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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 3 (CA-3) Residents

Andrew Cinquina, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Basketball, tennis and I enjoy watching the Yankees. I am a history buff and like listening to podcasts and YouTube channels, especially about Roman, Napoleonic or revolutionary history. ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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 Cinquina A, Lin S, Patel A. Awake Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with Trismus Secondary to Submandibular Abscess. ASA 2025 Wang A, Lin S, Cinquina A, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Oleszak S. When the Esophagus Meets the Aryepiglottic Fold: Airway Considerations for Laser-Assisted Excision of Massive Esophageal Mass. ASA 2025 Cinquina A, Belford J, Marghoob S. Unexpected Difficulties During Foreign Body Retrieval in a Patient with an Aspirated Partial Dental Bridge. PGA 2025 Cinquina A, Wang A, Lin S, Bargnes V. When the Esophagus Meets the Aryepiglottic Fold: Airway Considerations for Laser-Assisted Excision of Massive Esophageal Mass. PGA 2025
William Crugnola, M.D. Administrative Chief Resident	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy swimming, playing tennis, hiking and watching anime. I’m an avid sports fan; I root for the Yankees, Celtics and Steelers. ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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 Charkowick S, Crugnola W, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Nada E. Nonunion Fracture Allograft pain Met Its Match with a Quadratus Lumborum Fascial Plane and Adductor Canal Nerve Block Catheters. ASRA 2025 Tawfik GA, Lu M, De La Hoz M, Crugnola W, Jin Z, Moller D. Molecular and Clinical Considerations for Anesthesia in the Aging Brain. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 22;26(21):10272 Belford J, Crugnola W, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Poovathoor S. From Neck to Nerve Roots: Combining Quadratus Lumborum and Interscalene Regional Anesthesia for a Pediatric Ewing’s Sarcoma Resection. PGA 2025
Steven Davidson, M.D. Education Chief Resident	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Biking, hiking, yoga and rock climbing. I also love cooking, especially Italian food ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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 Bargnes V 3rd, Davidson S, Talbot L, Jin Z, Poppers J, Bergese SD. Start Strong, Finish Strong: A Review of Prehabilitation in Cardiac Surgery. Life (Basel). 2024 Jun 29;14(7):832. Kerolus K, Jacob S, Davidson S, Oleszak S. Considerations for Airway Management for Moebius Syndrome. ASA 2024 Davidson S, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Feit A, Poppers J. VV ECMO to the Rescue: Successful Recovery from Refractory Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Replacement. PGA 2024 Davidson S, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Desai A. A Tale of Two Blocks: Continuous Quadratus Lumborum and Adductor Canal Catheters Versus Single Shot Quadratus Lumborum Block for Comprehensive Postoperative Pain Control Following Autologous Iliac Crest Grafting for Non-Union Femur Fracture. ASA 2025
Stefano (Stephen) DiMaria, M.D.	Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Hobbies: Basketball, football, baseball, strength training, listening to music, experiencing and learning to cook different cultural cuisines >br /> Future: Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship at Texas Children's ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management Of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support. Stony Brook Academic Research Evening 2024 Bargnes V, DiMaria S, Cuenca J, Yammine M, Poppers J. Triple Valve Cardiac Surgery with Bovine Aortic Valve Replacement, Maze Procedure, and Left Atrial Appendage Clipping in a Patient with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. ASA 2024 DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management Of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support. ASA 2024 DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management Of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support. PGA 2024 Davidson S, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Feit A, Poppers J. VV ECMO to the Rescue: Successful Recovery from Refractory Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Replacement. PGA 2024 DiMaria S, Mangano N, Bruzzese A, Bartula B, Parikh S, Costa A. Genetic Variation and Sex-Based Differences: Current Considerations for Anesthetic Management. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025 Mar 18;47(3):202 Tsivitis A, DiMaria S, Al-Bizri E. Anesthetic management of a pediatric patient undergoing stenting and coiling of symptomatic cerebral aneurysm. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Al-Bizri E. Postoperative analgesia for open pheochromocytoma resection using the external oblique intercostal nerve block. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Bitoni N, Liu P, Al-Bizri E. Efficacy and Outcomes of Neostigmine vs. Sugammadex for Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal in a Population of Neonatal Intensive Care>. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Bruzzesse A, Bae J, Oleszak S. Airway management of a patient with glottic airway obstruction from Reinke’s edema. ASA 2025 Razzaq BW, Passman JN, DiMaria S, Servider J, Kleyner RS, Sacks GI, Bergese S, Mushlin H. Complex Spine Surgery in the Setting of Alpha-Gal Syndrome. World Neurosurg. 2025 Nov 6:124634 Lu M, Garrity M, DiMaria S, Jacob S, Nada E. Threading the Needle: Sedated Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in a Geriatric Patient With Trismus and Deep Neck Abscess. PGA 2025 Lu M, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Lin J. Dual-Modality Intubation: Integrating Video Laryngoscopy and Fiberoptic Intubation Techniques for Management of Previously Traumatized Airways. PGA 2025 Christophides A, span class="name">DiMaria S, Jacob SA, Feit A, Oster J, Bergese S. Fast-Track Extubation After Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Dec 22;13(1):6
Sean Fiola, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I enjoy swimming, exercising and spending time with my family. A fun fact about myself is that I play the bagpipes ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Bargnes V, Fiola S, Nguyen V. Patient with Alpha-Gal Syndrome Is Allergic to Heparin Having Living Donor Renal Transplant. PGA 2023
Seth Greenspan, M.D. Research Chief Resident	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I love live music and I am a self-taught percussionist. I also love chess and various board games Future: Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Columbia University ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Elected as an American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Resident Component Officer Elected as Junior Residents' Review Editor of ASA Monitor Served on the ASA Reference Committee for Scientific Affairs 2024-2025 SleepTalker Editorial Board AMP Assistant Resident Mentor 2025-2026 Event Coordinator, NYSSA Resident and Fellowship Section 2025-2026 Bargnes V, Oliver B, Wang E, Greenspan S, Jin Z, Yeung I, Bergese S. Taming Postoperative Delirium with Dexmedetomidine: A Review of the Therapeutic Agent's Neuroprotective Effects following Surgery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Oct 13;16(10):1453 Greenspan S, Gordon J, Oo J, Caldwell W. Combined Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and Interspinous Spacer Implants Provides Effective Long-term Pain Relief in a Patient with Severe Low Back and Leg Pain. ASA 2024 Greenspan S, Torpey A, Desai A. Fellowship or Not, We Are All Pain Physicians. ASA Monitor 2025 89(3), 35 Greenspan S, Ardakani RM, Razak A, Mathew A. Anesthetic Considerations in an Adult with Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot: A Case of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy>. Soc Ped Anes 2025 Monanian G, Greenspan S, Yusufzai NK, Daoud B, Jin Z, Factor M. Anesthetic Management of the Pregnant Patient Undergoing Non-Obstetric Surgery. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Apr 10;61(4):698 Parikh S, Bentz T, Crowley S, Greenspan S, Costa A, Bergese S. Perioperative Blood Management. J Clin Med. 2025 May 30;14(11):3847 Greenspan S, Chen X, Garrity M, Moller D, Wang M. Preoperative Evaluation and Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Severe Cardiac and Pulmonary Comorbidities Presenting with a Renal Mass. ASA 2025
Elias Ku, M.D.	Medical School: Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Hobbies: Traveling; I’ve been to 25 countries in 5 continents and over half of the 50 states. Skiing, basketball, baseball and video games ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Ku E, Wozniak S, Angelo T. Managing Suspected Complete Heart Block in Cesarean Delivery: Perioperative Considerations in a Patient with Baseline Conduction Disease>. Ku E, Bargnes V, Li J, Andraous W. Tracheal mucosal injury following fiber-optic intubation: a serious complication of an essential airway technique. ASA 2025
Nicholas Mangano, M.D. Administrative Chief Resident	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Japanese Jujutsu (second degree Black Belt), vegetable gardening and cooking. I also enjoy fishing and the vineyards on the East End. Future: Adult Cardiothoacic Fellowship, Stanford University ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Advocacy Coordinator, NYSSA Resident and Fellowship Section 2025-26 Bargnes V, Yonel B, Mangano N, Bitonti N, Wang M, Al-Bizri E. A Bad Headache: Perioperative Considerations for Pediatric Pheochromocytoma. ASA 2024 Mangano N, De La Hoz M, Oo J, Caldwell W. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and Spinal Cord Stimulation for Successful Management of Lower Back and Radicular Leg Pain Refractory to Spinal Fusion Surgery. ASA 2024 Mangano N. Regional Anesthetic Management of Clavicular and Rib Fractures in an Elderly Patient with Continuous Erector Spinae Block. ASRA 2024 DiMaria S, Mangano N, Bruzzese A, Bartula B, Parikh S, Costa A. Genetic Variation and Sex-Based Differences: Current Considerations for Anesthetic Management. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025 Mar 18;47(3):202 Zimmerman AJ, Mangano N, Park G, Kaushal AK, Bergese SD. Glial Modulator Antibiotics for Neuropathic Pain: Current Insights and Future Directions. Pharmaceuticals. 2025; 18(3):346 Mangano N, Torpey A, Devitt C, Wen GA, Doh C, Gupta A. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Management: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Perspectives. Biomedicines 2025, 13(5), 1091 Mangano N, Zimmerman AJ, Bellow E. Radiofrequency Ablation of the Infrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve. ASA 2025 Mangano N, Nguyen N, Davis M, Key B, Feit A, Bergese SD. Perioperative acute kidney injury: current prevention, detection, and management strategies. J Anesth. 2025 Oct 19 Mangano N, Schmalzried E, Aravera C, Oleszak S. Threading the Needle: Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with Oropharyngeal Tumor Bleeding and Trismus. PGA 2025
Devon Patel, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Tennis, gardening, hiking and weight training ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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 Devitt C, Patel D, Mahboubi Ardakani R, Poovathoor S, Jin Z, Moller D. Biomarkers and Clinical Evaluation in the Detection of Frailty. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Aug 15;26(16):7888
Andrew Pham, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I love to cook for friends and family, especially Korean, Japanese and French cuisine. I love to sing and am a member of Lymph Notes A Capella. I like to do the New York Times crossword and enjoy playing video games ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Pham A, Yep H, Wozniak S, Javvaji A, Nada E, Bergese S. Beyond Opioids: A Review of Suzetrigine for Acute Pain Management. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 10;26(20):9865
Brandon Yonel, M.D.	Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine Hobbies: Snowboarding, mountain biking and playing the guitar ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Bargnes V, Yonel B, Mangano N, Bitonti N, Wang M, Al-Bizri E. A Bad Headache: Perioperative Considerations for Pediatric Pheochromocytoma. ASA 2024 Monanian G, Yonel B, Rupert D, Razak A, DeLemos M, Bergese SD. Evaluating Remimazolam for Procedural Sedation. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2025 Feb 6 Scorsese G, Yonel B, Schmalzried E, Solowinska A, Jin Z, Poppers J. Perioperative Considerations, Anesthetic Management and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Evaluation of Patients Undergoing the Ross Procedure. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Mar 31;12(4):126 Monanian G, Yonel B, Rupert D, Razak A, DeLemos M, Bergese SD. Evaluating Remimazolam for Procedural Sedation. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2025;23(9):1009-1020 Park S, Yonel B, Mattimore D, Seiter C, Izrailtyan I. Anesthetic Management of the Resection of a Large Talcoma Causing Mediastinal Mass Effect. ASA 2025

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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 2 (CA-2) Residents

Taylor Bentz, M.D.	Medical School: University of South Carolina Hobbies: Travel, hiking, collecting beach glass ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Parikh S, Bentz T, Crowley S, Greenspan S, Costa A, Bergese S. Perioperative Blood Management. J Clin Med. 2025 May 30;14(11):3847 Bentz T, Cunningham D. Anesthetic Complications in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Lessons from a Case of Laryngospasm. PGA 2025 Lu M, Bentz T, Bhimavarapu A, Bargnes V, Fischl A. Flail Chest Management with Rib Plating and Multimodal Analgesia Using Methadone and Cryoablation for Ventilator Liberation of a Polytrauma Patient. PGA 2025
Shaun Charkowick, M.D.	Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Hobbies: Pickleball, cycling, beach, surfing, camping, fishing, hiking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Charkowick S, Weng A, Bargnes V, Nada E, Desai A. Don’t  Get Caught in the Web: A Multicatheter Approach to Treat Bilateral Rib Fractures in the Setting of a Thoracic Arachnoid Web. ASRA 2025 Charkowick S, Crugnola W, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Nada E. Nonunion Fracture Allograft pain Met Its Match with a Quadratus Lumborum Fascial Plane and Adductor Canal Nerve Block Catheters. ASRA 2025 Charkowick S, Nerantzinis A, Murphy J, Bargnes V, Liu SM, Nada E. Enzymatic Burn Care and Regional Anesthesia Go Hand in Hand: Cases on Various Regional Anesthetic Techniques for Burn Treatment. ASRA 2025
Samuel Crowley, M.D.	Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Hobbies: Working out, skiing, golf (novice), rec sports… pickleball, etc., video games ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Crowley S, Jacob S, Andraous W. Pectoralis Plane Block for Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement. ASRA 2025 Parikh S, Bentz T, Crowley S, Greenspan S, Costa A, Bergese S. Perioperative Blood Management. J Clin Med. 2025 May 30;14(11):3847 Crowley S, Kerolus K, Bargnes V, Yammine M. Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring with LAMPOON: Leaflet Laceration to Liberate the LVOT. ASA 2025
Catherine Devitt, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook Hobbies: New York Times word games, watching hockey, gardening, trying new breweries and wineries, hanging out with my dog, fishing ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD. Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain. Drugs. 2024 Nov 19 Moore RP, Singh N, Wang M, Tsivitis A, Devitt C, Jin Z, Al Bizri E, Singh SM, Hsieh H. Focused Review of Enhanced Recovery After Abdominal Trauma Surgery in the Pediatric Population and Development of a Pediatric Enhanced Recovery After Trauma Surgery Pathway. Paediatr Anaesth. 2025 Feb 6 Mangano N, Torpey A, Devitt C, Wen GA, Doh C, Gupta A. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Management: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Perspectives. Biomedicines 2025, 13(5), 1091 Devitt C Patel D, Mahboubi Ardakani R, Poovathoor S, Jin Z, Moller D. Biomarkers and Clinical Evaluation in the Detection of Frailty. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Aug 15;26(16):7888
Alexa Gombert, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook Hobbies: Running, snowboarding, hiking, puzzles, watching NY sports (Jets and Islanders), exploring new breweries and wineries, playing with my Yorkipoo, Berkley, and fishing ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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. Gombert A, Fardos Y, Daoud B, Factor M, Angelo TE. Obstetric Anesthetic Considerations and Management in a Patient with Pompe Disease. ASA 2023 Gombert AJ, Nerantzinis AM, Li J, Wang W, Yeung IY, Costa A, Bergese SD. The Perioperative Biochemical and Clinical Considerations of Pheochromocytoma Management. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Jun 25;26(13):6080 Aminov J, Bargnes V, Gombert AJ, Oster J, Feit A, Schwartz J. A Perfusion Catch 22 - When Does The Aorta Beat The Brain?. PGA 2025
Sangel Gomez, M.D.	Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, working out, watching reality TV, trying new restaurants ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Costa A, Sakho B, Gomez S, Khanyan B, Leybengrub P, Bergese S. Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 28;26(21):10448 Gomez S, Lu M, Laramie S, Bargnes V, Poovathoor S, Andraous M.D. W. Anesthesia is Not Always to Blame: Nausea and Vomiting After Esophageal Trauma After Cardiac Ablation. PGA 2025 Yep H, Bae JH, Wen GA, Gomez S, Tsivitis A, Moore RP, Hsieh H, Bergese SD. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Neurological Complications of Prematurity: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2026 Mar 12;19(3):464
Alexandra Nerantzinis, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, candle making, traveling, shopping ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Charkowick S, Nerantzinis A, Murphy J, Bargnes V, Liu SM, Nada E. Enzymatic Burn Care and Regional Anesthesia Go Hand in Hand: Cases on Various Regional Anesthetic Techniques for Burn Treatment. ASRA 2025 Gombert AJ, Nerantzinis AM, Li J, Wang W, Yeung IY, Costa A, Bergese SD. The Perioperative Biochemical and Clinical Considerations of Pheochromocytoma Management. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Jun 25;26(13):6080 Nerantzinis AM, Bargnes V, Starr E, Boorin M, Andraous. W. A Triple Threat of Trismus, Tonsillar Cancer, and Tight Nasal Passage Overcome by a Digitally Pre-Coiled Suction Catheter. ASA 2025
Bintia Sakho, M.D.	Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Hobbies: Traveling, trying new foods, playing tennis, snowboarding, kickboxing, Netflix/watching TV shows and movies ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Costa A, Sakho B, Gomez S, Khanyan B, Leybengrub P, Bergese S. Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 28;26(21):10448 Sakho B, Solowinska A, Al-Bizri E. Emergent thoracotomy and diagnostic laparoscopy secondary to multiple stab wounds in the chest and abdomen followed by serratus anterior block for pain management. PGA 2025
Gabriel San Román, M.D.	Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine Hobbies: Golfing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, trying new restaurants
Eric Schmalzried, M.D.	Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, weightlifting ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Scorsese G, Yonel B, Schmalzried E, Solowinska A, Jin Z, Poppers J. Perioperative Considerations, Anesthetic Management and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Evaluation of Patients Undergoing the Ross Procedure. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Mar 31;12(4):126 Schmalzried E, Bargnes V, Oster J, Poppers J. Perioperative Management of Lithium in Cardiac Surgery. ASA 2025 Mangano N, Schmalzried E, Aravera C, Oleszak S. Threading the Needle: Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with Oropharyngeal Tumor Bleeding and Trismus. PGA 2025 Costa A, Schmalzried E, Tong J, Khanyan B, Wang W, Jin Z, Bergese SD. Stroke Rehabilitation, Novel Technology and the Internet of Medical Things. Brain Sci. 2026 Jan 24;16(2):124
George-Abraam Tawfik, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook Hobbies: Exploring national parks, biking, kayaking, playing piano and tabla, and watching/playing football ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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 Tawfik GA, Lu M, De La Hoz M, Crugnola W, Jin Z, Moller D. Molecular and Clinical Considerations for Anesthesia in the Aging Brain. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 22;26(21):10272
Emily Wang, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook Hobbies: Cooking, rock climbing, movies, trying new foods ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Bargnes V, Oliver B, Wang E, Greenspan S, Jin Z, Yeung I, Bergese S. Taming Postoperative Delirium with Dexmedetomidine: A Review of the Therapeutic Agent's Neuroprotective Effects following Surgery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Oct 13;16(10):1453 Elias M, Wang E, Hum B, Scott B, Nada E. Regional Anesthetic Approach to Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement. PGA 2024
Hua (Hannah) Yep, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hobbies: Volleyball, singing, crafting ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Outreach Coordinator, NYSSA Resident and Fellowship Section 2025-26 Yep H, Sabetta G, Bargnes V, Poovathor S, Andraous W. Successful below-knee amputation under peripheral nerve block in a high-risk patient severing the pain in sepsis: Strategic use of sciatic and adductor nerve catheters in multimorbidity, osteomyelitis requiring below the knee amputation.. ASA 2025 Pham A, Yep H, Wozniak S, Javvaji A, Nada E, Bergese S. Beyond Opioids: A Review of Suzetrigine for Acute Pain Management. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 10;26(20):9865 Yep H, Bae JH, Wen GA, Gomez S, Tsivitis A, Moore RP, Hsieh H, Bergese SD. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Neurological Complications of Prematurity: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2026 Mar 12;19(3):464

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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 1 (CA-1) Residents

Silva Baburyan, M,D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Attending concerts, live music, trying new wineries and breweries, crochet and crafts, trying new recipes ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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
Fredric Fabiano, M.D.	Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine Hobbies: Watching old movies, board games, seeing museums, painting, reading
Vanathi Ganesan, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate School of Medicine Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, gardening, traveling, cooking, baking, spending time with friends and family, trying new fitness classes
Melissa Jimenez, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Upstate School of Medicine Hobbies: Cooking, painting, traveling, spending time with family and friends. Working out, enjoying the outdoors
Karan Joshi, M.D.	Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine Hobbies: Basketball, watching sports, playing with my cat, traveling, playing video games
Lauren Marzolini, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Learning how to cook family recipes. Traveling, group fitness classes, spending time at Long Island beaches ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Marzolini L, Zhang K, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M.. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. SOAP Annual Meeting 2024 Marzolini L, Angelo T, Daoud B, Factor M. Approach to the Perioperative Management of Alpha-Gal Syndrome in a Parturient. PGA 2024
Naomi Nguyen, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Watching movies, reading, ceramics, baking, interior design / fashion, Knicks ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Nguyen N, Ahn J, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with Congenital Long QT Syndrome. SOAP Annual Meeting 2024 Tsivitis A, Atkinson D, Nguyen N, Feit A. Urgent laparotomy and salpingectomy secondary to ectopic pregnancy in a patient requiring VA ECMO after V fib arrest at home. PGA 2024 Nguyen N, Bargnes V, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M. Angular pregnancy, Asthma, and Apfel: A Triple-A in Obstetric Anesthesiology: Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Angular Pregnancy. PGA 2024 Nguyen N, Ahn J, Angelo T, Daoud B, Factor M. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with Congenital Long QT Syndrome. PGA 2024 Mangano N, Nguyen N, Davis M, Key B, Feit A, Bergese SD. Perioperative acute kidney injury: current prevention, detection, and management strategies. J Anesth. 2025 Oct 19
Yusef Shibly, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Watching basketball, football, baseball, making coffee and espresso, fantasy football, video games ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Shibly Y, Kant I, Fischl A, Costa A. Anticipated Difficult Airway Management In A Patient With Head/Neck Sarcoma. PGA 2022 Hum B, Shafai A, Angelo TE, Factor M, Shibly Y, Daoud BE. Management of a Parturient with Aortic Stenosis and Worsening Aortic Coarctation. SOAP Annual Meeting 2023 Shibly Y, Shafai A, Angelo TE, Factor M, Hum B, Daoud BE. Management of a Parturient with ESRD and Worsening Pericardial Effusion. SOAP Annual Meeting 2023 Hum B, Shibly Y, Taneja K, Patel K, Bergese SD. Tracking Patients with Anesthesia-Related Complications: Real-World Cohort of Over 18,000 Patients. ASA 2023 Hum B, Shibly Y, Taneja K, Patel K, Bergese SD. Cost of Care Analysis for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder. ASA 2023 Shibly Y, Hum B, Taneja K, Schabel JE. Identifying Patients At Risk for Anesthesia-Related Complications During Labor and Delivery. ASA 2023 Shibly Y, Ahn J, Factor MG, Angelo TE, Daoud BE. Management of a Parturient with Severe Mitral Stenosis. ASA 2023 Shibly Y, Hum B, Lee C, Zhang K. Anesthetic Management and Considerations for Transcarotid TAVR. PGA 2023 Hum B, Fischl A, Lee C, Shibly Y, Zhang K. Management of Severe Pulmonary Hypertension During Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Epidural. PGA 2023 Hum B, Shibly Y, Factor M, Daoud B, Angelo T. Management of a Parturient with Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Chronic Pericardial Effusion. ASA 2024 Shibly Y, Hum B, Factor M, Daoud BE, Angelo TE. Management of a Parturient with Severe SLE and its High-Risk Sequelae. ASA 2024 Shibly Y, Bargnes V, Tannous H, Izrailtyan I. An Urgent CABG Complicated by Coronary Artery Intramural Hematoma from Percutaneous Intervention with Corresponding Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram Changes in the Setting of Renal Transplantation. PGA 2024
Kyle Shutkind, M.D.	Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Hobbies: Golf, fishing, running, grilling, drone photography
Manish Singh, M.D.	Medical School: Albany Medical College Hobbies: Watching sports (tennis and soccer), playing pickleball, working out, listening to podcasts ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Dietrich C, Singh M, Kumar N, Singh S. The emerging roles of microRNAs in stem cell aging. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2018;1056:11–26. Kiyuna T, Tome Y, Miyake K, Murakami T, Oshiro H, Igarashi K, Kawaguchi K, Hsu J, Singh M, Li Y, Nelson S, Bouvet M, Singh SR, Kanaya F, Hoffman RM. Eribulin suppressed cisplatinum- and doxorubicin-resistant recurrent lung metastatic osteosarcoma in a patient-derived orthotopic xenograft mouse model. Anticancer Res. 2019;39(9):4775–4779. Kharat SS, Ding X, Swaminathan D, Suresh A, Singh M, Sengodan SK, Burkett S, Marks H, Pamala C, He Y, Fox SD, Buehler EC, Muegge K, Martin SE, Sharan SK. Degradation of 5hmC-marked stalled replication forks by APE1 causes genomic instability. Sci Signal. 2020 Aug 18;13(645):eaba8091. doi: 10.1126/scisignal.aba8091. Singh M, Chaudhry T, Musuku SR. Steering the Needle: Real-Time 3D-TEE Guidance for Transseptal Puncture in Watchman Implantation. PGA 2023.  Singh M, Chappidi M, Afroze F, Bhullar R. Treatment Options for Symptomatic Management of Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. PGA 2024.  Singh M, Chappidi M, Shoemaker M. Local Anesthetic Resistance in Peripheral Nerve Blocks. PGA 2024.  Singh M, Chappidi M, Afroze F, Bhullar R. Management of Central Neuropathic Pain in Intracranial Masses. ASA 2024. Singh M, Khachikyan A, Musuku SR. From Transcatheter to Open Repair: A 3D-TEE Case Study on Complex ASD Closure. ASA 2024.  Singh M, Bapu S, Keshisian T, Chaudhry O, Musuku SR. Comparison of ICU Duration Amongst Patients Undergoing CABG with Regional Anesthesia Provided by the Anesthesia Team or Surgery Team: A Single Center Experience. SCA 2024.  Wong T, Naqvi Z, Bert Z, Singh M, Parisio J, Soliman Y, Krugel C, Hayes J, Azam N, Sheikh M, Afroze F. Demographic Review of Elective Orthopedic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. ASRA 2025.
Richard Villa, M.D.	Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine Hobbies: Sports (baseball, football), Cooking – mostly Italian (homemade pizza, pasta), Traveling – favorites: Japan and Italy) ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Lu M, Villa R, Wang M. Preoperative Anesthetic Evaluation and Optimization in a Patient with Anti-GAD65–Associated Neuromuscular Respiratory Dysfunction. PGA 2025
Emily Zhang, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College Hobbies: Reading, badminton, recently got into pickleball, traveling, food/eating at new restaurants

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   Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residents

Savannah Bitzas, M,D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: My favorite hobbies are hot yoga, running, reading, and baking sourdough bread because they help me to stay active and be creative! I love getting to connect with others, so I run races with friends, host a monthly book club, and bake new sourdough flavors as gifts for friends and family. ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... 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 Wang A, Bitzas S, Perez D, Schwartz J, Zaidi S, Oster J, Bergese SD. Perioperative Considerations of Novel Antidiabetic Agents in Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Life. 2025; 15(3):427 Oliver B, Bitzas S, Torpey A, Al Bizri E, Poppers J, Wang M. Anesthetic Management of Critical Distal Airway Obstruction in Esophageal Cancer. ASA 2025
Neha Divi, M.D.	Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Hobbies: Food: Rank 450+ restaurants and coffee shops in Beli, Fashion: Watch vlogs, Indian eveningwear design, perfume connoisseur, aim to start a jewelry line, Photography: Visual diary, showcased in Drexel's art magazine, Tennis: Played since age 8, won 2015 doubles state champion, source of rejuvenation
Aline Hoang, M.D.	Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Hobbies: Illustrating recipe cards of my favorite baked goods for friends to test out, Playing piano (recreationally ~ 20 years) and teaching children, Practicing reformer Pilates, a ritual for maintaining my health, routine, and mindful breathing, Finding discounted couture at sample sales.
Brandon Hughes, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I am an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys playing and watching sports. I grew up playing baseball, but transitioned to focusing on basketball in high school. I have had the chance to play in adult leagues with current and former professional basketball players from the NBA and international leagues.
Jennifer Li, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Arts & crafts with recent projects including pop-up birthday cards, felt ornaments, & clay medical-themed tic-tac-toe board, Anime, manga, & manhwa comics, Board/video games with friends featuring strategy, cozy designs, & laughter, Escape rooms with creative puzzles/themes & a hint of thrill ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management Of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support. ASA 2024 DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management Of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support. PGA 2024 Gombert AJ, Nerantzinis AM, Li J, Wang W, Yeung IY, Costa A, Bergese SD. The Perioperative Biochemical and Clinical Considerations of Pheochromocytoma Management. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Jun 25;26(13):6080 Ku E, Bargnes V, Li J, Andraous W. Tracheal mucosal injury following fiber-optic intubation: a serious complication of an essential airway technique. ASA 2025
Roy Li, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Hobbies: Before medical school, I played competitive table tennis in USATT tournaments, winning multiple events. I was the anchor position in my collegiate team, bringing us to the regional NCTTA tournament. I still train regularly in my free time and have taught group lessons to children at my local club.
Michael Lu, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I love strategy games—whether it’s outwitting friends in Catan, Coup, or at Texas hold 'em poker. Outside the game board, I play beach volleyball with my girlfriend and friends, hike local nature trails, and dive into anime, Smash Bros, or Netflix marathons to recharge. ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Lu M, Li R, Jin Z, Lin J. A meta-analysis on postoperative cytokines and cancer metastasis in patients undergoing GA vs. GA+EA. ASA 2024 Tawfik GA, Lu M, De La Hoz M, Crugnola W, Jin Z, Moller D. Molecular and Clinical Considerations for Anesthesia in the Aging Brain. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 22;26(21):10272 Lu M, Garrity M, DiMaria S, Jacob S, Nada E. Threading the Needle: Sedated Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation in a Geriatric Patient With Trismus and Deep Neck Abscess. PGA 2025 Lu M, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Lin J. Dual-Modality Intubation: Integrating Video Laryngoscopy and Fiberoptic Intubation Techniques for Management of Previously Traumatized Airways. PGA 2025 Lu M, Villa R, Wang M. Preoperative Anesthetic Evaluation and Optimization in a Patient with Anti-GAD65–Associated Neuromuscular Respiratory Dysfunction. PGA 2025 Gomez S, Lu M, Laramie S, Bargnes V, Poovathoor S, Andraous M.D. W. Anesthesia is Not Always to Blame: Nausea and Vomiting After Esophageal Trauma After Cardiac Ablation. PGA 2025 Lu M, Bentz T, Bhimavarapu A, Bargnes V, Fischl A. Flail Chest Management with Rib Plating and Multimodal Analgesia Using Methadone and Cryoablation for Ventilator Liberation of a Polytrauma Patient. PGA 2025
Craig Marshall, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I play indoor volleyball with a NYC LGBTQ+ league. I am a self-described mixologist. I mix elaborate cocktails, and “research” involves going to bars and speakeasies. I built my own desktop computer to play video games, and play with friends that have moved around the country to keep in touch.
Dilsa Perez, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: I work on jigsaw puzzles with my fiancé, which sparks my creativity and challenges my critical thinking skills. I have played tennis since high school and recently embraced pickleball, which added a new level of excitement. At home, I garden with my mom, allowing me to spend quality time with her. ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Wang A, Bitzas S, Perez D, Schwartz J, Zaidi S, Oster J, Bergese SD. Perioperative Considerations of Novel Antidiabetic Agents in Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Life. 2025; 15(3):427
Daniel Soong, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical Hobbies: Rock climbing (mostly sport climbing), Exploring national parks, most recently Mt. Rainier, Swimming for fitness and recovery, Spartan Races and obstacle course racing, Playing acoustic guitar
Wendy Yang, M.D.	Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Hobbies: Creating art is a major part of my life. I particularly enjoy making anatomic art, which sparked my initial interest in medicine. As an avid beachcomber and rockhound, I spend much of my free time scouring the shoreline and creek beds for fossilized coral agates and rare seashells.

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 3 (DA-3) Residents

Rachel Eshtiaghpour, DDS	Dental School: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Eshtiaghpour R, Frusetta C, Kahng J, Boorin M, Epstein R, Marghoob S. Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient with Cervical Osteophytes: A Case Report. Amer Soc Dental Anes 2025
Justin Kahng, DDS Chief Resident	Dental School: University of Washington School of Dentistry ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Eshtiaghpour R, Frusetta C, Kahng J, Boorin M, Epstein R, Marghoob S. Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient with Cervical Osteophytes: A Case Report. Amer Soc Dental Anes 2025
Vartan Melkumov, DDS	Dental School: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry
Meredith Zhou, DDS Chief Resident	Dental School: University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 2 (DA-2) Residents

Marina Ambridge, DDS	Dental School: University of Toronto
Laquze Manuel, DDS	Dental School: Texas A & M
Nabil Momin, DDS	Dental School: USC
Darius Mozayan, DMD	Dental School: University of Pittsburgh