Susana Ruano MD
Susana Ruano
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
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- Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2024)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2021)
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine (2018)
- BS, Bachelor of Science with Honours, Biology, York University (2014)
Employment:
- Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital (2024-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2024-present)
Awards and Honors:
- Pediatric Faculty Abstract Award (2025)
Journal Articles:
- Money N, Kusheleva N, Ruano S, Demissie S, Blau J, Singhi V. (2019) Who's counting? Assessing the effects of a simulation-based training intervention on the accuracy of neonatal heart rate auscultation. Journal of Perinatology (May), 39(5): 634-639.
Abstracts:
- Ruano S, Wrotniak B, Qiao H, Territo H. (2025) Inhaled Isopropyl Alcohol in the Treatment of Nausea in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May) Oral
- Ruano S, Keenan K, Qiao H, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2024) Evaluation of the implementation of a clinically based procedures module for pediatric residents in training. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada (May), (522.3303) Poster
- Ruano S, Ribeiro S, Qiao H, Wrotniak B, Emborsky M. (2024) Evaluation of the implementation of a point of care ultrasound curriculum for pediatric residents in training: a pilot study. University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (May) Poster
- Ruano S, Ribeiro S, Qiao H, Wrotniak B, Emborsky M. (2024) Evaluation of the implementation of a point of care ultrasound curriculum for pediatric residents in training: a pilot study. Association of Pediatric Program Directors: Spring Meeting. Chicago, IllinoisUnited States (Apr) Poster
- Dipalma S, Ruano S, Wagner S, Wrotniak B, Hancock R, Johnson M, Qiao H, Territo H. (2022) Will young bronchiolitis patients have a better clinical outcome if treated with High Flow Nasal Cannula at 1.5 L/kg/min comparing with an arbitrary starting flow rate? A Retrospective Review. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Denver, ColoradoUnited States (Apr) Poster
- Ruano S, Keenan K, Fennell J, Qiao H, Wrotniak B, Territo H. (2021) Implementation of a Procedure Elective for Pediatric Residents. University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (Jun) Poster
- Money N, Kusheleva N, Ruano S, Demissie S, Blau J, Singhi V. (2018) Who’s counting? Assessing the effects of a training intervention on the accuracy of neonatal heart rate auscultation. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada (May) Poster
- Money N, Kusheleva N, Ruano S, Demissie S, Blau J, Singhi V. (2018) Who’s counting? Assessing the effects of a training intervention on the accuracy of neonatal heart rate auscultation. The Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Meeting: Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States (Mar) Poster
- Ruano S, Harford D, Michie C. (2017) Will taxing sugar in food and drink reduce their consumption by children? Insight from Britain between 1750-1850. Pediatric Academic Societies: Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States (May) Poster; Oral
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Ruano S, Wiese M. (2023) Emphysematous osteomyelitis as a complication of Lemierre’s syndrome from infectious mononucleosis in a healthy 18-year-old male. Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine (Jul), 32
Professional Memberships:
- American Board of Pediatrics (2021–present)
- Society for Pediatric Sedation (2021–present)
- American Medical Association (2021–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2018–present)
Service Activities:
- Currently a faculty mentor for four pediatric residents. Available with concerns, but also review their progress, evaluations, and help with future planning.; Faculty Resident Mentor (2025–present)
- Attend meetings to network with community PCPs, and learn about issues facing our population along with furthering knowledge of their care.; Buffalo Pediatric Society Member (2024–present)
- Global Brigades, Medical Brigade to Guatemala; Physician Volunteer (2023)