Fred D. Archer, III MD
Fred D. Archer, III
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor; Associate Dean and Director of Admissions
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
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:
An Amherst, NY native, Dr. Archer graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1990, proceeding from there to receive his BS in Biology from Cornell University in 1994. After finishing a Masters in Natural Science from SUNY at Buffalo in 1997, he attended the Howard University College of Medicine and graduated with his MD in 2001. He returned to Buffalo, completing his Pediatric Residency in 2004 and has been an active Primary Care Pediatrician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences since then. Dr. Archer recently served as the Physician Lead for the Niagara Street Pediatric Clinic from 2016-2022 and the Interim Division Chief for the Division of General Pediatrics from 2022-2024. Dr. Archer now serves as the Associate Dean and Director of Admissions for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
In addition to his clinical, administrative and teaching duties, Dr. Archer has been active in the Buffalo community, promoting education and excellence amongst both patients and students. He has been the Medical Director for the Kaleida School Based Health Clinics since 2022. He has served on the Education Committee for the Nativity Miguel School and is a member of the Erie County Poverty Commission. Dr. Archer has served as the Medical Director for Cradle Beach Camp for over 10 years and has been a Board Member and a Mentor for the SENSES foundation, a not-for-profit group that provides social and educational enrichment for at risk students in the Buffalo City Schools. In 2016 he was inducted into the Richard Sarkin Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, which promotes and encourages the treatment of the whole patient. In 2018 he received the Clinical and Translational Science Award Scholarship Award and used that opportunity to expand the social services available to patients in need. Since 2020 he has served as a Board Member of the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to comprehensively improving the prenatal and perinatal health for Women and Families in Western New York. He is the past-President for the Buffalo Affiliate of the National Medical Association. In 2023 he received the Leonard Tow award for Humanism in Medicine from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Education and Training:
- Behavioral Medicine, University at Buffalo (2007)
- Fellowship, Research Fellowship, SUNY at Buffalo (2007)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2004)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2002)
- MD, Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine (2001)
- MS, University at Buffalo (1997)
- BS, Cornell University (1994)
Employment:
- Associate Dean and Director for Admissions, Office of Admissions, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2023-present)
- Associate Dean and Director for Admissions, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2023-present)
- Attending Physician, General Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2004-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2004-present)
- Interim Division Chief for General Pediatrics, Oishei Children (2022–2023)
- Interim Division Chief of General Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo/Oishei Children's Hospital (2022–2023)
- Physician Lead, General Pediatrics, Hodge Pediatrics/Niagara Street Pediatrics (2016–2022)
- Physician Lead Hodge Pediatrics/Niagara Street Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2016–2022)
- Interim Medical Director, Hodge Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2016)
- Graduate Research Assistant, University at Buffalo Industry University of Cooperative Research Center for Biosurfaces (1994–1997)
- Graduate Reseach Assistant, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Research Protocol Office (1996)
- Graduate Research Assistant, Molecular Immunology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Roswell Park Graduate Division (1994)
Awards and Honors:
- Distinguished Mentor Award (2025)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors of Western New York (2025)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors of Western New York (2024)
- Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (2023)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors of Western New York (2023)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors of Western New York (2022)
- 2021 Men of Integrity (2021)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2021)
- University at Buffalo: Clinical and Translational Science Award Scholarship (2018)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (2016)
- Kaleida Health: Distinguished Doctor Award (2003)
- Howard University College of Medicine: The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Humanism in Medicine Award (2001)
- Howard University College of Medicine: Outstanding Class Service Award (2001)
- Howard University College of Medicine: Lloyd H. Newman Service Award (2000)
- Howard University College of Medicine: Lloyd H. Newman Service Award (1999)
- Howard University College of Medicine: Outstanding Class Service Award (1998)
- Cornell University: Dean‘s List (1993)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 2014
Start Today Program
Towne Garden Pediatrics and D'Youville College
Role: Co-Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Roemmich JN, Lobarinas CL, Joseph PN, Lambiase MJ, Archer FD, Dorn J. (2009) Cardiovascular reactivity to psychological stress and carotid intima-media thickness in children. Psychophysiology (Mar), 46(2): 293-299.
Professional Memberships:
- Buffalo Affiliate of the National Medical Association (2016–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2004–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Resident (2001–2004)
- Buffalo Pediatric Society
Presentations:
- "Racism and Child Health" Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds; Oishei Children's Hospital (2023)
- "Unconscious Bias" Resident Lecture series; Oishei Children's Hospital (2023)
- "Vaccine Hesitancy" Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds; Oishei Children's Hospital (2023)
- "WUFO Senior Moment Radio: Covid Vaccination and Children" Great Lakes Health System of WNY and Kaleida Health broadcast on WUFO 96.5 FM/1080 AM (2021)
- "Conflict in the Workplace" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "How to Keep Your Kids Healthy" Media Interview; WECK Radio; Parent Talk (2015)
- "Parental Perceptions to the Use of Electronic Health Records in Resident General Pediatric Clinics" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
- "Younger Parental Age May be a Stronger Predictor for Caregiver Internet Access for Medical Information than Income or Race" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
- "Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Milk, Juice and Caffeine Intake in Children and Adolescents" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2013)
- "Pediatric Board Reviews" Pediatric Resident Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2011)
- "Electronic Health Record Implementation at the West Side Health Center" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2010)
- "Pediatric Board Reviews" Pediatric Resident Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2010)
- "Morbidity and Mortality Conference" Pediatric Resident Conference; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2009)
- "Electronic Health Record - Ambulatory Update" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2008)
- "Update on the UBMD and Kaleida Electronic Health Records" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2008)
- "The Skinny on Obesity: A Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Easily Digestible 30 Minutes" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2007)
- "Pediatric Mental Health" Community Health Fair; Lincoln Memorial and Metropolitan United Methodist Churches (2007)
Service Activities:
- Invited by Fran Mesiah from Kaleida Health to be interviewed as a guest along with George Matthews, MD (BGH) on the program answering questions about Heart Health across the lifespan; Guest on Great Lakes Health Systems of WNY Radio Program on WUFO (Power 96.5 FM/AM 1080) (2025)
- Served on Executive Board for this year's Cycle Nation Event-raising funds and awareness for stroke and heart disease. Worked closely with representatives from the American Heart Association.; E-Board Member for Cycle Nation (2025)
- The Impact of Heart Disease: How Healthy is Your Heart Invited by Fran Mesiah from Kaleida Health to be interviewed with George Matthews, MD (BGH) and Melissa Archer, NP on the topic: Surviving a Heart Attack: It Takes a Village; Guest on Great Lakes Health Systems of WNY Radio Program (Power 96.5 FM/1080 AM) (2025)
- Developed programs for teaching Hands-Only CPR to the WNY Community as well as educating about Heart Health, Healthy lifestyles and emotional regulation during cardiac events as well as post event counseling. Worked with community based organizations and schools to provide training at no cost to these organizations. Engaged in fundraising to purchase support equipment for trainings.; Archer Family Community Heart Health Awareness Foundation (2025–present)
- Invited by Fran Mesiah of Kaleida Health to speak on the topic of Maternal Mortality and Infant Morbidity; Guest on Great Lakes Healty Systems of WNY Radio Program on WUFO (Power 96.5 FM/1080 AM) (2024)
- Served as Chair for the American Heart Association's Cycle Nation Event (bringing awareness to stroke and heart health in WNY). Coordinated fundraising, assisted with advertising and publicity, worked closely with American Heart Association representatives.; Chair-Cycle Nation (2024)
- Supervise the Office of Admissions and all efforts of applicant interaction with the Admissions process from application through matriculation. This also includes representing the Jacobs School at AMSNY meetings, engaging when invited with other schools as a recruitment effort, working with Jacobs School Communications to ensure that our internet presence accurately represents the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.; Associate Dean of Admissions (2023–present)
- UPA Administrative Board-meets biweekly to discuss and review administrative, fiscal and clinical requirements for the UPA Practice Plan of UBMD; Member (2023–present)
- General Pediatrics Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee; Co-Leader (2022–present)
- Provide leadership for the Buffalo Affiliate of the National Medical Association-a professional society for African-American and minority physicians and affiliated health care providers. Group provides continuing medical educational experiences to members, support to medical students of the Student National Medical Association and minority Residents/Fellows at the Jacobs School of Medicine and promote health support and information to the minority communities of Buffalo, NY; President-Buffalo Affiliate of the National Medical Association (2021–2023)
- Serves as member of the PRC/PPEC, which evaluates and addresses issues of Professional Practice for Providers in the Kaleida Health System and develops appropriate plans of correction; Kaleida Health: Peer Review Committee/Professional Practice Evaluation Committee (2020–present)
- Serves as member of the PRC/PPEC, which evaluates and addresses issues of Professional Practice for Providers in the Kaleida Health System and develops appropriate plans of correction; Kaleida Health: Peer Review Committee/Professional Practice Evaluation Committee (2020–present)
- Buffalo Perinatal/Prenatal Network-BPPN provides services to expectant mothers and families in need due to financial or social support needs. Serves a wide variety of minority and disadvantaged populations.; Board Member (2020–present)
- The Buffalo Affiliate of the National Medical Association-a professional society for African-American and minority physicians and affiliated health care providers. Group provides continuing medical educational experiences to members, support to medical students of the Student National Medical Association and minority Residents/Fellows at the Jacobs School of Medicine and promote health support and information to the minority communities of Buffalo, NY; Member-Buffalo Affiliate for the National Medical Association (2020–present)
- Member of the Admissions Committee for the Jacobs School of Medicine, involved in the interview process of prospective applicants. (2019–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Diversity and Inclusion Advocate; Department Representative (2018–2020)
- Kaleida Health: Core Clinical EMR Steering Committee; Committee Member (2015–present)
- Kaleida Health: EHR Physicians' Advisory Group; Member (2015–present)
- Serve as Medical Director for the Cradle Beach Camp-a summer camp for children with socio-economic disadvantages, complex medical issues or Special Needs. Work closely with on site nursing staff to develop appropriate medical protocols for safety, medication delivery, treatments and appropriate referrals for campers and staff.; Medical Director, Cradle Beach Camp (2010–present)
- Cheektowaga Central Schools: Career Fair; Volunteer (2009)
- Kaleida Health: EHR Ambulatory Core Committee; Committee Member (2008–present)
- Cheektowaga Central Schools: Career Fair; Volunteer (2008)
- Zion Dominion: COGIC Community Health Fair - Pediatric Health and Wellness; Teacher (2007)
- Lincoln Memorial and Metropolitan United Methodist Churches: Community Health Fair - Pediatric Mental Health; Teacher (2007)
- Student National Medical Association: Community Health Fair - Pediatric Health, Nutrition and Obesity; Teacher (2007)
- SENSES Foundation; Board Member (2005–present)
- Hemophilia Center of Western New York: Holiday Health Fair; Volunteer (2003)
- Student National Medical Association: Community Health Fair; Volunteer (2003)
- Hemophilia Center of Western New York: Holiday Health Fair; Volunteer (2002)
- Student National Medical Association: Community Health Fair (Washington, DC); Volunteer (1997–2000)