Michele Lauria MD, MS
Michele Lauria
MD, MS
Clinical Professor Ob/Gyn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Maternal - Fetal Medicine; Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Summary:
Dr. Lauria is professor of OBGYN and Clinical Informatics. She previously serviced as the Ambulatory Medical Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY , Chief Medical Information Officer at North Light Health in Bangor Maine and Associate Director of Information Systems at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon NH. She is board certified in Clinical Informatics, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Lauria is Co-Founder and former Medical Director of the Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network (NNEPQIN), an award-winning tri-state group of organizations that provide perinatal services.
Dr, Lauria's informatics career has focused on provider education, EHR and data governance as well as the clinical design of the EHR. She has implemented Cerner and Epic and has completed physician builder program in each.
Dr. Lauria is an active member of the OBGYN department and supports medical students and residents in research projects. She has an active clinical practice, caring for persons considering or experiencing complicated pregnancies.
Education and Training:
- MS, Process Improvement, The Dartmouth Institute (1997)
- MD, Medicine, SUNY Buffalo (1988)
- BA, Chemistry, Hamilton college, Summa Cum Laude (1984)
- Certificate, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Perinatal Quality Foundation
Employment:
- Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Biomedical Informatics, University of Buffalo School of Medicine (2019-present)
- Ambulatory Medical Information OFficer, Kaleida Health (2019–2024)
- System Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, Eastern Maine Healthcare (2015–2018)
- Associate Clinical Ifnormation Officer, Health Information Services, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (2012–2015)
- Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Radiology, Dartmouth College (2008–2015)
- Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Radiology, Dartmouth College (2001–2008)
- Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Radiology, Dartmouth College (1997–2001)
- Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wayne State University (1994–1997)
Awards and Honors:
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2025)
- Physician Educator Award (2014)
- March of Dimes Champion for Babies (2013)
- ACOG District 1 Mentor of the Year Award (2013)
Journal Articles:
- Mandujano A, Lauria MR, Waters TP. (2025) Pregnancy as a Window to Future Health. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America (Sep), 52(3): 565-580.
- Stanco N, Tiosano S, Badwal R, Kelly W, Lauria MR. (2025) Does autotext usage decrease documentation time among resident physicians? A retrospective analysis of electronic health record usage data. JAMIA open (Jun), 8(3): ooaf042.
- Hardy-Fairbanks AJ, Mackenzie T, McCarthy M, Goldman MB, Lauria MR, Lauria M. (2017) A randomized controlled trial comparing two types of retractors at caesarean delivery. J Obstet Gynaecol (Nov), 37(8): 1009-1014.
- Hardy-Fairbanks AJ, Lauria MR, Mackenzie T, McCarthy M, Lauria M. (2013) Intensity and unpleasantness of pain following vaginal and cesarean delivery: a prospective evaluation. Birth (Jun), 40(2): 125-133.
- Lauria MR, Flanagan V, Capeless E, Lauria M. (2012) Why VBAC in Northern New England is still viable: the Northern New England perinatal quality improvement network. Clin Obstet Gynecol (Dec), 55(4): 1021-1025.
- Tracy EE, Haas S, Lauria MR, Lauria M. (2012) Newborn care and safety: the black box of obstetric practices and residency training. Obstet Gynecol (Sep), 120(3): 643-646.
- Prairie BA, Lauria MR, Kapp N, Mackenzie T, Baker ER, George KE, Lauria M. (2007) Mifepristone versus laminaria: a randomized controlled trial of cervical ripening in midtrimester termination. Contraception (Nov), 76(5): 383-388.
- Lauria MR, Branch MD, LaCroix VH, Harris RD, Baker ER, Lauria M. (2007) Clinical impact of systematic genetic sonogram screening in a low-risk population. J Reprod Med (May), 52(5): 359-364.
- Lauria MR, Barthold JC, Zimmerman RA, Turrentine MA, Lauria M. (2007) Pathologic uterine ring associated with fetal head trauma and subsequent cerebral palsy. Obstet Gynecol (Feb), 109(2 Pt2): 495-497.
- Laditka SB, Laditka JN, Mastanduno MP, Lauria MR, Foster TC, Lauria M. (2005) Potentially avoidable maternity complications: an indicator of access to prenatal and primary care during pregnancy. Women Health (Jan), 41(3): 1-26.
- Pryde PG, Hallak M, Lauria MR, Littman L, Bottoms SF, Johnson MP, Evans MI, Lauria M. (2000) Severe oligohydramnios with intact membranes: an indication for diagnostic amnioinfusion. Fetal Diagn Ther (Jan), 15(1): 46-49.
- Lauria MR, Standley CA, Sorokin Y, Yelian FD, Cotton DB, Lauria M. (1999) Adrenomedullin levels in normal and preeclamptic pregnancy at term. J Soc Gynecol Investig (Nov), 6(6): 318-321.
- Lewis PS, Lauria MR, Dzieczkowski J, Utter GO, Dombrowski MP, Lauria M. (1999) Amniotic fluid lamellar body count: cost-effective screening for fetal lung maturity. Obstet Gynecol (Mar), 93(3): 387-391.
- Bobrowski RA, Levin RB, Lauria MR, Treadwell MC, Gonik B, Bottoms SF, Lauria M. (1997) In utero progression of isolated renal pelvis dilation. Am J Perinatol (Aug), 14(7): 423-426.
- Lauria MR, Qureshi F, Jacques SM, Kurtzhals P, Ostrea EM, Gonik B, Sorokin Y, Lauria M. (1997) Meconium drug screening of stillborn infants: a feasibility study. Fetal Diagn Ther (Jul), 12(4): 248-251.
- Lauria MR, Dombrowski MP, Delaney-Black V, Bottoms SF, Lauria M. (1997) Meconium does not guarantee fetal lung maturity. J Matern Fetal Med (May), 6(3): 180-183.
- Smith RS, Lauria MR, Comstock CH, Treadwell MC, Kirk JS, Lee W, Bottoms SF, Lauria M. (1997) Transvaginal ultrasonography for all placentas that appear to be low-lying or over the internal cervical os. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol (Jan), 9(1): 22-24.
- Lauria MR, Smith RS, Treadwell MC, Comstock CH, Kirk JS, Lee W, Bottoms SF, Lauria M. (1996) The use of second-trimester transvaginal sonography to predict placenta previa. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol (Nov), 8(5): 337-340.
- Lauria MR, Dombrowski MP, Delaney-Black V, Bottoms SF, Lauria M. (1996) Lung maturity tests. Relation to source, clarity, gestational age and neonatal outcome. J Reprod Med (Sep), 41(9): 685-691.
- Todt JC, Yang Y, Lei J, Lauria MR, Sorokin Y, Cotton DB, Yelian FD, Lauria M. (1996) Effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on human trophoblast cell adhesion and motility. Am J Reprod Immunol (Aug), 36(2): 65-71.
- Lauria MR, Standley CA, Sorokin Y, Todt JC, Bottoms SF, Yelian FD, Cotton DB, Lauria M. (1996) Brain natriuretic peptide and cyclic guanosine-3',5' monophosphate in pre-eclampsia. J Matern Fetal Med (May), 5(3): 128-131.
- Lauria MR, Gonik B, Romero R, Lauria M. (1995) Pulmonary hypoplasia: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and antenatal prediction. Obstet Gynecol (Sep), 86(3): 466-475.
- Lauria MR, Zador IE, Bottoms SF, Lauria M. (1995) Centile-based ultrasound morphometric tables. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol (May), 5(5): 308-312.
Professional Memberships:
- Senior Member American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2001–present)
- Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (1997–present)
- Americal College Obstetrics and Gynecology (1996–present)
Presentations:
- "Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Predictor of Later Maternal Health" NYS Perinatal Association (2025)
- "Change Management for Ugly Projects" Cerner Healthcare Annual Meeting (2019)
- "Electronic Health Record Education & Coaching: Top Predictors of End-User Satisfaction" Cerner Healthcare Systems Annual meeting (2019)
- "ONC Interoperability Forum; PANEL: Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs" Office of the National Coordinator (2019)
- "In Praise of Imperfection" KLAS Research Arch Collaborative (2018)
- "Harvesting the Family History" Epic Annual User Group Meeting (2014)
- "Fast and Easy Enter Edit Results" Epic Annual User Group Meeting (2012)
- "Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC): A Brief Primer Agency for Health Care Resources and Quality" Agency for Health Care Resources and Quality (2010)
Service Activities:
- Designed POCUS worksheets for residents; Designer butterfly worksheets (2025)
- Facilitator for the Online Interprofessional Forum Confronting Social Determinants of Health: An Interprofessional Strategy; Facilitator (2025)
- Review for Current Signal Transduction Therapy published by Bentham Science; Journal Review (2025)
- Pharmacology in Pregnancy; Lectuer (2025)
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Windo into Long Term Health . Perinatal Updates; Regional Perinatal Center WNY Buffalo, NY; Speaker Presentation at Workshop (2025)
- ; Promotions Committee Member (2025–present)
- Weekly meetings; Member Stork work group (2025–present)