
Kathleen Cervo, M.D.
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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
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Cervo K, Giuca M. A Difficult Airway And Complex Pulmonary History Undergoing High Risk Surgery: How To Proceed? ASA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Patrick Diamond, M.D.
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Medical School: Tulane
Hobbies: Golfing, intramural basketball and flag football
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Diamond P, Gidicsin C. Anesthetic Management for Thrombectomy of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. ASA 2022
- Zhang K, Lee E, Diamond P, Schabel J. Anesthetic Management Of A Parturient With X-Linked Protoporphyria. PGA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Paul Kozlowski, D.O.
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Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Nature photography, hiking, trying new cuisines and biotech investing
Future: Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center
▶ 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
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Zhu M, Kozlowski P, Jin Z, Azim SA, Gan TJ. Recovery after Spinal Anesthesia with Mepivacaine vs Bupivacaine, A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. ASA 2022
- Kozlowski P, Turkiew E, Desai AG, Bennici LA, Moore RP. Opioid Free Thoracolumbar Fusion in a Pediatric Patient with a Polysubstance Abuse History. ASA 2022
- Turkiew E, Kozlowski P, Moore RP. Application of a Hybrid Perioperative Medical-surgical Home Model to Achieve Care Goals for a Complex Pediatric Patient. ASA 2022
- Lee C, Kozlowski P, Al Bizri E. Axillary Nerve Block To Aid In Recovery Of Ischemic Limb In 5-Month-Old. PGA 2022
- Kozlowski P, Corrado T, Al Bizri E. Carotid Artery Injury Caused By A Metal Sipping Straw In A Pediatric Patient. PGA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Shayla Mena, M.D.
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Medical School: Central Michigan University
Hobbies: Jazz guitar, songwriting, poetry, running, cooking, escape rooms
Future: Pain Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic
▶ 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
- Mena S, Costa A, DeLemos M, Schabel J, Factor M. Labor Analgesia in Brugada Syndrome and the Importance of Contingency Planning. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2022 Jul 15 PMID: 35874793
- 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
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Mena S, Kang RS, Caldwell WM. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Sciatic Pain in Seronegative Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. ASA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Shruti Parikh, M.D.
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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
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Giacomo Scorsese, D.O.
Chief Resident for Medical Student Education
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Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Home brewing craft beer and wine, cooking Italian cuisine, gardening and an avid golfer
Future: Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC
▶ 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.
- Shuaib K, Scorsese G, Seiter C, Zabirowicz E, Poppers J. Diagnosis and Management of a Unique Iatrogenic Biatrial Gerbode Defect. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2022 Jul 18
- 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
- Jin Z, Greenspan S, Jiang Y, Seiter C, Scorsese G, Lin J. Thoracic Paravertebral Block Versus Erector Spinae Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. ASA 2022
- Hafeman M, Jiang Y, Jin Z, Seiter C, Scorsese GF, Greenspan S, Lin J. Thoracic Epidural vs. Continuous Paravertebral Block for Analgesia after VATS: a Meta-analysis. ASA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Cuenca J, Scorsese GF, Poppers JS. Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Complicated by Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage with Mixed Hemorrhagic, Cardiogenic and Septic Shock. ASA 2022
- Scorsese G, Hake A, Balaguer J, Izrailtyan I. Anesthetic Management and Considerations in Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis. ASA 2022
- Scorsese G, Rakhamimova E, Poppers JS. Anesthetic Management and Considerations for Debakey Type I Aortic Dissection in a Jehovah's Witness. ASA 2022
- Scorsese G, Hake A, Christophides A, Poppers J, Zabirowicz E. Anesthetic Management of a Large Right Ventricular Mass due to Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome in a Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, a Case Report. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 Oct 7.
- Greenspan S, Jin Z, Jiang Y, Scorsese G, Seiter C, Lin J. Paravertebral Block For Analgesia After Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. PGA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
- Cuenca J, Scorsese GF, Tannous H, Izrailtyan I. AtriCure EnCompass Device To Treat Atrial Fibrillation During Cardiac Surgery. PGA 2022
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Christopher Seiter, D.O.
Administrative Chief Resident
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Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Avid fisherman, football, volleyball, baseball and soccer
Future: Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
▶ 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
- Shuaib K, Scorsese G, Seiter C, Zabirowicz E, Poppers J. Diagnosis and Management of a Unique Iatrogenic Biatrial Gerbode Defect. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2022 Jul 18
- Jin Z, Greenspan S, Jiang Y, Seiter C, Scorsese G, Lin J. Thoracic Paravertebral Block Versus Erector Spinae Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. ASA 2022
- Hafeman M, Jiang Y, Jin Z, Seiter C, Scorsese GF, Greenspan S, Lin J. Thoracic Epidural vs. Continuous Paravertebral Block for Analgesia after VATS: a Meta-analysis. ASA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Seiter C, Gutierrez J, Mironis A, Schwartz JA. Critical Care Management of Refractory Status Asthmaticus Beyond the Use of Conventional Pharmacologic Agents in an Active Smoker. ASA 2022
- Greenspan S, Jin Z, Jiang Y, Scorsese G, Seiter C, Lin J. Paravertebral Block For Analgesia After Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. PGA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Aria Shafai, M.D.
Chief Resident for Resident Affairs (Recruitment, Wellness)
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Medical School: Cooper Medical School
Hobbies: Classic automobile restoration and reservation, running, hiking, spin classes, cooking, backgammon and tennis
Future: Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Columbia Presbyterian
▶ 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
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Shafai A, Nada E. The Use of External Oblique Intercostal Nerve Block for Post-operative Pain Control in a Patient Undergoing Radical Nephrectomy. ASA 2022
- Shafai A, Williams R, Dhamija A, Izrailtyan I. Intercostal Cryoablation for Post-Thoracotomy Pain. ASA 2022
- Mironis A, Shafai A, Schabel J. Anesthetic Management Of A Parturient With Takayasu Arteritis. PGA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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Elliot Turkiew, M.D.
Administrative Chief Resident
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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
Future: Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship, Columbia Presbyterian
▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- Turkiew E, Alam S, Schabel J. Peripartum Anesthetic Management Of A Patient With Glanzmanns Thrombasthenia. ASA 2021
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. ASA 2022
- Kozlowski P, Turkiew E, Desai AG, Bennici LA, Moore RP. Opioid Free Thoracolumbar Fusion in a Pediatric Patient with a Polysubstance Abuse History. ASA 2022
- Turkiew E, Kozlowski P, Moore RP. Application of a Hybrid Perioperative Medical-surgical Home Model to Achieve Care Goals for a Complex Pediatric Patient. ASA 2022
- Parikh S, Scorsese GF, Mena S, Cervo K, Diamond P, Kozlowski P, Seiter C, Shafai A, Turkiew E, Giordano Factor M. The Effects of Pyxis Location on the Narcotic Waste Process. PGA 2022
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