Ted C. Ondracek MD, MSE
Ted C. Ondracek
MD, MSE
Clinical Assistant Professor; Attending Pathologist for UB Pathologists, Inc.
Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Anatomic Pathology; Autopsy; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Imaging; Clinical Pathology; Cytopathology; Histology; Immunopathology; Medical Education Research; Pathophysiology; Surgical Pathology
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This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
I pursued undergraduate and graduate education in biomedical engineering because of my interest in the application of basic science to solve real world problems. My studies included biomaterials and medical imaging. An interest specifically in medical science led me to medical school and eventually into pathology. After close to four years practicing community pathology, a desire to reestablish connections with UB pathologists initiated during my Roswell Park fellowship brought me back to Buffalo as a UB pathologist. My clinical responsibilities include surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology and clinical pathology. I routinely work with pathology residents during their surgical pathology and autopsy rotations, and I am the residency program director. I have particular interest in dermatopathology and gastrointestinal pathology. Image processing and analysis and bioinformatics also intrigue me. I am currently searching for new opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the anatomical sciences half of our department.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Oncologic surgical pathology fellowship, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (2004)
- Residency, Chief Resident, Pathology Residency Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2001)
- Residency, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2000)
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine (1996)
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University (1994)
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University (1990)
Employment:
- Vice Chair for Graduate Medical Education, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2021-present)
- Pathology Residency Program Director, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2018-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2008-present)
- Pathologist, Mercy Medical Center (2004–2008)
- Pathologist, Luther Midelfort (2001–2002)
Awards and Honors:
- Dr. Amy M. Sands Resident Teaching Award (2020)
- Achievement Rewards for College Scientists(ARCS) Scholar (1992)
- Member of Tau Beta Pi-National Engineering Honor Society (1990)
Research Expertise:
- Surgical Pathology, Graduate Medical Education
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
- Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
- Molecular Recognition in Biological Systems and Bioinformatics
Journal Articles:
- Khazaeli M, Maruthi VK, See S, Ondracek T, Gerami P. (2024) Melanocyte colonization and pigmentation of breast carcinoma: A case report. Journal of cutaneous pathology (Apr), 51(4): 280-283.
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Jeffrey Y. Tsai, Barry C. Boyd, Ted C. Ondracek, Etern S. Park. (2017) Parapharyngeal Schwannoma of the Mandibular Nerve Associated With Auditory Changes. J Oral Maxillofac Surg (Mar), 75(3): 550-559.
- Alex L, Ondracek TC, Rothman IL, Helm TN. (2015) A Case of Widespread Tender, Erythematous Nodules in a Toddler During Chemotherapy: Candidemia. Consultant360 for Pediatricians (Jan), 14(6): 248-249.
Professional Memberships:
- Western New York Society of Pathologists; Member (2022–present)
- Pathology Residency Program Directors (PRODS) section of Association of Pathology Chairs; Organization for providing leadership in pathology residency education. (2018–present)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (1997–present)
- College of American Pathologists (1997–present)
- American Medical Association (1996–present)
Presentations:
- "Adamantinoma-like Ewing Sarcoma" Nebraska Association of Pathologists Meeting (1997)
Service Activities:
- Attend RPCCC Symposium annually and act as moderator for assigned presentations.; Moderator for Annual RPCCC Breast and Gynecologic Pathology and Clinical Updates Symposium (2023–present)
- Western New York Society of Pathologists; Board Member (2022–present)
- Create, modify and monitor educational and professional goals of surgical pathology biopsy/AP management rotation at ECMC.; Surgical Pathology Biopsy/AP Management Resident Rotation Director at ECMC (2022–present)
- Create, modify and monitor educational and professional goals of surgical pathology rotation at ECMC.; Surgical Pathology Resident Rotation Director at ECMC (2022–present)
- Peer reviewed open access scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science,; Invited reviewer for PLOS ONE (2021–present)
- Collaborate with other departmental Vice Chairs and Department Chair to develop and carry out departmental academic goals.; Vice Chair for Graduate Medical Education (2021–present)
- Collaborate with other departmental Vice Chairs and Department Chair to develop and carry out departmental academic goals.; Vice Chair for Graduate Medical Education (2021–present)
- Collaborate with other departmental Vice Chairs and Department Chair to develop and carry out departmental academic goals.; Vice Chair for Graduate Medical Education (2021–present)
- Governing Board of the Faculty Practice Management Plan; Representative for Pathology and Anatomical Sciences (2020–2021)
- Governing Board of the Faculty Practice Management Plan. Liaison between department and other practice specialties and overall leadership.; Representative for Pathology and Anatomical Sciences (2020–2021)
- Create, modify and monitor educational and professional goals of surgical pathology biopsy/AP management rotation at ECMC.; Surgical Pathology Biopsy/AP Management Resident Rotation Director at ECMC (2020–present)
- Create, modify and monitor educational and professional goals of surgical pathology rotation at ECMC.; Surgical Pathology Resident Rotation Director at ECMC (2020–present)
- Faculty Council; Representative for Pathology and Anatomical Sciences (2019–2022)
- Faculty Council Representative. Contribute to leadership in creating, modifying and maintaining faculty educational goals.; Representative for Pathology and Anatomical Sciences (2019–2022)
- Program Evaluation Committee; Committee Member (2018–present)
- Attend annual conferences and participate in group discussions concerning all aspects of being a program director.; Member of Residency Program Director Section (PRODS) of Association of Pathology Chairs (2018–present)
- Responsible for guiding educational objectives and maintaining ACGME accreditation of the program. Also mentor and educate 16 residents each academic year.; Pathology Residency Program Director (2018–present)
- Responsible for guiding educational objectives and maintaining ACGME accreditation of the program. Also mentor and educate 16 residents each academic year.; Pathology Residency Program Director (2018–present)
- Responsible for guiding educational objectives and maintaining ACGME accreditation of the program. Also mentor and educate 16 residents each academic year.; Pathology Residency Program Director (2018–present)
- Create, modify and monitor educational and professional goals of surgical pathology rotation at BGMC.; Surgical Pathology Resident Rotation Director (2017–present)
- Create, modify and monitor educational and professional goals of surgical pathology rotation at BGMC.; Surgical Pathology Resident Rotation Director at BGMC (2017–present)
- Pathology Residency Clinical Competency Committee; Committee Member/Chair (2015–present)
- Edit and review papers on anatomic pathology topics by invitation.; Invited reviewer for North American Journal of Medicine and Science (2012–present)
- Gave smoking cessation talks for community family practitioner Roseburg, OR; Presented pathologic changes caused by smoking to public. (2006)