
Saamia Alam, M.D.
Chief Resident
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Medical School: Quinnipiac University
Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, photography
Future: Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Alam S, Tenure RS, Poppers JS. Prone Compressions in a Coronavirus 2019 Intensive Care Patient. ASA 2020
- Bracero L, Alam S, Wang E, Costa AC, Schabel JE. Subdural Hematoma Requiring Surgical Evacuation Following Dural Puncture Epidural (dpe): a Newly Reported Complication. ASA 2020
- Alam S, Bracero LA, Costa AC, Schabel JE, Bergese SD. Subdural Hematoma Following Dural Puncture Epidural in a Patient with a Chronic Right Parietal Hemangioma. ASA 2020
- Alam S, Schabel J. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with Glanzmann's Thrombastenia. SOAP Annual Meeting. 2021
- Turkiew E, Alam S, Schabel J. Peripartum Anesthetic Management Of A Patient With Glanzmanns Thrombasthenia. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Lucas Bracero, M.D.
Chief Resident
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Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Scuba diving, art, travel, exercise, cooking
Future: Pain Fellowship, Cornell
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Bracero L, Alam S, Wang E, Costa AC, Schabel JE. Subdural Hematoma Requiring Surgical Evacuation Following Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE): a Newly Reported Complication. ASA 2020
- Alam S, Bracero LA, Costa AC, Schabel JE, Bergese SD. Subdural Hematoma Following Dural Puncture Epidural in a Patient with a Chronic Right Parietal Hemangioma. ASA 2020
- Bracero L, Gupta A. Challenges in Clinical Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Due to Covid-19 Outbreak in New York. ASA 2020
- Bracero L, Gupta A. Upper Extremity Improvement With Spinal Cord Stimulation for Back and Leg Pain. PGA 2020
- Bracero L, Caldwell W. CRPS After Total Hip Arthroplasty Managed with Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation. PGA 2020
- Bracero LA, Gupta AK. Challenges in Clinical Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Due to COVID-19 Outbreak in New York. North American Neuromodulation Society 2021
- Kang, RS, Bracero LA, Figueroa, C, Shuaib, K, Watson, E, Xiao, A, Gidicsin, C, Romeiser, J, Costa, AC, Bennett-Guerrero, E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation For Floor Intubations. ASA 2021
- Figueroa C, Bracero LA, Jacob Z. Quick Recognition And Management of Tension Pneumothorax In A Neonate With Trisomy 18 Under General Anesthesia. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Carlos Figueroa, M.D.
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Medical School: New York University
Hobbies: Traveling, gastronomy and culture, soccer, cosmology
Future: Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Hofstra
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Figueroa C, Fischl A, Sanchez C. Intraoperative Management Of HITT With Bivalirudin During Carotid Endarterectomy. PGA 2019
- Scorsese G, Figueroa C, Zabirowicz E. Prone Compressions in a Coronavirus 2019 Intensive Care Patient. ASA 2020
- Figueroa C, Kang RS, Kaushal AK. Hypertonia Observed After Omnipaque Administration. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Figueroa C, Chojnowski R, Gupa AK. Complete Resolution of Phantom Limb Pain After Lumbar Sympathetic Block. ASA 2020
- Figueroa C, Bracero L, Jacob Z. Quick Recognition And Management of Tension Pneumothorax In A Neonate With Trisomy 18 Under General Anesthesia. ASA 2021
- Kang, RS, Bracero LA, Figueroa, C, Shuaib, K, Watson, E, Xiao, A, Gidicsin, C, Romeiser, J, Costa, AC, Bennett-Guerrero, E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation For Floor Intubations. ASA 2021
- Mathew A, Figueroa, Oleszak S, Atkinson D. The Supraglottic Airway Device As An Intubation Conduit. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Ramanjot Kang, M.D.
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Medical School: Wright State University
Hobbies: Running, sports, music
Future: Pain Fellowship, Cornell
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Kang RS, Shuaib K, Oleszak S. Airway Management of a Patient with Ludwig's Angina . PGA 2019
- Shuaib K, Kang RS, Atkinson D. Anesthetic Management of a Pregnant Patient with Renal Failure. PGA 2019
- Ericksen W, Kang RS, Bannazadeh M, Izrailtyan I. CO2 Angiography For Thrombectomy In Patient with Anaphylactic Contrast Allergy. PGA 2019
- Kang RS, Kowal RA, Schwartz JA. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with a Tracheo-innominate Artery Fistula. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Chojnowski R, Kowal RA. Awake Tracheostomy in a Patient with a Supraglottic Mass. ASA 2020
- Chojnowski R, Kang RS, Guo X. Emergent Intraoperative Tracheal Resection for Anterior Tracheal Mass with Extended Margins. ASA 2020
- Kant I, Kang RS, Brar C, Oleszak SP. Retrograde Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Brar C, Oleszak SP. Airway Management of a Patient with a Multinodular Goiter Causing Tracheal Compression. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Kant I, Brar C, Oleszak SP. Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade with Sugammadex in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. ASA 2020
- Figueroa C, Kang RS, Kaushal AK. Hypertonia Observed After Omnipaque Administration. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Figueroa C, Chojnowski R, Gupa AK. Complete Resolution of Phantom Limb Pain After Lumbar Sympathetic Block. ASA 2020
- Kim BS, Kang RS, Caldwell W. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Secondary to Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease with Spinal Cord Stimulator. ASRA 19th Annual Pain Meeting. 2020
- Kang RS, Beg T, Mavarez-Martinez A, Punta C, Bergese SD. Clinical Features of COVID-19 Patients Requiring Endotracheal Tube Exchange. PGA 2020
- Kang RS, Kim BS, Gupta AK. Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain: Two Case Studies And Literature. PGA 2020
- Kang RS, Chojnowski R, Oleszak SP. Development of Subglottic Mass Following Intubation for COVID-19. PGA 2020
- Kang RS, Nguyen CP, Gruen A. Airway Management Of A Patient With Anterior Cervical Hematoma. PGA 2020
- Kim BS, Kang RS, Caldwell W. Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial For Neuropathic Pain Secondary To Chronic GVHD. PGA 2020
- Kant I, Kang RS, Hutnik R, Zlatopolsky A, Oleszak SP. Transnasal and Transoral Retrograde Intubation in Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. PGA 2020
- Kim BS, Kang RS, Shim H. Treatment of CPRS in the Setting of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer. North American Neuromodulation Society 2021
- Kang RS, Bracero LA, Figueroa C, Shuaib, K, Watson, E, Xiao, A, Gidicsin, C, Romeiser, J, Costa, AC, Bennett-Guerrero, E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation For Floor Intubations. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Nguyen CP, Bennici, LA. Perioperative Management Of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Taft A, Wu D, Gupta, AK. Airway Management Of A Patient With Zonisamide Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Kim Y, Tateosian, V. Perioperative Management of a Patient with Heterotaxy Syndrome. ASA 2021
- Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Kang RS, Oleszak SP. Development of Subglottic Stenosis Following Tracheostomy for COVID-19. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Gupta A. Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain: Two Case Studies and Literature Review. NYSIPP 2021
- Kang RS, Shuaib K, Parikh S, Desai A. Epidural Analgesia For Chemical Pleurodesis. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Mena S, Nguyen C, Kogan A. Peripheral Nerve Catheters For Post-Amputation Pain Control. PGA 2021
- Lin G, Kang RS, Oleszak S. Laryngeal Stenosis After Inhalational Injury: Airway Management and a Review of the Literature. PGA 2021
- Shuaib K, Kang RS, Bennici L. A Pediatric Patient With Erythromelalgia. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Hutnik R, Kant I, Zlatopolsky A, Brar C, Oleszak SP.
Retrograde Intubation Over a Flexible Fiber-Optic Bronchoscope.
Anesth Prog. 2022 Apr 1;69(1):42-45
- Kang RS, Christophides A, Mena S, Tateosian V. Foreign Body Detected During Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Case Report. IARS 2022
- Mena S, Kang RS, Caldwell W. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Sciatic Pain in Seronegative Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. IARS 2022
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Ishu Kant, M.D.
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Medical School: Hofstra
Hobbies: Foosball champion, salsa dancing
Future: Pain Fellowship, Mt. Sinai West
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Mitchell D, Kant I, Gupta A, Caldwell W. A Case Report of Permanent Phantom Limb Pain Relief Following a Trial of Spinal Cord Stimulation. New York and New Jersey Pain Medicine Symposium 2019
- Poon S, Berkowitz J, Goldstein J, Kant I, Marchese M, Merwin S. Factors Associated with Patients Transferred to a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center with Orthopaedic Injuries. Pediatrics Jan 2018, 141 (Meeting Abstract)
- Kang RS, Kant I, Brar C, Oleszak SP. Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade with Sugammadex in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. ASA 2020
- Kant I, Kang RS, Brar C, Oleszak SP. Retrograde Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. ASA 2020
- Kant I, Kang RS, Hutnik R, Zlatopolsky A, Oleszak SP. Transnasal and Transoral Retrograde Intubation in Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. PGA 2020
- Kant I, Labiak J, Gupta A. Bilateral Sacroiliac Joint Fusion For Chronic Back Pain. PGA 2020
- Kant I, Lokshina I, Wang E. Post Dural Puncture Headache Prevention With Abdominal Binder And Bowel Regimen. PGA 2020
- Kant I, Poovathoor S. Massive Transfusion Protocol in Ruptured Spleen. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Hutnik R, Kant I, Zlatopolsky A, Brar C, Oleszak SP.
Retrograde Intubation Over a Flexible Fiber-Optic Bronchoscope.
Anesth Prog. 2022 Apr 1;69(1):42-45
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Benjamin Kim, M.D.
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Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth
Hobbies: Basketball, tennis, building Lego sets and computers, reading
Future: Pain Fellowship, Mt. Sinai
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Xiao A, Kim B, Schwartz JA. Vent: a User Friendly Application for the Inexperienced Clinician Managing Ventilators in the Intensive Care Setting. ASA 2020
- Kim B, Costa AC, Schabel JE. Changes in Practice for Obstetric Anesthesia in Parturients During the Covid-19 Pandemic. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Kim BS, Gupta AK. Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain: Two Case Studies And Literature. PGA 2020
- Kim BS, Kang RS, Caldwell W. Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial For Neuropathic Pain Secondary To Chronic GVHD. PGA 2020
- Kim BS, Kang RS, Shim H. Treatment of CPRS in the Setting of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer. North American Neuromodulation Society 2021
- Seiter C, Kim BS, Zabirowicz E, Poppers J. Anesthetic Considerations And Alternatives For A Patient With Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Presenting For Orthopedic Surgery. ASA 2021
- Kim BS, Xiao A, Jiang Y, Caldwell WM. Fluoroscopic Guided Aspiration And Caudal Epidural For Treatment Of Symptomatic Tarlov Cyst. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Ashley Mathew, M.D.
Chief Resident for Medical Student Education
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Medical School: Albany Medical College
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, running
Future: Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, DC Childrens
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Mathew A, Adsumelli R, Gupta AK, Richman DC. Propofol Associated Acute Pancreatitis Following General Anesthesia: A Case Report. Perioperative Medicine Summit, Orlando Mar 2020
- Mathew A, Adsumelli RS, Tito M, Pollard J, Kowalska D. A Parturient with Symptomatic Covid Disease, Three Negative PCR Tests and Positive Antibodies: a Management Dilemma. ASA 2020
- Kim BS, Kang RS, Caldwell W. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Secondary to Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease with Spinal Cord Stimulator. ASRA 19th Annual Pain Meeting. 2020
- Mathew A, Moore R. Combined Erector Spinae Plane And Pudendal Nerve Block For Pediatric Orchiopexy. PGA 2020
- Mathew A, Christophides AH, Balaguer JM, Izrailtyan I. Bilateral Abnormal Ultrasound Allen Test: A Management Dilemma. ASA 2021
- Mathew A, Scott BH. Nutcracker Syndrome: A Case Report. ASA 2021
- Mathew A, Christophides AH, Basishvili G, McLarty AJ, Gross ER, Fischl AM. Anesthetic Management Of Patient With Anterior Mediastinal Mass. ASA 2021
- Mathew A, Figueroa C, Oleszak S, Atkinson D. The Supraglottic Airway Device As An Intubation Conduit. PGA 2021
- Mathew A, Watson E, Nguyen V, Tateosian V. Airway Challenges In a Neonate With Congenital Epulis. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Karim Shuaib, M.D.
Chief Resident for Resident Recruitment
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Medical School: SUNY Downstate
Hobbies: Cooking/baking (Winner of Iron Chef competition, $5,000 winnings donated to children’s hospital), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (blue belt), hiking, longboarding, chess, reading, swimming
Future: Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Columbia Presbyterian
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Shuaib K, Saleous H, Shuaib K, Zaki N. Blockchains for Secure Digitized Medicine. J Pers Med. 2019 Jul 13;9(3):35
- Kang RS, Shuaib K, Oleszak S. Airway Management of a Patient with Ludwig's Angina. PGA 2019
- Shuaib K, Kang RS, Atkinson D. Anesthetic Management of a Pregnant Patient with Renal Failure. PGA 2019
- Parsey D, Shuaib K, Watson E, Schwartz J, Kowal RA, Poppers JS. Diagnosis and Management of Unique Gerbode Defect Variation Consisting of a Bi-atrial Regurgitant Jet At the Base of the Inter-atrial Septum Originating From the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract. ASA 2020
- Shuaib K, Angelo T, Poppers J, Factor M. Anesthetic Considerations in a Parturient with Complex Cardiac History and Pulmonary Hypertension. PGA 2020
- Kang RS, Bracero LA, Figueroa C, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa AC, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Shuaib K, Parikh S, Desai A. Epidural Analgesia For Chemical Pleurodesis. PGA 2021
- Shuaib K, Kang RS, Bennici L. A Pediatric Patient With Erythromelalgia. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Elizabeth Watson, M.D.
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Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
Hobbies: Private pilot, scuba diving, snowboarding, yoga
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Xiao A, Watson E, Corrado T. Management Of Severe Hypertension After Indigo Carmine Administration. PGA 2019
- Parsey D, Shuaib K, Watson E Schwartz J, Kowal RA, Poppers JS. Diagnosis and Management of Unique Gerbode Defect Variation Consisting of a Bi-atrial Regurgitant Jet At the Base of the Inter-atrial Septum Originating From the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract. ASA 2020
- Watson E, Shim HB. Airway Management of a Patient with Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma with Reconstructive Tissue Flap, Limited Mouth Opening and Loose Dental Bridge. ASA 2020
- Watson E, Usama S, Moore R. Coordinated Tumor Manipulation and Ventilation in a Pediatric Endobronchial Lesion with Intermittent Airway Occlusion. ASA 2021
- Watson E, Costa A. Considerations for Endotracheal Intubation Management in COVID-19 Patients with Permissive Hypoxemia. ASA 2021
- Kang RS, Bracero LA, Figueroa C, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa AC, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. ASA 2021
- Mathew A, Watson E, Nguyen V, Tateosian V. Airway Challenges In a Neonate With Congenital Epulis. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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Albert Xiao, M.D.
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Medical School: University of Texas, Houston
Hobbies: Dota 2 (a multiplayer online strategy game), Hi-Fi interest in audio engineering, piano, skiing, reading, computers
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Xiao A, Watson E, Corrado T. Management Of Severe Hypertension After Indigo Carmine Administration. PGA 2019
- Xiao A, Kim B, Schwartz JA. Vent: a User Friendly Application for the Inexperienced Clinician Managing Ventilators in the Intensive Care Setting. ASA 2020
- Kang RS, Bracero LA, Figueroa C, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa AC, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. ASA 2021
- Kim B, Xiao A Jiang Y, Caldwell WM. Fluoroscopic Guided Aspiration And Caudal Epidural For Treatment Of Symptomatic Tarlov Cyst. ASA 2021
- Xiao A, Tai J, Christophides A, Gavalas M, Price L, Sun E, Izrailtyan I. Do No Harm: Intraoperative Management Of An Unstable Patient Undergoing Multiple Procedures. ASA 2021
- Zhang K, Xiao A, Richman D. Anesthetic Management of Intrabronchial Valves. PGA 2021
- Kang RS, Alam S, Bracero L, Figueroa C, Kant I, Kim B, Mathew A, Shuaib K, Watson E, Xiao A, Gidicsin C, Romeiser J, Costa A, Bennett-Guerrero E. AIRWAY: Improving Preparation for Floor Intubations. PGA 2021
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