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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
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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.

Human Tumor Viruses (1995)

Chapter: Activities of the transforming proteins of human papillomaviruses.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Friendly, caring, intlligent and I was treated as an intelligent adult.

Dec 19, 2024

5.0 stars

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