Suzanne C. Griffith MD
Suzanne C. Griffith
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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:
As a general obstetrician gynecologist, I have the privilege of caring for women through all stages of life. My patients range in age from adolescence to post menopause. I provide preventative services, obstetric care, and treat a full range of gynecologic conditions. My specific interests and expertise include low and high risk obstetric care, postpartum care, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, minimally invasive surgery and menopause.
My goal is to provide my patients with the highest level of care. It is important to me that my patients understand all of their options to enable them to make the most informed decision regarding their medical care. I see patients at UBMD Obstetrics and Gynecology on Youngs Road in Williamsville. I perform deliveries and surgeries at Oishei Children‘s Hospital and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
As a faculty physician, I am passionate about medical student and resident education. I am dedicated to training the next generation of physicians to provide kind and compassionate care for their patients. I have always enjoyed working with students and residents, and have been recognized for excellence in both medical student and resident education.
Education and Training:
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University (2010)
- MD, State University of New York Upstate Medical University (2006)
- BS, Biochemistry, State University of New York College at Geneseo (2002)
Employment:
- Chief of Service, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erie County Medical Center (2020-present)
- Generalist Division Director UBMD Department of OBGYN, OBGYN, University Gynecology and Obstetrics (2020-present)
- Assistant Clerkship Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2019-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2019-present)
- Associate Clerkship Director, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine (2018–2019)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine (2015–2019)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UPMC (2010–2015)
Awards and Honors:
- Chief Residents' Award (2022)
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award (2021)
- The ACOG CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education (2021)
- 2019-2021 Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (2021)
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award (2020)
- Chief Residents' Award (2020)
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award (2019)
- Outstanding Participation in Resident Simulation (2018)
- Excellence in Resident Teaching, Labor and Delivery (2018)
- EMORY ProLEAD Program (2017)
- Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award (2017)
- Emory Clinic Gold Provider (2016)
- TRIB Total Media Reader’s Choice Bronze Award, Best OBGYN Alle Kiski Area (2015)
- Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Best Teaching Resident (2008)
- The American Institute of Chemists Foundation Award for an Outstanding Student Majoring in Biochemistry (2002)
- Dr. Mark J. Diamond Memorial Biology Research Award (2002)
- American Association for Cancer Research, Inc. Science Education Award for Undergraduate Students (2001)
Journal Articles:
- Tamara Kurek, Ellen Picillo, James Shelton, Suzanne Griffith, Joseph Denagy. (2022) PrEP Awareness and Attitudes in Black and Latinx Individuals at two Urban OBGYN Clinics. AIDS and Behavior (Jun)
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Griffith SC, Obeid A, Badawy SZ. (2010) Acute Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with Acute Adnexal Torsion. Obstetrics and Gynecology (Feb), 2(115): 439-442. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181cb810a
Professional Memberships:
- The American Association for Physician Leadership; currently participating in a two-year leadership course (2024–present)
- Buffalo GYNOB Society (2019–present)
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2018–present)
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2006–present)
Presentations:
- "Implementation of an intraoperative Assessment Tool for Cesarean Section in Resident Surgical Training" Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 3rd Annual Celebration of Scholarship (2021)
- "Obstetrical Lacerations" University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds (2020)
- "UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Genetics Management in Primary Care" UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Genetics Management in Primary Care (2019)
- "Program Moderator" 52nd Annual John D. Thompson Resident and Fellow Research Day, Emory University School of Medicine Department of OBGYN (2018)
- "Gynecologic Care in the Geriatric Population" Emory University Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds (2017)
- "Periviability" Emory University Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds (2016)
- "Delayed Cord Clamping" Emory University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Grand Rounds (2015)
Service Activities:
- OR efficiency committee member; a committee to discuss better utilization of the operating room and efficiency in the operating room at Oishei Children's Hospital (2023–present)
- UBMD Clinical Competency Committee; a group to review clinical competency within the residency program (2023–present)
- UB Department of OBGYN Residency Steering Committee; a group of faculty physicians, community physicians and administrators that provide oversight and guidance to the residency program (2022–present)
- Faculty Council Burnout Prevention Committee; Committee Member (2022–2023)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Student Research Forum; Research Judge (2022)
- UB Department of OBGYN Clerkship: OSCE Development and Implementation; developed and implemented an OSCE with the Behling Simulation Center for the OBGYN clerkship (2021–present)
- Faculty Practice Management Plan Governing Board representative for OBGYN; a group composed of elected UBMD representatives from each clinical department to manage and oversee clinical practice income (2020–2022)
- UB OBGYN Interest Group Faculty Advisor; advise the OBGYN student run interest group and assist with events throughout the year (2020–present)
- UBMD OBGYN Clinical Practice Meeting Leader; a group designed to bring together providers and clinical staff to streamline and improve patient care (2019–present)
- UB Department of OBGYN Resident Recruitment Committee; review applications and interview residency candidates (2019–present)
- University at Buffalo Department of OBGYN Medical Education Committee; monthly group meeting to discuss ongoing needs in medical and resident education (2019–present)
- Emory GYNOB Clinical Competency Committee; selected by the residency program director to evaluate resident milestones and competencies quarterly (2018–2019)
- Emory Microbiology Orders Quality Improvement Work Group; a group of physicians, nurses and medical assistants selected to streamline the process for lab orders and specimen handling in the office setting (2016–2017)
- Emory GYNOB Resident Recruitment Committee; reviewed resident applications and participated in residency interviews (2015–2019)
- UPMC Magee Woman’s Hospital PFCC Birth Plan Committee; a group of physicians and midwives selected to design a written birth plan to be used as a universal template by all practices (2013)
- UPMC Womancare Associates Executive Management Group; a select group of physicians from each practice designed to streamline patient care and policies within each practice and to assist with the implementation of these policies (2012–2015)
- UPMC Womancare Associates Mentorship Committee; participated in committee to design and implement a mentor program to support new faculty (2010)