Sushama K. Thandla
MD, MPH, FAAFP
Sushama K. Thandla MD, MPH, FAAFP
Specialties
Biomedical Education; Clinical Research; Family Medicine; Patient Centered Outcomes; Primary Care; Public Health
Accepting new patients by referral only
Professional Summary:
I provide full-spectrum family medicine services inclusive of pediatrics, women's health, and prenatal care. As a clinician I have practiced holistic care following a biopsychosocial spiritual care model, complex care and incorporated multidisciplinary services for chronic disease management. I have previously practiced in the rural setting and also have Indigenous Health experience at Seneca nation, and currently practicing academic family medicine at Erie County Medical Center family Health Center since 2022.
I also have a strong interest in teaching medical students and residents, focusing on the basic clinical skills and applying evidence-based medicine through shared decision making in the outpatient setting.
I also support in teaching the population health curriculum for the UB family medicine residency.
I completed a research project for 'Advancing Spirituality in Healthcare' at my primary clinical practice which is at Erie County Medical Center family Health Center (Sept 2023- January 2025), through a grant supported by John Templeton Foundation and George Washington University
Specialties:
Biomedical Education, Clinical Research, Family Medicine, Patient Centered Outcomes, Primary Care, Public Health
Patients Treated:
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors/Elderly
Physician Gender:
Female
Education and Training:
- MPH, Master of Public Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University (2022)
- Certificate, Public Health Certificate in American Indian Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University (2021)
- Certificate, Project TEACH, New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) (2020)
- Certificate, Master Educator Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2011)
- Residency, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo ECMC Family Medicine Program (1998)
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (1993)
- MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (1992)
- Internship, Compulsory Rotating Internship, District Hospital (1989)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (1988)
Awards and Honors:
- New York State Academy of Family Physicians (NYSAFP) Poster at Annual Winter Weekend Conference 2025 second place (2025)
- PGY-III Resident Excellence Award (1998)
- PGY-II Outstanding Service Award (1997)
- Best Outgoing Medical Student During MBBS (1988)
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.