Kunal Chadha MD
Kunal Chadha
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2014)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2012)
- MD, Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine (2010)
- BA, Major: Psychology; Minor: Biology, Canisius College, cum laude (2006)
Employment:
- Emergency Department Trauma Liaison, Oishei Children's Hospital (2018-present)
- Associate Fellowship Program Director, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2018-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2017-present)
- Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine, UBMD Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2017-present)
- Pediatrician, Children's Fast Track, MASH Urgent Care (2014–2017)
- Research Coordinator, Jacobs Neurological Institute (2010–2011)
- Research Coordinator, Endocrinology/Diabetes, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2010–2011)
- Research Assistant, Psychology, Canisius College (2003–2007)
- Research Assistant, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2002–2005)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Emergency Medicine Residency Teaching Attending of the Year (2018)
- St. John's Hospital: Surgical Chief Student (2011)
- Canisius College: Stanley P. Spisiak Endowed Academic Scholarship (2004)
- Canisius College: Dean's Academic Scholarship (2002-2006)
- Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society (2003-2006)
- Canisius College: National Student Government Award (2004, 2005)
Journal Articles:
- Croix M, Schwarz CH, Breuer RK, Hassinger AB, Chadha K, Hicar MD. Actinomyces Naeslundii and Aggregatibacter Aphrophilus Brain Abscess in an Adolescent. Arch Clin Med Case Rep. 2019; 3(6).
- Ambrus JL Sr, Dembinski W, Chadha K, Ambrus J, Chadha KC. Resistance to interferons. Discov Med. 2004; 4(23).
Abstracts:
- Choudhary D, Dhillon R, Chadha K. A Combination of Midazolam and Ketamine for Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department Patients to Facilitate Closed Fracture Reduction and Casting. Can J Surg. 2019; 62(3 S2).
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Medical Association
Presentations:
- "Mass Casualty Preparedness" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Pediatric Cardiology Emergencies" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2019)
- "A Combination of Midazolam and Ketamine for Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department Patients to Facilitate Closed Fracture Reduction and Casting" Annual Scientific Meeting, Trauma Association of Canada (2019)
- "Performing Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Can Reduce Pain and Number of X-Rays Performed on Young Children with Fractures" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies (2016)
- "Performing Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Can Reduce Pain and Number of X-Rays Performed on Young Children with Fractures" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2016)
- "Using Bedside Ultrasound as a Screening Tool to Decrease the Number of X-Rays per Patient for Suspected Long Bone Fractures" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2016)
- "Limiting Unnecessary Cervical Spine Computed Tomography in Pediatric Trauma Evaluation" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
- "Limiting Unnecessary Cervical Spine Computed Tomography in Pediatric Trauma Evaluation" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2015)
- "Limiting Unnecessary Cervical Spine Computed Tomography in Pediatric Trauma Evaluation" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Trauma Society (2014)
Service Activities:
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Mass Casualty Preparedness and Disaster Management; Physician Lead (2018–present)
- St. Mary's Square Home Owners Association; Board of Directors (2016–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Association; Treasurer (2012–2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Resident/Fellow Committee; Committee Member (2011–2017)
- Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center; Volunteer (2010–present)
- Ross University: Phi Delta Epsilon; Coordinator (2007–present)
- Salybia Mission Project; Coordinator (2007–2011)
- Canisius College: Jamaica Service Trip; Volunteer (2006)
- Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society; Treasurer (2004–2006)
- Canisius College: Student Senate; Elected Representative (2003–2006)
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Volunteer (2003–present)