Stephen J. Turkovich MD
Stephen J. Turkovich
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- Cert, Medical Educators, Royal College of Physicians (2010)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center/Golisano Children‘s Hospital (2006)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center/Golisano Children‘s Hospital (2004)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo, cum laude (2003)
- BA, Anthropology, University at Buffalo, summa cum laude (1999)
Employment:
- Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2014-present)
- Hospitalist, UBMD Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2006-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2006-present)
- Chief, Quality and Patient Safety, UBMD Pediatrics (2014–2017)
- Qulaity and Patient Safety Officer, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2008–2014)
- Medical Director, Newborn Nursery, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2007–2014)
- Primary Care Extern, Pediatrics, Springville Pediatrics (2000)
- Teaching Assistant, Gross Anatomy, University at Buffalo (2000)
Awards and Honors:
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Children's Champion Award (2015)
- Buffalo Business First: Healthcare 50 (2010)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Siegel Teaching Award for Clinical Faculty - Honorable Mention (2008)
- Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong: The Budzie Award (2006)
- Golisano Children‘s Hospital at Strong: Meg Colgan Award (2006)
- Kaleida Health: WOW Award (2006)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2003)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Alumni Award for Community Service and Commitment (2003)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: John Naughton Alpha Omega Alpha (2001)
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (1999)
- State University of New York: Chancellor‘s Award for Student Excellence (1999)
- University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences: Dean‘s Medalist (1999)
- University at Buffalo: Lucia Maria Houpt Award (1999)
- Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse: A Friend of Prevention Award (1999)
- Golden Key National Honor Society (1997)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (2001-2002)
Journal Articles:
- Rawat M, Chandrasekharan PK, Turkovich SJ, Barclay N, Perry K, Schroeder E, Testa L, Lakshminrusimha S. Oral Dextrose Gel Reduces the Need for Intravenous Dextrose Therapy in Neonatal Hypoglycemia. Biomed Hub. 2016; 1(3).
- Lakshminrusimha S, Turkovich SJ, Manja V, Nair J, Kumar V. Critical congenital heart disease screening with pulse oximetry in the neonatal intensive care unit.. e-JNR. 2012; 2(2).
Professional Memberships:
- Society for Hospital Medicine (2010–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Fellow (FAAP) (2006–present)
Presentations:
- "Oral Dextrose Gel Reduces Need for Intravenous Fluids in Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies, Neonatal and Fetal Nutrition (2016)
- "Oral Dextrose Gel Reduces Need for Intravenous Fluids in Neonatal Hypoglycemia" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2016)
- "The Leading with Care Initiative" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "The Natural History of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo" Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2011, Society of Hospital Medicine (2011)
- "The Natural History of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo" Spring Clinical Day, University at Buffalo (2011)
- "Communication with Patients and Families" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
- "Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Search Committee for Department Chair of Pediatrics; Committee Member (2018)
- Kaleida Health: Medical Executive Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Adult QA Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- United Way of Buffalo and Erie County: Advocacy Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- Frontline Impact; Advisory Board (2013–2014)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Holistic Curriculum Review; Member (2013–2014)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Family-Centered Rounding Redesign Committee; Committee Member (2013–2014)
- Kaleida Health: Physician Satisfaction Survey Development Team; Member (2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Admissions Policy Ad Hoc Committee; Committee Member (2013)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Care of Complex Medical Patients Committee; Chair (2013)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Pediatric Sepsis Protocol Development; Team Lead (2013)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Readmission Team; Member (2013)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Throughput Team; Co-Chair (2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: CPM Core Lecture - ‘Introduction to the Newborn Exam‘; Teacher (2013–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Activation Team for Planning the New Children‘s Hospital; Member (2012–2017)
- Asthma Coalition of Erie County; Physician Representative (2012–2015)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Committee Member (2012–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Administrative Council; Member (2011–2012)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Breastfeeding Quality Improvement Initiative; Chair (2011–2012)
- Kaleida Health: EMR Design Team; Member (2011–present)
- Kaleida Health: Physician Gainsharing Program Steering Committee; Committee Member (2011–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: EMR Development/Design Teams; Member (2011–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Patient Management and Utilization Review Committee; Committee Member (2011–present)
- United Way of Buffalo and Erie County: Healthy Start, Healthy Futures for All Coalition (P2 Collaborative of Western New York); Co-Chair (2011–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Physician Strategic Steering Committee for Planning and Design of a New Children's Hospital; Committee Member (2010–2017)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2010–2015)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council Steering Committee; Committee Member (2010–2015)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Review Committee; Committee Member (2010–2014)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Fellowship Core Lecture - 'Quality and Patient Safety 101'; Teacher (2010–2014)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Schwartz Rounds Planning/Development Team; Member (2010–2014)
- Kohl's Cares for Kids: Media Campaign for Immunizations; Spokesperson (2010–2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Secretary (2010–2012)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Asthma Homecare Management Plan Creation and Implementation; Member (2010)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Recruitment Committee; Committee Member (2010–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatrics Teaching Interest Group; Member (2010–present)
- Buffalo Physician; Editorial Board Member (2009–2011)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Pediatric Advanced Warning System Implementation; Member (2009)
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: TeamSTEPPS Training Sessions for the PICU; Teacher (2009)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Quality and Patient Safety Council; Chair (2008–2016)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Medical Staff Advisory Committee; Committee Member (2008–2015)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Throughput Team; Member (2008–2015)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Lab QA/QI Team; Member (2008–2014)
- Kaleida Health: Quality and Patient Safety Committee; Committee Member (2008–present)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: New Resident Orientation - 'Quality and Patient Safety'; Presentor (2008–present)
- Oishei Children's Hospital: Root Cause Analysis Team; Member (2008–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Quality Leadership Council; Chair (2008–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Women‘s Service Quality Council; Member (2008–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Core Lecture - ‘Adolescent Communication and Confidentiality'; Teacher (2007–2011)
- Kaleida Health: Newborn Nursery Administrative Committee; Co-Chair (2007–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Newborn Nursery Rotation; Educational Leader (2006–present)
- Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS); President (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Admissions Committee; Student Representative (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Big Sibs Program; Student Mentor (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: POLITY Student Government; Class Representative (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: 1st Year Student Orientation; Co-Chair (2000)
- American Medical Student Association: National Conference; Liaison and Member (1999–2003)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Curriculum Task Force; Member (1999–2003)
- Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS); Health Educator (1999–2001)
- Heart Smart; Teacher (1999–2000)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Second Look Day; Co-Founder (1999–2000)
- Univera HealthCare: 2 Smart 2 Start Smoking Prevention Program; Health Educator and Facilitator (1998–2003)
- University at Buffalo: Association of Premedical Students; President (1997–1998)
- Hospice of Buffalo: Life Transitions Center; Small Group Facilitator; Volunteer (1996–2001)
- University at Buffalo: Association of Premedical Students; Member (1996–1998)