Michelle E. Hartley-McAndrew MD
Michelle E. Hartley-McAndrew
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Clinical Neurophysiology; Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation; Neurology; Pediatrics
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:
I am trained as a pediatric neurologist and am board-certified in both pediatrics and neurology with special qualification in child neurology. My clinical practice focuses on autism spectrum disorders and children with related developmental disabilities. I also completed fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology. Children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities often have an increased risk of seizures; my experience in neurophysiology contributes to my clinical acumen in thoroughly evaluating and treating my patients.
I am the medical director of the Robert Warner Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation at the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, which is jointly operated by the University at Buffalo and Kaleida Health. The Robert Warner Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation is a center where we practice Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. We have a number of different programs that run within the center to evaluate, diagnose and manage children with a range of developmental disabilities.
Medical students, residents and fellows are welcome to work with me on research projects. I have a particular interest in the early childhood development and autism spectrum disorders
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Neurophysiology, University at Buffalo (2008)
- Residency, Child Neurology, University at Buffalo (2007)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2004)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2002)
- MD, Medicine, University College Dublin (2001)
- BA, Pre-Med; Italian Culture and Language, Wellesley College, Cum Laude (1996)
Employment:
- Chief, Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation (2023-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2019-present)
- Attending Physician, Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation, Oishei Children's Hospital (2015-present)
- Medical Director, Children‘s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center, Oishei Children‘s Outpatient Center (2010-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015–2019)
- Independent Reviewer, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (2008–2010)
Awards and Honors:
- Top Doctors in Western New York (2019-2023) (2023)
- Community Partner Award (2022)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Michael E. Cohen Award for Excellence in Resident Research (2007)
Research Expertise:
- Epilepsy
- Neurobiology of autism
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- April 2011–August 2022
Neonatal Research Network
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Role: Co-Investigator - May 2024
Newborn Screening Follow-up Study of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) Infection
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Role: Co-Investigator - September 2023
ENRICHED Children's Health Equity and Development Study
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Role: Co-Investigator - Traffic Air Pollution, Genetic Variation and Autism Spectrum Disorder
RENEW Institute and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Role: Co-Investigator
$32,990
Journal Articles:
- Colaizy TT, Poindexter BB, McDonald SA, Bell EF, Carlo WA, Carlson SJ, DeMauro SB, Kennedy KA, Nelin LD, Sánchez PJ, Vohr BR, Johnson KJ, Herron DE, Das A, Crawford MM, Walsh MC, Higgins RD, Stoll BJ, , , Ambalavanan N, Wyckoff MH, D'Angio CT, Bugg GW, Ohls RK, Reynolds AM, Sokol GM, Laptook AR, Olsen SL, White JR, Jadcherla SR, Bajaj M, Parimi PS, Schmidt B, Laughon MM, Barks J, Fisher KA, Hibbs AM, Peralta-Carcelen M, Cook N, Heyne RJ, Cavanaugh B, Adams-Chapman I, Fuller J, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Harmon HM, Duncan AF, Hines AC, Kilbride HW, Richards LA, Maitre NL, Natarajan G, Trembath AN, Carlson MD, Malcolm WF, Wilson-Costello DE, , . (2024) Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Extremely Preterm Infants Fed Donor Milk or Preterm Infant Formula: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA (Feb), 331(7): 582-591. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27693
- Green CE, Tyson JE, Heyne RJ, Hintz SR, Vohr BR, Bann CM, Das A, Bell EF, Debsareea SB, Stephens E, Gantz MG, Petrie Huitema CM, Johnson KJ, Watterberg KL, Mosquera R, Peralta-Carcelen M, Wilson-Costello DE, Colaizy TT, Maitre NL, Merhar SL, Adams-Chapman I, Fuller J, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Malcolm WF, Winter S, Duncan AF, Myer GJ, Kicklighter SD, Wyckoff MH, DeMauro SB, Hibbs AM, Stoll BJ, Carlo WA, Van Meurs KP, Rysavy MA, Patel RM, Sánchez PJ, Laptook AR, Cotten CM, D'Angio CT, Walsh MC, . (2023) Use of term reference infants in assessing the developmental outcome of extremely preterm infants: lessons learned in a multicenter study. Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (Nov), 43(11): 1398-1405. doi:10.1038/s41372-023-01729-x
- Shankaran S, Laptook AR, Pappas A, McDonald SA, Das A, Tyson JE, Poindexter BB, Schibler K, Bell EF, Heyne RJ, Pedroza C, Bara R, Van Meurs KP, Huitema CMP, Grisby C, Devaskar U, Ehrenkranz RA, Harmon HM, Chalak LF, DeMauro SB, Garg M, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Khan AM, Walsh MC, Ambalavanan N, Brumbaugh JE, Watterberg KL, Shepherd EG, Hamrick SEG, Barks J, Cotten CM, Kilbride HW, Higgins RD, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network. (2017) Effect of Depth and Duration of Cooling on Death or Disability at Age 18 Months Among Neonates With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA (Jul), 318(1): 57-67.
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Mertz J, Hoffman MT, Crawford D. (2016) Rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Under the DSM-5 Criteria Compared to DSM-IV-TR Criteria in a Hospital-Based Clinic. Pediatr Neurol (Apr), 57: 34-38.
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Doody KR, Mertz J. (2014) Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders in potential first-contact professionals. N A J Med Sci (Jul), 7(3): 97-102.
- Farooq O, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Memon A, Weinstock AL. (2013) Pediatric Astrocytoma Causing Intractable Epilepsy. J Neurol Transl Neurosci (Sep), 1(2): 1017-1017.
- Chambers H, Becker RE, Hoffman MT, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Stein MT. (2012) Managing behavior for a child with autism in a body cast. J Dev Behav Pediatr (Jul), 33(6): 506-508.
- Majumdar I, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. (2012) Central nervous system herpes simplex virus infection in afebrile children with seizures. J Child Neurol (Apr), 27(4): 445-450.
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. (2011) A Review of the Neurobiological Basis of Autism. N A J Med Sci (Jun), 4(3): 107-111.
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. (2010) Autism Spectrum Disorder: Correlation between aberrant behaviors, EEG abnormalities and seizures. Neurol Int (Jun), 2(1): 10-10.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Michelle Hartley-McAndrew, Kathy Ralabate Doody. (2024) Medical and Educational Needs for Autism. Elsevier.
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Miletich RS, Farooq O. (2019) In: "Nuclear neurology of autism spectrum disorder". IOP Publishing Ltd., 6-1-6-13.
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. (2010) In: "Infantile Spasms/West Syndrome". Elsevier, 27-32.
Abstracts:
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL, Weinstock-Guttman B, Sazgar MA, Li V, Rozzelle C, Ramanathan M. (2008) Hippocampal Gene Expression as Predictors for Surgical Outcome in Patients with Mesial Temporal Sclerosis. Epilepsia, (Oct)
- Hartley-McAndrew ME, Weinstock AL. (2007) Is There a Correlation Between Certain Behaviors, EEG Abnormalities and/or Seizures in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?. Epilepsia, (Oct)
- Pauly JL, Rodriguez MI, Falzone CM, Johnson MA, Hartley-McAndrew ME, Streck RJ. (1994) Methods for Viewing, Identifying and Enumerating Natural and Synthetic Fiber in Human Lung. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, (Aug) A810-A810
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics: New York 1 Chapter for Early Childhood Development (2015–present)
- Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (2015–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: New York 1 Chapter for Children with Disabilities (2014–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Fellow (FAAP) (2005–present)
- American Academy of Neurology (2004–present)
Presentations:
- "Autism Center Updates" Leadership Council (2022)
- "Interview with Variety Club for Telethon" Media Interview (2022)
- "5 Things You Need to Know About Prevalence of Autism" Media Interview; In Good Health (2018)
- "Lifespan Transitions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders" Conversations in the Disciplines Program (2018)
- "Autism Center and Community Updates about New Hospital" Media Interview; Kiss 98.5; Janet & Nick in the Morning (2017)
- "Autism Spectrum Disorder for the Neurologist" Neurology Resident Lecture; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Learning More about Autism" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
- "On Analyzing Dynamic Components of Social Scene Parsing Strategy in Autism Spectrum Disorder" 3rd International Conference on Biomedical and Heath Informatics; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2016)
- "DSM5 vs. DSM4: What‘s the Difference?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2015)
- "Is Your Child Meeting Developmental Milestones?" Media Interview; WECK Radio; Parent Talk (2015)
- "Learning More about Individuals with Autism" Western New York Office; New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (2015)
- "All about Autism" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2014)
- "Updates on Autism" Neurology Grand Rounds; Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2013)
- "The Sandy Hook School Shooting: What Have We Learned?" Annual Conference: Biomedical Advances of Autism; Harvard Medical School; American Chinese Exchange Society (2013)
- "Advances in Autism" Brains and Gains; University at Buffalo; Department of Neurology (2012)
- "An Evening with Dr. McAndrew" CASE: Center for Autism Support and Education; Daemen College (2012)
- "The Neurobiological Basis of Autism" Annual Conference: Biomedical Advances of Autism; Harvard Medical School; American Chinese Exchange Society (2011)
- "Hippocampal Gene Expression as Predictors for Surgical Outcome in Patients with Mesial Temporal Sclerosis" Annual Meeting; American Epilepsy Society (2008)
- "Is There a Correlation Between Certain Behaviors, EEG Abnormalities and/or Seizures in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?" Annual Meeting; American Epilepsy Society (2007)
Service Activities:
- member; Board of Directors Parent Network of WNY (2023–present)
- Pediatric Residency Program; Interviewer (2022)
- Pediatric Residency Program; Interviewer (2021–2022)
- Behavioral clinic; Collaborate with Daemen College ABA program to provide additional behavioral supports to RWC/Autism Center patients (2021–present)
- ; Collaboration with Autism Learning Partners to provide monthly Zoom parent trainings on Toileting, feeding, sleeping and behavior (2021–present)
- Collaborative clinic meetings; Collaboration with social worker for clinical and behavioral supports (2021–present)
- American Pediatric Association: 2020 Advancing Pediatric Leaders; Member (2020–2021)
- International Journal of Developmental Disabilities; Reviewer (2018)
- European Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Reviewer (2018)
- Robert Warner Rehabilitation Center: Nurse Practitioners' 'Morning Coffee' Discussion Leader (2018–2019)
- Journal of Pediatric Neurology; Reviewer (2017)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Child Neurology Residency Program Interviewer (2017)
- Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Review; Reviewer (2013)
- Parent Network Grant: Prevent the Storm; Advisory Board (2013–present)
- National Professional Development Center on ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Evidence-Based Practices Update; Reviewer (2013–present)
- North American Journal of Medicine and Science, Western New York Branch: Manuscript Review; Co-Director (2012–2013)
- North Americal Journal of Medicine and Science; Reviewer (2012–2018)
- National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; Reviewer (2008–2010)
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute: Procedure for the Indentification and Enumeration of Cigarette Filter Fibers Present in the Lungs of Cancer Patients Developer (1993)