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Stephen R. Cook, M.D., M.P.H.

(Pronouns: he/him)

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Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-2821

Administrative: (585) 275-7813

Office: (585) 275-2821

Fax: (585) 276-1116

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Pediatrics

Biography

Dr Stephen Cook, MD, MPH, is dual trained in pediatric and adult-internal medicine. After completing his residency and a chief resident year in Buffalo NY, he joined the Golisano Children's Hospital at URMC in 2001. He completed an academic pediatric fellowship here, during which time he focused on his research and clinical aspects on nutrition, physical activity, obesity and the metabolic complications that arise. He currently sees patients as part of the general pediatric practice at strong, where he also teaches medical student and residents. He also serves as an attending on the inpatient service at the Golisano Children's Hospital at URMC.

Research

Dr. Cook's research focuses on childhood and adolescent obesity from the perspective of epidemiologic research on cardiovascular risk factors to clinical studies on approaches to prevention and intervention. The first area of research is focused on Metabolic Syndrome: a cluster of metabolic and cardiovascular complications of obesity involving excess abdominal fat, elevated cholesterols, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and high blood glucose. The other area of focus is Community and Health Services Research: involving identification, screening, prevention, and management of childhood obesity.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    1996
    MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA)

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2001 - 06/30/2003
    Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center

    06/01/1997 - 06/01/2001
    Residency in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine at State University of New York College at Buffalo

    06/01/1996 - 05/31/1997
    Internship in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine at State University of New York College at Buffalo

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    Awards

    2015
    Award Winning Poster from the Health Services Research Section, The Obesity Society, National Meeting

    2014
    United States Senate, Expert Testimony on behalf of the American Heart Association

    2013 - 2015
    Governor's Anti-Hunger Task Force
    Location: New York State

    2013
    Ruth A. Lawrence Academic Faculty Service Award in Community Service
    Sponsor: Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2012
    The Millie and Richard Brock Award in Pediatrics
    Sponsor: New York Academy of Medicine

    2011 - Present
    Fellow, The Obesity Society
    Sponsor: The North American Association for the Study of Obesity

    2011 - 2012
    Chairman, Membership Committee
    Sponsor: The Obesity Society

    2011 - 2011
    Dr. David Satcher Award for Community Health Partnership
    Sponsor: Center for Community Health, URMC

    2011 - 2011
    National Science Advocate of the Year
    Sponsor: American Heart Association

    2011
    Special Achievement Award
    Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics-NYS Chapter 1 Obesity Taskforce
    Location: for leadership in addressing childhood obesity

    2011
    Health and Nutrition Advocate of the Year
    Sponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension

    2010 - 2010
    NYS Advocate of the Year, American Heart Association
    Sponsor: American Heart Association

    2009
    Named to "America's Top Physicians"

    2009
    Named to "America's Top Family Doctors"

    2009
    Named to the Rochester Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" award for outstanding community service by young professionals under

    2008
    Dean's Nomination for the Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship Award
    Sponsor: Association of American Medical Colleges

    2008
    Special Achievement Award
    Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics

    2007 - Present
    Named to "Best Doctors in America"

    2007 - Present
    Named to "America's Top Pediatricians"

    2006 - 2007
    Extraordinary Service Award, Pediatric Residency

    2005 - 2006
    Outstanding Hospital Faculty Teaching Award

    2002 - 2003
    Samuel W. Clausen Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center and Golisano Children's Hospital at S

    2002
    Fellow
    Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics

    2001
    Dr. CP Varma Outstanding Resident Award, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

    1998
    Niagara University Presidential Scholarship

    1996
    Emilie Davis Rodenberg Memorial Award for the student most interested in the field of Endocrinology, SUNY at Buffalo School of M

    1994
    Primary Care Resource Center Summer Externship Outstanding Student Award, SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY

    1992
    Niagara Medal, Niagara University

    1991
    Sigma Alpha Sigma Honor Society

    1991
    Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    6/13/2023
    Epstein LH, Wilfley DE, Kilanowski C, Quattrin T, Cook SR, Eneli IU, Geller N, Lew D, Wallendorf M, Dore P, Paluch RA, Schechtman KB. "Family-Based Behavioral Treatment for Childhood Obesity Implemented in Pediatric Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial." JAMA.. 2023 Jun 13; 329(22):1947-1956.

    6/6/2023
    Ramel M, Wilfley DE, Tabak R, Lew D, Moursi NA, Kilanowski C, Cook SR, Eneli IU, Quattrin T, Schechtman KB, Epstein LH. "Relationships examined: Parent and child readiness to change and sociodemographic characteristics in family based weight loss treatment." Pediatric obesity.. 2023 Jun 6; :e13062. Epub 2023 Jun 06.

    3/2/2022
    Liebhart JL, Goodman AB, Lindros J, Krafft C, Cook SR, Baker A, Hassink SG. "Key Predictors of Primary Care Providers' Self-Efficacy in Caring for Children with Overweight or Obesity." Academic pediatrics.. 2022 Mar 2; Epub 2022 Mar 02.

    Books & Chapters

    2016
    Chapter Title: Obesity
    Book Title: The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care. 4th edition
    Author List: Cook, S, Sahler OJ, Carr JE.
    Published By: Hogrefe Publis 2016

    2012
    Chapter Title: Obesity
    Book Title: The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care
    Author List: Evans, K., Cook, S
    Edited By: Sahler OJ, Carr JE
    Published By: Hogrefe Publishing 2012 in Cambridge

    2010
    Chapter Title: Cardiometabolic Risk of Obesity
    Book Title: Performing Preventive Services: A Bright Futures Handbook.
    Author List: Cook S
    Edited By: Tanski S, Garfunkel L, Duncan P, Weitzman M
    Published By: American Academy of Pediatrics 2010 in Chicago

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    Videos

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    Corraling the Candy Craziness: Halloween Tips for Parents

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    Dr. Cook Discusses Media and Childhood Obesity

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    Parents Don't See That Their Children Are Obese

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    Rochester Represented at National Cardiovascular Disease Conference

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE! | Obesity - Disease or Personal Choice? | BCBS

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE! | Obesity: Disease or Personal Choice? | Adenovirus and Obesity

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE! | Obesity: Disease or Personal Choice? | Obesity in Kids

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE! | Obesity: Disease or Personal Choice? | Patients Fear

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE! | Obesity: Disease or Personal Choice? | Weight Bias | BCBS

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE! | Obestity: Disease or Personal Choice? | Diet Fads | BCBS

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    SECOND OPINION LIVE!| Obesity: Disease or Personal Choice? | Stigma | BCBS

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    SECOND OPINION | Sugar Myth or Medicine | BCBS

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    SECOND OPINION | Sugar | APT | Webisode

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    SECOND OPINION | Sugar | APT | Webisode

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    Severe Obesity in Childhood Rising Rapidly

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    Stephen R. Cook, M.D., M.P.H.

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    WXXI-TV "Healthy You" Forum on Obesity