Patricia R. Chess, M.D.

Patricia R. Chess, M.D.

Contact Information

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 651
Rochester, NY 14642

Appointment: (585) 275-URMC (8762)

  • Accepting New Patients Accepting New Patients
  • Admits to Strong Memorial Hospital Admits to Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Admits to Highland Hospital Admits to Highland Hospital

Patient Care Bio

Acute and Chronic Lung Injury and Repair, focusing on Optimal Modes of Ventilation and Modulation of the Inflammatory Response
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Surfactant Replacement Therapy
Medical Director ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program Director

Awards & Honors

Strong Memorial Hospital Exceptional Service Award 2008
Marquis' Who's Who in America Award 2006 - Present
Best Doctors in America 2004 - Present
NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Investigator Award (K08) 1999 - 2004
American Lung Association Research Award Grantee (National) 1997 - 1999
NIH National Research Service Award in Pulmonary Biology 1992 - 1995
Outstanding Teaching of Medical Students, University of Rochester 1991
Valedictorian, Cardinal Mooney High School (of 287 students) 1979
New York State Regents Scholar 1979 - 1983

Current Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology (SMD) - Primary
Associate Professor - Department of Biomedical Engineering (SMD)

Specialties

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Education

MD | Medicine | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons1988
AB | Mathematics/Chemistry | Colgate University1983

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency

Fellowship in Neonatology at Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial07/01/1991 - 06/30/1994
Residency in Pediatrics at Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial07/01/1989 - 06/30/1991
Internship in Pediatrics at Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial06/20/1988 - 06/30/1989