Michael L. Pirics M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Michael L. Pirics
M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Amenorrhea; Cancer Screening; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Robotic Surgery; Sexual Dysfunction; Transgender Care; Women’s Health
Professional Summary:
I am a Gynecologist, providing comprehensive women's healthcare in the Buffalo area. My specific areas of specialty include: cervical dysplasia (pre-cancer), vulvar disorders, minimally-invasive surgery, and transgender care. I believe that women's health is of vital importance for our society. I have focused my practice on some of the more marginalized and neglected conditions in women. By utilizing a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach towards chronic conditions, I strive to help my patients return to a normal functioning life.
I am also a Coach for the Jacobs School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences Learning Communities. I benefitted greatly from exposure to mentors and leaders when I was in training, and I hope to impart similar benefits to the next generations of physicians.
Education and Training:
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Houston Methodist Hospital (2013)
- BS, Biochemistry and Genetics, Texas A&M University
- MD, Baylor College of Medicine
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2025-present)
- Learning Communities Coach, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2025-present)
- Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences, University of Houston College of Medicine (2021–2025)
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas A&M College of Medicine (2017–2025)
- Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College (2016–2025)
- Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine (2015–2025)
Awards and Honors:
- Overall Best Instructor (2025)
- Exemplary Faculty Teaching Award (2023)
- Excellence in Teaching (2023)
- Exemplary Faculty Teaching Award (2021)
- Exemplary Faculty Teaching Award (2020)
- CREOG Teacher of the Year (2020)
- Outstanding Faculty in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2018)
- Outstanding Faculty Award (2018)
- Overall Best Instructor (2017)
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award (2017)
- CREOG Instructor of the Year (2016)
Journal Articles:
- Al-Hafez L, Pirics ML, Chauhan SP. (2018) Sonographic Estimated Fetal Weight among Diabetics at?=?34 Weeks and Composite Neonatal Morbidity. AJP reports (Apr), 8(2): e121-e127.
- Bicocca MJ, Gilbert AR, Sadrameli SS, Pirics ML. (2018) Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy. Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology (Jan), 2018: 4606354.
- Phillips S, Pirics M. (2017) Congenital Heart Disease and Reproductive Risk: An Overview for Obstetricians, Cardiologists, and Primary Care Providers. Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal (Jan), 13(4): 238-242.
- Plon SE, Wheeler DA, Strong LC, Tomlinson GE, Pirics M, Meng Q, Cheung HC, Begin PR, Muzny DM, Lewis L, Biegel JA, Gibbs RA. (2011) Identification of genetic susceptibility to childhood cancer through analysis of genes in parallel. Cancer genetics (Jan), 204(1): 19-25.
- Peña JA, Pirics ML, DiCaprio HS, Julapalli MR, Phelps BR, Castagnini LA, Tolle MA. (2009) Varicella reactivation presenting as shingles and aseptic meningitis in an immunocompetent 11-year-old boy. Clinical pediatrics (May), 48(4): 435-7.
- Plon SE, Pirics ML, Nuchtern J, Hicks J, Russell H, Agrawal S, Zbuk K, Eng C, Hegde M, Chin EL. (2008) Multiple tumors in a child with germ-line mutations in TP53 and PTEN. The New England journal of medicine (Jul), 359(5): 537-9.
Professional Memberships:
- ISSVD (2021–present)
- ACOG (2016–present)
- ASCCP (2015–present)
Presentations:
- "Hypertension in Pregnancy" Heart of a Woman Conference, Houston Methodist Hospital Department of Cardiology (2025)
- "How to Master Presentations" International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer Fellows Lecture (2024)
- "Hypertension in Pregnancy" Heart of a Woman Conference, Houston Methodist Hospital Department of Cardiology (2024)
- "Gynecologic Cancer Screening" Gynecologic Oncology Awareness Series, Houston Methodist Hospital (2023)
- "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We Can do Better" ASCCP Scientific Meeting (2023)
- "Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Patients" LGBTQ+ Symposium, Houston Methodist Hospital Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2022)
- "Care of the Transgender Patient" Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grand Rounds (2022)
- "Pregnancy and Liver Disease" Houston Methodist Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation Grand Rounds (2022)
- "Pregnancy and Women's Health in Adult Congenital Heart Disease" Adult Congenital Heart Symposium (2021)
- "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" Rofaida Women's Health Conference (2020)
- "Management of Pregnant Patients with Cardiovascular Disease" Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center Grand Rounds (2017)
- "Cervical Cancer Screening" Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Grand Rounds (2017)
- "Oligohydramnios versus normal amniotic fluid index and neonatal outcome." TAOG/ACOG Distric XI Annual Meeting (2011)
Service Activities:
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Board Examiner (2024–present)
- International Journal of Gynecological Cancer; Reviewer (2023–present)