University at Buffalo (UB)
Brian A. Monaco MD, AEMUS, FACEP, RDMS
Brian A. Monaco
MD, AEMUS, FACEP, RDMS
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Emergency Medicine; Emergency Medicine – Point of Care Ultrasound
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
Dr. Monaco is certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and as a physician Sonographer (RDMS). He completed his medical training, residency, and fellowship in Emergency Medicine and Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is currently an Attending Physician at Buffalo General Medical Center and Erie County Medical Center, both Tertiary Care facilities. He has worked in the community at Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital and Eastern Niagara Hospital as well. Dr. Monaco serves as the Ultrasound Director and Fellowship Director at UBMD Emergency Medicine.
Education and Training:
- American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) (2028)
- Fellowship, Emergency Ultrasound, University at Buffalo (2018)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine (2014)
- BS, Biology, Hobart College (2010)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Course Instructor
- ARDMS Registered Physician Sonographer
- Certificate, AEMUS : Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography Focus Practice Designation, ABEM
- Certificate, BLS, ACLS, PALS, ALTS
Employment:
- Associate Medical Director, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, University at Buffalo, Center for Research and Education in Special Environments (2022-present)
- Director, Emergency Ultrasound Division (2022-present)
- Fellowship Director, UBMD Emergency Medicine, Emergency Ultrasound Division (2022-present)
- Ultrasound Division Director, Ultrasound Division, UBMD Emergency Medicine (2022-present)
- Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center (2017-present)
- Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center (2017-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo, Department in Emergency Medicine (2017-present)
- Director of Emergency Ultrasound, Erie County Medical Center (2017-present)
- Attending Physician, Eastern Niagara Hospital (2019–2020)
- Attending Physician, Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital (2017–2018)
- Surgical/Neuro ICU Mid-Level Practitioner, Buffalo General Medical Center (2017)
Awards and Honors:
- Outstanding Clinician in Academic Division (2024)
- Unsung Hero Award (2023)
- Academic Attending of the Year, UBMD Emergency Medicine Residency (2021)
- Golden Probe Award, UBMD Emergency Medicine Residency (2017)
- Scholastic Award, UB Department of Emergency Medicine (2014)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- March 2023–March 2023
Physiological determinants of performance during simulated shipboard firefighting activities
Office of Naval Research
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Wahome R, Mirsch D, Kariuki L, Monaco B, Bagonza K, Harborne D. (2022) Ultrasound virtual skills based workshop: An African experience in the COVID era. African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence (Mar), 12(1): 30-33. doi:10.1016/j.afjem.2021.10.004
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Erika St. James, Brian Monaco, Penelope C. Lema. (2022) Ultrasound diagnosis of endopthalmitis and retinal detachment in the Emergency department. Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine (Nov), 29(101576)
Presentations:
- "The FAST Exam" OB/GYN Grand rounds (2023)
- "The Fast Exam" OB/GYN Grand round (2022)
Service Activities:
- United States Navy Corpsman Point of Care Ultrasound Training; Course Director (2023)
- UBMD Emergency Medicine Board of Directors; Board Member (2023–present)
- Manages and Directs Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Program; Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Director (2022–2023)
- ABEM AEMUS Standards Setting Committee; Member (2022)
- Residency Education Director; Emergency Ultrasound (2019–2022)
- UBMD Emergency Medicine Residency; Core Faculty (2019–present)
- Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship; Core Faculty (2018–present)
- Kaleida Health Emergency Airway Committee, Emergency Department Representative; Emergency Airway Committee