Michael R. Ferrick MD

Michael Ferrick

Michael R. Ferrick
MD

Professor

Department of Orthopaedics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Adolescent Sports Medicine; General Pediatric Orthopaedics & Spinal Deformities; Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; Pediatric Orthopaedics; Spine Deformities; Sports Medicine - Pediatrics

Contact Information
4225 Genesee Street
Buffalo, New York 14225
Phone: (716) 204-3224
mferrick@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

I have wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember; no other occupation was ever a consideration. I am privileged and thankful to be able to be a doctor and help people on a daily basis.

Early in my education I wanted to be an eye doctor, but once I rotated through orthopaedic surgery during medical school, I knew I had found my place in medicine. Although in orthopaedic surgery we do not routinely save someone‘s life in the sense of preventing death, we do save people‘s lives on a regular daily basis. As orthopaedic surgeons, we are able to help people continue to live the life that they want to live- whether it is enjoying a sport, working, or just walking; our orthopaedic treatments frequently "save" or restore that life.

I am very happy to be part of UBMD via the UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine group, a great group of doctors, physician extenders, and support staff. We work as a team to help each other provide excellent orthopaedic care for the people of WNY and beyond. We have the privilege and responsibility of teaching medical students and orthopaedic surgery residents, the next generation!

One of the things I enjoy most about our profession/specialty is the constant innovation and improvement in the methods and techniques, both surgical and non-surgical, to help "save the lives" of our patients.

Education and Training:
  • Other, Jacobs Educator Excellence Program, JSMBS SUNY-Buffalo (2021)
  • Fellowship, Pediatric and Spine Surgery, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (2002)
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University at Buffalo (1997)
  • MD, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor (1992)
  • BS, University of Notre Dame (1987)

Employment:
  • Medical Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2020-present)
  • Professor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2021-present)
  • Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2002-present)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JSMBS SUNY-Buffalo (2007–2021)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JSMBS SUNY-Buffalo (2002–2007)
  • Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Darnall Army Hospital (1997–2001)
  • Officer, US Army, US Army (1997–2001)

Awards and Honors:
  • Outstanding Orthopaedic Attending (2020)
  • Castle Connolly's Top Doctor 2016 (2016)
  • Outstanding Orthopaedic Attending (2013)
  • Darnall Army Hospital Outstanding Physician (1999)
  • Peter Casagrande Memorial Award (Orthopaedic Residency) (1997)
  • Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Orthopaedic Surgery Scholarship (1996)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (1992)
  • Scholarship - 5th International Symposium Eye Immunology/Immunopathology (1990)
  • Summa Cum Laude (1987)
  • Phi Beta Kappa (1987)

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Ferrick MR. (2016) Pediatric Orthopaedics: Genu Varum (Part V 130). In: Pediatric Orthopaedics: Genu Varum (Part V 130). Springer

Abstracts:

  • Ferrick MR, Oppenheim MH, Thurau SR, Herbort CP, Zachariae COC, Chan CC, and Matsushima K. (1990) Ocular inflammation stimulated by intravitreal injection of Interleukin-8. Ocular Immunology Today, (Jan)

Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:

  • Harte LM, Czyrny JJ, Pavlesen S, and Ferrick MR. (2021) Common peroneal neuropathy secondary to repetitive direct blow contusion injuries in a cheerleader. Int. J. Athl. Ther. Train. (Feb), 27(2): 65-68.

Professional Memberships:
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (2004–present)
  • Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2002–present)
  • Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society (1987–present)

Presentations:
  • "Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions" Associated Physical and Occupational Therapists (2021)
  • "JOCH Pediatric Grand Rounds" Pediatric Grand Rounds; JOCH; Pediatric Sports Conditions (2020)
  • "Mercy Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds" Pediatric Grand Rounds/Sports (2016)
  • "Pediatric Orthopaedics" WNY National Association of Nurse Practitioners (2015)
  • "UB Medical School Orthopaedic Interest Group Lecture" State University of New York at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Introduction to Clinical Medicine Orthopaedics" State University of New York at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Pediatric Sports Injuries" Pediatric Grand Rounds; State University of New York at Buffalo (2013)
  • "Outcomes of non-operative versus operative treatment of displaced pediatric clavicle fractures" American Academy of Pediatrics (2013)
  • "Current trends in management of adolescent clavicle fractures" Clinical Orthopaedic Society (2013)
  • "Canisius High School Medical Interest Club" Canisius High School (2011)
  • "Pediatric Orthopaedics" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2011)
  • "UB Medical School Orthopaedic Interest Group Lecture" State University of New York at Buffalo (2011)
  • "Pediatric Orthopaedics" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2010)
  • "Adolescent Athlete" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2008)
  • "Osteonecrosis after unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis" Lamplighters Orthopaedic Society (2008)
  • "Orthopaedic treatment of CP" Pediatric Therapy (2008)
  • "Osteonecrosis after unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis" Brandon Carrell Annual Meeting; Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (2008)
  • "Sports Medicine" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2007)
  • "Back Pain" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State Universtiy of New York at Buffalo (2007)
  • "Pediatric Sports" Highgate Medical Group (2006)
  • "Pediatric Sports" Northtowns Orthopaedics (2006)
  • "Hip and Spine" Rehabilitation Residency Grand Rounds; State University of New York at Buffalo (2005)
  • "Slipped Epiphysis" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2005)
  • "Back Pain" Sisters Hospital Pediatric Rounds (2004)
  • "Growth Plate Fractures" Amherst Hockey Sports Conference (2004)
  • "Back Pain" Sisters Hospital Pediatric Rounds (2003)
  • "Back pain" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
  • "Pediatric Orthopaedics" D’Youville Physical Therapy (2003)
  • "Pediatric Sports" Northtowns Orthopaedics (2003)
  • "Back Pain" Suburban Pediatrics (2003)
  • "Hip Dysplasia" Pediatric Grand Rounds; State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
  • "Pediatric Sports" Pediatric Residency Weekly Lecture; State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
  • "Gait" Rehabilitation Residency Grand Rounds; State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
  • "Back Pain" Tonawanada Pediatrics (2003)
  • "Pediatric Sports" Family Practice Residency Grand Rounds; State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
  • "Back Pain" Williamsville Pediatrics (2002)
  • "Permanent hemiepiphyseodesis for the correction of non-Blount’s angular knee deformity" Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (2002)
  • "Reliability of roentgenogram evaluation of pedicle screw position" North American Spine Society Annual Meeting (1996)
  • "Reliability of roentgenogram evaluation of pedicle screw position" Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (1996)
  • "Comparison of ocular inflammation stimulated by intravitreal injection of Interleukin-8 and Interleukin-1 in Lewis and Fischer 344 rats" Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (1990)
  • "Ocular inflammation stimulated by intravitreal injection of Interleukin-8" International Symposium on the Immunology and Immunopathology of the Eye (1990)
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Service Activities:
  • UB Faculty Senate Jacobs School Representative; Representative (2022–2024)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plan Governing Board Audit Committee; Board Member (2019–2023)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plan Governing Board Secretary; Secretary (2019–2021)
  • UB Associates Board of Directors; Board Member (2019–2020)
  • UB Associates Board of Directors; Board of Directors (2019–2020)
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Admissions Committee; Committee Member (2019–present)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plan Governing Board Audit Committee; Committee Member (2019–present)
  • Golf Tournament Committee; Committee Member (2016–2018)
  • Golf Tournament Committee; Member (2016–2018)
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Board; Vice President (2016–present)
  • Faculty Council; Member (2015–2023)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plan Governing Board; Board Member (2014–2023)
  • Faculty Practice Management Plan University at Buffalo; Alternate Member (2014–2018)
  • Medical Advisory Committee President; President (2012–2013)
  • Medical Advisory Committee; President (2012–2013)
  • Medical Advisory Committee Officer; Committee Member (2008–2011)
  • Medical Executive Committee Treasurer; Treasurer (2008–2010)
  • Great Lakes Health Musculoskeletal Subcommittee; Committee Member (2008–2009)
  • Great Lakes Health Musculoskeletal Subcommittee; Member (2008–2009)
  • Medical Advisory Committee; Officer; Committee Member (2008–2011)
  • Medical Executive Committee; Treasurer (2008–2010)
  • Women and Children's Hospital Foundation; Committee Member (2006–2010)
  • Medical Executive Committee, Kaleida Health; Committee Member (2006–2010)
  • Faculty Council; Member (2006–2013)
  • Women and Children's Hospital Foundation; Committee Member (2006–2010)
  • Medical Executive Committee Kaleida Health; Committee Member (2006–2010)
  • Medical Advisory Committee Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Committee Member (2004–2013)
  • Medical Advisory Committee Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Member (2004–2013)
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Curriculum Committee; Committee Member (2003–2005)

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Contact Information

4225 Genesee Street
Buffalo, New York 14225
Phone: (716) 204-3224
mferrick@buffalo.edu
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