David Holmes

David M. Holmes
MD

David M. Holmes MD

UBMD Primary Care

Specialties

Addictions; Behavioral Health; Community Based Participatory Research; Family Medicine; Global Health; Health Services Research; Health Services Research; Primary Care; Substance Use Disorder

Accepting new patients
 

Professional Summary:

As a family physician, I have always wanted to work where I’m needed most. I enjoy practicing in medically underserved communities both locally and globally. I see patients on Buffalo’s East Side. I also routinely take medical students with me on medical relief trips to impoverished and developing countries. I was born in Kenya, East Africa and am grateful to my parents for giving me an international upbringing and global perspective on life. They were inspiring teachers who had a heart for students and for serving those in need around the world. This contributed to my passion for global health.

From delivering babies to caring for those at the end of their lives and all ages in between, I engage in the full spectrum of family health care. I see patients and precept students and residents at ECMC Family Health Center in Buffalo; I perform outpatient procedures as well as visit patients in their homes. Patient education is an important aspect of my care, because I strongly believe that part of my work is to prevent disease. I strive to practice high quality, patient-centered and holistic health care. I address not only the physical wellness of my patients, but also their emotional, social and spiritual needs.

I am also board certified in addiction medicine. I love working with patients struggling with addictions because, over several months, I see many of their lives dramatically change for the better.

I enjoy teaching students and residents in various settings, e.g., in classrooms, hospitals, outpatient offices, free clinics—and even farther afield in backdrops such as the Adirondack Mountains and rural Haiti. At times, I hold informal seminars at my home. Seeing trainees progress through the years and develop into outstanding physicians inspires and gratifies me.

After completing my residency at UB, my wife, who is also on the medical school’s faculty, and I liked Buffalo so much that we decided to raise our children in Western New York. Being a UB faculty member is a perfect fit for me. It allows me to teach, care for those in need, pursue my research interests and above all, make a difference. I try to live by my personal mission statement: “The purpose of my life is to love and honor God and my family and make a positive and significant difference in the lives of others.” Being a medical faculty member at UB gives me the supportive environment and diverse community to work toward those goals every day.

Specialties:

Addictions, Behavioral Health, Community Based Participatory Research, Family Medicine, Global Health, Health Services Research, Health Services Research, Primary Care, Substance Use Disorder

Patients Treated:

Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors/Elderly

Physician Gender:

Male


Appointments:

ECMC Family Health Center
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: (716) 831-8612
Fax: (716) 898-5719
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


Board Certifications:

  • Certification, New License/Certification

Education and Training:

  • Certificate, Clinical Leadership Academy, SUNY SAIL Institute (2022)
  • Certificate, Educator Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2013)
  • Certificate, Master Educator Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2011)
  • Residency, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1995)
  • MD, Medicine, University of Vermont (1992)
  • BA, Human Biology, Stanford University (1986)

Awards and Honors:

  • Make A Difference Award (2022)
  • Lighting HOPE in Our WNY Recovery Community Award (2019)
  • Lion of Judah Award (2018)
  • Distinguished Resident Alumnus Award (2018)
  • Didaskalos Award (2018)
  • 2017 Friends of Fontaine Award (2017)
  • Excellence in Precepting Award (2015)
  • Excellence in Precepting Award (2014)
  • Excellence in Precepting Award (2013)
  • 90 in Ninety Alumni Achievement Award (2011)
  • Applied Urban Ministry St. Vincent DePaul Systemic Change Award (2011)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2010)
  • Progressive Leadership Award (2009)
  • Champions for Hope Award (2007)
  • New York State Family Physician of the Year (2007)
  • Recent Alumni of the Year Award (2007)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2005)
  • Best Doctors of Western New York (2005)
  • Siegel Teaching Award (2004)
  • Outstanding Mentoring Award (2002)
  • Humanism in Medicine Award (1999)
  • Pastoral Care Award (1998)
  • Resident Teacher Award (1995)
  • PGY-3 Outstanding Service Award (1995)
  • Resident Teacher Award (1994)
  • PGY-2 Outstanding Service Award (1994)
  • Best Doctors in America (2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2011-2012)
  • Top Docs in Western New York (2013-2018)
  • Top Doctor (2010-2022)

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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