John Leddy

John J. Leddy
MD, FACSM, FACP, FAMSSM

John J. Leddy MD, FACSM, FACP, FAMSSM

UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Specialties

Concussion; Sports Medicine; Sports Medicine - Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
 

Professional Summary:

As a primary care sports medicine physician, my goal is to provide the best evidence-based evaluation and treatment practices to patients with concussion and post-concussion syndrome and to conduct clinical and physiological research on these conditions. I currently serve as medical director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic, which is located at UB South Campus. This is the first center in the United States to use a standardized treadmill test to establish recovery from concussion and to use exercise in the rehabilitation of patients with prolonged concussion symptoms. I’m also the director of outcomes research for the Department of Orthopaedics and program director for the UB Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship.

My primary research interest is the investigation of the basic mechanisms of the disturbance of whole body physiology in concussion and how to help to restore the physiology to normal to help patients recover to safely return to activity and sport. I have published in the fields of orthopedics, sports medicine, physiology, nutrition, concussion and post-concussion syndrome.

As a professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, I enjoy educating the next generation of physicians. I am proud to say that the educational experience at UB exposes young physicians to exceptional patient care based upon the latest research and that their experience is informed and enhanced by immersion in the research experience itself.

Specialties:

Concussion, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine - Internal Medicine

Patients Treated:

Adolescents, Adults, Seniors/Elderly

Additional Languages:

Intermediate Spanish

Physician Gender:

Male


Appointments:

UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
UB South Campus
160 Farber Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214
Phone: (716) 204-3200
Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted:
  • Aetna U.S. Healthcare
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc
  • Empire
  • Fidelis
  • GHI
  • Independent Health Association (HMO)
  • Magnacare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • NYS Medicaid
  • Nofault
  • North American Administrators
  • Nova
  • Railroad Medicare
  • TriCare/Champus
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Univera Health Care (HMO)
  • Veterans Administration
  • Workers Comp


Education and Training:

  • , American College of Physicians (2009)
  • , American College of Sports Medicine (1998)
  • Fellowship, Union Memorial Hospital (1991)
  • Faculty Development Fellow in Primary Care Sports Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (1991)
  • Residency, New England Deaconess Hospital and Harvard University (1988)
  • MD, Internal Medicine Residency, New England Deaconess Hospital and Harvard University (1988)
  • MD, Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (1985)
  • BS, Biology, Fordham University, Summa Cum Laude (1981)

Awards and Honors:

  • 2024 North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS) Award for Innovative Clinical Treatment (2024)
  • 2022 Stockton Kimball Award for Outstanding Scholar and Researcher (2022)
  • 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. (2021)
  • Clinical Research Achievement Award (2021)
  • Best Overall Research Award, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (2016)
  • Castle Connolly‘s Top Doctor, 2005-2017 (2016)
  • Eastern Athletic Trainer‘s Association David G. Moyer Award (2013)
  • The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) Marie Ivanchich Memorial Award (2013)
  • AMA Physician‘s Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education (2000)
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Recognition for Teaching (1993)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (1984)
  • Phi Beta Kappa (1981)
  • N.C.C.C. Outstanding Contribution to the Athletic Program

Research Profile:

This UBMD physician is also a member of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, teaching the next generation of doctors and researching to advance care in WNY and beyond. Learn more about this physician's research and teaching activities, as well as view credentials, publications, professional involvement and more below.


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