Sheri L. Wagner MD
Sheri L. Wagner
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Medical Director of Pediatric Hospitalist Service
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Hospitalist; 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 UBMDProfessional Summary:
Dr. Wagner received her MD and completed her pediatric training through the University at Buffalo, and has remained in our community serving as a Pediatric Hospitalist since 2008. She has mentored over two dozen pediatric residents and medical students in various Quality Improvement and other research projects, culminating in local and national presentations. Dr. Wagner has been actively involved in the Pediatric Interest Group at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, serving formally as their Faculty Advisor since 2018. As much as Dr. Wagner enjoys teaching and mentorship, her favorite aspect of her job is taking care of children at the bedside. She was named a “Top Doctor” by Buffalo Spree magazine, as voted by her peers, annually from 2019-2022. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2024 in recognition of exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence, and compassion.
Dr. Wagner has been Medical Director of the Pediatric Hospitalist Service at Oishei Children's Hospital since 2020. She carved out Pediatric Hospital Medicine as a new division within UBMD Pediatrics in 2023 and became Chief of this division. Dr. Wagner served as the Medical Director of the 20-bed Pediatric Long-Term Care Unit at Kaleida Health’s HighPointe on Michigan from 2017-2022.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, Medical Educators, Royal College of Physicians (2018)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2007)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2004)
- BA, Major: Biology; Minor: Psychology, Ithaca College, Magna Cum Laude (2000)
Employment:
- Medical Director of the Pediatric Hospitalist Service, Oishei Children's Hospital (2020-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008-present)
- Pediatric Hospitalist, Oishei Children's Hospital (2008-present)
- Medical Director of Pediatrics, Pediatric Long Term Care, HighPointe on Michigan (2017–2021)
- Pediatric Hospitalist, South Buffalo Mercy Hospital (2007–2009)
- General Pediatrician, Derby and Silver Creek Pediatrics (2007–2008)
Awards and Honors:
- Richard T Sarkin Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society inductee (2024)
- University at Buffalo Spring Clinical Day: Outstanding Research (2011)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2019-2022)
Research Expertise:
- High Flow Nasal Cannula, Quality Improvement
Journal Articles:
- Assioun J, Ungs C, Thomas R, Wagner S. (2022) Perforated Neonatal Appendicits With Associated Intraperitoneal Abscess and Bacterial Meningitis: The Case of the Baby Who Would Not Stay Well. Clinical pediatrics (Nov), 61(11): 749-753.
- Majumdar I, Wagner SL. (2016) Kawasaki Disease Masquerading as Hepatitis: A Diagnostic Challenge for Pediatricians. Clin Pediatr (Phila) (Jan), 55(1): 73-75.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Wagner SL. (2006) In: "What to Expect Now That You’ve Been Sued". World Scientific Publishing, 246-256.
Abstracts:
- Pierre F, Wang H, Ossip D, Drehmer J, Schafer M, Wagner S, Winickoff J, Park E, Cartujano-Barrera F, Lee J, Wilson K. (2023) Parents who Co-use Tobacco and Marijuana and the Implications for Cessation. SRNT Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas (Mar) Poster
- DiPalma S, Ruano S, Wagner S, Territo H. (2022) Will Young Bronchiolitis Patients Have a better clinical outcome if treated with High Flow Nasal Cannula at 1.5L/kg/min comparing with an arbitrary starting flow rate? A Retrospective Review. Pediatric Academic Society. Denver, Colorado (Apr) Poster
Professional Memberships:
- Society of Hospital Medicine (2021–present)
- Buffalo Pediatric Society (2007–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2004–2010)
Presentations:
- "HFNC use in PHM- Updates on Local and National Trends" UBMD Pediatrics Grand Rounds (2024)
- "Pediatric Long-Term Care in Buffalo & Beyond" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2020)
- "High Flow Nasal Cannula Protocol at Oishei Children’s Hospital" New York State Regional Hospitalist Webinar (2019)
- "Moving from “Feedback” to “Feedforward”" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Oishei Children's Hospital (2019)
- "Asthma Care Path and High Flow Protocol" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2018)
- "Decreasing Blood Cultures in Uncomplicated, Superficial Soft Tissue Infections Through Resident-Directed Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; QI: Education (2018)
- "Pediatric Protocols" Emergency Medicine Resident Lecture; Gates Vascular Institute (2018)
- "Note Writing" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Oishei Children's Hospital (2018)
- "Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in an Era of Vaccine Hesitancy: Dispelling Myths and Propagating Truth" System Pharmacists; New York State Council of Health (2017)
- "Asthma and High Flow Nasal Cannula Pathways" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
- "Asthma Care Pathway" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
- "Blood Cultures in Uncomplicated, Superficial Soft Tissue Infections" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Decreasing Unnecessary Empiric Acyclovir Usage Through Resident Directed Education" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Decreasing Unnecessary Empiric Acyclovir Usage Through Resident Directed Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
- "Improving Adherence to AAP Guidelines for Newborns with Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia Through Resident Education" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
- "High Flow Nasal Cannula Orderset" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
- "Improving Documentation" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "Milk Alkali Syndrome in a 16 year old Female" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2013)
- "The Natural History of High Flow Nasal Cannula at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo" 41st Annual Congress; Society of Critical Care Medicine (2012)
- "Pneumococcal Polyarthritis" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
- "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" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2011)
- "Henoch-Schonlein Purpura" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
- "High Flow Nasal Cannula: History of Usage at WCHOB" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2010)
- "Vaccines: The Truth Behind the Myths" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
- "Breast-Feeding Associated Hypernatremic Dehydration" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2008)
- "Incidence of MRSA Positive Abscess Cultures at Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo from 2005-2007 in Children Ages 0-21 Years" Senior Resident Presentation Day; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2007)
- "Isolation and Analysis of Strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with Mutations in the Gene for Subunit II or III of Cytochrome c Oxidase" Senior Research Presentation; Ithaca College; Biology Department (2000)
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Scholarly Oversight Committee- PEM; Committee Member (2023–present)
- Respiratory Care (2019–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Program Mentor; Faculty Mentor (2019–2021)
- Faculty Advisor for the Pediatric Interest Group, comprised of MS-1's and 2's at University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Faculty Advisor (2018–present)
- Society of Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Annual Conference Abstracts; Reviewer (2018–present)
- HighPointe on Michigan: Pediatric Unit Monthly Operational Meetings; Chair (2018–2021)
- New Zealand Embassy: International Meeting on Pediatric Nasal High Flow; Invited Participant (2017)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Student Mentorship Program Biannual Dinner Meetings Mentor; Mentor (2016–2020)
- UBMD Pediatrics: Board of Directors; Treasurer (2016–2019)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Student Mentor (2016–2018)
- UBMD Pediatrics: Hospitalist/Intensivist/ED (HIE) Collaborative Conference; Chair (2016–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Interest Group Clinical Night; Presentor (2015–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Interest Group Shadowing Program; Coordinator (2014–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Program Evaluation Committee; Member (2013–2022)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Faculty Recruitment; Participant (2012–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Review Committee; Committee Member (2010–2022)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatrics Teaching Interest Group; Member (2008–2023)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Program Candidates Interviewer (2008–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Recruitment Committee; Committee Member (2005)
- Heart Smart Teaching children in elementary schools in the area about heart-healthy habits; Teacher (2002)
- Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS) Program Medical students go to area high schools to teach students the facts about HIV and AIDS; Co-President (2001–2002)