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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 3 (CA-3) Residents

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

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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 2 (CA-2) Residents

Vincent Bargnes, M.D.	Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo Hobbies: Charcoal grilling, sailing, road trips, homemade/family Italian recipes, hiking, weightlifting ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Elected as the ASA Resident Review Junior Editor for 2023-24. Named NYSSA Delegate for the ASA Resident Component House of Delegates CA-1 Team Player of the Year, 2024 Elected as the ASA Resident Review Senior co-Editor for 2024-25. ASA Reference Committee for Finance for 2024-25. Bargnes V, Corrado T, Abola R. What’s Your No Phone Zone? Sterile Cockpit and Airline Industry Perspectives in Anesthesia Workflow. ASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 24–26 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 Bargnes V, Rakhamimova E, Angelo TE, Factor M, Schabel JE, Daoud BE. Peripartum Management of a Patient with May-Hegglin Anomaly. ASA 2023 Bargnes V, Rismany J, Schabel JE, Factor M. Peripartum Management of a Parturient with Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy and Twin Gestation. ASA 2023 Bargnes V, Rahman S, Lehman FR. Massive Aspiration Event in the Setting of Undiagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Gastroparesis. ASA 2023 Bargnes V 3rd, 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 Bargnes V, Fiola S, Nguyen V. Patient with Alpha-Gal Syndrome Is Allergic to Heparin Having Living Donor Renal Transplant. PGA 2023 Bargnes V 3rd, Jacob S, Schabel J, Richman DC. Preoperative Clinic: A Gateway to DEI Education in Anesthesiology Residency. ASA Monitor 2023 Dec;87:34–35. Jin Z, Bargnes V, Tsivitis A, Oster J, Lin J. Palliative Care Surgery of Cancer Patients. In: Huang J, Huang J, Liu H. (eds) Anesthesia for Oncological Surgery. 2024. Springer, Cham. 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. 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 Oliver B, Bargnes V, Jacob S, Torres G, Marghoob S. Out of My Way! Airway Management of a Patient Presenting for Direct Microsuspension Laryngoscopy and Biopsy with an Obstructing Tonsillar Mass. ASA 2024 Bargnes V, Lee E, Oliver B, Razak A, Mathew A, Oleszak S. Perioperative Management of a 25-week Gravid Mother Undergoing Repeat Subglottic Stenosis Dilation Complicated by Tension Pneumothorax and Diffuse Thromboembolic Strokes. ASA 2024 Bargnes V, Chen X, Lin T, Barsch M, Feit A. Cardiogenic Shock Due to Influenza Myocarditis Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Complete Recovery of Cardiac Function. ASA 2024 Bargnes V, Ghaly L, Belford J, Aminov J, Oleszak S. Opportune Perioperative Management of a Patient with Multiple Allergies. ASA 2024 Andraous W, Kerolus K, Nada E, Bargnes V. Resolution of residual neuropathic limb pain after peripheral nerve block in a patient with below knee amputation. ASA 2024 Bargnes V, Yonel B, Mangano N, Bitonti N, Wang M, Al-Bizri E. A Bad Headache: Perioperative Considerations for Pediatric Pheochromocytoma. ASA 2024 Knorz A, Bargnes VH III, Watt S, Burns TR. Compassionate Care for Black Tag Victims. ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 22
Sophia Jacob, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Traveling, coffee brewing, singing ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Jacob S, Bell J, Pyo R, Izrailtyan I. TandemHeart for High Risk PCI with LV Thrombus. ASA 2023 Bargnes V 3rd, Jacob S Schabel J, Richman DC. Preoperative Clinic: A Gateway to DEI Education in Anesthesiology Residency. ASA Monitor 2023 Dec;87:34–35. Oliver B, Jacob S, Winter G, Epstein R, Oleszak SP. Airway Management of an Adult Patient with Pierre-Robin Sequence Presenting for Closure of Gastro-cutaneous Fistula. PGA 2023 Oliver B, Bargnes V, Jacob S, Torres G, Marghoob S. Out of My Way! Airway Management of a Patient Presenting for Direct Microsuspension Laryngoscopy and Biopsy with an Obstructing Tonsillar Mass. ASA 2024 Kerolus K, Jacob S, Davidson S, Oleszak S. Considerations for Airway Management for Moebius Syndrome. ASA 2024 Jacob S, Kogan A, Parikh S, Saunders T. Pneumomediastinum Unveiled: An Unusual Finding Post Lumbar Epidural Placement. ASA 2024
Katrina Kerolus, M.D. Wellness and Social Chair	Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine Hobbies: Tennis, theatre, travel, fashion, baking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Wang A, Kerolus K, Garry E, Li D, Desai A, Bergese S. Novel Techniques and Local Anesthetics for Perioperative Pain Management. In: Advances in Regional Anesthesia. Rijeka: IntechOpen; 2023. Razak A, Kerolus K, Aravera C, Liu SM, Wang M, Nada E. The Utility of Epidural Analgesia for Acetabular Fractures in Trauma Patients: A Case Report. ASRA Spring 2024 Kirsch E, Rahman S, Kerolus K, Hasan R, Kowalska DB, Desai A, Bergese SD. Dysmenorrhea, a Narrative Review of Therapeutic Options. J Pain Res. 2024 Aug 15;17:2657-2666 Beg T, Kerolus K. The Well-Being of the Perioperative Physician. Sphere. 2024 78:2. Kerolus K, Jacob S, Davidson S, Oleszak S. Considerations for Airway Management for Moebius Syndrome. ASA 2024 Andraous W, Kerolus K, Nada E, Bargnes V. Resolution of residual neuropathic limb pain after peripheral nerve block in a patient with below knee amputation. ASA 2024 Mathew A, Kerolus K, Bitonti N, Guzman A, Moore R, Bergese S. Back to the Future: Historic Insights and Recent Innovations in Pediatric Regional Anesthesia. J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 8;13(22):6704
Sandra Lin, M.D.	Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine Hobbies: Modern dance, singing, cycling, hiking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Dammavalam V, Lin S, Nessa S, Daksla N, Stefanowski K, Costa A, Bergese S. Neuroprotection during Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Review of Future Therapies. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Jan 10;25(2):891 Beg T, Kerolus K. The Well-Being of the Perioperative Physician. Sphere. 2024 78:2.
Genevieve (Genna) Monanian, M.D.	Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and our families, caring for my pet house rabbits, exercising by running, weight training, biking, practicing yoga, listening to podcasts or music ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Named NYSSA Delegate for the ASA Resident Component House of Delegates Monanian G, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M. Management of Congenital Heart Disease and Valvulopathy in a Parturient. ASA 2024 Monanian G, Elias M, Oleszak S. Management of Airway Complications in the Prone Position Utilizing Fiberoptic and Video Laryngoscope Evaluation. ASA 2024 Monanian G, Lee C, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M. Intraoperative Management of Complete Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta complicated by Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism. ASA 2024
Brian Oliver, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College Hobbies: Mountain biking, astronomy, drawing & painting, learning about art history and visiting museums, metal detecting with my dad, golfing, following NY sports ▶ 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 Oliver B, Jacob S, Winter G, Epstein R, Oleszak SP. Airway Management of an Adult Patient with Pierre-Robin Sequence Presenting for Closure of Gastro-cutaneous Fistula. PGA 2023 Oliver B, Bargnes V, Jacob S, Torres G, Marghoob S. Out of My Way! Airway Management of a Patient Presenting for Direct Microsuspension Laryngoscopy and Biopsy with an Obstructing Tonsillar Mass. ASA 2024 Bargnes V, Lee E, Oliver B, Razak A, Mathew A, Oleszak S. Perioperative Management of a 25-week Gravid Mother Undergoing Repeat Subglottic Stenosis Dilation Complicated by Tension Pneumothorax and Diffuse Thromboembolic Strokes. ASA 2024 Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD. Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain. Drugs. 2024 Nov 19
Sadiq Rahman, M.D.	Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hobbies: Reading, writing, following baseball, basketball, and football, writing a sports blog “The Draftnik” with my brother, scouting amateur athletes, music, gaming ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Funari A, De la Garza Ramos R, Cezayirli P, Gelfand Y, Longo M, Ahmad S, Rahman S, Boyke AE, Levitt A, Hsu K, Agarwal V. Imaging score for differentiation of meningioma grade. Neuroradiology. 2022 Dec 12 Cherkalin D, Koushik SS, Dua S, Rahman S, Edmonds T, Gritsenko K, Shaparin N. A Comprehensive Review of Spinal Cord Stimulator Infections. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2022 Dec 1 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 Bargnes V, Rahman S, Lehman FR. Massive Aspiration Event in the Setting of Undiagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Gastroparesis. ASA 2023 Rahman S, Desai A, Moore R. Erector spinae plane block for cancer related brachial plexus pain - A new role for regional anesthesia in NORA? ASRA 2023 Rahman S, Desai A, Moore R. Erector spinae block for NORA to treat selective brachial plexus pain in patient with metastatic lung cancer. PGA 2023 Rahman S, Kidwai A, Rakhamimova E, Elias M, Caldwell W, Bergese SD. Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Pain. Diagnostics (Basel). 2023 Dec 18;13(24):3689 Kirsch E, Rahman S, Kerolus K, Hasan R, Kowalska DB, Desai A, Bergese SD. Dysmenorrhea, a Narrative Review of Therapeutic Options. J Pain Res. 2024 Aug 15;17:2657-2666 Rahman S, Bhimavarapu A, Desai A. Management of Chronic Pain associated with Small Fiber Neuropathy Secondary to SARS-CoV-2. ASA 2024 Lee E, Kim J, Rahman S, Daksla N, Caldwell W, Bergese S. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for Treatment of Lower Back Pain. Biomedicines. 2024 Sep 9;12(9):2046 Rahman S, Rismany J, Caldwell W. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation as An Effective Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain after Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis. NY NJ Pain Medicine Congress 2024 Rahman S, Doh C, Kordic N, Gupta A. Effectiveness of Neuromodulation on Pain and Mood: A Case Series on Spinal Cord Stimulation. NY NJ Pain Medicine Congress 2024
Neveada Raventhiranathan, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Upstate Hobbies: Learning new languages, penmanship and calligraphy. Learning Indian dance and ceramics ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Xiao J, Raventhiranathan N, Epstein R, Boorin M, Oleszak S. Jet Ventilation for Subglottic Stenosis: Case Report and Algorithm for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pneumothorax. Am Soc Dental Anes 2024 Raventhiranathan N, Oleszak S. Jet Ventilation and Airway Management for Patient with Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. ASA 2024
Andrew Torpey, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Baking, performing in musicals, HIIT training, light weightlifting, hiking, family, movies ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Yan A, Torpey A, Morrisroe E, Andraous W, Costa A, Bergese S. Clinical Management in Traumatic Brain Injury. Biomedicines. 2024 Apr 2;12(4):78. Torpey A, Vuong W. Anesthetic Management of Patient with OSA and Recent Pneumonia for an Awake Craniotomy for Glioma Resection. ASA 2024 Wang A, Torpey A, Oleszak S. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Receiving an Upper Endoscopy Exam. ASA 2024 Torpey A, Bellow E, Samojedny V, Ahluwalia S, Desai A, Caldwell W, Bergese S. Nanotechnology in Pain Management. Pharmaceutics. 2024 Nov 20;16(11):1479
Alexandra Tsivitis, D.O.	Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Hobbies: Ballet, piano, travel, hiking, cooking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... SPA AAP 2024 Meeting Scholarship for Students and Residents contestant Padalkar MV, Tsivitis AH, Gelfman Y, Kasiyanyk M, Kaungumpillil N, Ma D, Gao M, Borges KA, Dhaliwal P, Nasruddin S, Saji S, Gilani H, Schram EJ, Singh M, Plummer MM, Savinova OV. Paradoxical reduction of plasma lipids and atherosclerosis in mice with adenine-induced chronic kidney disease and hypercholesterolemia. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 Tsivitis A, Wang A, Murphy J, Khan A, Jin Z, Moore R, Tateosian V, Bergese S. Anesthesia, the developing brain, and dexmedetomidine for neuroprotection. Frontiers Neurol. 2023 Jun 7 Padalkar MV, Gelfman Y, Kasiyanyk M, Kaungumpillil N, Singh M, Schram E, Tsivitis A, Savinova OV A New Metabolic Phenotype in a Mouse Model of Chronic Kidney Disease and Atherosclerosis. American Heart Association's 2022 Resuscitation Science Symposium 2022 Tsivitis A, Chernoff D, Jin Z, Al Bizri E. Pediatric Regional Anesthetic Management of Femur Fracture with Single Shot Fascia Iliaca Plane Block. ASA 2023 Tsivitis A, Kozlowski P, Corrado T, Chesler D, Moore R, Al Bizri E. Traumatic carotid artery injury caused by a metal sipping straw in a pediatric patient: Anesthetic management and considerations. Trauma Case Rep. 2023 Oct 20;48:100965 Chernoff D, Jin Z, Tsivitis A, Al-Bizri E. Single Shot Fascia Iliaca Plane Block for Femur Fracture in a Pediatric Trauma Patient. PGA 2023 Jin Z, Bargnes V, Tsivitis A, Oster J, Lin J. Palliative Care Surgery of Cancer Patients. In: Huang J, Huang J, Liu H. (eds) Anesthesia for Oncological Surgery. 2024. Springer, Cham. Tsivitis A, Kozlowski P, Corrado T, Chesler D, Moore R, Al Bizri E . Traumatic carotid artery injury caused by a metal sipping straw in a pediatric patient: Anesthetic management and considerations. Soc Ped Anes 2024 Tsivitis A, Mathew A, Singh S, Hsieh H, Moore RP. Early experiences with the erector spinae plane (ESP) and pudendal nerve blocks during orchiopexy in a pediatric ambulatory surgery setting . Soc Ped Anes 2024 Wang A, Tsivitis A, Ma S, Jin Z, Al Bizri E, Moore R. The safety and efficacy of sugammadex for reversing neuromuscular blockade in younger children and infants. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2024 Jun 28 Tsivitis A, Hafeman M, Tateosian V, Weinhold A. Pediatric Anesthesia: Giggle Gas, Time Travel, and Working with the Best Population. ASA Monitor. 2024 Sep;88: 33 Espeleta J, Bruzzese A, Singh N, Tsivitis A, Moore R, Hsieh H, Singh S. Developing an enhanced recovery program for pediatric trauma surgery. American Society of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine Meeting 2024 Tsivitis A, Mathew A, Singh S, Hseih H, Moore R. Early experiences with the erector spinae plane (ESP) and pudendal nerve blocks during orchiopexy in a pediatric ambulatory surgery setting. ASA 2024 Tsivitis A, Gao M, Caballero J. Combined General and Neuraxial Anesthetic Management with Dexmedetomidine and Bupivacaine in a patient with large bilateral apical bullae undergoing Emergency Exploratory Laparotomy for Small Bowel Obstruction. ASA 2024 Tsivitis A, Jackson L, Al-Bizri E. Successful fiberoptic intubation while maintaining spontaneous ventilation in 6 week old patient with Pierre Robin Sequence. ASA 2024
Ashley Wang, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College Hobbies: Running, jigsaw puzzles, podcasts, baking, trying new recipes ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Daksla N, Wang A, Jin Z, Gupta A, Bergese SD. Oliceridine for the Management of Moderate to Severe Acute Postoperative Pain: A Narrative Review. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2023 Mar 22;17:875-886. PMID:36987403. Tsivitis A, Wang A, Murphy J, Khan A, Jin Z, Moore R, Tateosian V, Bergese S. Anesthesia, the developing brain, and dexmedetomidine for neuroprotection. Frontiers Neurol. 2023 Jun 7 Wang A, Kerolus K, Garry E, Li D, Desai A, Bergese S. Novel Techniques and Local Anesthetics for Perioperative Pain Management. In: Advances in Regional Anesthesia. Rijeka: IntechOpen; 2023. Wang A, Murphy J, Shteynman L, Daksla N, Gupta A, Bergese S. Novel Opioids in the Setting of Acute Postoperative Pain: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Dec 25;17(1):29 Wang A, Tsivitis A, Ma S, Jin Z, Al Bizri E, Moore R. The safety and efficacy of sugammadex for reversing neuromuscular blockade in younger children and infants. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2024 Jun 28 Wang A, Al-Bizri E. External Oblique Intercostal (EOI) Block for Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy for Postoperative Pain Management: A Case Series. ASA 2024 Wang A, Torpey A, Oleszak S. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Receiving an Upper Endoscopy Exam. ASA 2024
Amy Yan, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College Hobbies: Cooking, baking, magazines/blogs/instagrams, creating my own recipes, volleyball, trivia, trivial pursuit, Sporcle, or zoom trivia nights during quarantine, hula hooping leisurely hiking ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Yan A, Torpey A, Morrisroe E, Andraous W, Costa A, Bergese S. Clinical Management in Traumatic Brain Injury. Biomedicines. 2024 Apr 2;12(4):78.

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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 1 (CA-1) 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
William Crugnola, M.D.	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
Steven Davidson, M.D.	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
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 ▶ 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
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.	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 ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Served on the ASA Reference Committee for Scientific Affairs 2024-2025 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
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
Nicholas Mangano, M.D.	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. ▶ 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 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
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
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
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

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   Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residents

Taylor Bentz, M.D.	Medical School: University of South Carolina Hobbies: Travel, hiking, collecting beach glass
Shaun Charkowick, M.D.	Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Hobbies: Pickleball, cycling, beach, surfing, camping, fishing, hiking
Samuel Crowley, M.D.	Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Hobbies: Working out, skiing, golf (novice), rec sports… pickleball, etc., video games
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
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
Sangel Gomez, M.D.	Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, working out, watching reality TV, trying new restaurants
Alexandra Nerantzinis, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, candle making, traveling, shopping
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
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
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
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
Hua (Hannah) Yep, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hobbies: Volleyball, singing, crafting

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 3 (DA-3) Residents

Sierra Bodily, DDS Chief Resident	Dental School: University of Utah School of Dentistry Hobbies: I started doing Pilates about a year ago and absolutely love it! In my other free time I enjoy baking, cooking, playing pickleball, golfing, planning our next vacation & stopping by Marshall's or TJ Maxx! ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Bodily S. Loss of End Tidal CO2 A Case Report and Algorithm for Treatment and Diagnosis. American Student Dental Assoc 2023. American Student Dental Assoc 2023 Frusetta C, Bodily S, Epstein R, Boorin M, Oleszak S. An Unanticipated Oxygen Desaturation following Emergence from a Routine General Anesthetic. Am Soc Dental Anes 2024
Vivien Lee, DMD	Dental School: UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Brendan Ruby, DDS Chief Resident	Dental School: NYU College of Dentistry
Jenny Xiao, DDS	Dental School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Xiao J, Raventhiranathan N, Epstein R, Boorin M, Oleszak S. Jet Ventilation for Subglottic Stenosis: Case Report and Algorithm for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pneumothorax. Am Soc Dental Anes 2024

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 2 (DA-2) Residents

Catherine Frusetta, D.D.S.	Dental School: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Frusetta C, Bodily S, Epstein R, Boorin M, Oleszak S. An Unanticipated Oxygen Desaturation following Emergence from a Routine General Anesthetic. Am Soc Dental Anes 2024
Madison Garrity, D.D.S.	Dental School: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Laura Hippensteel, D.D.S.	Dental School: Indiana University School of Dentistry
Eddie Starr, D.D.S.	Dental School: Louisiana State University School of Dentistry Hobbies: Cooking (I have a signature dish called a "Rocky Mountain Ham Cake"), listening to music, going to see live music, swimming, playing frisbee, playing guitar, and juggling.

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 1 (DA-1) Residents

Rachel Eshtiagpour, DDS	Dental School: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Justin Kahng, DDS	Dental School: University of Washington School of Dentistry
Vartan Melkumov, DDS	Dental School: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry
Meredith Zhou, DDS	Dental School: University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry