William J. Gibbons MD, FCCP
William J. Gibbons
MD, FCCP
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pulmonary Disease
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:
My clinical expertise focuses on comprehensive management of general pulmonary problems such as evaluation and treatment of undiagnosed shortness of breath & chronic cough, as well as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) & emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, & pleural effusions. I also provide local care for patients who have received lung transplants elsewhere, coordinating and collaborating on their care with the physicians and health care providers from the lung transplant center where they received the transplant.
My special clinical interest is the evaluation & management of patients with suspected or proven pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). There are relatively few pulmonary hypertension care physician-consultants in upstate New York west of Albany. In conjunction with UBMD’s pulmonary & cardiology consultants and other health care staff, I attend to the very specialized needs of patients with PAH at the dedicated pulmonary clinics at UBMD Internal Medicine.
In my role at the dedicated pulmonary clinics at UBMD Internal Medicine, I evaluate and treat patients with the pulmonary conditions mentioned above.
As a physician-consultant for the inpatient UBMD Pulmonary consult services at BGMC and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and in conjunction with my UBMD Pulmonary consult team, I attend to the needs of hospitalized patients with pulmonary problems.
I also actively participate in clinical research to find new and better ways to help manage and treat patients with PAH.
A constant of my career has been to help supervise and educate future pulmonologists in both the hospital and outpatient settings so that they can improve their pulmonary medical knowledge base and procedural skills. I mentor fellows through UB’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship program by clinically supervising their patient interactions in offices and hospitals, teaching them certain testing and procedural skills and emphasizing a respectful, attentive and compassionate approach to patients.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, American Lung Association Research Training, Meakins-Christie Laboratories of McGill University (1987)
- Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care, McGill University-affiliated Hospitals (1987)
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College & Hospital (1982)
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College & Hospital (1980)
- MD, Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College/Drexel University College of Medicine/Philadelphia, PA (1979)
Employment:
- Head of Pulmonary Services, Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (2020-present)
- Medical Director, Medicine, PFT Lab, Kaleida-Buffalo General Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2004-present)
- Attending Physician, Buffalo General Hospital (1997-present)
- Pulmonary Consultant, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1997-present)
- UBMD Section Head at BGMC, Medicine (PCCSM Division), University at Buffalo
- Pulmonary Consultant (courtesy privileges), ECMC (2004)
- Assistant Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1997–2004)
- Assistant Professor, Medicine (Pulmonary Division), McGill University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1997)
- Attending Physician, Montreal Chest Institute of the Royal Victoria Hospital (1990–1997)
- Attending Physician, Montreal General Hospital (1990–1992)
- Assistant Professor, Medicine (Pulmonary/Critical Care Division, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1987–1990)
- Attending Physician, Audie L. Murphy VAMC (1987–1990)
- Attending Physician, Bexar County Medical Center (1987–1990)
- Attending Physician, Hahnemann University Hospital (1982–1983)
Awards and Honors:
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2021 in Pulmonary Medicine (2021)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2020 in Pulmonary Medicine (2020)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2019 in Pulmonary Medicine (2019)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2018 in Pulmonary Medicine (2018)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2017 in Pulmonary Medicine (2017)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2016 in Pulmonary Medicine (2016)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2015 in Pulmonary Medicine (2015)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2014 in Pulmonary Medicine (2014)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2013 in Pulmonary Medicine (2013)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2012 in Pulmonary Medicine (2012)
- 'Top Doctors List' for 2011 in Pulmonary Medicine (2011)
- President for 2005 (2005)
Research Expertise:
- Pulmonary hypertension: Exercise testing, Lung transplantation
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 1992–December 1993
Normal standards for the 6-minute walk test
Quebec Lung Association
Role: Principal Investigator
$6,300 - January 1988–January 1989
The role of oxygen derivated free radical in rat diaphragm contraction.
Southern Medical Association
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,500 - January 1987–January 1988
Exercise Limitation and Positive End-Expiratory Lung Recoil Pressure in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.
University of Texas Institutional
Role: Principal Investigator
$6,000 - July 2001
Hematologic Toxicity of Intravenous Epoprostenol
University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,500 - January 1997
Factors Influencing Decline in 6-Minute Walk Distance after Pulmonary Rehabilitation
McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,000 - January 1996
Relationship between Frequency of Maintenance Sessions and Rate of Loss of Benefits after Pulmonary Rehabilitation for stable COPP.
Canadian Physiotherapy Cardio-Respiratory Society of the Canadian Lung Association
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,000
Journal Articles:
- Sawalha L, Gibbons WJ. (2015) Iatrogenic "buffalo chest" bilateral pneumothoraces following unilateral transbronchial lung biopsies in a bilateral lung transplant recipient. Respir Med Case Rep (May), 15: 57-58.
- Zhan S, Cerny FJ, Gibbons WJ, Mador MJ, Wu YW. (2006) Development of an unsupported arm exercise test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Cardiopulm Rehabil (May), 26(3): 180-187.
- Haccoun C, Smountas AA, Gibbons WJ, Bourbeau J, Lands LC. (2002) Isokinetic muscle function in COPD. Chest (Apr), 121(4): 1079-1084.
- Gibbons, William J. Grant, Brydon J.B. (2001) The significance of pulmonary function testing. Journal of COPD Management (Dec), 2(5): 8-12.
- Muhammad AA, Sikka P, Dhillon RS, Gibbons WJ, Ahmed A. (2001) Co-existing granular cell tumor and adenocarcinoma of the lung: a case reportand review of the literature. Respir Care (Jul), 46(7): 702-704.
- Gibbons WJ, Fruchter N, Sloan S, Levy RD. (2001) Reference values for a multiple repetition 6-minute walk test in healthy adults older than 20 years. J Cardiopulm Rehabil (Mar), 21(2): 87-93.
- Gibbons WJ, Grant BJ. (2000) The significance of pulmonary function testing. Journal of COPD (Jan), 2(5): 8-12.
- Ramos-Barbón D, Fitchett D, Gibbons WJ, Latter DA, Levy RD. (1999) Maximal exercise testing for the selection of heart transplantation candidates: limitation of peak oxygen consumption. Chest (Feb), 115(2): 410-417.
- Gibbons WJ, Sharma A, Lougheed D, Macklem PT. (1996) Detection of excessive bronchoconstriction in asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (Feb), 153(2): 582-589.
- Fitzgerald, JM, Macklem PT, Gibbons WJ. (1995) Proceeding of a workshop on near fatal asthma. Can Respir J (Jan), 2(2): 122-122.
- Marin JM, Hussain SN, Gibbons WJ, Polverino M, Levy RD, Cosio MG. (1993) Relationship of resting lung mechanics and exercise pattern of breathing in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease. Chest (Sep), 104(3): 705-711.
- Levine SM, Anzueto A, Gibbons WJ, Calhoon JH, Jenkinson SG, Trinkle JK, Bryan CL. (1993) Graft position and pulmonary function after single lung transplantation for obstructive lung disease. Chest (Feb), 103(2): 444-448.
- Levine SM, Anzueto A, Gibbons WJ, Calhoon JH, Jenkinson SG, Trinkle JK, Bryan CL. (1993) Graft position and pulmonary function after single lung transplantation forobstructive lung disease. Chest (Feb), 103(2): 444-448.
- Levy, RD, Ernst, P, Levine, SM, Shennib, H, Anzueto, A, Bryan, CL, Calhoon, JH, Trinkle, JK, Jenkinson, SG, Gibbons WJ. (1993) Exercise performance after lung transplantation. J. Heart Lung Transplant (Jan), 12: 27-33.
- Schwartzman, K, Gibbons WJ. (1993) Mechanical ventilation: A user's guide (Parts 1 & 2 ). J. Respir. Dis. (Jan), 14(9): 1021-1026.
- Anzueto A, Andrade FH, Maxwell LC, Levine SM, Lawrence RA, Gibbons WJ, Jenkinson SG. (1992) Resistive breathing activates the glutathione redox cycle and impairs performance of rat diaphragm. J Appl Physiol (Feb), 72(2): 529-534.
- Levine SM, Jenkinson SG, Bryan CL, Anzueto A, Zamora CA, Gibbons WJ, Calhoon JH, Trinkle JK. (1992) Ventilation-perfusion inequalities during graft rejection in patients undergoing single lung transplantation for primary pulmonary hypertension. Chest (Feb), 101(2): 401-405.
- Levine SM, Jenkinson SG, Bryan CL, Anzueto A, Zamora CA, Gibbons WJ, Calhoon JH, Trinkle JK. (1992) Ventilation-perfusion inequalities during graft rejection in patients undergoingsingle lung transplantation for primary pulmonary hypertension. Chest (Feb), 101(2): 401-405.
- Small D., Gibbons WJ, Levy, R.D., deLucas P., Gregory W., Cosio, M.G. (1992) Exertional dyspnea & ventilation in hyperthyroidism. Chest (Jan), 101(5): 1268-1273.
- Gibbons WJ, Levine SM, Bryan CL, Segarra J, Calhoon JH, Trinkle JK, Jenkinson SG. (1991) Cardiopulmonary exercise responses after single lung transplantation for severe obstructive lung disease. Chest (Jul), 100(1): 106-111.
- Gibbons WJ, Levy RD, Nava S, Malcolm I, Marin JM, Tardif C, Magder S, Lisbona R, Cosio MG. (1991) Subclinical cardiac dysfunction in sarcoidosis. Chest (Jul), 100(1): 44-50.
- Calhoon JH, Grover FL, Gibbons WJ, Bryan CL, Levine SM, Bailey SR, Nichols L, Lum C, Trinkle JK. (1991) Single lung transplantation. Alternative indications and technique. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (May), 101(5): 816-824.
- Gibbons WJ, Levine, SM, Bryan, CL, Calhoon, JH, Trinkle, JK, Jenkinson, SG. (1991) Clinical physiology of lung transplantation. Crit. Care Reports (Jan), 2: 209-216.
- Levine SM, Gibbons WJ, Bryan CL, Walling AD, Brown RW, Bailey SR, Cronin T, Calhoon JP, Trinkle JK, Jenkinson SG. (1990) Single lung transplantation for primary pulmonary hypertension. Chest (Nov), 98(5): 1107-1115.
- Menzies R., Gibbons WJ, Goldberg P. (1989) Determinants of weaning and survival among patients with COPD who require mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure. Chest (Jan), 95(2): 398-405.
- Ward, ME, Corbeil, C, Gibbons WJ, Newman, S, Macklem, PT. (1988) Optimization of respiratory muscle relaxation during mechanical ventilation. Anesthesiology (Jan), 69(1): 229-235.
- Fruncillo, RJ, Gibbons WJ, Vlasses, PH, Ferguson, RK. (1985) Severe hypotension associated with concurrent clonidine and antipsychotic medication. Am. J. Psychiatry (Jan), 142(2): 274.
- Fruncillo, RJ, Gibbons WJ, Bowman, S. (1982) Central nervous system toxicity after ingestion of topical lidocaine. N. Eng, J. Med. (Jan), 306: 426-427.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Mador MJ, Gibbons WJ. (2003) In: Invasive ventilation and the intensive care unit. Chapter in: Cronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2nd ed. Editors: P Calcerley & N Pride. Arnold Publishers, London, UK. , 415-438.
- Gibbons WJ. (2000) In: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Chapter in: Thoracic Surgery Secrets. Editors: HL Karamanoukian, PR Soltoski, & TA Salerno. Hanley & Belfus, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. , 100-105.
- Gibbons WJ, Levy, RD. (1996) In: Pulmonary rehabilitation: A breath of fresh air. Chapter in: Current Pulmonary. Editors: GD Campbell & R George. Mosby-Year Book, Inc., Chicago. , 203-232.
- Gibbons WJ. (1992) In: Pulmonary rehabilitation of patients with chronic obstructive lung disease. Chapter in: Contemporary Management of Internal Medicine: Obstructuve Lung Disease. Editor: SG Jenkinson. Churchill-Livingstone, Inc., New York. , 15-30.
- Gibbons WJ. (1990) In: Monitoring and complication of mechanical ventilation. Chapter in: Contemporary Management of Internal Medicine: Critical Care. Editor: SG Jenkinson. Churchill-Livingstone, Inc., New York. , 109-139.
Professional Memberships:
- New York State Thoracic Society; 2005 Executive Committee member & President of NYS Thoracic Society (2003–present)
- Member/European Respiratory Society (2002–2005)
- Member/Canadian Thoracic Society (1990–present)
- Member/American College of Chest Physicians (1984–present)
- Member/American Thoracic Society (1984–present)
Service Activities:
- UBMD IM Board of Directors; Member (2014–2015)
- UB Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Division Fellows Competency Committee; Member (2014–present)
- UBMD IM GI Chief Search Committee; Member (2014–present)
- UBMD Internal Medicine Board of Directors; Treasurer (2014–2015)
- UBMD IM Professional Standards Committee; Member (2013–2014)
- UB Pulmonary/Critical Care Division Clinical Competency Committee; Member (2013–present)
- Section Head, UBMD Pulmonary/Critical Care Division at Buffalo General Medical Center; Director (2011–2020)
- Manuscript Reviewer Medical Mycology; Reviewer (2011)
- Manuscript Reviewer American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine; Reviewer (2004)
- Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Heart & Lung Transplantation; Reviewer (2001)
- Manuscript Reviewer American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine; Reviewer (2000)
- Kaleida Critical Care Committee; Member (1998–2006)
- Chair, American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting Held in San Francisco, CA.; Chair (1998)
- Chair/American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting Held in Anaheim, CA.; Committee Member (1998)
- Kaleida Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program; Director (1997–2000)
- Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Heart & Lung Transplantation; Reviewer (1997–1998)
- Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation; Reviewer (1996)
- Manuscript Reviewer Physiotherapy Canada; Reviewer (1994)
- Manuscript Reviewer Journal Name: Chest; Reviewer (1993–1996)
- Manuscript Reviewer Journal Name: Chest; Reviewer (1991)
- Montreal Chest Institute Medical Library, McGill University; Chair (1990–1997)
- Montreal Chest Institute Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program; Director (1990–1997)
- Montreal Chest Instutute Research Ethics Committee, Ad Hoc Member; Member (1990–1997)
- Montreal Chest Institute Clinical Ethics Committee, McGill University; Member (1990–1997)
- Manuscript Reviewer Aviation Space Environmental Medicine; Reviewer (1990)
- Manuscript Reviewer American Review of Respiratory Disease; Reviewer (1988)
- Manuscript Reviewer Aviation Space Environmental Medicine; Reviewer (1988)
- Chair/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium Presented at the Montreal Chest Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Chair
- Program Chair/2003 NYS Thoracic Society Annual Meeting; Chair
- Medical Director for the Kaleida Pulmonary Hypertension Program; Director
- Medical Director for the UBMD Pulmonary Hypertension Program; Director