Heather M. Territo MD

Heather Territo

Heather M. Territo
MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Pediatrics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Pediatrics

Contact Information
UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Emergency Medicine
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0030
Fax: (716) 323-0292
hterrito@buffalo.edu
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Education and Training:
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2013)
  • Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2010)
  • Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2008)
  • MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2007)
  • BS, Biology, Loyola College at Baltimore, Magna Cum Laude (2003)

Employment:
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2020-present)
  • Fellowship Program Director, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017-present)
  • Medical Director, Erie County Youth Detention Center (2015-present)
  • Medical Director, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinic, Erie County Department of Health (2015-present)
  • Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine, Oishei Children's Hospital (2013-present)
  • Chief Medical Officer, Erie County Department of Health (2013-present)
  • Medical Director, Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, Erie County Department of Health (2012-present)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013–2020)

Awards and Honors:
  • New York State Department of Health: Commissioner’s Special Recognition Award (2023)
  • Loyola College of Baltimore: Dedication Award for Varsity Swimming and Diving Team (2003)
  • National Jesuit Honor Society: Nomination for Membership (2002)
  • NCAA Division I: All Academic Team (2000-2003)
  • Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society (2001-2003)

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Territo HM, Justiz Vaillant AA. (2019) In: "HIV Prophylaxis". StatPearls Publishing
  • Territo HM, Ashurst JV. (2019) In: "Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)". StatPearls Publishing

Abstracts:

  • H Mustavs, J. Hart, V. Vernot, B. Balderman, H. Territo, S. Ventre. (2024) Student Health Ambassadors: A school-based approach to STI testing, treatment and awareness amongst Buffalo youth. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Toronto, (May) Poster
  • Susana Ruano, MD, Kathryn Keenan, MD, Territo H. (2024) Teaching Pediatric Resident Procedures: a clinical model to promote life-long skills. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Toronto, (May)
  • Rahman A, Goodman T, Wrotniak B, Qiao H, Territo H. (2023) Comparing the Accuracy of Different Weight Estimations Modalities in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Academic Society. Washington, DC, (Apr) Poster
  • Valorie Vernot MD, Jordan Hart MD, Hannah Kline MD, Elizabeth Mancuso MD, Sarah Ventre MD, Heather Territo MD. (2022) Using a Collaborative, School-Based Approach to Accessing STI Testing and Treatment among Buffalo Youth. Annual Research Day of the Community Health Equity Research Institute - University at Buffalo. (Oct)
  • Williams N, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2022) Perception of Wellness Curriculum Efficacy Among Four Medical Specialties, Residents verses Program Directors. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado (Apr) Poster
  • DiPalma S, Wagner S, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2022) Will young bronchiolitis patients have a better clinical outcome if treated with High Flow Nasal Cannula at 1.5L/kg/min comparing with an arbitrary starting flow rate? A Retrospective Review. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado (Apr) Poster
  • Fennell J, Telt N, Pape E, Wroniak B, Territo H, Penque M. (2021) The Association Between C-reactive Protein Levels and the Severity of Appendicitis in Children. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. (Jun) Poster
  • Blum A, Clemency B, Qiao H, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2021) Will cuffed endotracheal tube produce a better End-Tidal CO2 capnography data compared with un-cuffed?. Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. (May) Oral
  • Territo H, Wrotniak B, Burstein G,. (2020) Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in Symptomatic Patients Attending an Urban County Sexual Health Clinic. CDC: National STD Prevention Conference. Atlanta, Georgia (Sep) Poster
  • Territo H, Verni C, Wrotniak B, Burstein, G. (2018) Trichomonas Infection Rates in Males Presenting to the Emergency Department for Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluation. National Coalition of STD Directors: STD Engage Conference. Orlando, Florida (Nov)
  • Martin M, Penque M, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2017) Efficacy of Single vs. Double Dose Dexamethasone Treatment for Mild to Moderate Asthma in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California (May) Poster
  • Territo H, Pal S, Wrotniak B, Emborsky M. (2014) Bedside Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Intussusception in the Emergency Department. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Vancouver, (May) Poster
  • Territo H, Wrotniak B, Qiao H, Lillis K. (2013) Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Washington DC, (May) Poster
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Professional Memberships:
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (2016–present)
  • National Coalition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Directors (2014–present)
  • Buffalo Pediatric Society (2013–present)

Presentations:
  • "STI Trends and Treatment updates" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Gates Vascular Institute, (2023)
  • "Updates in STI’s - beyond the guidelines." Sun River Health Genesis Conference (2023)
  • "What's new with Sexual Health – current trends and updates." HIV Clinical Care Symposium for Western New York Providers (2023)
  • "STI in WNY update" Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - WNY Chapter Meeting (2023)
  • "PEM Research Update." John R Oishei Children’s Hospital: Pediatric Grand Rounds (2023)
  • "STI Update and NYSDOH Congenital Syphilis Update." University at Buffalo: Student Heath Center (2023)
  • "NYSDOH STI & HIV update." NYSDOH AIDS institute, faith communities project, virtual webnar (2022)
  • "Pediatric Sedations in the ED." Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Gates Vascular Institute, (2022)
  • "Sexually Transmitted Infections: Talk, Test, Treat." Erie 2 BOCES school nurse forum: School Nurse Forum Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Western NY. (2022)
  • "National PEM Consult Conference" Panelist for Monthly Virtual National PEM Consult Conference (2021)
  • "Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" (2021)
  • "Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference, virtual meeting. (2021)
  • "Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference, virtual meeting. (2021)
  • "STI Update and NYSDOH Congenital Syphilis Alert" Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - WNY Chapter Meeting (2021)
  • "Educational WebEx of the use of EPT in the Emergency Department" Catholic Health of Buffalo Emergency Medicine Meeting (2021)
  • "Emergency STI’s" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Gates Vascular Institute (2020)
  • "Research Updates from the ED" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2020)
  • "Difficult Airway Course" Instructor for pediatric difficult airway portion of the Difficult Airway Course (2020)
  • "Pediatric Procedural Sedation" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2019)
  • "Trichomonas Infection Rates in Males Presenting to the Emergency Department for Sexually Transmitted Infections" STD Engage Conference; National Coalition of STD Directors (2018)
  • "Trichomonas Infection Rates in Males Presenting to the Emergency Department for Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluation" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies; Adolescent Medicine: STI's (2018)
  • "Head Injuries and Concussion in the Pediatric Emergency Room" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2018)
  • "Asthma, Appendicitis, and Acidosis...Oh, My!" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "PrEP Implementation: The Why’s, What’s and How’s" Student Health Center; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "PrEP Implementation: The Why’s, What’s and How’s" Weigel Health Center; Buffalo State College (2017)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Efficacy of Single vs. Double Dose Dexamethasone Treatment for Mild to Moderate Asthma in a Pediatric Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2017)
  • "STDs: An Update on Gonorrhea Treatment, Congenital Syphilis, and HIV and the Need for PrEP" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Emergency Room Setting - Part 2" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Pediatric Trauma for the General Pediatrician" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Pediatric Resuscitation: Didactic and Clinical Skills" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
  • "Sedations in the ED" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Emergency Room Setting - Part 1" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Emergency Room Procedures: Lecture and Practical Stations" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
  • "Emergency Room Toxicology: From Assessment to Antidotes" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Trichomonas: A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Burns" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
  • "Emergency Room Procedures: Lecture and Mock Scenarios" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Pediatric Emergency Room: A Potpourri of Patients" Pediatric Clerkship Lecture Series; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Emergency Room Procedures: Lecture and Practical Stations" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
  • "Testing, Treatment and Precention: The Clinician‘s Role in Ending the AIDS Epidemic in New York State" HIV, HCD and STD Clinical Education Initiative; New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute (2015)
  • "Metabolic Disorders" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
  • "Emergency STIs" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
  • "Emergency STIs" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2015)
  • "Sedation and Analgesia" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
  • "Hand Injuries" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
  • "A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing Adolescent Females in the Emergency Department" National STD Prevention Conference; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014)
  • "Syphilis? An Update and Overview" HIV and Immunodeficiency Clinic; Erie County Medical Center (2014)
  • "Wound Care: Minor Trauma" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
  • "Bedside Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Intussusception in the Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2014)
  • "Asthma Emergencies" Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2013)
  • "A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing Adolescent Females in the Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2013)
  • "A New Strategy for Trichomonas Testing Adolescent Females in the Emergency Department" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2013)
  • "Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2013)
  • "Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Testing and Treatment Update" Weigel Health Center; Buffalo State College (2013)
  • "Is There a Doctor on Board?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2012)
  • "Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2012)
  • "Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Intussusception in Young Children Undergoing Ultrasound in the Emergency Room" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2012)
  • "Lipoxins as Anti-Inflammatory Mediators during RSV Infection" Research Scholars Day; University at Buffalo (2010)
  • "Panelist for National PEM Consult Conference" National PEM Consult Conference
  • "STI Trends and Treatment updates. Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds Gates Vascular Institute
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Service Activities:
  • Annual Celebration of Scholarship. Facilitator. Small group facilitator for review of research posters accepted at the Celebration of Scholarship. (2024)
  • American Board of Pediatrics committee for mapping Emergency Medicine Milestones 2.0 to EPAs (2023–present)
  • NYS Chapter 1 AAP Gun Safety Workgroup; Committee Member (2023–present)
  • University at Buffalo Department of Pediatrics Faculty Promotion Committee (2023–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School Faculty Council. Voting member (2023–present)
  • ; Erie County Gun Safety Committee (2023–present)
  • NYS Chapter 1 AAP Society of Infectious Disease Committee (2022–present)
  • University at Buffalo Pediatric Residency Scholarly Oversight Committee (2022–present)
  • Erie County Department of Health: Mobile outreach program development,; Committee Member. (2022–present)
  • Erie County Department of Health: Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT); Program Director (2022–present)
  • Pediatric Clerkship Case Write-Up Evaluator. Evaluator for 3rd year medical students rotating through pediatrics rotation. Students submit 2 case reports during the rotation for evaluation and feedback.; Evaluator (2021–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Small group facilitator for review of research poster accepted at the Celebration of Scholarship; Third Annual Celebration of Scholarship. Facilitator. (2021)
  • Pediatric Resident mentor for 5 PL-1 Pediatric residents; Resident Mentor (2020–2023)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Small group facilitator for review of research poster accepted at the Celebration of Scholarship; Second Annual Celebration of Scholarship. Facilitator. (2020)
  • HIE – Hospitalist, Intensivist and Emergency physician Committee; Committee Member (2019–present)
  • Developed curriculum for pediatric procedure rotation offered to 2nd and 3rd year pediatric residents.; Pediatric Procedures Rotation Director and Instructor (2019–present)
  • ; ACGME Strengths and weakness committee for Pediatric Residency SITE visit (2018–2019)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Program Director Advisory Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: 3rd Annual Humanities Day Program Facilitator (2017)
  • University at Buffalo: Faculty Senate; Member (2016–2020)
  • New York State Department of Health: AIDS institute Clinical Resources Program: STI Committee for Development of New York State STI guidelines; Committee Member (2016)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: ACGME Clinical Competency Committee - Pediatric Residency; Committee Member (2016–2023)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Clerkship Lecturer - lectures given every 6 weeks to 3rd year medical students rotating through pediatric clerkship.; Clerkship Lecturer (2016–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Candidates Interviewer (2014–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: ACGME Clinical Competency Committee - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship; Committee Member (2014–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Scholastic Oversight Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Residency Program - coordinator for EM residents in the pediatric ED; Coordinator (2014–2020)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Emergency Department Medical Students; Coordinator (2014–present)
  • Erie County Department of Health: Credentialing Committee; Committee Voting Member (2013–present)
  • Erie County Department of Health: Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Committee; Committee Member (2013–present)
  • Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo: Emergency Department - Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy Protocol; Coordinator (2011)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provides other health care professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat critically ill infants and children.; Teacher (2010–2023)
  • St. Ignatius Loyola School: Substance Abuse in Adolescents; Teacher (2003)
  • Pediatric Emergency Care; Reviewer

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Contact Information

UBMD Pediatrics
Division of Emergency Medicine
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0030
Fax: (716) 323-0292
hterrito@buffalo.edu
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