Gregory Fuhrer MD
Gregory Fuhrer
MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Critical Care Medicine; Internal Medicine; Pulmonary Disease
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 primarily involved in clinical and teaching activities related to the care of patients with pulmonary disease and the critically ill. My practice is located at Buffalo General Hospital and the Buffalo VA Hospital. I am currently the associate program director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship program and an associate program director of the Internal Medicine Residency program at the University of Buffalo. Additionally, I teach interns, residents, fellows, and medical students both at the bedside and in the classroom.
Education and Training
-Fellowship: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, National Capital Consortium (2012)
-Residency: Internal Medicine, National Naval Medical Center (2009)
-Internship: Internal Medicine, National Naval Medical Center (2007)
-MD, Dartmouth Medical School, 2006
-BS, University of Connecticut, 2002
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, National Capital Consortium: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (2012)
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School (2006)
- BS, Physiology and Neurobiology, and Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut (2002)
Employment:
- Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency, University at Buffalo (2019-present)
- Assistant Clinical Professor in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine - University at Buffalo, WNY VA Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center (2017-present)
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017-present)
- Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency - University at Buffalo, WNY VA Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center (2017-present)
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship - University at Buffalo, WNY VA Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center (2017-present)
- Staff Physician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, WNY VA Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center (2017-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Buffalo School of Medicine Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2017-present)
- Attending Physician, Bon Secours of Hampton Roads: Maryview, Mary Immaculate, and Depaul Medical Centers (2016–2017)
- Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (2012–2017)
- Attending Physician and Assistant Professor, US Navy (2012–2017)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (2012–2017)
Awards and Honors:
- White Coat Award (2020)
- Steven H. Noyes, MD Award (2019)
- F. Carter Pannill Jr., MD Award (2018)
- Honorable Discharge from US Navy (2017)
- NATO Service Medal and Afghanistan Service Medal (2015)
- Assistant Professor, Uniformed Service (2012)
- CHEST Challenge Team Member (National Champions: 2009, 2010, 2011) (2011)
- Team Member of CHEST Challenge National Championship Teams (National Capital Consortium, 2009, 2010, 2011) (2011)
- Doctor's Dilemma (Medical Jeopardy) Team Member (2009)
- Internal Medicine Resident Teacher of the Year (2009)
- Intern of the Year (2007)
- Medical Degree with Honors, Alpha Omega Alpha (2006)
- French Distinguished Student in Pathology (2006)
- Bachelors in Science: Summa cum laude (2002)
Journal Articles:
- Lazarus A, Fuhrer G, Myers J, Holmes J, Parrish S, Turner J, King C, Kelly W. (2021) Disease-A-Month: Sarcoidosis. November 2009;55(11)643-718. Intrathoracic Manifestations: 661-674, PMID: 19857641. (Dec)
- Fuhrer G, Grohowski M. (2016) Hepatic Echinococcus Granulosus Infection Complicated by E. Granulosus Cholangitis and Duodenitis: CT Findings. Radiology of Infectious Diseases, September 2016, Vol 3 (3): 136-139. (Sep)
- Fuhrer G. (2016) Hepatic Echinococcus Granulosus Infection Complicated by E. Granulosus Cholangitis and Duodenitis: CT Findings. Radiology of Infectious Diseases (Sep), 3(3): 136-139.
- Fuhrer G, Lazarus AA. (2011) Mesothelioma. Dis Mon (Jan), 57(1): 40-54.
- Lazarus A, Fuhrer G, Malekiani C, McKay S, Thurber J. (2011) Primary pleural epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE)--two cases and review of the literature. Clin Respir J (Jan), 5(1): 1-5.
- Lazarus A, Fuhrer G, Malekiani C, McKay S, Thurber J. (2011) Pleural Epithelial Hemangioendothelioma: 2 Case Reports and Review of the Literature. Clinical Respiratory Journal, January 2011;5(1):e1-5. PMID: 21159132. (Jan)
- Fuhrer G, Lazarus A. (2011) Disease-A-Month: Asbestos-Related Lung Disease. January 2011;57(1):40-54. Review. PMID: 21281830. (Jan)
- Fuhrer G, Myers JN. (2009) Intrathoracic sarcoidosis. Dis Mon (Nov), 55(11): 661-674.
- Lazarus A, Myers J, Fuhrer G. (2008) Bronchiectasis in adults: a review. Postgrad Med (Sep), 120(3): 113-121.
- Fuhrer G. (2008) The Epidemiological Transition: The Current Status of Infectious Disease in the Developed World Versus the Developing World. Scientific Progress (Mar), 91(1): 1-37.
- Deckel AW, Elder R, Fuhrer G. (2002) Biphasic developmental changes in Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent proteins in R6/2 Huntington‘s disease mice. Neuroreport (Apr), 13(5): 707-711.
- Chilbert, M., Fuhrer et al. (1900) Impact of anticoagulation intensity on subsequent VTE and Bleeding in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19”; retrospective cohort study accepted for publication in the Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. Journal (Jan)
Presentations:
- "High-Dose Dexamethasone in Patients with SARS-CoV2 Infection Requiring Oxygen in the Medical ICU" National SCCM meeting (2022)
- "A Case of Severe Serotonin Syndrome Triggered by Perioperative Administration of Fentanyl" National ASA (American Society of Anesthesiology) (2021)
- "Heart Failure Presenting as Bilateral Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites" National ATS (American Thoracic Society) (2021)
- "Palbociclib-Induced Grade 3 Interstitial Pneumonitis" National ATS (American Thoracic Society) (2021)
- "Endobronchial Coccidioidomycosis in an Asymptomatic Young Man" CHEST (American College of Chest Physicians) national meeting (2019)
- "Endobronchial Coccidioidomycosis in an Asymptomatic Young Man" CHEST; American College of Chest Physicians; Fungal Disease (2019)
- "IgG-4 Related Sclerosing Disease Presenting with Recurrent Respiratory Failure" ATS; American Thoracic Society; Interstitial Lung Disease (2019)
Service Activities:
- Internal Medicine Assistant Program Director: Ultrasound section; Member (2019–2050)
- Clinical competency committee; Member (2018–2050)
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship program; Co-Chair (2017–2050)
- Clinical Competency Committee; Member (2017–2050)