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Clinical Anesthesia Year 3 (CA-3) Residents

Saamia Alam, M.D. Chief Resident	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
Lucas Bracero, M.D. Chief Resident	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
Carlos Figueroa, M.D.	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
Ramanjot Kang, M.D.	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
Ishu Kant, M.D.	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
Benjamin Kim, M.D.	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
Ashley Mathew, M.D. Chief Resident for Medical Student Education	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
Karim Shuaib, M.D. Chief Resident for Resident Recruitment	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
Elizabeth Watson, M.D.	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
Albert Xiao, M.D.	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

Clinical Anesthesia Year 2 (CA-2) Residents

Kathleen Cervo, M.D.	Medical School: Stony Brook Hobbies: Running – Competitive runner since high school ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Cervo K, Richman D. Complications of Head and Neck Radiation – Beyond the Difficult Airway. PGA 2019 Cervo K, Richman D. Complications of Head and Neck Radiation – Beyond the Difficult Airway. Perioperative Medicine Summit, Orlando Mar 2020
Patrick Diamond, M.D.	Medical School: Tulane Hobbies: Golfing, intramural basketball and flag football
Paul Kozlowski, D.O.	Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine Hobbies: Nature photography, hiking, trying new cuisines and biotech investing ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Kang RS, Oleszak SP. Development of Subglottic Stenosis Following Tracheostomy for COVID-19. ASA 2021 Kozlowski P, Christophides AH, Izrailtyan I. To Sedate Or Intubate? A Case Report Highlighting The Anesthetic Management Of Cardiac Tamponade. ASA 2021 Kozlowski P, Gupta AK. Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block For Chronic Bladder Pain: Two Case Studies. ASA 2021 Kozlowski P, Gupta AK. Myofascial Pain After Covid-19 Vaccination And After Recovery From Covid-19: A Case Series. ASA 2021 Kozlowski P, Shafai A, Gupta A. Successful Treatment of Bilateral Supraorbital Neuralgia Utilizing Both Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency Ablation. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Gupta A. Series of Intra-articular Wrist Injections for Chronic Wrist Pain Due to Lack of Access to Care from the COVID-19 Pandemic. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Wu D, Caldwell W. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Refractory Phantom Limb Pain. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Koh J, Gupta A. Successful Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia Caused by VP Shunt Placement Using Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation. NYSIPP 2021 Kozlowski P, Shafai A, Wu D, Kaushal A. Exacerbation Of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After COVID-19 Vaccination. PGA 2021
Shayla Mena, M.D.	Medical School: Central Michigan University Hobbies: Jazz guitar, songwriting, poetry, running, cooking, escape rooms ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Gupta AK, Mena S, Jin Z, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Postoperative pain: a review of emerging therapeutic options. Expert Rev Neurother. 2021 Aug 31. PMID:34461794 Mena S, Oleszak S. Airway Management with an Arteriovenous Malformation. ASA 2021 Mena S, Ma S, Kaushal A. Persistent Hiccups after a Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection. ASA 2021 Mena S Desai A. Pain Management in a Parturient on Suboxone with a Complex Right Hip Fracture. ASA 2021 Mena S, Gruttadauria M, Factor M, Delemos M. Spinal Anesthesia in Suspected Brugada Syndrome. ASA 2021 Mena S, Nguyen C, Kang R, Oleszak S. The Anticipated Difficult Airway: Tracheal Stenosis After COVID-19 Infection. PGA 2021 Mena S, Poppers J, Zabirowicz E. Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation After Tricuspid Valve Replacement. PGA 2021 Mena S, Parikh S, Desai A. Neuraxial Analgesia For A Sacral Decubitus Ulcer. PGA 2021 Kang RS, Mena S, Nguyen C, Kogan A. Peripheral Nerve Catheters For Post-Amputation Pain Control. PGA 2021 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
Shruti Parikh, M.D.	Medical School: Stony Brook Hobbies: Sports, especially football/flag football, tennis and figure skating ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Parikh S, Mitchell D, Gupta R. Prolonged Spinal Following Routine Administration Of Intrathecal Bupivacaine. PGA 2019 Parikh S, Alam S, Costa A, Angelo T. Anesthesia For Cesarean Section In A Parturient With Alagille Syndrome. ASA 2021 Seiter C, Parikh S, Oleszak SP. An Aggressive Endobronchial Tumor Necessitating Unconventional Airway Management. PGA 2021 Kang RS, Shuaib K, Parikh S, Desai A. Epidural Analgesia For Chemical Pleurodesis. PGA 2021
Giacomo Scorsese, D.O. 2022-23 Chief Resident for Medical Student Education	Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine Hobbies: Home brewing craft beer and wine, cooking Italian cuisine, gardening and an avid golfer ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Scorsese G, Figueroa C, Zabirowicz E. Prone Compressions in a Coronavirus 2019 Intensive Care Patient. ASA 2020 Scorsese G, Poppers J. Native Valve Infective Endocarditis Causing Intraoperative Acute Limb Ischemia. ASA 2021 Scorsese G, Jiang Y, Greenspan SH, Jin Z, Seiter C, Kianian S, Lin J. The Efficacy of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery. IARS 2022. Seiter C, Jin Z, Scorsese G, Jiang Y, Greenspan SH, Lin J. Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video Assisted Thorascopic Surgery. IARS 2022.
Christopher Seiter, D.O. 2022-23 Administrative Chief Resident	Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine Hobbies: Avid fisherman, football, volleyball, baseball and soccer ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Seiter C, Kim B, Zabirowicz E, Poppers J. Anesthetic Considerations and Alternatives for a Patient with Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Presenting for Orthopedic Surgery. ASA 2021 Seiter C, Parikh S, Oleszak SP. An Aggressive Endobronchial Tumor Necessitating Unconventional Airway Management. PGA 2021 Scorsese G, Jiang Y, Greenspan SH, Jin Z, Seiter C, Kianian S, Lin J. The Efficacy of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery. IARS 2022. Seiter C, Jin Z, Scorsese G, Jiang Y, Greenspan SH, Lin J. Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video Assisted Thorascopic Surgery. IARS 2022. Seiter C, Mironis A, Balaguer J, Zabirowicz E, Poppers J. Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis Precipitating Acute Embolic Stroke Following COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists 2022
Aria Shafai, M.D. 2022-23 Chief Resident for Resident Affairs (Recruitment, Wellness)	Medical School: Cooper Medical School Hobbies: Classic automobile restoration and reservation, running, hiking, spin classes, cooking, backgammon and tennis ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Kang RS, Oleszak SP. Development of Subglottic Stenosis Following Tracheostomy for COVID-19. ASA 2021 Shafai A, Desai A. To decrease or continue high dose buprenorphine periop. ASA 2021 Kozlowski P, Shafai A, Gupta A. Successful Treatment of Bilateral Supraorbital Neuralgia Utilizing Both Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency Ablation. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Gupta A. Series of Intra-articular Wrist Injections for Chronic Wrist Pain Due to Lack of Access to Care from the COVID-19 Pandemic. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Wu D, Caldwell W. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Refractory Phantom Limb Pain. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Koh J, Gupta A. Successful Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia Caused by VP Shunt Placement Using Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation. NYSIPP 2021 Shafai A, Angelo T, Landman U, Giordano M. Anesthetic Management Of A Parturient With Segawa Syndrome. PGA 2021 Kozlowski P, Shafai A, Wu D, Kaushal A. Exacerbation Of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After COVID-19 Vaccination. PGA 2021
Elliot Turkiew, M.D. 2022-23 Administrative Chief Resident	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Hobbies: Horticulture and gardening. Create new hybrid daylilies, exhibit and judge in flower shows, Jujitsu (1st Degree Black Belt – Assistant Instructor), video games ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Turkiew E, Alam S, Schabel J. Peripartum Anesthetic Management Of A Patient With Glanzmanns Thrombasthenia. ASA 2021
Da Wu, M.D.	Medical School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Kang RS, Taft A, Wu D, Gupta, AK. Airway Management Of A Patient With Zonisamide Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. ASA 2021 Shafai A, Kozlowski P, Wu D, Caldwell W. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Refractory Phantom Limb Pain. NYSIPP 2021 Kozlowski P, Shafai A, Wu D Kaushal A. Exacerbation Of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After COVID-19 Vaccination. PGA 2021

Clinical Anesthesia Year 1 (CA-1) Residents

Jane Ahn, M.D.	Medical School: Oakland University Hobbies: Saltwater Fishing, Running 5k’s, Classical Violin, Classical/Jazz Piano
Jerry Cuenca, M.D.	Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Hobbies: Flag Football, Working Out, Collecting Comic Books
Neil Daksla, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College Hobbies: Cooking Food from Filipino Culture, Folk Dancing, Chess and Reading ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Jin Z, Daksla N, Gan TJ. Neurokinin-1 Antagonists for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Drugs. 2021 Jun 9. PMID: 34106456 Jin Z, Daksla N, Schabel JE, Gan TJ. Efficacy Of Nk-1 And 5-ht 3 Antagonist Combination For Ponv Prophylaxis, A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis. ASA 2021
Michael Hafeman, M.D.	Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hobbies: Baseball, Video Games, Reading, Paintball ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Hafeman M, Poghosyan V, Ahmad SM, Tateosian V. Perioperative morbidity in a child with severe obstructive sleep apnea. IARS 2022.
Zhaosheng (Jims) Jin, MBBS, BSc	Medical School: Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine Hobbies: Photography and Photo Editing, Clay Molding, Swimming and Hiking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... PubMed Jin Z, Hana Z, Alam A, Rajalingam S, Abayalingam M, Wang Z, Ma D. Lung transplant-from donor selection to graft preparation. J Anesth. 2020;1-14 Jin Z, Suen KC, Wang Z, Ma D. Primary graft dysfunction after lung transplant-pathophysiology, clinical considerations and therapeutic targets. J Anesth. 2020 Oct;34(5):729-740 Gan TJ, Belani KG, Bergese S, Chung F, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Jin Z, Kovac AL, Meyer TA, Urman RD, Apfel CC, Ayad S, Beagley L, Candiotti K, Englesakis M, Hedrick TL, Kranke P, Lee S, Lipman D, Minkowitz HS, Morton J, Philip BK. Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Anesth Analg. 2020 May 27 Jin Z, Li R, Gan TJ, He Y, Lin J. Pectoral Nerve (PECs) block for postoperative analgesia-a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol. 2020 Feb 25;12(1):40-50 Jin Z, Li R, Liu J, Lin J. Long-term prognosis after cancer surgery with inhalational anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol. 2019 Jun 25;11(3):83-94. PMID:31333811 Jin Z, Liu J, Li R, Gan TJ, He Y, Lin J. Single injection Quadratus Lumborum block for postoperative analgesia in adult surgical population: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Anesth. 2020 Jan 19;62:109715. PMID:31968297 Jin Z, Durrands T, Li R, Gan TJ, Lin J. Pectoral block versus paravertebral block: a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2020 Jul 29. PMID:32727818 Jin Z, Hu J, Ma D. Postoperative delirium: perioperative assessment, risk reduction, and management. Br J Anaesth. 2020 Aug 11. PMID:32798069 Jin Z, Gan S, Schabel J, Gan TJ. Palonosetron-dexamethasone Combination vs Ondansetron-dexamethasone for PONV Prophylaxis, a Meta-analysis. ASA 2020 Jin Z, Islam A, Ding O, Li R, Lin J. Liposomal Bupivacaine In Regional Anesthesia, A Systematic Review. PGA 2020 Jin Z, Li R, Lin J. The Effect Of Regional Anesthesia On Outcomes After Oncological Surgery. PGA 2020 Jin Z, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV): A Review of Current Recommendations and Emerging Therapies. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2020 Dec 31;16:1305-1317. PMID: 33408475 Jin Z, Gan TJ, Belani KG, Bergese S, Chung F, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Kovac AL, Meyer TA, Urman RD, Apfel CC, Ayad S, Beagley L, Candiotti K, Englesakis M, Hedrick TL, Kranke P, Lee S, Lipman D, Minkowitz HS, Morton J, Philip BK. In Response: Williams et al. Oral perphenazine 8 mg: a low-cost, efficacious antiemetic option. Anesth Analg. 2021 Feb 1;132(2):e31-e33. PMID: 33449569 Jin Z, Kowa CY, Gan S, Lin J, Gan TJ. Efficacy of palonosetron-dexamethasone combination compared to palonosetron alone for prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting. Curr Med Res Opin. 2021 Feb 22:1. PMID: 33617380 Jin Z, Lee C, Zhang K, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Safety of treatment options available for postoperative pain. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2021 Mar 3. PMID:33656971 Jin Z, Ding O, Islam A, Li R, Lin J. Comparison of Liposomal Bupivacaine and Conventional Local Anesthetic Agents in Regional Anesthesia: A Systematic Review. Anesth Analg. 2021 Feb 24. PMID:33687173 Jin Z, Durrands T, Li R, Gan TJ, Lin J. Pectoral block versus paravertebral block. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 Apr 2. PMID: 33811181 Jin Z, Daksla N, Gan TJ. Neurokinin-1 Antagonists for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Drugs. 2021 Jun 9. PMID: 34106456 Gupta AK, Mena S, Jin Z, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Postoperative pain: a review of emerging therapeutic options. Expert Rev Neurother. 2021 Aug 31. PMID:34461794 Jin Z, Zhu M, Gupta A, Page C, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Evaluating oliceridine as a treatment option for moderate to severe acute post-operative pain in adults. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2021 Sep 17. Jin Z, Daksla N, Schabel JE, Gan TJ. Efficacy Of Nk-1 And 5-ht 3 Antagonist Combination For Ponv Prophylaxis, A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis. ASA 2021 Zhu M, span class="name">Jin Z, Gupta AK. Stellate Ganglion Block For Unstable Ventricular Tachycardia In Anticoagulated Patient. ASA 2021 Guo L,Jin Z, Gan TJ, Wang E. Silent Hypoxemia in Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Review. Med Sci Monit. 2021 Oct 12;27. PMID:34635632 Li R, Jin Z, Lin J. Combined general/epidural anesthesia vs general anesthesia on the postoperative inflammation or stress response: a systemic review and meta-analysis. PGA 2021 Jin Z, Li R, Lin J. Intravenous vs volatile anesthesia and colorectal cancer surgery outcome - a systematic review and meta-analysis. PGA 2021 Jin Z, Zhang W, Liu H, Ding A, Lin Y, Wu SX, Lin J. Potential Therapeutic Application of Local Anesthetics in Cancer Treatment. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov. 2022 Jan 19. PMID:35043766 Jin Z, Richman D. Utilization of Wearable Pedometer Devices in the Perioperative Period - a Systematic Review. Perioperative Summit 2022 Lin J, Jin Z, Tai J. Tumor recurrence following postoperative infection - a systematic review. IARS 2022 Scorsese G, Jiang Y, Greenspan SH, Jin Z, Seiter C, Kianian S, Lin J. The Efficacy of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery. IARS 2022 Lin J, Li R, Jin Z, Liu Q, Ding O, Jiang Y. Effect of epidural anesthesia on postoperative inflammation or stress response: a systematic review and meta-analysis. IARS 2022 Seiter C, Jin Z, Scorsese G, Jiang Y, Greenspan SH, Lin J. Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video Assisted Thorascopic Surgery. IARS 2022
Christopher Lee, M.D.	Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Hobbies: Music – Guitar, Piano, Drums, Golf and Reading ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Jin Z, Lee C, Zhang K, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Safety of treatment options available for postoperative pain. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2021 Mar 3. PMID:33656971
Victoria Nguyen, M.D.	Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Hobbies: Food Photography, Baking, Cooking, Weightlifing, Tennis, Traveling and Goldendoodle Enthusiast ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Mathew A, Watson E, Nguyen V, Tateosian V. Airway Challenges In a Neonate With Congenital Epulis. PGA 2021
Joshua Rismany, M.D.	Medical School: Quinnipiac University Hobbies: New York Giants, Hiking, Wrestling, Lifting, Basketball and International Travel
Kalissa Zhang, M.D.	Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Hobbies: Weightlifting, Travelling and Cooking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Jin Z, Lee C, Zhang K, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Safety of treatment options available for postoperative pain. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2021 Mar 3. PMID:33656971 Zhang K, Xiao A, Richman D. Anesthetic Management of Intrabronchial Valves. PGA 2021
Mingxi Zhu, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Hobbies: Photography, Videography, Craft Beer, Travelling and Weightlifting ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Jin Z, Zhu M, Gupta A, Page C, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Evaluating oliceridine as a treatment option for moderate to severe acute post-operative pain in adults. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2021 Sep 17. Zhu M, Jin Z, Gupta AK. Stellate Ganglion Block For Unstable Ventricular Tachycardia In Anticoagulated Patient. ASA 2021

Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residents

Carolina Aravera, M.D.	Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine Hobbies: Dancing, Learning guitar, Traveling, Arts and crafts, Puzzles
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
Adam Bindelglass, M.D.	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
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)
Murad Elias, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College Hobbies: Soccer, Photography, Travel (Iceland 2018 and Spain 2019), Circassian Dance coach
Youssef Fardos, M.D.	Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Hobbies: Table tennis, Cooking, Paintballing, Mountain biking, Volleyball, Swimming and Basketball
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)
Lamberta Ghaly, M.D.	Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Hobbies: Cooking, Biking, Trying new DIY projects
Daniel Mattimore, M.D.	Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine Hobbies: Hiking (Appalachian Train and Colorado Trail), Basketball, Ancient history, Tutoring/teaching
Alina Razak, M.D.	Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine Hobbies: Unwinding with Yin Yoga, Discovering podcasts, Embroidery, Crochet, Origami

Dental Anesthesia Year 3 (DA-3) Residents

Sarah Lee, D.D.S. Chief Resident	Dental School: Loma Linda University Hobbies: Eating, pilates, hiking, and doting over other people's dogs
Grace Lin, D.M.D.	Dental School: USC Hobbies: Rock climbing, eating ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Lin G, Kang RS, Oleszak S. Laryngeal Stenosis After Inhalational Injury: Airway Management and a Review of the Literature. PGA 2021
Cuong Nguyen, D.D.S.	Dental School: University of Michigan Hobbies: Riding motorcycles, traveling, hiking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Kang RS, Nguyen CP, Gruen A. Airway Management Of A Patient With Anterior Cervical Hematoma. PGA 2020 Kang RS, Mena S, Nguyen C, Kogan A. Peripheral Nerve Catheters For Post-Amputation Pain Control. PGA 2021 Kim J, Nguyen C. Management of CRPS Patients undergoing full mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia: a case report. American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists 2022
Benjamin Statman, D.M.D. Chief Resident	Dental School: UCLA Hobbies: Podcasts, sports, mud runs, being outdoors

Dental Anesthesia Year 2 (DA-2) Residents

Brandon Key	Dental School: UT Health Science Center San Antonio Hobbies: Surfing, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Board Games ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Key B. Target Controlled Infusion. American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists 2022
Jennifer Kim	Dental School: New York University Hobbies: Cooking, Hiking with potato (my shih-tzu puppy) ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Kim J, Nguyen C. Management of CRPS Patients undergoing full mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia: a case report. American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists 2022
Vy Nguyen	Dental School: San Francisco School of Dentistry Hobbies: Board games, traveling, exploring new places, cultures, cuisines
Erica Simms	Dental School: Howard University Hobbies: Party planning, spending time with family

Dental Anesthesia Year 1 (DA-1) Residents

Daniel Lim, DMD	Dental School: Tufts University ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Lim D. Case report: Petroleum jell based foreign body in the nasopharynx. American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists 2022
Ty Mays, DDS	Dental School: University of Oklahoma
Aaron Sigona, DDS	Dental School: University of Buffalo
Gregory Winter, DDS	Dental School: University of Maryland