Melinda S. Cameron MD
Melinda S. Cameron
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; 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 UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1986)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1984)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (1983)
- BS, Chemistry, Allegheny College (1979)
Employment:
- Co-Medical Director, Buffalo Public Schools, UPA (2020-present)
- Medical Director, WNY Children's Environmental Health Center, UB (2017-present)
- Attending Physician, General Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2001-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2001-present)
- Collaborating Physician, School-Based Health Clinics, Kaleida Health (2001-present)
- Medical Director, School-Based Health Clinics, Kaleida Health (2001-present)
- Medical Director, Lead Program, WNY Lead Poisoning Prevention Resource Center (1986-present)
- Pediatrician, Community Health Center of Buffalo (2000–2020)
- Medical Director, School Health Services for Buffalo Public Schools, Oishei Children (2017–2018)
- Clinical Director, Department of Pediatrics, Erie County Medical Center (1992–2000)
- Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center (1986–2000)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- September 2011–September 2016
Pre-Doctoral Training in Primary Care
Health Resources and Services Administration
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$940,252 - November 2017
WNY Children‘s Environmental Health Center
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Role: Principal Investigator
$125,000 - January 1994
Western New York Lead Poisoning Prevention Resource Center
New York State Department of Health
Role: Principal Investigator
$229,110
Journal Articles:
- Ambrus CM, Anthone S, Stadler A, Cameron MS, Wells K, Stadler I, Ambrus JL. (2001) Treatment of lead poisoning with an immobilized chelator comparison with conventional therapy. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol (Jan), 110(3-4): 253-263.
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Fellow (FAAP) (1986–2020)
Presentations:
- "Buffalo Ready to “ROLL” on Lead Pipe Removal, Replacement" Media Interview; Spectrum News (2019)
- "Reflections on Lead Toxicity: A Paradigm for Pediatric Environmental Medicine" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Promoting Your Family‘s Good Health" Media Interview; WECK Radio; Parent Talk (2016)
- "Ready for the First Day of School" Media Interview; WNLO CW23; Winging It! (2014)
- "From Burma to Buffalo...The Changing Pediatric Population in the City" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2011)
- "Environmental Factors in Pediatric Health" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2010)
- "Lead and Nutrition" WIC Nutritionists; Erie County Health Department (1997)
- "Update on Lead" Lab Personnel; Erie County Health Department (1997)
- "Case Management of Childhood Lead Poisoning" Grand Rounds; WCA Hospital (1996)
- "Lead Poisoning" Noon Residents Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (1996)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Sisters of Charity Hospital (1996)
- "Raising a Healthy Child" Media Interview; WUFO Radio (1995)
- "Lead Poisoning" Parents' Conference on Lead Posioning: How to Protect Your Children; Gethsemene Missionary Baptist Church (1994)
- "Health Impacts of Lead" Sexual Dysfunction and Toxics Seminar; Marygold Manor (1994)
- "Lead Poisoning" Treatment of Lead-exposed Children (TLC) Meeting (1994)
- "Lead Poisoning" Noon Residents Conference; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (1994)
- "Lead Poisoning" Toxic Torts and Toxic Exposure Program; Women's Bar Association/Women Physicians Association (1994)
- "Overview of Well Child Care" Family Medicine Resident Orientation; University at Buffalo (1994)
- "Lead Poisoning" Hispanic Perspectives VI (1994)
- "Lead Poisoning" Invited Presentation; WNY Public Health Association (1994)
- "Lead Screening - Who and How" Common Issues in Family Practice (1994)
- "Lead Poisoning" Treatment of Lead-exposed Children (TLC) Meeting (1993)
- "Lead Poisoning" Treatment of Lead-exposed Children (TLC) Meeting; Erie County Medical Center (1993)
- "Pediatric Preventive Care and Schools" Media Interview; WEBR Radio; Q & A Show with Dave Debo (1993)
- "Lead Poisoning" Children‘s Division; Erie County Medical Center; Outpatient Psychiatry (1993)
- "Lead Poisoning" Department of Family Medicine; Erie County Medical Center (1992)
- "Lead Poisoning" WNY Regionnal Headstart Training Conference; ; Workshop on Lead Poisoning Prevention (1992)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (1992)
- "Medical Aspects of Lead Poisoning" Lead Conference: A Heavy Burden on Children and Communities (1992)
- "Lead Poisoning" Behavioral Sciences Seminar; University at Buffalo; Family Practice Residents (1992)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Psychiatry Rounds; University at Buffalo (1992)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students; University at Buffalo (1992)
- "Lead Poisoning" Nurses Training Session; Niagara County Public Health (1991)
- "Elevated Lead Levels" Grand Rounds; J.N. Adams Developmental Center (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" Nursing Personnel Training Session; Buffalo School Health Project (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" Southern Tier Prevention Coalition Conference (1991)
- "Medical Issues Regarding Lead" Certification Course; ; Lead Abatement Workers (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students; University at Buffalo (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" Problems of the Urban Child Conference (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" Treatment of Lead-exposed Children (TLC) Meeting (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" CME; West Pupil Service Center; Buffalo Public School Special Education Staff (1991)
- "Lead Poisoning" Status of Health of Afro-Americans in Buffalo Conference (1990)
- "Clinical Management of Lead Toxicity" WNY Regional Lead Conference (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" WNY Regionnal Headstart Training Conference; ; Workshop on Lead Poisoning Prevention (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" CME for Chemistry Lab Technicians; Buffalo Veteran's Hospital (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Sisters of Charity Hospital (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" Department of Family Medicine; Erie County Medical Center (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (1990)
- "Lead Poisoning" Noon Residents Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (1989)
- "Family to Family" Media Interview; WGR Radio (1989)
- "Lead Poisoning" Noon Residents Conference; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (1988)
- "Elevated Lead Levels" Grand Rounds; J.N. Adams Developmental Center (1988)
Service Activities:
- WNY Lead Prevention Coalition--attend monthly Task Force and Outreach Meetings; Member of Advisory Board (2021–present)
- University at Buffalo: Annual Interprofessional Forums--Fall/Spring; Small Group Facilitator (2016–present)
- Erie County Medical Center: Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine; Board Member (2015–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Mentoring Program for 1st/2nd year Medical Students; Mentor (2012–2019)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2004–2006)
- Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center; Board Member (1996–2004)
- Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center: Health Care Committee; Committee Member (1996–2004)
- United Way of WNY: Success by Six Child and Maternal Health Committee; Chair (1996–1998)
- United Way of WNY: Success by Six Executive Committee and Leadership Council; Member (1996–1998)
- NYS Regional Lead Conference; Teacher (1995)
- Erie County Lead Poisoning Conference; Teacher (1995)
- Inter-Agency Lead Prevention Committee; Chair (1995–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Search Committee for Chairman of OB-GYN; Committee Member (1995–1996)
- Erie County Medical Center: Interdepartment Pediatrics-Family Medicine Committee; Committee Member (1995)
- Erie County Medical Center: Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations - Focus Team/Patient Assessment; Member (1995)
- United Way of WNY: Community Resource Team for Child Care/Child Development; Member (1994–2001)
- United Way of WNY: Success by Six Child and Maternal Health Committee; Committee Member (1994–1998)
- Inter-Agency Lead Poisoning Prevention/Emergency Housing Committee; Committee Member (1994)
- Erie County Health Advisory Committee: Headstart Program; Consultant (1993)
- Inter-Agency Planning Committee for Regional Lead Conference; Committee Member (1992)
- Erie County Medical Center: Executive Committee; Committee Member (1992–2003)
- New York State Take the Lead Out of Children Coalition; Chair (1992–2000)
- Developmental Disabilities Prevention Program; Board Member (1992–1998)
- City-County Lead Action Task Force; Member (1992–1998)
- Erie County Medical Center: Ambulatory Care Committee; Committee Member (1992–1995)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Evaluation Committee; Committee Member (1992–1994)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: District II Task Force on Lead Poisoning; Member (1992–1994)
- Erie County Medical Center: Medical Records Committee; Committee Member (1991–1993)