Vestal, New York

Velocity Clinical Research, Vestal

Velocity’s research site in Vestal partners with Endwell Family Physicians to conduct clinical trials for a broad range of investigational treatments. Research studies at this site explore vaccines and medicines developed to treat migraines, diabetes, acne, depression, high cholesterol, and other conditions. Acquired by Velocity in 2022, the Vestal location conducted clinical trials for years, first with Regional Clinical Research, then as part of Meridian Clinical Research.

Through the partnership with Endwell Family Physicians, the site is easily accessible to thousands of patients in Vestal and Endwell, including those established with the practice. All trials conducted at the site are performed in accordance with ICH and FDA guidelines, and in compliance with GCP. Our Vestal team is committed to being a resource for study participants, to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and kindness, and to advancing medicine through research.

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Velocity Clinical Research, Vestal
4100 Vestal Road, Ste LL-100, Vestal, NY 13850

Phone: (607) 794-5790

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About Velocity Clinical Research

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200,000+ people have a joined a study at Velocity

Many people enjoy the study experience and have joined several clinical trials at Velocity.

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Velocity has decades of research experience

With sites that were established as long ago as 1986, Velocity has experts who have supported clinical trials for decades.

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Velocity studies are led by healthcare professionals

All clinical trials conducted at Velocity are overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Our experienced research team in Vestal

Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. All physicians at Velocity are board certified in their specialty area(s) and all research staff is trained in clinical research regulations, including GCP and HIPAA. Our clinical research team in Vestal is dedicated to conducting quality research in a professional and caring environment.

  • Suchet Patel, MD

    Principal Investigator
    Suchet Patel, MD is the Medical Director of Regional Clinical Research. He is a member of several professional associations and has been in practice for 20 years. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Patel received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed family medicine residencies at Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, and Broome County Medical Society.

  • Eric Lorraine, DO

    Principal Investigator
    Eric Lorraine, DO specializes in osteopathic manipulative therapy. Board certified in family medicine and osteopathic medicine, Dr. Lorraine received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY and completed a family medicine residency at Binghamton General Hospital, in Binghamton, NY. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, and New York State Osteopathic Medical Society.

  • Michael Federico, DO

    Principal Investigator
    Michael Federico, DO joined EFP in 2014 and specializes in family medicine. Board Certified in family medicine, Dr. Frederico received his medical degree from Toura College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, NY and completed a family medicine residency at United Health Services Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY. He serves as a Medical Advisor at SUNY Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Frederico is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and New York State Osteopathic Medical Society.

  • Kimberly Desantis, MD

    Principal Investigator
    Kimberly Desantis, MD joined EFP in 2003 and specializes in family medicine. Board Certified in family medicine, Dr. Desantis received her medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY and completed a family medicine residency at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo, NY. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, and Broome County Medical Society.

  • Rekha Patel, MD

    Principal Investigator
    Rekha Patel, MD joined EFP in 2000 and specializes in family medicine. Board Certified in family medicine, Dr. Patel received her medical degree from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India and completed family medicine residencies at Medical College of Pennsylvania Affiliate, Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, Broome County Chapter of New York State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, Broome County Medical Society, and American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.

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