Lucia L. Balos MD

Lucia Balos

Lucia L. Balos
MD

Associate Professor

Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Anatomic Pathology; Autopsy; Neuropathology; Surgical Pathology

Contact Information
Buffalo General Hospital
100 High Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 859-1957
lbalos@buffalo.edu



Professional Summary:

Board Certified in Anatomic and Neuropathology

Education and Training:

  • MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1991)
  • BA, Anthropology, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (1980)

Employment:

  • Associate Professor, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008-present)
  • Assistant Professor, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1996-present)
  • Chief of Service, Department of Pathology, Erie County Medical Center (2016–2022)
  • Director of ECMC Pathology, Pathology, ECMC (2016–2022)
  • Director of Autopsy, Pathology, Kaleida Health (1999–2022)
  • Assistant Director of Pathology, Pathology and Lab Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital (2001–2016)
  • Chief of Service, Department of Pathology, Erie County Medical Center (2013–2015)
  • DIrector of ECMC Pathology, Pathology, ECMC (2013–2015)

Awards and Honors:

  • Best Doctor
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine

Research Expertise:

  • Autopsy Pathology
  • Neuropathology

Journal Articles:

See all (15 more)

Abstracts:

  • Lincoff NS, Farooq O, Balos LL. (2016) Update on Treatment of Radiation Necrosis with Bevacizumab. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, (Mar)

Professional Memberships:

  • Digital Pathology Association (2013)
  • Association for Pathology Informatics (2010–2013)
  • American Association of Neuropathologists (1997–present)
  • US and Canadian Pathologists (1996–present)

Service Activities:

  • Responsible for the educational experience of the 3rd & 4th year medical students on hospital rotation; Director of Hospital Pathology rotation (2021)
  • ECMC, responsible for day to day operations, quality and maintenance of accreditations; Director of Pathology and chief of Service (2016–2022)
  • Faculty Council; Chair (2009–2010)
  • Faculty Council Steering Committee; Chair (2009–2010)
  • Faculty Council Steering Committee; Member (2004–2005)
  • Unqualified Promotions; Member (2003–2006)
  • Faculty Council Steering Committee; Member (2003)
  • Buffalo General Hospital; Assistant Director- Anatomic Pathology (2001–2022)
  • Faculty Council; Department Representative (2001–2016)
  • Executive Commitee; Department Representative (2001–2003)
  • Faculty Council; Department Representative (1999–2001)
  • PAS committee for appointments and promotions; Member

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Contact Information

Buffalo General Hospital
100 High Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 859-1957
lbalos@buffalo.edu