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Dr. Moeena M. is a New York State–licensed, board-certified Internal Medicine physician based in Buffalo, New York, with extensive experience in hospital medicine, healthcare utilization management, and clinical quality leadership. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University at Buffalo and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Moeena M. brings a systems-oriented yet patient-centered approach to care, grounded in strong clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Moeena M. currently practices as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist at Buffalo Medical Group within the Catholic Health System, where she works in a tertiary care setting managing medically complex and high-acuity patients. In parallel, she serves as a Physician Advisor for the Catholic Health System, conducting secondary reviews and peer-to-peer discussions to support appropriate level-of-care determinations. Her leadership roles extend to Co-Chair of the Healthcare Utilization Board and Chair of the Department of Medicine on the Clinical Excellence Council, where she focuses on optimizing care delivery, improving quality metrics, and strengthening communication across medical teams. In addition to her clinical and administrative work, Dr. Moeena M. has served as a Medical Peer Reviewer since 2019 and is recognized as one of the top reviewers within the Buffalo Medical Group’s Provider Medical Record Review Program. Her academic contributions include co-authorship of a peer-reviewed publication in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine on palliative management of malignant bowel obstruction. She is certified in ACLS and BLS and is known for her practical, safety-focused approach to complex clinical decision-making. Areas of Expertise • General Internal Medicine • Hospital Medicine and Acute Care • Care of Medically Complex and High-Risk Patients • Healthcare Utilization Review and Level-of-Care Determination • Clinical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety • Interdisciplinary Team Leadership • Medical Peer Review and Chart Evaluation • Palliative and Supportive Care Principles • Evidence-Based Clinical Decision-Making • Systems-Based Practice and Healthcare Operations Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Moeena M. is a collaborative, NP-supportive physician who prioritizes patient safety, clear clinical reasoning, and respectful team-based care. She believes effective collaboration is built on trust, accessibility, and practical guidance rather than micromanagement. Her approach emphasizes timely availability, clear oversight, and open communication, empowering nurse practitioners to practice autonomously while maintaining high clinical standards. Dr. Moeena M. views collaboration as a true partnership—one that supports professional growth, shared accountability, and consistently high-quality patient outcomes.