Michelle E. Hartley-McAndrew MD

Michelle Hartley-McAndrew

Michelle E. Hartley-McAndrew
MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Pediatrics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Clinical Neurophysiology; Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation; Neurology; Pediatrics

Contact Information
UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Developmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitation
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-6410
Fax: (716) 323-6677
hartley4@buffalo.edu


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Professional 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 and have related knowledge of seizures as well as skill in reading electroencephalograms (EEGs) used to diagnose and manage epilepsy. Children with autism 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 MD Rehabilitation Center as well as the Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center at the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, a center I helped create and one that is jointly operated by the University at Buffalo and Kaleida Health. The Robert Warner MD Rehabilitation Center 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 developmental disabilities.

Medical students, residents and fellows are welcome to work with me on research projects. I have a particular interest in the neurobiology of autism and conduct research with the neonatal research network on developmental outcomes in preterm infants.

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:

  • 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:

  • Community Partner Award (2022)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Michael E. Cohen Award for Excellence in Resident Research (2007)
  • Top Doctors in Western New York (2019-2022)

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
  • 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:

Books and Book Chapters:

  • 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)
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Service Activities:

  • 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)

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Contact Information

UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Developmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitation
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-6410
Fax: (716) 323-6677
hartley4@buffalo.edu

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

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