Michael P. Pizzuto MD
Michael P. Pizzuto
MD
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
Education and Training:
- MD, SUNY Upstate Medical Center (1985)
- BA, Physics, University of Rochester (1981)
- Internship, General Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo
- Residency, Otorhinolaryngology, State University of New York at Buffalo
- Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Employment:
- Associate Professor (2012-present)
- Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2000-present)
- Associate Director, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Childrens Hospital of Buffalo (1996-present)
- Director, Voice/Airway Program, Center for Pediatric Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders/General Mills Swallow/speech Center (1995-present)
- Attending Physician, Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo (1991-present)
- Consultant in Otolaryngology, Craniofacial, Craniofacial Center of Western New York (1991-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo (1991-present)
- Interim Director, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Childrens Hospital of Buffalo (1998–1999)
- Assistant Professor, State University of New York of Buffalo (1997–1999)
Awards and Honors:
- Teacher of the Year (1996)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (1985)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- August 1997–June 1999
Use of Azithromycyin Comapred Augmentin in the Treatment of Chronis Sinusitis in Children
Pfizer Inc
Role: Co-Investigator - January 1998–January 1998
Laser Assisted Myringotomy in the Treatment Otitis Media
Sharplan Laser Company
Role: Co-Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Carr MM, Poje CP, Nagy ML, Pizzuto MP, Brodsky LS. Success rates in pediatric tympanoplasty. J Otolaryngol. 2001; 30(4).
- Pizzuto MP, Volk MS, Kingston LM. Common Topics In Pediatric Otolaryngology. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1998; 45(4).
Books and Book Chapters:
- Pizzuto M.P., Brodsky L. S.. Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Pediatric Otolaryngology for the General Otolaryngology. 1996.
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Bonilla JA, Pizzuto MP, Brodsky LS. Aplasia of the Epiglottis: A Rare Congenital Anomaly. Ear Nose Throat J. 1998; 77(1).
Professional Memberships:
- Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
- Fellow, Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advanced in Children; (SENTAC)
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
- American Academy of Pediatrics; Fellow
- American Academy of Surgeons; Fellow
- Buffalo Otolaryngoligic Society; Regional
- Baccelli Medical Society; Regional
- New York State Medical Society; Regional
Presentations:
- "The 6A's of Pediatric Sinusitis: A Tool for Teaching" COSM (2000)
- "Correlation of Findings on Direct Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy With Presence of Extraesophageal Reflux Disease" Eastern Section Meeting (2000)
- "Utility of Symptoms in Identifying Children with Gstro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)" 27th annual Meeting of SENTAC (1999)
- "A Comparison of Microbipolar Dissection (MBPD) Tonsillectomy to Hot-Knife (HK) and Cold-Knife/Cautery (CK/C)--Outcomes of a Prospective Randomized Study" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1997)
- "Management of Voice Disorders in Children: A Prospective Analysis" American society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1997)
- "Ther Role of Adenoidectomy in the Treatement of Pediatric Sinusitis" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1997)
- "Video Endoscopic Findings in the Dysphonic Children: The Role of Phonation Gaps" Voice Symposium (1996)
- "Pallister-Illian Syndrome: ENT Manifistations of Moasic Tearoom12p" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1996)
- "Microbipolas vs Cold Knife/Cautery Tonsillectomy in Children" Third International Symposium on Tonsils and Adenoids (1995)
- "Clinical Classification as a Guide ot Treatment of Sinusitis in Children" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1995)
- "Interdisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Voice Disorders" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1995)
- "Transoral Drainage of Selected Paraphayngeal Abscesses" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1995)
- "Supernumerary Nostril: A Rare Congenital Deformity" Society ear Nose and Throat Advances in Children (1993)
- "Polymorphic Reticulosis in Children A Case Report and Review of the Literature" Triological Association - Eastern Section (1993)
- "Absence of the Epiglottis: a Rare Laryngeal Anomaly" Society of ears Nose and Throat Advances in Children (1992)
- "Locally Invasive Sinonasal Ployposin in Infants and Children" Society of Ears Nose and Throat Advances in Children (1990)
- "Immune Complexes in Middle Ear Effusions of Children" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1990)
- "Omohyid Muxcle Laryngoplasty" XIV World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (1989)
- "Disseminated Burkitt's Lymphoma Presenting As Unilateral Tonsillar Hypertrophy" Second International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer (1988)