David S. Newberger MD
David S. Newberger
MD
Clinical Associate Professor; Director of Faculty Development
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
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:
In my practice at UBMD Family Medicine, I strive to incorporate six key principles of family medicine: maintain an ongoing patient-doctor relationship, take a comprehensive approach to care, coordinate care with other health care providers, meet community needs, promote health and prevent disease and recognize the role of the family.
I review each patient’s medical history before every visit, listen carefully to the patient’s concerns and discuss issues collaboratively so that we can address the ones that are most likely to maintain or improve the patient’s health. If I have suggestions, I educate the patient about them. We then work together to arrive at a plan that allows the patient to make changes at his or her own pace. Practicing in this manner is possible with the support of colleagues at UBMD Family Medicine who also strive to provide excellent patient care guided by the key principles of family medicine.
In the area of administrative and scholarly activity, I serve as vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Family Medicine. This role includes promoting interdisciplinary collaboration at the department’s biweekly Faculty Development Workshop and Primary Care Research Forum. I have served as principal investigator for grant-supported faculty development projects on topics such as genetics in primary care, leadership, scholarship, teaching effectiveness and medical education research.
I also teach our trainees. In the Clinical Practice of Medicine course, I lead a seminar in which medical students learn how to interview patients, perform physical examinations and engage in effective patient-doctor communication. I provide clinical teaching for medical students and residents in the office and hospital settings. In addition, I mentor medical students and residents who are working on educational projects, on topics such as practicing evidence-based medicine and improving quality of care.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, Educators Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2009)
- Fellowship, Genetics in Family Practice, University at Buffalo (1999)
- Residency, Family Medicine, University of Washington (1991)
- MD, Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine (1988)
- BS, Biology, University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, Summa Cum Laude (1984)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2015-present)
- Consultant, Maximus Federal Services (2006-present)
- Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2004-present)
- Primary Care Physician, UBMD Primary Care (1993-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1993–2015)
- Family Physician, Pacific Medical Center and Clinics (1992–1993)
- Locum Tenens Family Physician, Community Health Care Delivery System (1992–1993)
Awards and Honors:
- Family Medicine Center Preceptor Award (2023)
- Family Medicine Center Preceptor Award (1998)
- Trustee Scholarship
- Foundation Scholarship
- President’s Honor Roll and Academic Scholarship
- Phi Beta Kappa
Research Expertise:
- Genetics in primary care
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 2012–June 2013
Graduate Medical Education Quality Improvement Award
University at Buffalo Office of Graduate Medical Education
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,500 - July 2008–June 2011
SUNY at Buffalo Primary Care Master Educator Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Role: Principal Investigator
$1,059,964 - July 2005–June 2008
Primary Care Faculty Development Leadership Scholars Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Role: Principal Investigator
$503,000 - August 2000–May 2001
Genetics in Primary Care: A Faculty Development Initiative
Health Resources and Services Administration, National Human Genome Research Institute
Role: Principal Investigator
$10,000
Journal Articles:
- Newberger DS, Blyth SA. (2003) Hypothermia and phenytoin toxicity. Clin Neuropharmacol (Jul), 26(4): 172-3. doi:10.1097/00002826-200307000-00002
- Newberger DS. (2000) Down syndrome: prenatal risk assessment and diagnosis. Am Fam Physician (Aug), 62(4): 825-32, 837-8.
- Baird R, Bogner T, Kim-Foley S, Newberger D, Lechanski E. (1995) One year of continuous quality improvement. Family Practice Management (Jan), 2: 51-9.
Professional Memberships:
- Obesity Medicine Association; Obesity Medicine Association (2022)
- American Academy of Family Physicians (1994–present)
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (1994–present)
Presentations:
- "Intermittent Fasting and Medications for Diabetes and Obesity Care." Optimum Physician Alliance (2022)
- "Relevance of Genetics to Primary Care." Cancer Genetics Management in Primary Care, Genome, Environment and Microbiome (GEM) Community of Excellence, University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Quality Improvement in Primary Care for Patients with Diabetes." 16th Annual Scholarly Exchange Day, University at Buffalo (2013)
- "Needs Assessment to Improve Diabetes Care." 15th Annual Scholarly Exchange Day, University at Buffalo (2012)
- "State University of New York at Buffalo Primary Care Master Educator Program." Medical Student Education Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2012)
- "Transforming an Education Initiative into Educational Scholarship." Faculty Development Program, University at Buffalo/Royal College of Physicians (2011)
- "State University of New York at Buffalo Primary Care Master Educator Program." Faculty Development Colloquium, University of Rochester (2011)
- "State University of New York at Buffalo Primary Care Master Educator Program." 1st International Conference on Faculty Development in the Health Professions, University of Toronto (2011)
- "State University of New York at Buffalo Primary Care Master Educator Program." 14th Annual Scholarly Exchange Day, University at Buffalo (2011)
- "Teaching Patient-Centered Interviewing by Experiment and Reflection." Faculty Development Colloquium, University of Rochester (2009)
- "The Royal College of Physicians Educator Program." Faculty Development Colloquium, University of Rochester (2009)
- "The SUNY at Buffalo Primary Care Master Educator Program." Faculty Development Colloquium, University of Rochester (2009)
- "Beginners Guide to Medical Education Research: Defining a research question, developing productive writing habits, searching the medical education literature and organizing the literature review." Faculty Development Workshop, University at Buffalo Department of Family Medicine (2009)
- "Case Study Teaching in Science Workshop and Application to Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club." Faculty Development Workshop, University at Buffalo Department of Family Medicine (2003)
- "Genetics in Family Practice." Family Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2001)
- "Genetic Counseling and Primary Care: A Website Teaching Resource." Annual Spring Conference; Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (1999)
Service Activities:
- ; Faculty Council Member (2023)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Spring and Fall Interprofessional Forums; Small Group Session Facilitator (2021–2022)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2020–2021)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Pharmacy Services Committee; Member (2020)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Quality Team Committee; Member (2020–present)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Primary Care Team Committee; Member (2018–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Promotion and Tenure Committee (Non-Tenure); Member (2016–2019)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Chronic Disease Management and Quality Improvement Committee; Member (2016–2017)
- University at Buffalo Department of Family Medicine: Clinical Inquiries Project; Scholarship Mentor (2014–present)
- Independent Health: Primary Connection Initiative Pharmacy Committee; Member (2013–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Scholarly Exchange Day; Scholarship Discussion Leader (2011–present)
- University at Buffalo: National Center for Case-Study Teaching in Science; Case-Study Materials Reviewer (2010)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Executive Committee; Member (2004–2015)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Generalist Scholars Program; Scholarship Advisor (2003–2012)
- American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation: Health Education Program; Patient Education Materials Reviewer (2001)
- American Family Physician; Manuscript Reviewer (1999)
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine: Special Interest Groups on Genetics and Faculty Development; Member (1999–present)
- University at Buffalo Department of Family Medicine: Resident Academic Advising and Evaluation; Faculty Advisor (1995–2014)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Alternate Representative (1994–1997)