David Newberger

David S. Newberger
MD

David S. Newberger MD

UBMD Primary Care

Specialties

Family Medicine; Primary Care

Accepting new patients
 

Professional Summary:

In my practice at UBMD Family Medicine, I strive to incorporate six key principles of family medicine: maintain an ongoing patient-doctor relationship, take a comprehensive approach to care, coordinate care with other health care providers, meet community needs, promote health and prevent disease and recognize the role of the family.

I review each patient’s medical history before every visit, listen carefully to the patient’s concerns and discuss issues collaboratively so that we can address the ones that are most likely to maintain or improve the patient’s health. If I have suggestions, I educate the patient about them. We then work together to arrive at a plan that allows the patient to make changes at his or her own pace. Practicing in this manner is possible with the support of colleagues at UBMD Family Medicine who also strive to provide excellent patient care guided by the key principles of family medicine.

In the area of administrative and scholarly activity, I serve as vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Family Medicine. This role includes promoting interdisciplinary collaboration at the department’s biweekly Faculty Development Workshop and Primary Care Research Forum. I have served as principal investigator for grant-supported faculty development projects on topics such as genetics in primary care, leadership, scholarship, teaching effectiveness and medical education research.

I also teach our trainees. In the Clinical Practice of Medicine course, I lead a seminar in which medical students learn how to interview patients, perform physical examinations and engage in effective patient-doctor communication. I provide clinical teaching for medical students and residents in the office and hospital settings. In addition, I mentor medical students and residents who are working on educational projects, on topics such as practicing evidence-based medicine and improving quality of care.

Specialties:

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Patients Treated:

Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors/Elderly

Physician Gender:

Male


Appointments:

UBMD Primary Care of Amherst
850 Hopkins Road
Williamsville, New York 14221
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday 8:30 am-8:00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Phone: (716) 688-9641
Fax: (716) 932-7465
Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted:
  • Aetna U.S. Healthcare
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc
  • Community Blue (HMO)
  • Empire
  • Fidelis
  • GHI
  • Independent Health Association (HMO)
  • Independent Health Medisource
  • Magnacare
  • Martin's Point Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • NYS Medicaid
  • Nofault
  • Nova
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Univera Health Care (HMO)
  • WellCare


Education and Training:

  • Certificate, Educators Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2009)
  • Fellowship, Genetics in Family Practice, University at Buffalo (1999)
  • Residency, Family Medicine, University of Washington (1991)
  • MD, Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine (1988)
  • BS, Biology, University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, Summa Cum Laude (1984)

Awards and Honors:

  • Family Medicine Center Preceptor Award (2023)
  • Family Medicine Center Preceptor Award (1998)
  • Trustee Scholarship
  • Foundation Scholarship
  • President’s Honor Roll and Academic Scholarship
  • Phi Beta Kappa

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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