David G. Ellis MD

David Ellis

David G. Ellis
MD

Associate Professor

Department of Emergency Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Emergency Medicine

Contact Information
UBMD Emergency Medicine
77 Goodell Street
Suite 340
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 7166459700
dellis@buffalo.edu


Patient Care

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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Professional Summary:

David G. Ellis, MD, FACEP. Former Director of Telehealth Services for UBMD Emergency Medicine and the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo. It has been my goal to develop telemedicine as a stable, financially sustainable practice within our group as a model of telehealth care within our specialty and on par with the outstanding services we provide staffing emergency departments for major hospitals within our region. I also practice full-time emergency medicine at the Erie County Medical Center (30+ years) and the VA Western New York Healthcare System (10+ years). I have served in leadership positions in both the hospital and emergency department including as the President of the ECMC Medical-Dental Staff and as Chief of Emergency Medicine for 5 years at the VA Buffalo Emergency Department.

Our current practice of telemedicine in emergency medicine is the culmination of nearly 30 years of work beginning with the implementation of one of the first computer-based telemedicine systems in the world between the ECMC Emergency Department and the Erie County Holding Center in downtown Buffalo in 1994. The practice has also been built on the experience of managing a state-wide telemedicine system for emergency medicine for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision from 1999 to 2022. The team currently provides on-demand telemedicine clinical support for MATTERS (Medication for Addiction Treatment and Electronic Referrals) with patient assessments, addiction medication (buprenorphine/naloxone) prescribing and referrals for long-term treatment. UBMD Emergency Medicine Telehealth Services provides care daily from 11am to 11pm accessible through public facing websites with KaleidaCares and ECMC VirtualCare and through patient care partnerships with Independent Health and with People Inc and Virtual Medical Care serving Disability Group Homes in Western New York.

The education and training of emergency medicine residents and medical students in telemedicine and the mentoring of young faculty members has been and will remain a priority for our teaching program. Current research and system development issues are focused on the telemedicine emergency care management of patient populations with unique medical needs. These include patients with multiple co-morbidities and in unique residency settings such as disability group homes and long-term care facilities. Evaluation and management of the medical, social and psychological factors that lead to frequent emergency department usage and frequent hospitalization is a key component of managing patient populations more efficiently. Transitions of care are an important focus as patients move from hospital to either home or nursing home with a goal of reducing returns for admission or visits to the ER. Addressing New York state’s – and our nation’s - opioid misuse crisis is the primary mission of our work with the MATTERS Network being a resource for medication assisted treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone and avoidance of fentanyl-containing street products.

Education and Training:

  • Residency, Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh (PA) School of Medicine (1985)
  • Internship, Emergency Medicine, University Health Center (1983)
  • MD, University of Pittsburgh (PA) School of Medicine (1982)
  • BS, Chemistry, Allegheny College (1977)

Employment:

  • Attending Physician Emergency Department, VA Medical Center, Buffalo NY (2011-present)
  • Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (2006-present)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo NY (1991-present)
  • Director, Telehealth Services, Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, UBMD Emergency Medicine, Buffalo NY (2006–2023)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Physician Assistant Program, Daemen College (1996–2022)
  • Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Veterans Administration, Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo NY (2011–2017)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Brooks Memorial Hospital (FDR Medical Services), Dunkirk NY (2000–2012)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (FDR Medical Services) Niagara Falls NY (2006–2010)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Bertrand-Chaffee Hospital, Springville NY (2003–2010)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, United Memorial Medical Center (FDR Medical Services), Batavia NY (2003–2010)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Physician Assistant Prog, D'Youville College (1994–2010)
  • Adjunct Faculty, School of Informatics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2004–2008)
  • Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (1992–2006)
  • Associate Director, Emergency Services, Emergency Medicine, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo NY (1992–2004)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Millard Fillmore Hospitals, Buffalo (NY); Coastal Emergency Physicians, Inc. (1990–1991)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, The Medical Center, Beaver PA (1989–1990)
  • Assistant Director, Emergency Department, Emergency Medicine, Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh PA (1988–1990)
  • Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh (PA) School of Medicine (1988–1990)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City PA (1987–1990)
  • Acting Medical Director / Department Chair, Emergency Medicine, East Liverpool City Hospital (Fischer-Mangold Emergency Physicians), East Liverpool OH (1987–1988)
  • Clinical Instructor, University of Pittsburgh (PA) School of Medicine (1987–1988)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Department, East Liverpool (OH) City Hospital; U.S. Public Health Service, National Health Service Corps; Fischer-Mangold Emergency Physicians (1985–1988)
  • Faculty, Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania (1985–1987)
  • Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Residency in Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA (1984–1985)
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Awards and Honors:

  • "Health Care 50", Buffalo (NY) Business First (2007)
  • Honor: 1 of 15 International "Success Stories in Telemedicine", Telemedicine Journal and e-Health (2003)
  • National Association of Counties "Telemedicine Project" County Achievement Award (1995)
  • Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians (1988)
  • The Larry Weiss Award for Faculty Teaching, University of Pittsburgh-Affiliated Residency in Emergency Medicine (1986)
  • The Safar Award for Excellence in Graduate Research, University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Residency in Emergency Medicine (1985)


Journal Articles:

  • Bashshur RL, Shannon GW, Krupinski EA, Grigsby J, Kvedar JC, Weinstein RS, Sanders JH, Rheuban KS, Nesbitt TS, Alverson DC, Merrell RC, Linkous JD, Ferguson AS, Waters RJ, Stachura ME, Ellis DG, Antoniotti NM, Johnston B, Doarn CR, Yellowlees P, Normandin S, Tracy J. (2009) National telemedicine initiatives: essential to healthcare reform. Telemed J E Health (Jul), 15(6): 600-610.
  • Ellis DG, Mayrose J, Phelan M. (2006) Consultation times in emergency telemedicine using realtime videoconferencing. J Telemed Telecare (Jan), 12(6): 303-305.
  • Ellis DG. (2004) Emergency Telehealth: Alive and Well in New York State. Empire State EPIC Emergency Physician's Interim Communique (Jan), 21(3): 4-6.
  • Mayrose J, Kesavadas T, Chugh K, Joshi D, Ellis DG. (2003) Utilization of virtual reality for endotracheal intubation training. Resuscitation (Oct), 59(1): 133-138.
  • Ellis DG, Mayrose J. (2003) The success of emergency telemedicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Telemed J E Health (Jan), 9(1): 73-79.
  • Haskins PA, Ellis DG, Mayrose J. (2002) Predicted utilization of emergency medical services telemedicine in decreasing ambulance transports. Prehosp Emerg Care (Oct), 6(4): 445-448.
  • Ellis DG, Mayrose J, Jehle DV, Moscati RM, Pierluisi GJ. (2001) A Telemedicine Model for Emergency Care in a Short-Term Correctional Facility. Telemed J E Health (Jan), 7(2): 87-92.
  • Ellis DG, Mayrose J, Jehle DV, Moscati RM, Pierluisi GJ. (2001) A telemedicine model for emergency care in a short-term correctional facility. Telemed J E Health (Jan), 7(2): 87-92.
  • Ellis DG, Lerner EB, Jehle DV, Romano K, Siffring C. (1999) A Multi-State Survey of Videotaping Practices for Major Trauma Resuscitations. J Emerg Med (Jul), 17(4): 597-604.
  • Ellis DG, Lerner EB, Jehle DV, Romano K, Siffring C. (1999) A multi-state survey of videotaping practices for major trauma resuscitations. J Emerg Med (Jul), 17(4): 597-604.
  • Mayrose J, Ellis DG, Barrile J,. (1996) Integration of a Roll-About Telemedicine Unit into a Remote Facility Using a Single Transmission Line with Multiple Terminations. IEEE Dual-Use Technologies (Jan), 6.
  • Jehle D., Lerner E.B., Mayrose J., Ellis DG. (1996) LCD Projector: The Slide Projector of the Future. Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Newsletter (Jan), 8(7).
  • Ellis DG. (1995) Risk-taking behavior and EMS. Emergency (Jan), 28(7).
  • Moscati R, Jehle D, Ellis D, Fiorello A, Landi M. (1994) Positive Outcome Bias in the Emergency Medicine Literature. Acad Emerg Med (Jan), 1(3): 267-271.
  • Ellis DG, Verdile V, Heller MB, et al. (1991) Medical coverage of a marathon: Establishing guidelines for deployment of personnel and equipment. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (Jan).
  • Nelson P, Ellis DG, Fu F, Bloom MD, O‘Malley J. (1989) Fluid and electrolyte balance during a cold weather marathon. Am J Sports Med (Jan)770-772.
  • Ellis DG, Stewart RD, Kaplan RM, Jakymec A, Freeman JA, Bleyaert A. (1986) Success rates of blind orotracheal intubation using a transillumination technique with a lighted stylet. Ann Emerg Med (Feb), 15(2): 138-142.
  • Ellis DG, Stewart RD, Kaplan RM, et al. (1986) Success rates of blind orotracheal intubation using a transillurnination technique with a lighted stylet. Annals of Emergency Medicine (Jan)138-142.
  • Ellis DG, Jakymec A, Kaplan RM, Stewart RD, Freeman JA, Bleyaert A, Berkebile PE. (1986) Guided orotracheal intubation in the operating room using a lighted stylet. Anesthesiology (Jan)324-328.
  • Vollmer TP, Stewart RD, Paris PM, Ellis DG, et al. (1985) Use of a lighted stylet for guided orotracheal intubation in the prehospital setting. Annals of Emergency Medicine (Jan)324-328.
  • Ellis DG, Mayrose J. (1900) The success of emergency telemedicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Telemed J E Health (Jan), 9(1): 73-79.
  • Haskins PA, Ellis DG, Mayrose J. (1900) Predicted utilization of emergency medical services telemedicine in decreasing ambulance transports. Prehosp Emerg Care (Jan), 6(4): 445-448.
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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Ellis DG, Tanaka KP, Clemency B. (2015) Emergency Medical Services: Clinical Services and System Oversight. In: Telemedicine and Emerging Telecommunications. Wiley
  • Ellis DG. (2004) Manual of Emergency Medicine (5th edition). In: Rapid Sequence Intubation.
  • Ellis DG. (2000) Manual of Emergency Medicine 4th Edition. In: Rapid Sequence Intubation. Little Brown and Company
  • Ellis DG. (1996) Diagnostic Testing in Emergency Medicine. In: Diagnostic Testing in Trauma. WB Saunders

Professional Memberships:

  • American Telemedicine Association (1994–present)
  • American College of Emergency Physicians (1985–present)

Presentations:

  • "A Statewide Plan for Burn Emergency Preparedness Incorporating Telehealth Technologie" American Telemedicine Association Annual Meeting (2009)
  • "Integrating ER Telemedicine Consultations into an Tertiary Academic Emergency Department" American Telemedicine Association Annual Meeting (2009)
  • "Simulation of Tele-Trauma Resuscitations for Rural Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Residents" Innovations in Emergency Medicine Exhibit; SAEM (2007)
  • "Improving the Realism of Endotracheal Intubation Simulation" ; ATA (2005)
  • "Determining Specifications for Personal-Level Rapidly Deployable Telehealth Units(RDTUS) for Emergency Assessment" ; ATA (2005)
  • "Emergency Telehealth and Emergency Assessment and Risk Management for Correctional Facility Staff" 2004 Correctional Medical and Mental Health Care Symposium (2004)
  • "Emergency Telehealth" Annual Meeting of the American Telemedicine Association (2004)
  • "Emergency Telehealth: The High-Tech Point of Entry into the ER" Innovation and Evaluation 2004 — An International Telehealth Conference (2004)
  • "Telehealth" Western New York Healthcare Association (2004)
  • "Telehealth and Emergency Telehealth" Medical-Dental Staff of Brooks Memorial Hospital (2004)
  • "Using Telehealth to Improve Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness" Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Annual Grantee Meeting (2004)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine: The High Tech Point of Entry Into the Emergency Department and Emergency Department Information Management Systems" NY Chapter ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians) (2003)
  • "The Three T's of Rural Health Care: Telecommunication, Telemedicine, and Telehealth" HANYS Rural Health Policy Institute and Educational Symposium, panel presentation; Health Association of New York State (HANYS) (2003)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine Statewide Systems" National Corrections Telemedicine Conference (2002)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine Statewide Systems" National Corrections Telemedicine Conference (2002)
  • "Airway Management Education of EMS Providers Utilizing Interactive Digital Versatile Disc Format (iDVD)" Annual Meeting, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2002)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine Statewide Systems" National Corrections Telemedicine Conference (2001)
  • "A Time Study Emergency Medicine Consultations: Durations Similar to Non-Telemedicine Emergency Department Visits" American College of Emergency Physicians, National Meeting (2001)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine Systems" Tufts University Telemedicine Conference (2001)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine Consultation Time Study" Regional Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Conference (2001)
  • "Wireless Distribution of H.323 (Internet) Videoconferencing in a Trauma Center" Buffalo, NY, USA to Dalian, China Collaboration Conference (2000)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine" Medical College of Georgia Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds (2000)
  • "HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Sexual Assault Protocols Roundtable" (2000)
  • "Wireless Distribution of H.323 (Internet) Videoconferencing in a Trauma Center" 2nd Annual International Internet 2 Megaconference (2000)
  • "Ongoing Topics in Emergency Telemedicine" ; New York State Department of Correctional Services (2000)
  • "Forming a Regional Coalition for Technology Development Computers and Information Technology" CIT2000 Conference (2000)
  • "Distance Education using 1P/TV streaming video from an 1P multi-point conference" American Telemedicine Association, National Meeting (2000)
  • "Distance Precepting at the Bedside via the Internet Utilizing the H.323 1P Standard" American Telemedicine Association, National Meeting (2000)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine" Western New York Telemedicine Conference (2000)
  • "HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Sexual Assault Protocols Roundtable" Satellite Teleconference; New York State Department of Health (2000)
  • "Telemedicine at ECMC" University at Buffalo Distance Learning Presentation (2000)
  • "The Emergency Telemedicine Roll-about: A New Tool For Academic Emergency Departments" Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, National Meeting (2000)
  • "Legal Aspects of Emergency Telemedicine" University at Buffalo Telemedicine Law Seminar (2000)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine" University of Florida, Emergency Telemedicine Grand Rounds (2000)
  • "Evaluation of the Jump Test for Abdominal Pathology" American Academy of Emergency Medicine, National Meeting (2000)
  • "Rural Emergency Telemedicine — Salamanca Experience" American Telemedicine Association Annual Meeting (1998)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine" Telemedicine 2000 (1998)
  • "Core Curriculum-Guided Resident and Faculty Education Management Using Bar-Coded Data Entry and A Web-Accessible Database" Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, National Meeting (1998)
  • "Initial Experience with Rural Hospital Emergency Telemedicine Night Coverage Using an On-site RN and Paramedic Team" Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, National Meeting (1998)
  • "Introduction to Emergency Telemedicine" Grand Rounds Albany (NY) Medical Center (1997)
  • "Telemedicine Luncheon with Demonstration" Telemedicine Luncheon; Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (1997)
  • "Evaluation of a personal Computer-Based Telemedicine System for Radiographic Assessment of Emergency Medical Conditions" ; American College of Emergency Physicians (1996)
  • "Implementation of a Personal Computer-based Telemedicine System for Emergency Medicine Consultation to a Short-term Correctional Facility" Spring Congress, American Medical Informatics Association (1996)
  • "Integration of a Roll-About Telemedicine Unit into a Remote Facility Using a Single Transmission Line with Multiple Terminations" FEE Dual-Use Technologies & Applications Conference (1996)
  • "Introduction to Telemedicine: The Telemedicine Examination" Health Informatics: Integrating Resources for Education and Health Care; SUNY at Buffalo (1995)
  • "Multimedia Presentations in Emergency Medicine" Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (1995)
  • "Initial Assessment of a PC Based Emergency Telemedicine System in The Management of Patients at a Short Term Correctional Facility" Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, National Meeting (1995)
  • "Portable fluoroscopy for the evaluation of extremity injuries in the emergency department" Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, National Meeting (1995)
  • "Airway Management - Rapid Sequence Induction/Intubation" Annual Meeting Pennsylvania Chapter ACEP (1991)
  • "Sudden death and marathon running-Case reports and discussion" Biannual Meeting, International Marathon Medical Directors (1990)
  • "Rural vs. Urban Trauma. International Congress on Emergency and Trauma Medicine" (1990)
  • "Quality Assurance in a teaching Emergency Department" Mortality/Morbidity conference and Quality Assurance in a teaching Emergency Department; American College of Emergency Physicians (1990)
  • "Sudden Death and Marathon Running" International Conference on Sports (1990)
  • "Comparison of IV vs. oral rehydration in the post marathon runner" ; American College of Sports Medicine (1990)
  • "Medical coverage of a marathon: Establishing guidelines for deployment of personnel and equipment" National Association of EMS Physicians Annual meeting (1988)
  • "Medical coverage of a marathon: Establishing guidelines for deployment of personnel and equipment" American College of Emergency Physicians, Annual Meeting (1988)
  • "Pittsburgh Marathon 1986: The heat controversy" International Marathon Medical Director's Association Annual Meeting (1986)
  • "Management of the Beta-blocker overdose, Case Presentation and discussion" Pittsburgh Conference of Emergency Medicine (1985)
  • "Success rates of orotracheal intubation by transillumination technique using a lighted stylet" University Association of Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting (1985)
  • "Guided orotracheal intubation using a lighted stylet" University Association of Emergency Medicine (1984)
  • "Intubation of a trauma patient with a lighted stylet: Case presentation and discussion" Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (1984)
  • "Emergency Telemedicine" Department of Informatics Grand Rounds, Columbia-Presbyterian University Hospital
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Service Activities:

  • Pulmonary-Critical Care Subcommittee, Professional Steering Committee, Great Lakes Healthcare System; Chair (2008–present)
  • Research Subcommittee, HEALTHeLINK; Chair (2008–present)
  • Professional Steering Committee, Great Lakes Healthcare System; Member (2008–present)
  • Operating and Advisory Committees, HEALTHeLINK (WNY Regional Health Information Organization); Member (2008–present)
  • Medical-Dental Staff, Erie County Medical Center; Past President (2007–2008)
  • Health-e-Link (WNY Regional Health Information Organization) Advisory Committee; Member (2007–present)
  • Medical Health Informatics Certificate Program University at Buffalo (SUNY); Co-Director (2005–2007)
  • Health Care Information Coordinating Council for Western New York; Member (2005–2006)
  • Upstate New York Professional Health Information Demonstration Project (UNYPHIED); Board of Directors (2005–present)
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response Special Interest Group, American Telemedicine Association Co-Founder; Member (2005–present)
  • Medical-Dental Staff, Erie County Medical Center; President (2005–present)
  • UNYPHIED (Upstate New York Professional Healthcare Information Education and Demonstration Project) Leadership Group; Member (2004–present)
  • Organizing Committee, Center of Excellence for Medical / Health Informatics and Telehealth, SUNY Buffalo; Co-Chair (2004)
  • New York State Mental Health Regulatory Reform Sub-Committee on Tele-Mental Health; Member (2004–present)
  • Executive Committee, ECMCC Board of Managers, Erie County Medical Center Corp., Buffalo (NY); Member (2004–present)
  • Disaster Management Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (2004–present)
  • Western New York Healthcare Informatics; Member (2004–present)
  • National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD; Grant Reviewer (2003)
  • Board of Directors, American Telemedicine Association, Washington, DC.; Member (2003–2007)
  • Awards Committee of the Board of Directors, American Telemedicine Association; Member (2003–2007)
  • Homeland Security Committee of the Board of Directors, American Telemedicine Association; Member (2003–2007)
  • Medical-Dental Staff, Erie County Medical Center President-Elect; Other (2003–2004)
  • Homeland Security Research Committee, University at Buffalo (SUNY); Member (2003)
  • Patient Flow Management Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (2003–present)
  • Practice Management Committee, New York State Chapter American College of Emergency Physicians; Member (2003–present)
  • Medical-Dental Staff / Administration Leadership Group, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (2003–present)
  • Interventional 24x7 Cardiac Care Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (2003–present)
  • Healthcare Information Management Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (2003–present)
  • Clinical Informatics Steering Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (2003–present)
  • Search Committee, Dean for the School of Public Health and Health-Related Professions; Member (2002–2003)
  • Telemedicine Committee, New York State Department of Correctional Services; Member (2002–present)
  • Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, Official Journal; Reviewer (2002–present)
  • Medical-Dental Staff, Erie County Medical Center; Treasurer (2001–2002)
  • Western New York Partnership for Regional Internetworking; Co-Founder (2001–present)
  • Library Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo NY; Member (2001–present)
  • Medical Executive Committee, Medical-Dental; Member (2001–present)
  • Erie County Medical Center — Independent Health; Chair (2000–present)
  • 21st Century Fund, Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo; Member (2000–present)
  • Education Committee, Integrated Health Information for Western New York Project, Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS), National; Member (1999–2000)
  • Medical-Dental Staff, Erie County Medical Center; Secretary (1999–2000)
  • Daemen College, Telemedicine Steering Committee; Member (1998–present)
  • Western New York High Performance Network; Member (1998–present)
  • Information Systems Steering Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (1997–2000)
  • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, New York (NY) Telemedicine Consultant; Consultant (1997–1998)
  • Volunteer EMS Ambulance Services (10) in Erie County (NY) Medical Director; Director (1997–present)
  • Education Committee, University at Buffalo(SUNY) Residency Program in Emergency Medicine; Member (1996–2005)
  • Education Committee, University at Buffalo(SUNY) Residency Program in Emergency Medicine; Co-Chair (1996–1998)
  • Computerized Clinical Guidelines Study Group, New York State Department of Health; Member (1996–1998)
  • Distance Learning Committee, University at Buffalo (SUNY); Chair (1996–1997)
  • Board of Directors, University Emergency Medical Services, Inc.; Member (1995–2006)
  • University Emergency Medical Services, Inc.; Secretary/Treasurer (1995–2006)
  • Comprehensive Health Education Center Educational Activities Committee, University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine & Biomed.Sci.; Member (1995–1998)
  • Leadership Group, Administration / Medical Staff, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Member (1995–1998)
  • Academic Emergency Medicine, Official Journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine; Reviewer (1995–present)
  • Telemedicine / Distance Education Subcommittee, Western New York Health Science Consortium, Buffalo (NY); Chair (1994–1997)
  • Technology Committee, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine; Member (1993–1998)
  • Bed Boarding Committee, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo (NY); Co-Chair (1993–1995)
  • Performance Improvement Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Erie County Medical; Chair (1991–2000)
  • Quality Improvement Committee, Medical-Dental Staff, ECMC, Buffalo (NY); Member (1991–present)
  • Moscow International Peace Marathon, Moscow (USSR) Consultant / US Medical Team Coordinator; Consultant (1989–1990)
  • Quality Assurance Committee, Emergency Department, Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh (PA); Co-Chair (1988–1990)
  • Subcommittee on Heat and Marathon Running, International Marathon Medical Directors Association; Chair (1988–1989)
  • International Marathon Medical Directors; Secretary/Treasurer (1988–1989)
  • 1988 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials Medical Director; Director (1988–present)
  • Pittsburgh (PA) Marathon Medical Director; Director (1987–1990)
  • Medical Coverage of Running Events Xerox/Allegheny County corporate challenge series, Richard Caliguiri Amyloidosis Charity Run, The Athletic Congress regional track meet, Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb, Pittsburgh (PA) AORN Charity 5K, Buffalo (NY); Volunteer (1987–1990)
  • Lifeteam Ambulance Service/Tri-County Ambulance Service, East Liverpool (OH) Medical Director; Director (1987–1988)
  • Southern Columbiana County (OH) EMS Advisory Board; Chair (1986–1988)
  • Pittsburgh (PA) Marathon Associate Medical Director; Other (1985–1986)
  • Advanced Pre-Hospital Life Support, Part II, Center for Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Course Director July 3-19; Director (1984)
  • Washington Hospital, Washington (PA); Volunteer (1977)

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UBMD Emergency Medicine
77 Goodell Street
Suite 340
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 7166459700
dellis@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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