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Willie Underwood III, MD, Urology, Buffalo, NY, Samaritan Medical Center

WillieUnderwoodIIIMD, MSc., MPH, FACS

Urology Buffalo, NY

Physician

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Education & Training

  • University of Buffalo
    University of BuffaloCertificate, High-Tech CEL Program, 2016
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
    University of Michigan-Ann ArborM.P.H., Health Management & Policy, 2004
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Urology, 1996 - 2000
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 1996
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1994
  • State University of New York at Syracuse
    State University of New York at SyracuseM.S., Anatomy and Cellular Biology, 1994
  • Morehouse College
    Morehouse CollegeB.S., Biology, 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2000 - 2023
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2008 - 2009
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The International Hermes Creative Awards, Platinum Winner Video/Educational Category “Living With Fear: A Prostate Cancer Special” 2010
  • 1st place poster contest, “Prospective Clinical Trial of Preoperative Sunitinib in Patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma” Western Section of the American Urology Association, 2010
  • Outstanding Young Alumnus Award SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Worse urinary, sexual, and bowel function cause emotional distress and vice versa in men treated for prostate cancer  
    Orom H, Biddle C, Underwood W III, Nelson CJ, The Journal of Urology, 1/1/2018
  • Racial or Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Prostate Cancer Survivors’ Prostate-specific Quality of Life  
    Orom H, Biddle C, Underwood W III, Homish GG, Olsson CA, Urology, 1/24/2017
  • Author Reply  
    Moses KA, Underwood W III, Urology, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Impact of Abiraterone Acetate in Prostate Specific Antigen Trial Update: Effect of Abiraterone Acetate and Low Dose Prednisone on Prostate-Specific Antigen and Radiogr...
    C. Ryan, E.D. Crawford, N.D. Shore, W. Underwood III, A Londhe, S. Black, T McGowan, P.W. Kantoff, J Urology, 1/1/2016
  • KAPS a Biomarker to Detect Prostate Cancer
    K. Chadha, W. Underwood, III, 1st Global Summit on Precision Diagnosis for Prostate Cancer, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
  • Perceived risk for cancer progression depends on treatment received among men with prostate cancer
    H. Orom, C. Biddle, W. Underwood III, D.L. Homish, American Public Health Association, Denver, CO, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Impact of Bias on Patient Outcomes 
    Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2018
  • The Road to Early Detection: Engaging, Educating, and Treating African American Men for Prostate Cancer 
    Hershey, PA - 1/23/2017
  • Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction 
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Don’t Piss on Me and Tell Me It’s Raining 
    W. Underwood, III, The Medical Society Bulletin Counties of Erie and Chautauqua
    1/1/2017
  • A Message From The President. “We The People” 
    W. Underwood, III, The Medical Society Bulletin Counties of Erie and Chautauqua
    1/1/2017
  • A Message From The President. “Now Is Time” 
    W. Underwood, III, The Medical Society Bulletin Counties of Erie and Chautauqua
    1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Doctors: Get Your Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines Now to Be Safe During Holidays
    Doctors: Get Your Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines Now to Be Safe During HolidaysDecember 7th, 2022
  • Flu Activity up in Georgia as Health Officials Warn of Potentially Severe Season
    Flu Activity up in Georgia as Health Officials Warn of Potentially Severe SeasonOctober 18th, 2022
  • Health Officials Launch #NoTimeforFlu Campaign Ahead of Holiday Season
    Health Officials Launch #NoTimeforFlu Campaign Ahead of Holiday SeasonNovember 21st, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations