
Carolina Aravera, M.D. |
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Dancing, Learning guitar, Traveling, Arts and crafts, Puzzles
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Received special recognition from the ABA Board of Directors for top 10% performance on the 2023 ABA Basic Exam
- Aravera C, Angelo TE, Factor M, Daoud BE. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with Post-COVID ILD, Large Pulmonary Bulla, and Acute-on-Chronic Respiratory Failure. SOAP Annual Meeting 2023
- Razak A, Urquart D, Winter G, Aravera C, Oleszak SP. Airway Management Strategies for a Patient with a Large Hypopharyngeal Mass with Effacement of the Supraglottic Airway. ASA 2023
- Angelo T, Aravera C, Daoud BE, Factor M. Severe Long Term Sequela of COVID-19 requiring ECMO for CD. ASA 2023
- Aravera C, Angelo TE. The Lasting Effects of COVID on a Parturient Requiring ECMO for Cesarean Delivery. PGA 2023
- Razak A, Kerolus K, Aravera C, Liu SM, Wang M, Nada E. The Utility of Epidural Analgesia for Acetabular Fractures in Trauma Patients: A Case Report. ASRA Spring 2024
- Aravera C, Angelo T, Daoud B, Factor M. Parturient with Klippel Trenaunay syndrome. SOAP Annual Meeting 2024
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Justin Bell, M.D. |
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: Model aviation, Building computers, Boating
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Bell J, Richman D. Anesthetic Considerations for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Far Beyond the Nephron. PGA 2021
- Jacob S, Bell J, Pyo R, Izrailtyan I. TandemHeart for High Risk PCI with LV Thrombus. ASA 2023
- Bell J, Azim SA. Post Operative Vision Loss in a Twelve Year Old Following Spine Surgery. ASA 2023
- Muncan B, Bell J, Daoud B, Elias M, Factor M, Angelo T. Neuraxial Anesthesia in an Obstetric Patient with Transverse Myelitis. PGA 2023
- Bell J, Bindelglass A, Morrone J, Park S, Costa A, Bergese S.
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Narrative Review.
Medicines (Basel). 2024 Aug 9;11(7):16
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Adam Bindelglass, M.D.
Education Chief Resident
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Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: Skiing, Rollerblading, Hiking, Cooking, Roman history
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Bindelglass A, Richman D, Cecchetto K. Perioperative Approach to a Patient with Hereditary Amyloidosis. PGA 2021
- Greenspan S, Bindelglass A, Abola R, Factor MG. Neuraxial Anesthetic Considerations for a Parturient With Factor XII Deficiency. PGA 2022
- Bell J, Bindelglass A, Morrone J, Park S, Costa A, Bergese S.
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Narrative Review.
Medicines (Basel). 2024 Aug 9;11(7):16
- Patel D, Bindelglass A, Wang M.
Pre-operative evaluation and planning for a patient with severe glottic stenosis.
ASA 2024
- Patel D, Bindelglass A, Wang M.
Pre-operative evaluation of a patient with severe glottic stenosis.
PGA 2024
- Xie S, Bindelglass A, Moore RP, Desai A .
Erector spinae nerve blocks for use in proximal humeral fractures surgery: Two case reports.
JCA Advances 2025 2(1)
- Javvaji A, Bindelglass A, Factor M, Angelo T, Daoud B.
Breathless after Birth: Flash Pulmonary Edema Following Cesarean Delivery.
SOAP Annual Meeting 2025
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Xin Chen, M.D. |
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: Yoga (class leader), Meditation, Hiking, Camping, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing clothes (Co-President of SB Stitchers)
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Chen X, Raj A, Oleszak SP, Wang M. Stridor and Cervical Fracture: Worst Combination in Airway Management. ASA 2023
- Bargnes V, Chen X, Lin T, Barsch M, Feit A.
Cardiogenic Shock Due to Influenza Myocarditis Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Complete Recovery of Cardiac Function.
ASA 2024
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Murad Elias, M.D.
Administrative Chief Resident
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Medical School: New York Medical College
Hobbies: Soccer, Photography, Travel (Iceland 2018 and Spain 2019), Circassian Dance coach
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- CA-1 Team Player of the Year, 2023
- Resident Teacher of the Year for Medical Students, 2024
- SleepTalker Editorial Board
- Elias M, Kang RS, Kaushal AK. Treatment of Umbilical Hernia Pain with Ultrasound-guided Abdominal Botox Injections. ASA 2022
- Elias M, Nada E. Venous Air Embolism In Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis Catheter Placement. PGA 2022
- Hum B, Christophides A, Jin Z, Elias M, Taneja K, Bergese SD. The validity and applications of the analgesia nociception index: a narrative review. Front Surg. 2023 Aug 10
- Elias M, Zhu M, Liu SM. Management of a Difficult Airway in a Patient with Advanced Head and Neck Sarcoma. ASA 2023
- Elias M, Patel A. Perioperative Management of a Patient with Alpha-Gal Allergy Undergoing Emergency Surgery. ASA 2023
- Fardos Y, Elias M, Beg T, Poppers JS. Diagnosis and Management of Intraoperative PE during Orthopedic surgery requiring ECMO. ASA 2023
- Kim E, Elias M, Atkinson DJ, Poppers JS. Perioperative Management of a Patient with C1-esterase Inhibitor Deficiency Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. ASA 2023
- Elias M, Kim EK, Zabirowicz E. Perioperative Management of a Patient with Factor VII Deficiency Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. ASA 2023
- Elias M, Gombert A, Siddiqui S, Yu S, Jin Z, Bergese S. Perioperative utility of amisulpride and dopamine receptor antagonist antiemetics-a narrative review. Front Pharmacol. 2023 Oct 31;14:1274214.
- Muncan B, Bell J, Daoud B, Elias M, Factor M, Angelo T. Neuraxial Anesthesia in an Obstetric Patient with Transverse Myelitis. PGA 2023
- Garry E, Elias M, Angelo T, Daoud B, Factor M. Anesthetic Considerations for a Parturient with Congenital Long QT Syndrome and an Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator. PGA 2023
- Elias M, Rakhamimova E, Factor M, Angelo T, Daoud B. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with a Symptomatic Pericardial Effusion.. PGA 2023
- Rahman S, Kidwai A, Rakhamimova E, Elias M, Caldwell W, Bergese SD. Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Pain. Diagnostics (Basel). 2023 Dec 18;13(24):3689
- Elias M, Tateosian VS, Richman DC. What's New in Preoperative Cardiac Testing. Anesthesiol Clin. 2024 Mar;42(1):9-25
- Hum B, Elias M, Scott B, Nada E.
Regional Anesthetic Approach to Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement.
ASA 2024
- Monanian G, Elias M, Oleszak S.
Management of Airway Complications in the Prone Position Utilizing Fiberoptic and Video Laryngoscope Evaluation.
ASA 2024
- Tateosian V, Christophides A, Elias M.
Anesthetic considerations of an atypical presentation of a child with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
ASA 2024
- Elias M, Wang E, Hum B, Scott B, Nada E.
Regional Anesthetic Approach to Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement.
PGA 2024
- Lin K, Bargnes V, Bodily S, Elias M, Epstein R, Zabirowicz E.
Topicalization & TIVA: A Successful Anesthetic Duo for Endobronchial Oxidized Cellulose Placement in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula.
PGA 2024
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Youssef Fardos, M.D. |
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Table tennis, Cooking, Paintballing, Mountain biking, Volleyball, Swimming and Basketball
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Fardos Y, Elias M, Beg T, Poppers JS. Diagnosis and Management of Intraoperative PE during Orthopedic surgery requiring ECMO. ASA 2023
- Gombert A, Fardos Y, Daoud B, Factor M, Angelo TE. Obstetric Anesthetic Considerations and Management in a Patient with Pompe Disease. ASA 2023
- Rupert D, Fardos Y, Parikh S, Oleszak S. Intraoperative pulseless electrical arrest, Pneumomediastinum, and Bilateral pneumothorax at time of emergence after total thyroidectomy. PGA 2023
- Fardos Y, Mattimore D, Andraous W, Geralemou S, Bergese S, Costa A. Diagnosis and treatment of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Academia Biology 2023;1(4)
- Razak A, Al Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser JL, Bennett-Guerrero E.
Nationwide survey of intraoperative methadone administration for perioperative analgesia.
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Sep 6:rapm-2024-105881
- Razak A, Al-Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser J, Bennett-Guerrero E.
A Nationwide Survey of Intraoperative Methadone Use for Perioperative Analgesia.
ASA 2024
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Joseph Fiola, M.D. |
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: eBay business, Investing, Birdwatching, Cooking, Fitness, Music (violinist and choir singer)
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Raj A, Fiola JD, Mena S, Oleszak SP. Successful Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with an Expanding Lingual hematoma, Extensive Oropharyngeal Injury, and Bleeding From the Upper Airway as a Result of a Penetrating Gunshot Wound. ASA 2023
- Fiola JJ, Park G, Price J, Izrailtyan I.
Operative Management in Setting of Anomalous Origin of Coronary Artery.
PGA 2024
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Lamberta Ghaly, M.D. |
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking, Biking, Trying new DIY projects
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Received special recognition from the ABA Board of Directors for top 10% performance on the 2023 ABA Basic Exam
- Ghaly L, Nada E. A Case of Propofol-Induced Myoclonus During Short-Term Infusion with Regional Anesthesia. ASRA 2023
- Ghaly L, Bargnes V, Rahman S, Tawfik GA, Bergese S, Caldwell W. Interventional Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Biomedicines. 2023 Aug 14;11(8):2263
- Ghaly L, Oleszak SP. Use of Combined Video and Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy for Conversion from Oral to Nasal Intubation in an Anticipated Difficult Airway. ASA 2023
- Ghaly L, Oleszak SP, Fleischer LH. Management of a Patient with Multiple Allergies to Anesthetic Medications. ASA 2023
- Ghaly L, Zimmerman A, Kaushal A. The use of stellate ganglion block for post- covid-19 pleuritic chest pain. ASRA 2023
- Ghaly L, Zimmerman A. Use of Stellate Ganglion Block for Post COVID-19 Pleuritic Chest Pain. PGA 2023
- Desai A, Razak A, Ghaly L, Bennici L, Moore R.
Opioid-Obviating Analgesia for Adolescent Multilevel Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Problem-Based Learning Discussion. A A Pract. 2024 Jul 11;18(7):e01823
- Bargnes V, Ghaly L, Belford J, Aminov J, Oleszak S.
Opportune Perioperative Management of a Patient with Multiple Allergies.
ASA 2024
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Daniel Mattimore, M.D.
Administrative Chief Resident
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Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking (Appalachian Train and Colorado Trail), Basketball, Ancient history, Tutoring/teaching
Future: Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Duke University Medical Center
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Mattimore D, Nada E. External Oblique Intercostal Nerve Block after Radical Nephrectomy with IVC or Renal Vein Thrombectomy. ASRA 2023
- AlSadawi M, Kalogeropoulos AP, Mattimore D, Singh A, Schwartz J. Reliability and Accuracy of Non-Invasive versus Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. AHA 2023
- Mattimore D, Fischl A, Christophides A, Cuenca J, Davidson S, Jin Z, Bergese S. Delirium after Cardiac Surgery-A Narrative Review. Brain Sci. 2023 Dec 7;13(12):1682
- Fardos Y, Mattimore D, Andraous W, Geralemou S, Bergese S, Costa A. Diagnosis and treatment of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Academia Biology 2023;1(4)
- Mattimore D, Chen S, Ahn J, Price J, Poppers J. Delayed Coronary Obstruction Presenting as Myocardial Infarction 5 Years After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. SCA 2024
- Crugnola W, Cinquina A, Mattimore D, Bitzas S, Schwartz J, Zaidi S, Bergese SD.
Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Outcomes in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Biomedicines. 2024 Jul 18;12(7):1604
- Henein J, Mattimore D, Price J, Zaidi S.
A Case of Suspected Fulminant Viral Myocarditis Complicated by Intracardiac Thrombi.
PGA 2024
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Alina Razak, M.D.
Academic Mentorship Program Director
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Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Unwinding with Yin Yoga, Discovering podcasts, Embroidery, Crochet, Origami
Future: Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Received special recognition from the ABA Board of Directors for top 10% performance on the 2023 ABA Basic Exam
- CA-2 Team Player of the Year, 2024
- Razak A, Greenspan S, Abola R, Kim J, Daoud BE. Considerations For A Parturient With An Implanted Sacral Neuromodulation Device. PGA 2022
- Razak A, Murphy J, Jin Z, Wang M. Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Local Anesthetics in Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks: A Meta-analysis. ASA 2023
- Razak A, Urquart D, Winter G, Aravera C, Oleszak SP. Airway Management Strategies for a Patient with a Large Hypopharyngeal Mass with Effacement of the Supraglottic Airway. ASA 2023
- Razak A, Corman B, Servider J, Mavarez-Martinez A, Jin Z, Mushlin H, Bergese SD. Postoperative analgesic options after spine surgery: finding the optimal treatment strategies. Expert Rev Neurother. 2023 Dec 28:1-10
- Razak A Kerolus K, Aravera C, Liu SM, Wang M, Nada E. The Utility of Epidural Analgesia for Acetabular Fractures in Trauma Patients: A Case Report. ASRA Spring 2024
- Razak A, Wozniak S, Nada E. Retroclavicular Approach to the Infraclavicular Region Nerve Block in a Patient with an Upper Extremity Burn Injury. ASRA Spring 2024
- Desai A, Razak A, Ghaly L, Bennici L, Moore R.
Opioid-Obviating Analgesia for Adolescent Multilevel Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Problem-Based Learning Discussion.
A A Pract. 2024 Jul 11;18(7):e01823
- Razak A, Al Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser JL, Bennett-Guerrero E.
Nationwide survey of intraoperative methadone administration for perioperative analgesia.
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Sep 6:rapm-2024-105881
- Razak A, Baburyan S, Lee E, Costa A, Bergese SD.
Role of Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound in Advancing Perioperative Fasting Guidelines.
Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Oct 23;14(21):2366
- Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD.
Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain.
Drugs. 2024 Nov 19
- Razak A, Al-Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser J, Bennett-Guerrero E.
A Nationwide Survey of Intraoperative Methadone Use for Perioperative Analgesia.
ASA 2024
- Murphy J, Chen R, Li D, Kim C, Razak A, Nada E.
Trends in Regional Anesthesia Clinical Trials: A Quantitative Analysis of Trials Registered with Clinicaltrials.gov.
ASA 2024
- Razak A, Ma S, Jin Z, DeLemos M, Bergese S.
Utility of Remimazolam Versus Propofol for Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Meta-analysis.
ASA 2024
- Bargnes V, Lee E, Oliver B, Razak A, Mathew A, Oleszak S.
Perioperative Management of a 25-week Gravid Mother Undergoing Repeat Subglottic Stenosis Dilation Complicated by Tension Pneumothorax and Diffuse Thromboembolic Strokes.
ASA 2024
- Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD.
Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain.
Drugs. 2024 Nov 19
- Razak A, Ma S, Jin Z, DeLemos M, Bergese SD.
Utility of Remimazolam Versus Propofol for Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Meta-analysis.
PGA 2024
- Monanian G, Yonel B, Rupert D, Razak A, DeLemos M, Bergese SD.
Evaluating Remimazolam for Procedural Sedation.
Curr Neuropharmacol. 2025 Feb 6
- Jin Z, Razak A, Huang H, Muthukumar A, Murphy J, Shteynman L, Bergese SD, Gan TJ.
Intraoperative Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Outcomes After Oncologic Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Anesth Analg. 2025 Apr 1;140(4):821-832
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