Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University at Buffalo
Clarence Center, New York
A Buffalo native, Dr. Lynch began his career in emergency medicine as a volunteer firefighter in 2001. He has held all levels of EMS certification through paramedic (which he still holds today). He continues his work in pre-hospital care by serving as medical director and flight physician for Mercy Flight, corporate emergency services liaison for Kaleida Health, along with several fire and police departments around Western New York. Dr. Lynch also routinely responds as a physician responder to many emergency services calls around Western New York.
Following his undergraduate studies at the University at Buffalo, Dr. Lynch attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine as part of the inaugural class at the Bradenton, Florida campus. He completed emergency medicine residency at the University at Buffalo, where he served as chief resident his final year. Dr. Lynch is a senior physician with UB|MD Emergency Medicine and holds faculty appointments at the University at Buffalo (Associate Professor) and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Assistant Professor).
Dr. Lynch is a leader in addiction medicine. He serves as a technical advisor for the Erie County and New York State Departments of Health. He is works tirelessly to educate first responders, the medical community, and members of the public on naloxone, overdose, and treatment options. Dr. Lynch is actively involved in research and is the creator and medical director of the MATTERS network (mattersnetwork.org), an initiative to provide widespread access to buprenorphine and expedited linkage to treatment centers across New York State and beyond.
Dr. Lynch values time with his family and friends. Additionally, he serves as a trustee on the Board of Education for Clarence Central School District. He enjoys time outside cycling, skiing, and home progects. He has completed several triathlons including an IronMan 70.3 mile race.
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Monday, April 25, 2022
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM EST