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Michael A. Nead, M.D., Ph.D.

Michael A. Nead, M.D., Ph.D.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine , Cancer

4.9 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Pulmonary Clinic - Rochester

Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 3rd Floor
Rochester, NY 14642

About Me

Certified Specialties

Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital. 2003 - 2006

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2000 - 2002

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1999 - 2000

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1999

Awards

T. Franklin Williams Award 2002

Milton S. Luria Award ("For clinical ability, enthusiasm, and attitude in the intern year") 2000

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 1999

Dean's Award, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1999

Phi Beta Kappa 1991

Magna cum Laude, Biology major with Highest Honors 1991

Christopher G. Reed Biologist Award ("Awarded to a graduating Biology Major with a distinguished biology research career") 1991

Sigma Xi Award 1991

Presidential Scholar 1991

Tucker Foundation Honor Society (awarded for service to community) 1991

Research

Clinical Trials

Determination and Validation of Lung EpiCheck®: A Multianalyte Assay for Lung Cancer Prediction. A Case-Control Study

Lead Researcher: Michael A Nead

This study is part of the development and validation of a non-invasive lung screening test which aim to identify early stage lung cancer in patients at high risk for lung cancer.

Publications

Journal Articles

RB bind c-Jun and activates transcription.

Nead, M.A.; Baglia, L.A.; Antinore, M.J.; Ludlow, J.W.; and D.J. McCance.

EMBO. 1998; 17(8): 2342-2352.

Poly-L-ornithine-mediated transfection of human keratinocytes.

Nead MA, McCance DJ

The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 1995 November 105 (5):668-71. Epub 1900 01 01.

Nucleotide sequence of the hemG gene involved in the protoporphyrinogen oxidase activity of Escherichia coli K12.

Sasarman A, Letowski J, Czaika G, Ramirez V, Nead MA, Jacobs JM, Morais R

Canadian journal of microbiology.. 1993 December 39 (12):1155-61. Epub 1900 01 01.

Alternatively spliced pp52 mRNA in nonlymphoid stromal cells.

Gimble JM, Dorheim MA, Youkhana K, Hudson J, Nead M, Gilly M, Wood WJ, Hermanson GG, Kuehl M, Wall R

The Journal of immunology : official journal of the American Association of Immunologists.. 1993 January 1150 (1):115-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

Response of the brackish water mummichog to different salinities

Nead, M.A.; and J.K. Buttner.

Progressive Fish Culturist. 1987; 49: 136-137.

Books

Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders (2007)

Chapter: Interstitial Lung Disease: A clinical overview and general approach.

Authors: Nead, M.A. and D.G. Morris

Publisher: McGraw Hill, New York 2007

Human Tumor Viruses (1995)

Chapter: Activities of the transforming proteins of human papillomaviruses.

Authors: Nead, M.A. and D.J. McCance

Publisher: American Society of Microbiology Press, Washington, D.C. 1995

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

Very thorough and very thoughtful. Very pleased and I'm ready to begin my testing.

Jul 16, 2024

5.0 stars

This is one of the best Drs I have ever had

Jun 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Extremely nice manner. Informative, helpful, really took his time and felt he was interested in my health issue.

Apr 23, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent care provider!

Apr 19, 2024

Dr Nead was amazing. It was my first time meeting him and I was impressed with his ability to communicate difficult procedure options to me. I also felt like I was not rushed and was able ask as many questions that I needed.

Jan 03, 2024

5.0 stars

Fantastic care and concern for my well being. You could not ask for better

Dec 07, 2023

I received information and a viewing of test results that were never provided under that care of a another practice outside of UR Medicine. I continue to be grateful for that.

Aug 31, 2023

5.0 stars

Always a pleasure to see and talk to Dr. Nead.

Aug 17, 2023

5.0 stars

Totally excellent experience.

Jul 13, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Nead is the best! Very focused on me and my illness and best steps moving forward.

May 18, 2023

5.0

He explained everything completely and made sure I was aware of the procedure and possible issues.

Apr 02, 2023

5.0

If I was a doctor, Dr. Nead is the kind of doctor I would hope I would be [...]

Mar 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Nead is excellent. He really listens and explains things in a positive helpful way,

Feb 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nead was empathetic; explained CAT scan & showed me it; ordered tests. I have confidence in his ability to help me!

Feb 17, 2023

We liked Dr. Nead very much.he was very thorough and very good at explaining everything to us in a way we could understand.

Jan 27, 2023

He was a great doctor. Was easy to deal with. Explained things in terms I could easily understand.

Dec 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nead is one of the best, perhaps THE best doctor I've seen in the last 10 years, maybe longer. And I see many doctors and most of them are good, but Dr. Nead shines. Do everything you can to keep him at Strong Hospital.

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

The experience was good visual was shown to clearly understand.

Dec 08, 2022

Dr. Nead was just great. Showed me my images , explained options thoroughly

Dec 06, 2022

5.0

He is a very active and has a high level work ethics with customers.

Nov 18, 2022

Very personal and professional. Made me feel relaxed and confident about care

Nov 10, 2022

Dr. Nead spent ample time with me asking questions and relaying information regarding potential issues and the proposed procedure.

Nov 03, 2022

Dr Nead is extremely knowledgeable and respectful

Oct 28, 2022

5.0

How lucky I am to have Dr. Nead to address my pulmonary problems - you can't ask for better care or professional ability

Oct 14, 2022

I felt very secure with all of Dr. Neads recommendations and obvious knowledge.

Oct 10, 2022

Good

Oct 01, 2022

5.0

Very good.

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

Good communication skills. Explained treatment options thoroughly in easy to understand terms.

Aug 21, 2022

Great rapport while conversing and thorough.

Aug 19, 2022

5.0

He is exceptional.

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nead is a excellent caring physician.

Jul 12, 2022

5.0

Excellent.

Jun 13, 2022

5.0

Besides my PCP, Dr. Nead is very informative [...]

Feb 18, 2022

5.0

Thorough during visit. I was very happy with information given.

Feb 14, 2022