Kara L. Oliver DO
Kara L. Oliver
DO
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Hospitalist; 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 UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2020)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2018)
- DO, Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
- BS, Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2010)
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2020-present)
- Hospitalist, Oishei Children's Hospital (2020-present)
Awards and Honors:
- The Orris C. Hirtzel and Beatrice Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Foundation Merit and Scholarship Award (2015)
- Counsel of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents: Gold Touch Point Award (2015)
- Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society (2014)
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (2009)
- University at Buffalo: Honors Scholar (2006-2010)
Journal Articles:
- Kara Oliver, DO*,1, Xilei Xu Chen, MD*,2, Jamie Wooldridge3, MD, Brinda Prasanna Kumar, MD4, Lalina Sunuwar, MBBS4, Samantha Eng, MD4, Matthew Swatski, MD4, Daniel Hamilton, MD4, Geovanny F Perez, MD2. (1900) Project Breathe A Quality Improvement initiative. Pediatric Quality and Safety (Jan)
Abstracts:
- R Berger, A Hays, K Oliver. (2024) Impact of a Formal Nursing Role on Nursing Satisfaction and Presence on Family Centered Rounds. Pediatric Academic Societies. Toronto, Canada (May) Poster
- Noah Stanco, Hend Abd El Baky, Mary Daley, Matthew Dashkoff, Kendria Hall, Kara Oliver. (2025) Customization of Electronic Medical Record Autotexts to Improve Documentation and Standardize Inpatient Pediatric Asthma Care. Pediatric Academic Society. Honolulu, Hawaii (May) Poster
- Alaina Kenny, Raymond Richards, Katherine Koloddziej Hala Tenzin Yongye, Iman Farid, Srishti Arora, Kara Oliver, Xilei Xu Chen. (2025) The Role of Inflammatory Markers in Asthma Severity and Outcomes in a Pediatric Inner-City Cohort. ATS. San Fransisco, California (May) Poster
- L. Sunuwar, B. Prasanna Kumar, A. Kenny, R. Richards, K. Studley, X. Xu Chen, K. Oliver, G. F. Perez. (2024) Project BREATHE: Effects Of Specialist Follow-ups In Asthma Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Project. UB GME research day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (May) Poster
- L. Sunuwar, B. Prasanna Kumar, A. Kenny, R. Richards, K. Studley, X. Xu Chen, K. Oliver, G. F. Perez. (2024) Project BREATHE: Effects Of Specialist Follow-ups In Asthma Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Project. ATS. San Diego, CaliforniaUnited States (May) Poster
- Noah Stanco,Hend Abd El Baky, Mary Daley, Matthew Dashkoff, Kendria Hall, Kara Oliver. (2024) Standardized Autotexts Improve Documentation and Facilitate Pathway Adherence in Pediatric Asthma Admissions. UB GME Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (May) Poster
- A Wagner, K Benson, K Oliver, A Hays. (2023) Family Centered Rounds: Impact of Increased Bedside Nursing Presence on Nurse Satisfaction. Pediatric Academic Societies. Washington DC, United States (May) Poster
- B. Prasanna Kumar, V. Vernot, L. Sunwar, S. Eng, M. Swatski, X. Xu Chen, K. Oliver, G. F. Perez. (2023) Project BREATHE: Recurrent Admission for Asthma Exacerbation, A Quality Improvement Initiative. ATS. Washington DC, United States (May) Poster
- K. Oliver, J. Nesarajah, D. Hamilton, S. Eng, A. Tobin, H. Lehman, K. Neary, G. F. Perez;. (2022) Project BREATHE: a Quality Improvement Initiative. ATS. San Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States (May) Poster
- K Oliver, G Santoro. (2020) A Quality Improvement Project to Enhance Implementation of the Pediatric Early Warning System at Oishei Children's Hospital. SUNY Buffalo Pediatric Resident Program: Senior Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (May) Oral
- Blaskewicz C MS2, Tran K MS2, Oliver K MS2. (2014) LECOM Medical Class of 2017 International Outreach Summary. Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exhibition. International Seminar and Poster Session. Seattle, WashingtonUnited States (Oct) Poster
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Michael R. Weaver, William C. Schultz, Ahmed Rafay Afzal, Kara Oliver, Osama Almadhoun. (1900) Hypoalbuminemia and generalized edema as the presenting symptoms of celiac disease in a two-year-old girl – case report. Case Reports in Gastroenterology (Jan)
Professional Memberships:
- Buffalo Pediatric Society (2020–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics - Fellow (FAAP) (2017–present)
- Student American Academy of Osteopathy (2013–2017)
- Student Osteopathic Medical Association (2013–2017)
Service Activities:
- ; PHM to Residency Program Liaison (2025–present)
- Medical Emergency Committee; Committee Member (2024–present)
- Pediatric Interest Group; Faculty Advisor (2024–present)
- Schwartz Rounds- "Working with Families that don't trust us" Physican Panelist; Panelist (2023)
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Hospitalist Representative (2023–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Project-Based Learning Facilitator (2021–2023)
- Asthma Coalition and Asthma Education Committee,; “Project Breathe” Hospitalist Lead (2021–present)
- Physician lead on development, education, and implementation of Inpatient Asthma Care Pathway as part of multidisciplinary team.; Hospitalist Asthma Champion (2021–present)
- Residency Interview - Interview candidates for pediatric residency positions (2020–present)
- Pediatric Clerkship Small Group Leader- Met with a small group of rotating third year medical students weekly, teaching on various general pediatric topics. Oversaw both EBM and Health Disparity presentations. (2020–present)
- Pediatric Virtual Clerkship Small Group Co-Leader- Met BiWeekly with 3 year medical students via Zoom. Facilitated discussions, and provided verbal & written formal feedback for students while inpatient clerkship was suspended due to COVID 19 (2020)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: MS2 Case Presentations Preceptor (2020)
- Adama Martha Memorial Community Health Center (Sierra Leone); Volunteer (2019)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Project-Based Learning Facilitator (2019)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Wellness Taskforce; Member (2019–2020)
- Sepsis Committee, Member (2019–2020)
- Severe Sepsis Committee- - Reviewed severe sepsis cases monthly to assess for compliance to the NYS severe sepsis guidelines. (2019–2020)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Quality Assurance Committee; Committee Member (2018–2020)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Global Health Workshops for Pediatric Residents; Coordinator (2018–2020)
- Pediatric Residency Association; Member (2017–2020)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: Anatomy and Project-Based Learning Pathway Tutor (2014)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Ambassador (2014–2015)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: Project-Based Learning Mentor (2014–2015)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: Pediatrics Club; Treasurer (2014–2015)