John Kruse DO
John Kruse
DO
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Emergency Medicine
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. Kruse is a physician that specializes in Emergency medicine and Emergency medical services. He completed his medical degree at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2017. After graduating from medical school he went on to complete a residency in Emergency medicine through the University at Buffalo and subsequently completed a fellowship in EMS. He board certified in the field of emergency medicine and currently practices as a physician in the emergency departments of ECMC, Buffalo General medical center, and the VA Hospital in Buffalo, NY.
Outside of his work obligations in the emergency department Dr. Kruse also works as one of the associate medical directors at Mercy Flight where he focuses on fellow education and Quality Improvement.
While completing residency and fellowship training Dr. Kruse served as a member of the SMART team for Erie County where he responded to numerous calls for on scene medical direction during incidents such as structure fires and motor vehicle collisions that involved multiple injured parties.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Fellowship in EMS, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2021)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine Residency, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2020)
- DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
- BS, Biology, D'Youville College (2012)
- BS, Health Services Management, D'Youville College (2012)
Employment:
- Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Buffalo VA Medical Center (2023-present)
- Medical Director, Colden Fire Department (2023-present)
- Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Buffalo General Medical Center (2021-present)
- Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Erie County Medical Center (2020-present)
- Flight Physician and Assistant Medical Director, Mercy Flight (2020-present)
Awards and Honors:
- Board of Trustees Scholarship, PCOM (2015)
- Alumni Scholarship, PCOM (2015)
- The Benjamin and Mary Siddons Measey Foundation Scholarship (2015)
- Board of Trustees Scholarship, PCOM (2013)
Professional Memberships:
- American Medical Association (2016–2019)
- American College of Emergency Physicians (2015–present)
- Emergency Medicine Residents Association (2015–present)
- Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (2013–2017)
- PCOM Emergency Medicine Club (2013–2017)
- American Osteopathic Association (2013–present)