Melissa A. Azaula MD
Melissa A. Azaula
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation; Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- Chief Resident, Rehabilitation Medicine, University at Buffalo (1996)
- Residency, Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University at Buffalo (1995)
- Internship, Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University at Buffalo (1992)
- MD, Medicine, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1991)
- BA, Biology, Rutgers University - Douglass College (1987)
Employment:
- Medical Director, Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation, Oishei Children's Hospital (1998-present)
- Medical Director, Spina Bifida Clinic, Oishei Children's Hospital (1997-present)
- Attending Physician, Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation, UBMD Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (1996-present)
- Clinical Instructor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1996-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1996-present)
- Medical Consultant, The Center for Handicapped Children (1996–2005)
- Medical Consultant/Director, Buffalo Public School #84 (1996–2002)
- Rehabilitation Medicine Staff Physician, Erie County Medical Center (1996–1999)
- Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1996–1999)
- Medical Consultant, New York State School for the Blind (1996–1998)
- Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant, University at Buffalo (1996–1998)
- Clinician, Pediatric Emergency Room, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (1994–1996)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo Department of Rehabilitation and Medicine: Outstanding Senior Research Project and Presentation (1996)
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (1987)
Journal Articles:
- Azaula MA, Msall ME, Buck G, Tremont MR, Wilczenski F, Rogers BT. Measuring functional status and family support in older school-aged children with cerebral palsy: comparison of three instruments. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2000; 81(3).
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Presentations:
- "Doc, Why Can‘t I Move? The Role of Rehabilitation in Pediatric Conversion Disorders" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Cerebral Palsy" Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Lecture Series, University of Rochester (2017)
- "Pediatric TBI" Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Lecture Series, University of Rochester (2017)
- "CP Grows Up: Aging with Cerebral Palsy" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2013)
- "Diagnosis and Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injuries" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2009)
- "Pediatric Spasticity, Non-Surgical Management" Pediatric Therapy Lecture Series, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
- "Pediatric Brachial Plexus Injury and Management" Pediatric Therapy Lecture Series, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
- "Importance of Mobility in Persons with Chronic Disability" Invited Presentation, Variety Club (2006)
- "Basic Anatomy" Physical Therapy Student Lecture, Daemen College (1997)
- "Brachial Plexus Palsy" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Cerebrovascular Disease in Children" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Developmental Outcomes Following Cooling Blanket Protocol" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Developmental Outcomes Following Cooling Blanket Protocol" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Osteoporosis in Children" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Outcomes in Adults with Spina Bifida" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Outcomes in Adults with Spina Bifida" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Outcomes of Our Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Outcomes of Our Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Pediatric Constraint Induced Therapy" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Pediatric Rehabilitation" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Rehabilitation of Children with Rheumatic Disease" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Role of Rehab in Pediatric Oncology (QA)" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Role of Rehabilitation in Pediatric Conversion Disorders" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Scoliosis Management in Children with Cerebral Palsy" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Spasticity Management" Therapy Lecture, Erie BOCES
- "Spasticity Management; Motor Clinic Evaluation" Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Lecture Series, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Transitioning Care in Cerebral Palsy" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
- "Transitioning Care in Cerebral Palsy: Aging with CP" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo
- "Upper Extremity Splinting in Children with Cerebral Palsy" Pediatric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Program Candidates; Interviewer
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Family Advisory Committee for Neuromuscular Disease; Committee Member
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Physical and Occupational Therapy Department; Advisor