Jennifer S. Abeles DO

Jennifer Abeles

Jennifer S. Abeles
DO

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Hematology; Internal Medicine - Pediatrics

Contact Information
UB|MD Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, Conventus Building
1001 Main Street FL 4
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 716-550-8361
Fax: 7163230578
abeles@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

My clinical practice at the Main Street Internal Medicine-Pediatrics office provides healthcare services to an underserved area of Buffalo. I provide primary care for both adult and pediatric patients with a wide variety of medical issues. In addition, I provide specialized care for patients with chronic pain issues through osteopathic manipulation including Cranial Osteopathy. Lastly, I provide specialized and primary care services for adult patients with Sickle Cell disease.

As the Director of the Adult Sickle Cell Transitional Care program, I have a formalized transitional program with providers in the Sickle Cell & Hemoglobinopathy Center of Western New York at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Directing such a program not only educates the faculty, staff, and residents in the Conventus clinic and Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency, but also all healthcare providers around the Buffalo area who care for these patients. This program leads to better patient-centered care for those suffering with Sickle Cell disease throughout Western New York.

Currently, my research is focused on Long Covid and Sickle Cell Disease care. I am currently involved in a multidisciplinary Long Covid registry (UB Co V) with plans to created a Long Covid Clinic at UB. Additionally, I am working with the Hematology Department with Dr. Alam as the PI at ECMC on a Drug study with Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) testing the benefits of Inclacumab for patients with Sickle Cell disease.

As a teacher, I supervise Med-Peds residents at the Conventus office, as well as Internal Medicine residents on the inpatient service at Buffalo General Medical Center four weeks per year. I also teach pediatric residents when I am on call for pediatric patients and Newborn Nursery, which occurs on a rotating basis throughout the year. Both my weeks on service and on call also include the teaching of University at Buffalo medical students. In addition, I help run the osteopathic medical student elective during which we are able to introduce students outside of UB to our Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency program. Lastly, I give a number of lectures each year at the monthly Med-Peds conferences as well as educate residents and students across specialties about Sickle Cell Disease and the standards of care for patients of all ages and in a variety of settings.

As a former Associate Program Director for the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, I ensure that the goals and objectives of the program continue to match the goals and philosophies of both osteopathic and allopathic medicine. Furthermore, I focus on maintaining a core principle of Osteopathy, that being the care of the whole patient. As a group, we feel education is a core principle in our role as UB professors. As our program continues to increase the number of Med-Peds medical providers and educate an increasing number of medical students, was are able to aide in the care of the growing transitional patient population in the US.

Education and Training:
  • Residency, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency Chief Resident during 4th Year, State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
  • Internship, Osteopathic Rotating Internship, State University of New York at Buffalo (1999)
  • DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)
  • BA, Political Science, Cornell University (1993)

Employment:
  • Co- Director for Long COVID Recovery Center, Internal Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Science (2023-present)
  • Medical Director for Primary Care and Specialty Care UBMD Conventus Site, Internal Medicine, UBMD (2019-present)
  • Adult Transitional Sickle Cell Program Director, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2010-present)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2003-present)
  • Associate Program Director for the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, Internal Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Science (2006–2022)
  • Attending Physician, Aspire Clinic (2003–2008)
  • Attending Physician, Elmwood Health Center (2003–2005)

Awards and Honors:
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2017)
  • NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program (2012)
  • Cary Vastola Osteopathic Recognition Award (1999)
  • Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation (1998)

Research Expertise:
  • Adult Sickle Cell Care: Director of transitional care for Adult Sickle Cell Disease working with Dr. Ambrusko from John Oishei Children's Hospital
  • Cranial Therapy/Osteopathic Manipulation: Certified in Cranial Sacral Therapy
  • Long COVID

Grants and Sponsored Research:
  • December 2022–March 2024
    GBT 133 open label Inclacumab sickle cell
    Global Blood Therapeutics
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  • December 2022–March 2024
    GBT 132 - Single Dose Inclacumab for Sickle Cell VOC
    Global Blood Therapeutics
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  • September 2015–June 2020
    Increasing Cancer Screening through Academic Detailing and Practice Facilitation
    Health Research, Inc. and NYS-DOH
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $22,250
  • May 2022
    UB Co-V: Assessing Long Covid in WNY
    University at Buffalo Sponsored Program Administration
    Role: Principal Investigator

Journal Articles:

  • Domenique Ciriello Pharm. D., Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson Pharm. D., Stephanie Seyse Pharm.D., Jennifer Abeles, DO., Erin Conway-Habes M.D., Vaylie Slowik Pharm.D., Ashley E. Woodruff Pharm.D. (2021) Evaluation of a Pain Management Protocol Used to Deescalate Opioid Use in Adult Patients Hospitalized with Vaso-occlusive Crisis due to Sickle Cell Disease. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (Oct) doi:10.1002/jac5.1533
  • Woodruff AE, Cieri NE, Abeles J, Seyse SJ, Abeles JS. (2013) Abdominal migraine in adults: a review of pharmacotherapeutic options. Ann Pharmacother (Jun), 47(6): 27-27.

Abstracts:

  • Ruiz C, Cieri-Hutcherson N, Lauria M, Abeles J. (2024) Guideline-Directed Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnant Patients in the Inpatient Setting. American Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, (Nov)
  • Mann L, Cieri-Hutcherson NE, Seyse S, Hutcherson TC, Abeles J. (2023) Evaluation of Emergency Room Care for Vaso-Occlusive Crisis for Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. (Dec)
  • Marji E, Ruiz C, Cieri-Hutcherson NE, Lauria M, Abeles J. (2023) Enhancing Reproductive Health Management in Sickle-Cell Disease Through Interprofessional Grand Rounds Education. American Journal of health System Pharmacy, (Dec)

Professional Memberships:
  • UBMD Covid Vaccination Committee; Develop a plan to provide Covid vaccination to all UBMD Patients. (2021)
  • Millennium Collaborative Care; Working with the Millennium group to provide a higher level of care for complex and disadvantaged members of society. (2016–2017)
  • Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (2014–present)
  • New York State Osteopathic Medical Society; Member (2012–present)
  • The Osteopathic Cranial Academy (2011–2022)
  • American Academy of Osteopathy (2011–present)
  • Western New York Osteopathic Society (1999–present)
  • American Osteopathic Association (1998–present)
  • Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network

Presentations:
  • "Chronic Pain Management" University Internal Medicine- Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2024)
  • "Disability and Healthcare- My Experiences in working as a Physician with this group and in health care." Center for Self Advocacy Disability and Healthcare Summit (2023)
  • "Women's Healthcare Panel Member" Center for Self Advocacy Disability and Healthcare Summit (2023)
  • "Vaginal Discharge" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2023)
  • "Enhancing Reproductive Health Management in Sickle Cell Disease" Pediatric Grand Rounds (2023)
  • "Enhancing Reproductive Health Management in Sickle Cell Disease" Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (2023)
  • "Enhancing Reproductive Health Management in Sickle Cell Disease" OB/GYN Grand Rounds (2023)
  • "Pediatric Neck Mass" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2023)
  • "Upper Extremity Injuries in Pediatric Patients" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2022)
  • "Women's Summit: Disability and Health Care" Panelist for the Center of Self Advocacy, Inc (2022)
  • "Sickle Cell Educational Event" Two one hour on-line presentations to members of the Monroe Plan for Medical Care to provide education about Sickle cell disease. (2022)
  • "The Evaluation of Common Breast Complaints" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2022)
  • "Evaluation of Neck pain" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2021)
  • "Evaluation of a Breast Mass" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2021)
  • "Adult Sickle Cell Disease- Understanding the Pathophysiology" Core Didactic Conference for Internal Medicine Program at University of Buffalo (2021)
  • "Adult Sickle Cell Disease- Understanding the Pathophysiology" Family Medicine Grand Rounds (2021)
  • "Pain Management" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2020)
  • "Adult Sickle Cell Disease- Understanding the Pathophysiology" Core Didactic Conference for Internal Medicine Program at University of Buffalo (2019)
  • "Female Sexual dysfunction" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2019)
  • "Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes- 2019 Revisions" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2019)
  • "The Evaluation of Breast Disorders" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2019)
  • "2018 Cholesterol Guideline Update" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2018)
  • "Upper Extermity injuries in the Pediatric Patient" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2018)
  • "Sickle Cell Disease Review" Academic Half Day for IM Residents; University at Buffalo (2018)
  • "Rhinitis and Sinusitis" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2018)
  • "A Care Path Plan: What is it? How to Make One for Your Patient" Medicine Grand Rounds (2018)
  • "Panel Specialist Q&A" 2018 Primary Care Update Conference; UBMD (2018)
  • "Osteoporosis Guideline Update" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2017)
  • "Neck Pain" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2017)
  • "Guideline Update- H. Pylori tx" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2017)
  • "Warts" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2017)
  • "Foot and ankle Injuries" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2017)
  • "The Evaluation of a Breast Mass" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2016)
  • "Vaccine Updates- clearing up the ambiguity" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2016)
  • "Vaginal Discharge" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2016)
  • "Sickle Cell disease" Core Didactic Conference Lecture; University At Buffalo (2016)
  • "Precocious Puberty" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum (2015)
  • "Is Brain Nariurectic Peptide Predictive of Severity in Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Crisis" Poster Presentation at Department of Medicine Research Day (2015)
  • "Pelvic Pain" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2015)
  • "The Evaluation of a Breast Mass" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2015)
  • "Upper Extremity Injuries" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2015)
  • "Orientation to the Medicine and Pediatrics Support Systems at the Office Sites" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2014)
  • "Adult Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding the Pathophysiology" Core Didactic Conference for Internal Medicine Program at University of Buffalo (2014)
  • "Can Laboratory Testing Be Used to Help Determine Severity in Sickle Cell Crisis?" Poster Presentation at Department of Medicine Research Day (2014)
  • "Perioribital Cellulitis" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2014)
  • "Constipation" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2014)
  • "Adult Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding the Pathophysiology and Pain Management" Jefferson Family Medicine Weekly Conference (2014)
  • "Pertussis: A Parent‘s Story" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2014)
  • "Neck Pain" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2013)
  • "Congenital Anomalies" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2013)
  • "Internal Medicine Morning Report at the Veteran’s Hospital: Adult Sickle Cell Disease- Understanding the Pathophysiology; May 13th, 2013." Internal Medicine Morning Report at the Veteran’s Hospital (2013)
  • "Evaluation of a Breast Mass" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2013)
  • "Warts" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2012)
  • "Adult Sickle Cell Disease- Understanding the Pathophysiology" Grand rounds presentation: Buffalo General Hospital (2012)
  • "Foot and Ankle Injuries" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2012)
  • "Orientation to the UB Medicine and Pediatrics Education and Support Resources" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2012)
  • "Pediatric Headaches" University Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Core Curriculum Conference Presentations (2012)
  • "Pertussis Disease: A Personal Story" Fifth Annual Immunization Conference; Fifth Annual Immunization Conference; Regional Conference; NY State Regional Immunization Conference (2011)
  • "Sickle Cell Disease- The Practical Approach to Their Care in the ER" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds (2011)
  • "Outpatient Care of the Adult Sickle Cell Patient" Western New York Osteopathic Medical Society; Western New York Osteopathic Medical Society; Western New York Osteopathic Medical Society (2007)
  • "Pertussis" WNY Osteopathic Spring Conference; WNY Osteopathic Spring Conference in Clymer; WNY Osteopathic Group (2006)
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Service Activities:
  • UBMD Primary Care Executive Committee (2023–present)
  • Faculty Burnout Prevention Committee (2023–present)
  • Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo Transition Program; Committee Member (2023–present)
  • Facilitator for a Interactive Medico-legal Risk Management Session with second year medical students; Facilitator (2022–present)
  • Facilitator/Debriefer for IDM 730: Core Topics: "Behling Challenging Communication Simulations"; Facilitator (2021–present)
  • Working with a local group of ambassadors and their team leads to improve Colorectal screening and Breast cancer screening in our patient pools.; Physician Champion (2020–2022)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plant Governing Board; Alternate Member (2020)
  • QI Team A 5 person team of UMBD providers focused on improving Quality for the UMBD Organization.; Committee Member (2020)
  • CORT- Clinical Operations Re-engineering Task Force Clinical Operations Re-engineering Task Force; Contributor (2019)
  • Faculty Practice Management Audit Committee; Member (2019–2020)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plant Governing Board; Member (2019)
  • Co-leader in committee to Engage Community and Strengthen relationships to Meet Community Needs in Clinical Care, Education and Scholarship; Co-Chair (2018–2019)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plant Governing Board; Alternate Member (2016)
  • CME Conference Planning Committee for the Primary Care Update; Committee Member (2015–2019)
  • Student Affairs & Academic Standing; Member (2011–2013)
  • Faculty Council; Member (2008–2012)

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Contact Information

UB|MD Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, Conventus Building
1001 Main Street FL 4
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 716-550-8361
Fax: 7163230578
abeles@buffalo.edu
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