and Training

  • 2023 - PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Medaille University, Buffalo, NY
  • 2015 - MA - Psychology, Medaille University, Buffalo, NY

Fellowship

  • 2019-2020 - Pre-doctoral internship, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association
  • American Psychosocial Oncology Society