Frederick M. Elliott MD
Frederick M. Elliott
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Addictions; Family Medicine; Primary Care
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:
I am a physician board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine with special interests in medical student and resident education and research in the treatment of addiction within primary care settings.
Education and Training:
- Residency, Family Medicine, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center/University at Buffalo (2005)
- Residency, Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine (2003)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine (2001)
- BS, Biology and Philosophy, St. Bonaventure University (1997)
Employment:
- Addiction Medicine Physician, ECMC Inpatient Withdrawal and Stabilization Unit (2022-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2019-present)
- Addiction Medicine Physician, Horizon Health Services Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program at The Terrace House (2017-present)
- Primary Care Physician, UBMD Primary Care (2022-present)
- Addiction Medicine Physician, Horizon Health Services Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Treatment Program (2018-present)
- Addiction Medicine Physician, Catholic Charities Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Treatment Program at The Monsignor Carr Institute (2013–2025)
- Medical Director, Catholic Charities Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Treatment Program (2016–2022)
- Primary Care Physician, Elmwood Village Primary Care (2013–2022)
- Primary Care Physician, Aspire Health Center (2013–2015)
- Primary Care Physician, Springville Primary Care Center (2011–2013)
- Primary Care Physician, Sheridan Medical Group (2009–2011)
- Assistant Residency Program Director, Family Medicine, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (2005–2009)
- Attending Physician, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (2005–2009)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Siegel Teaching Award (2011)
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty Member of the Year (2006)
Research Expertise:
- Medical Educator in Substance Use Disorder Care in Primary Care Settings: I have active interest in increasing medical student, resident, and attending physician education, training, and skills in providing addiction medicine care in medical settings.
- Treatment of Substance Use Disorder in Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Settings.
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
- Civic Engagement and Public Policy
- Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
- Information and Computing Technology
Professional Memberships:
- New York Society of Addiction Medicine; Member (2020–present)
- American Society of Addiction Medicine; Fellow (2020–present)
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians; Member (2005–present)
- American Academy of Family Medicine; Diplomate (2005–present)
Presentations:
- "Developing Interdisciplinary Addiction Training Programs: The New York State Experience" 2026 New York Society of Addiction Medicine Intersection of Science, Treatment and Policy Conference (2026)
- "The Management of Alcohol and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal" 2026 Winter Weekend Scientific Assembly, New York State Academy of Family Physicians (2026)
- "Teaching Residents to 'Get in the MOUD' to Treat OUD with Buprenorphine" 2025 North American Primary Care Research Group 52nd Annual Meeting (2025)
- "Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder" 2024 Winter Weekend Scientific Assembly, New York State Academy of Family Physicians (2024)
- "The Athlete Preparticipation Physical Evaluation." 2011 Rochester Regional Family Medicine Conference, New York State Academy of Family Physicians (2011)
Service Activities:
- The PCSS-MOUD Mentoring Program, a national network of trained clinicians with expertise in treating substance use disorders, co-occurring mental disorders, and pain management; Physician Mentor (2024–present)
- UBMD Department of Family Medicine Quality Team Committee.; Member (2023–present)
- UBMD Department of Family Medicine Finance Committee.; Member (2023–present)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Primary Care Team Committee.; Member (2022–present)
- UB Global Medicine Remote Access Medical Outreach Trip to Olean, NY. September 2023; Medical Student and Resident Supervisor
- Family Medicine Summer Research Internship Program, 2023 and 2024; Medical Student Mentor