Daniel J. Morelli MD
Daniel J. Morelli
MD
Clinical Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Family Medicine; Primary Care
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 UBMDProfessional Summary:
I have continuously practiced as a family physician since I graduated from residency in 1977 and currently focus on care for the elderly. Since joining the faculty of the Department of Family Medicine at the University at Buffalo in 1980, I have instructed and supervised medical students and residents in the hospital and office. I have served in many administrative roles- medical director of the family medicine center clinical office, residency program director, vice chair of the department, and chief of service for family medicine at Kaleida Health and Millard Fillmore Hospital prior to the merger which created the Kaleida system. In 2002 I was appointed to the position of Chief Medical Officer for Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. In 2005 I served as Interim Chief Medical Officer for the Kaleida Health system, then transitioned to the position of Chief Medical Officer for the Buffalo General Hospital until 2011. In 2012 I began a mentoring program for junior clinical faculty. In April 2013 I accepted an appointment as interim chair of the Department of Family Medicine. In September 2014 I was appointed as permanent chair and served until September of 2021. I currently serve on the Admissions Committee for the Jacobs School, and lecture and supervise small group seminar groups for the Clinical Practice of Medicine course. I also participate in a variety of medical student programs, such as mentoring for M1 and M2 students, Strategic Planning for Clinical Affairs, Promotions Committee (qualified ranks), Mock interviews for residency program application, Inter-Professional Forum, and Day of Service for admitted students.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, Educator Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2014)
- Residency, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1977)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (1974)
- BA, Philosophy, University of Rochester (1970)
Employment:
- Clinical Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Primary Care Physician, UBMD Primary Care (1986-present)
- Chair, Family Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biological Sciences (2014–2021)
- Chair, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2014–2021)
- President and CEO, UBMD Family Medicine (2013–2021)
- Interim Chair, Family Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biological Sciences (2013–2014)
- Interim Chair, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2013–2014)
- Clinical Service Director of Family Medicine, Kaleida Health (2011)
- Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Administration, Buffalo General Hospital (2006–2011)
- Chief Medical Officer, Buffalo General Hospital (2005–2011)
- Chairman of Family Medicine, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (1998–2008)
- Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Administration, Kaleida Health (2005–2006)
- Clinical Service Director of Family Medicine, Kaleida Health (1998–2006)
- Interim Chief Medical Officer, Kaleida Health (2005)
- Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Administration, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (2002–2005)
- Chief Medical Officer, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (2002–2004)
- Vice Chairman, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1983–2002)
- Residency Program Director, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1992–1999)
- Associate Residency Program Director, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1986–1992)
- Residency Program Director, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo/Buffalo General Hospital (1983–1986)
- Medical Director, Deaconess Family Medicine Center (1980–1983)
Awards and Honors:
- Top Doctor (2021)
- Top Doctor (2020)
- Quality Improvement Award (2012)
- Golden Stethescope Award (2010)
- Inpatient Teaching Award (2006)
- Excellence Award for Medical Student Education 2001-2002 (2002)
- Inpatient Teaching Award (2000)
- Resident Recognition Award (1995)
- Editorial Recognition (1994)
- Resident Teaching Award (1985)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 1999–June 2000
Graduate Training in Family Medicine
Public Health Service
Role: Principal Investigator
$214,918 - July 1992–June 1995
Establishment of Departments of Family Medicine
Public Health Service
Role: Contributor
$516,400 - July 1988–June 1991
Graduate Training in Family Medicine
Public Health Service
Role: Principal Investigator
$274,475
Journal Articles:
- Morelli D, Koenigsberg M. (1992) Sample medication dispensing in a residency practice. J Fam Pract (Jan), 34(1): 42-8.
- Morelli D, Bertram B. (1981) Drug samples in a model unit. J Fam Pract (Nov), 6(13): 802, 805.
Professional Memberships:
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2021)
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians: Erie County Chapter (2021–present)
- American Academy of Family Physicians (1977–present)
Presentations:
- "Business of Healthcare." University at Buffalo School of Management (2012)
- "Improving a Care in Heart Failure Patients by Educating the Health Care Professional about Hf Guidelines and Patients at the Time of Discharge from Hospital." 37th Annual Meeting, North American Primary Care Research Group (2009)
Service Activities:
- Strategic Planning Committee Jacobs School Clinical Affairs; Member (2023)
- Promotions Committee Qualified Ranks; Member (2023–present)
- Admissions Committee Jacobs School of Medicine; Member (2023–present)
- Strategic Planning Committee (clinical); Member (2022–2023)
- Promotions Committee (qualified ranks) Jacobs School of Medicine; Member (2021–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Medical Students applying for Family Medicine Residency Program; Chair Letters (2021)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Admissions Committee; Member (2012–present)
- UBMD Physicians' Group: Executive Committee; Family Medicine Representative (2011–2021)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2011–2021)
- Gross Medical Society; Secretary (2010–2011)
- Univera Community Health: Medical Advisory Committee and Board; Member (2002–2010)
- Journal of Family Practice; Peer Reviewer (1999)
- Journal of Family Practice; Peer Reviewer (1997)
- Faculty- Clinical Practice of Medicine M1 course, lecture, seminar, preceptor; Faculty (1996–present)
- Journal of Family Practice; Peer Reviewer (1993)
- American Board of Family Medicine: Geriatrics CAQ Examination Review Committee; Member (1990)
- Planned Parenthood: Medical Advisory Board; Member (1990)
- Amherst Senior Center Board; Member (1989)
- American Board of Family Medicine: In-Training Assessment Exam Review Committee; Member (1987–2000)
- Rosa Coplon Jewish Home and Infirmary: Long-Term Home Health Care Program Physicians Advisory Committee; Member (1987–1990)
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians: Erie County Chapter; President (1987–1988)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Primary Care Team Committee; Member (1986–present)
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians; Delegate (1985)
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians: Erie County Chapter; Vice President (1984–1986)
- Visiting Nursing Association: Medical Professional Advisory Committee; Member (1982–1987)
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians: Erie County Chapter; Secretary (1982–1983)
- UBMD Family Medicine: Endowment Advisory Committee; Member