Michael P. Pizzuto MD
Michael P. Pizzuto
MD
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
Education and Training:
- MD, SUNY Upstate Medical Center (1985)
- BA, Physics, University of Rochester (1981)
- Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Childrens Hospital of Michigan
- Internship, General Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo
- Residency, Otorhinolaryngology, State University of New York at Buffalo
Employment:
- Associate Professor (2012-present)
- Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2000-present)
- Associate Director, Childrens Hospital of Buffalo (1996-present)
- Director, Center for Pediatric Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders/General Mills Swallow/speech Center (1995-present)
- Attending Physician, Children's Hospital of Buffalo (1991-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo (1991-present)
- Consultant in Otolaryngology, Craniofacial Center of Western New York (1991-present)
- Interim Director, Childrens Hospital of Buffalo (1998–1999)
- Assistant Professor, State University of New York of Buffalo (1997–1999)
Awards and Honors:
- Teacher of the Year (1996)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (1985)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- August 1997–June 1999
Use of Azithromycyin Comapred Augmentin in the Treatment of Chronis Sinusitis in Children
Pfizer Inc
Role: Co-Investigator - January 1998–January 1998
Laser Assisted Myringotomy in the Treatment Otitis Media
Sharplan Laser Company
Role: Co-Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Pizzuto MF, Suzuki G, Banas MD, Heavey B, Fallavollita JA and Canty JM. (2013) Dissociation of hemodynamic and electrocardiographic indices of myocardial ischemia in pigs with hibernating myocardium and sudden cardiac death. Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol. (Jan), 304: 1697-1707.
- Canty, Jr. JM. (2013) "The role of short QT interval and elevated LV end-diastolic pressure in the genesis of ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation.". Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol. (Jan).
- Canty, Jr. JM. (2006) Brief sympathetic activation precedes the development of VT/VF in hibernating myocardium. J. Electrocardiol (Jan), 39: 140-145.
- Faden HS, Poje CP, Pizzuto MP, Nagy ML, Brodsky LS. (2002) A new technique (the NOW test) for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae in the effusions of otitis media. J Laryngol Otol (Jul), 116(7): 499-501.
- Carr MM, Poje CP, Nagy ML, Pizzuto MP, Brodsky LS. (2001) Success rates in paediatric tympanoplasty. J Otolaryngol (Aug), 30(4): 199-202.
- Carr MM, Poje CP, Nagy ML, Pizzuto MP, Brodsky LS. (2001) Success rates in pediatric tympanoplasty. J Otolaryngol (Aug), 30(4): 199-202.
- Carr MM, Nagy ML, Pizzuto MP, Poje CP, Brodsky LS. (2001) Correlation of findings at direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy with gastroesophageal reflux disease in children: a prospective study. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (Apr), 127(4): 369-374.
- Pizzuto MP, Volk MS, Kingston LM. (1998) Common Topics In Pediatric Otolaryngology. Pediatr Clin North Am (Aug), 45(4): 973-991.
- Bonilla JA, Pizzuto MP, Brodsky LS. (1998) Aplasia of the Epiglottis: A Rare Congenital Anomaly. Ear Nose Throat J (Jan), 77(1): 51-55.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Pizzuto M.P., Brodsky L. S. (1996) Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Pediatric Otolaryngology for th General Otolaryngology. In: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Pediatric Otolaryngology for the General Otolaryngology. Igaku-Shoin Medical Publishers Inc., 3-12.
Abstracts:
- Faden HS, Brodsky LS, Pizzuto MP, Poje CP, Nagy ML. (2001) Detection of S. pneumoniae in Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion Utilizing the NOW Test. Proceedings of the 4th Extraordinary International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media, (Jan) 181-181
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics; Fellow
- American Academy of Surgeons; Fellow
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Baccelli Medical Society; Regional
- Buffalo Otolaryngoligic Society; Regional
- Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
- Fellow, Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advanced in Children; (SENTAC)
- New York State Medical Society; Regional
Presentations:
- "The 6A's of Pediatric Sinusitis: A Tool for Teaching" COSM (2000)
- "Correlation of Findings on Direct Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy With Presence of Extraesophageal Reflux Disease" Eastern Section Meeting (2000)
- "Utility of Symptoms in Identifying Children with Gstro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)" 27th annual Meeting of SENTAC (1999)
- "A Comparison of Microbipolar Dissection (MBPD) Tonsillectomy to Hot-Knife (HK) and Cold-Knife/Cautery (CK/C)--Outcomes of a Prospective Randomized Study" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1997)
- "Management of Voice Disorders in Children: A Prospective Analysis" American society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1997)
- "Ther Role of Adenoidectomy in the Treatement of Pediatric Sinusitis" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1997)
- "Video Endoscopic Findings in the Dysphonic Children: The Role of Phonation Gaps" Voice Symposium (1996)
- "Pallister-Illian Syndrome: ENT Manifistations of Moasic Tearoom12p" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1996)
- "Microbipolas vs Cold Knife/Cautery Tonsillectomy in Children" Third International Symposium on Tonsils and Adenoids (1995)
- "Clinical Classification as a Guide ot Treatment of Sinusitis in Children" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1995)
- "Interdisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Voice Disorders" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1995)
- "Transoral Drainage of Selected Paraphayngeal Abscesses" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1995)
- "Supernumerary Nostril: A Rare Congenital Deformity" Society ear Nose and Throat Advances in Children (1993)
- "Polymorphic Reticulosis in Children A Case Report and Review of the Literature" Triological Association - Eastern Section (1993)
- "Absence of the Epiglottis: a Rare Laryngeal Anomaly" Society of ears Nose and Throat Advances in Children (1992)
- "Locally Invasive Sinonasal Ployposin in Infants and Children" Society of Ears Nose and Throat Advances in Children (1990)
- "Immune Complexes in Middle Ear Effusions of Children" American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (1990)
- "Omohyid Muxcle Laryngoplasty" XIV World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (1989)
- "Disseminated Burkitt's Lymphoma Presenting As Unilateral Tonsillar Hypertrophy" Second International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer (1988)
Service Activities:
- Peer Review Committee; Member (2011–present)
- President of Medical Dental Staff (2004–2006)
- Physician Champion; Chair (2001–2004)
- Secretary Medical Staff; Secretary (2000–2002)
- Vice President and President Elect, Medical Staff (2000–2002)
- President and Chairman, Medical Advisory committee; Chair (2000–2002)
- Medical Advisory Committee; Member (2000–2002)
- Chairman Quality council; Chair (1999–2003)
- Chairman Quality Council; Chair (1998–2002)
- President Elect and Vice President (1998–1999)
- Quality Preformance Improvement committee; Member (1998–present)
- Qualtiy Preformance Committee; Co-Chair (1996–1998)
- Leadership Committee; Member (1995–2000)
- Medical Executive Committee; Member (1995–1998)
- Medical/Dental Staff; Secretary (1995–1998)
- Laser Committee; Chair (1994–1998)
- Professional Performance Committee; Member (1994–1996)
- Operating Room Systems and Equipment Committee; Member (1994–1996)
- Cancer Committee; Member (1994–1996)
- Voice Disorders Clinic; Director (1993–2006)
- Continuous Quality Imparovement committee for Outpatients; Chair (1993–1994)
- Qualtity Assessment and Improvement Program; Director (1992–2007)
- Surgical Case Committee; Member (1992–1996)
- Medical Records Committee; Member (1992–1993)
- Continuous Quality Improvement Committee for Inpatients; Member (1991–1994)