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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 3 (CA-3) Residents

Vincent Bargnes, M.D. Administrative Chief Resident	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. SleepTalker Editorial Board 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 Espeleta J, Bargnes V, Fischl A. Don’t Be Conned by Primary Hyperaldosteronism: Anesthetic Considerations for Conn Syndrome. PGA 2024 Davidson S, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Feit A, Poppers J. VV ECMO to the Rescue: Successful Recovery from Refractory Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Replacement. PGA 2024 Nguyen N, Bargnes V, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M. Angular pregnancy, Asthma, and Apfel: A Triple-A in Obstetric Anesthesiology: Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Angular Pregnancy. PGA 2024 Greenberg S, Bargnes V, Kerolus K, Nada E, Andraous W. Vanishing Phantom Limb Pain Following Adductor Canal and Sciatic Nerve Block with Peripheral Nerve Catheter Infusion. PGA 2024 Yerramalli G, Bargnes V, Oster J, Atkinson D, Poppers J. Patient with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia having Adverse Reactions to Heparin having Mitral Clip Placement for Severe Mitral Regurgitation. PGA 2024 Shibly Y, Bargnes V, Tannous H, Izrailtyan I. An Urgent CABG Complicated by Coronary Artery Intramural Hematoma from Percutaneous Intervention with Corresponding Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram Changes in the Setting of Renal Transplantation. PGA 2024 Lin K, Bargnes V, Bodily S, Elias M, Epstein R, Zabirowicz E. Topicalization & TIVA: A Successful Anesthetic Duo for Endobronchial Oxidized Cellulose Placement in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula. PGA 2024 Charkowick S, Weng A, Bargnes V, Nada E, Desai A. Don’t Get Caught in the Web: A Multicatheter Approach to Treat Bilateral Rib Fractures in the Setting of a Thoracic Arachnoid Web. ASRA 2025 Charkowick S, Crugnola W, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Nada E. Nonunion Fracture Allograft pain Met Its Match with a Quadratus Lumborum Fascial Plane and Adductor Canal Nerve Block Catheters. ASRA 2025 Charkowick S, Nerantzinis A, Murphy J, Bargnes V, Liu SM, Nada E. Enzymatic Burn Care and Regional Anesthesia Go Hand in Hand: Cases on Various Regional Anesthetic Techniques for Burn Treatment. ASRA 2025 Bargnes III VH, Gooden CK. In Celebration of Our 2024 Humanitarian Award Winners. ASA Monitor 2025. 89(2),13 Bargnes III VH. The State of the Union. ASA Monitor 2025. 89(1),34 Jin Z, Abola R, Bargnes V 3rd, Tsivitis A, Rahman S, Schwartz J, Bergese SD, Schabel JE. The utility of generative artificial intelligence Chatbot (ChatGPT) in generating teaching and learning material for anesthesiology residents. Front Artif Intell. 2025 May 21;8:1582096
Sophia Jacob, M.D. Education Chief Resident	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Traveling, coffee brewing, singing Future: Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Mount Sinai West, NY ▶ 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 Greenberg S, Bargnes V, Kerolus K, Nada E, Andraous W. Vanishing Phantom Limb Pain Following Adductor Canal and Sciatic Nerve Block with Peripheral Nerve Catheter Infusion. PGA 2024
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. Administrative Chief Resident	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 Future: Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Stony Brook University ▶ 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 Monanian G, Factor M, Daoud B, Angelo T. Intraoperative Management of Complete Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta complicated by Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism. PGA 2024 Monanian G, Yonel B, Rupert D, Razak A, DeLemos M, Bergese SD. Evaluating Remimazolam for Procedural Sedation. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2025 Feb 6 Monanian G, Greenspan S, Yusufzai NK, Daoud B, Jin Z, Factor M. Anesthetic Management of the Pregnant Patient Undergoing Non-Obstetric Surgery. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Apr 10;61(4):698 Factor M, Monanian G, Daoud B, Christophides A, Stanley S, Bennett-Guerrero E, Angelo T. Relationship between the High Frequency Heart Rate Variability Index (HFVI) and Epidural Anesthesia in the Laboring Parturient. SOAP Annual Meeting 2025 Angelo TE, Weng A, Monanian G, Daoud BE, Factor M, Khan A, Stanley S, Bennett-Guerrero E. Random Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Infusion vs Bolus methods of Oxytocin Administration (INBOX) Study. SOAP Annual Meeting 2025 Langman L, Monanian G, Schabel J. Anesthetic Management for Cesarean Section in a Parturient with Valerian Root-Induced Liver Injury and Coxsackie Sepsis. SOAP Annual Meeting 2025
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 Rahman S, Choudhury N, Bodily S, Oleszak S. Successful Airway Management with Combined Use of Videolaryngoscope and Fiberoptic Bronchoscope in a Patient undergoing Radical Neck Dissection, Total Thyroidectomy and Tracheostomy. PGA 2024 Rahman S, Bhimavarapu A, Desai A. Management of Chronic Pain associated with Small Fiber Neuropathy Secondary to SARS-CoV-2. PGA 2024 Jin Z, Abola R, Bargnes V 3rd, Tsivitis A, Rahman S, Schwartz J, Bergese SD, Schabel JE. The utility of generative artificial intelligence Chatbot (ChatGPT) in generating teaching and learning material for anesthesiology residents. Front Artif Intell. 2025 May 21;8:1582096
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 Raventhiranathan N, Oleszak S. Jet Ventilation and Airway Management for Patient with Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. PGA 2024 Lin T, Raventhiranathan N, Ahmad M, Feit AL, Hotze AE, Ker GL, Moore RP, Bergese SD. Bringing Clarity to Complex Pediatric Perioperative Care: Development of a Novel Pathway to Support Goal-Directed, Patient-Centered Care. Cancers (Basel). 2025 Apr 26;17(9):1452
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 Wang A, Torpey A, Oleszak S. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Undergoing an Upper Endoscopy Exam Under General Anesthesia. PGA 2024 Greenspan S, Torpey A, Desai A. Fellowship or Not, We Are All Pain Physicians. ASA Monitor 2025 89(3), 35 Mangano N, Torpey A, Devitt C, Wen GA, Doh C, Gupta A. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Management: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Perspectives. Biomedicines 2025, 13(5), 1091
Alexandra Tsivitis, D.O. Academic Mentorship Program Director	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 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, Atkinson D, Nguyen N, Feit A. Urgent laparotomy and salpingectomy secondary to ectopic pregnancy in a patient requiring VA ECMO after V fib arrest at home. PGA 2024 Moore RP, Singh N, Wang M, Tsivitis A, Devitt C, Jin Z, Al Bizri E, Singh SM, Hsieh H. Focused Review of Enhanced Recovery After Abdominal Trauma Surgery in the Pediatric Population and Development of a Pediatric Enhanced Recovery After Trauma Surgery Pathway. Paediatr Anaesth. 2025 Feb 6 Tsivitis A, DiMaria S, Al-Bizri E. Anesthetic management of a pediatric patient undergoing stenting and coiling of symptomatic cerebral aneurysm. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Al-Bizri E. Postoperative analgesia for open pheochromocytoma resection using the external oblique intercostal nerve block. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Bitoni N, Liu P, Al-Bizri E. Efficacy and Outcomes of Neostigmine vs. Sugammadex for Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal in a Population of Neonatal Intensive Care. Soc Ped Anes 2025 Bruzzese A, Espeleta J, Singh N, Tsivitis A, Hsieh H, Moore RP, Singh S. Utilizing a Literature Review to Build an Enhanced Recovery After Pediatric Trauma Surgery (ERAPTS) Pathway. Soc Ped Anes 2025 Jin Z, Abola R, Bargnes V 3rd, Tsivitis A, Rahman S, Schwartz J, Bergese SD, Schabel JE. The utility of generative artificial intelligence Chatbot (ChatGPT) in generating teaching and learning material for anesthesiology residents. Front Artif Intell. 2025 May 21;8:1582096
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 Wang A, Torpey A, Oleszak S. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Undergoing an Upper Endoscopy Exam Under General Anesthesia. PGA 2024 Wang A, Bitzas S, Perez D, Schwartz J, Zaidi S, Oster J, Bergese SD. Perioperative Considerations of Novel Antidiabetic Agents in Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Life. 2025; 15(3):427
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 2 (CA-2) 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 Charkowick S, Crugnola W, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Nada E. Nonunion Fracture Allograft pain Met Its Match with a Quadratus Lumborum Fascial Plane and Adductor Canal Nerve Block Catheters. ASRA 2025
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 Davidson S, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Feit A, Poppers J. VV ECMO to the Rescue: Successful Recovery from Refractory Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Replacement. PGA 2024
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 DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management Of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support. PGA 2024 Davidson S, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Feit A, Poppers J. VV ECMO to the Rescue: Successful Recovery from Refractory Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Replacement. PGA 2024 DiMaria S, Mangano N, Bruzzese A, Bartula B, Parikh S, Costa A. Genetic Variation and Sex-Based Differences: Current Considerations for Anesthetic Management. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025 Mar 18;47(3):202 Tsivitis A, DiMaria S, Al-Bizri E. Anesthetic management of a pediatric patient undergoing stenting and coiling of symptomatic cerebral aneurysm. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Al-Bizri E. Postoperative analgesia for open pheochromocytoma resection using the external oblique intercostal nerve block. Soc Ped Anes 2025 DiMaria S, Tsivitis A, Bitoni N, Liu P, Al-Bizri E. Efficacy and Outcomes of Neostigmine vs. Sugammadex for Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal in a Population of Neonatal Intensive Care>. Soc Ped Anes 2025
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 SleepTalker Editorial Board AMP Assistant Resident Mentor 2025-2026 Bargnes V, Oliver B, Wang E, Greenspan S, Jin Z, Yeung I, Bergese S. Taming Postoperative Delirium with Dexmedetomidine: A Review of the Therapeutic Agent's Neuroprotective Effects following Surgery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Oct 13;16(10):1453 Greenspan S, Gordon J, Oo J, Caldwell W. Combined Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and Interspinous Spacer Implants Provides Effective Long-term Pain Relief in a Patient with Severe Low Back and Leg Pain. ASA 2024 Greenspan S, Torpey A, Desai A. Fellowship or Not, We Are All Pain Physicians. ASA Monitor 2025 89(3), 35 Greenspan S, Ardakani RM, Razak A, Mathew A. Anesthetic Considerations in an Adult with Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot: A Case of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy>. Soc Ped Anes 2025 Monanian G, Greenspan S, Yusufzai NK, Daoud B, Jin Z, Factor M. Anesthetic Management of the Pregnant Patient Undergoing Non-Obstetric Surgery. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Apr 10;61(4):698 Parikh S, Bentz T, Crowley S, Greenspan S, Costa A, Bergese S. Perioperative Blood Management. J Clin Med. 2025 May 30;14(11):3847
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 Mangano N. Regional Anesthetic Management of Clavicular and Rib Fractures in an Elderly Patient with Continuous Erector Spinae Block. ASRA 2024 DiMaria S, Mangano N, Bruzzese A, Bartula B, Parikh S, Costa A. Genetic Variation and Sex-Based Differences: Current Considerations for Anesthetic Management. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025 Mar 18;47(3):202 Zimmerman AJ, Mangano N, Park G, Kaushal AK, Bergese SD. Glial Modulator Antibiotics for Neuropathic Pain: Current Insights and Future Directions. Pharmaceuticals. 2025; 18(3):346 Mangano N, Torpey A, Devitt C, Wen GA, Doh C, Gupta A. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Management: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Perspectives. Biomedicines 2025, 13(5), 1091
Devon Patel, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hobbies: Tennis, gardening, hiking and weight training ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Patel D, Bindelglass A, Wang M. Pre-operative evaluation and planning for a patient with severe glottic stenosis. ASA 2024 Patel D, Bindelglass A, Wang M. Pre-operative evaluation of a patient with severe glottic stenosis. PGA 2024
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 Monanian G, Yonel B, Rupert D, Razak A, DeLemos M, Bergese SD. Evaluating Remimazolam for Procedural Sedation. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2025 Feb 6 Scorsese G, Yonel B, Schmalzried E, Solowinska A, Jin Z, Poppers J. Perioperative Considerations, Anesthetic Management and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Evaluation of Patients Undergoing the Ross Procedure. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Mar 31;12(4):126

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   Clinical Anesthesia Year 1 (CA-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 ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Charkowick S, Weng A, Bargnes V, Nada E, Desai A. Don’t  Get Caught in the Web: A Multicatheter Approach to Treat Bilateral Rib Fractures in the Setting of a Thoracic Arachnoid Web. ASRA 2025 Charkowick S, Crugnola W, Bargnes V, Andraous W, Nada E. Nonunion Fracture Allograft pain Met Its Match with a Quadratus Lumborum Fascial Plane and Adductor Canal Nerve Block Catheters. ASRA 2025 Charkowick S, Nerantzinis A, Murphy J, Bargnes V, Liu SM, Nada E. Enzymatic Burn Care and Regional Anesthesia Go Hand in Hand: Cases on Various Regional Anesthetic Techniques for Burn Treatment. ASRA 2025
Samuel Crowley, M.D.	Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Hobbies: Working out, skiing, golf (novice), rec sports… pickleball, etc., video games
Catherine Devitt, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook Hobbies: New York Times word games, watching hockey, gardening, trying new breweries and wineries, hanging out with my dog, fishing ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD. Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain. Drugs. 2024 Nov 19 Moore RP, Singh N, Wang M, Tsivitis A, Devitt C, Jin Z, Al Bizri E, Singh SM, Hsieh H. Focused Review of Enhanced Recovery After Abdominal Trauma Surgery in the Pediatric Population and Development of a Pediatric Enhanced Recovery After Trauma Surgery Pathway. Paediatr Anaesth. 2025 Feb 6 Mangano N, Torpey A, Devitt C, Wen GA, Doh C, Gupta A. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Management: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Perspectives. Biomedicines 2025, 13(5), 1091
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 ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Charkowick S, Nerantzinis A, Murphy J, Bargnes V, Liu SM, Nada E. Enzymatic Burn Care and Regional Anesthesia Go Hand in Hand: Cases on Various Regional Anesthetic Techniques for Burn Treatment. ASRA 2025
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 ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Scorsese G, Yonel B, Schmalzried E, Solowinska A, Jin Z, Poppers J. Perioperative Considerations, Anesthetic Management and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Evaluation of Patients Undergoing the Ross Procedure. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Mar 31;12(4):126
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 Elias M, Wang E, Hum B, Scott B, Nada E. Regional Anesthetic Approach to Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement. PGA 2024
Hua (Hannah) Yep, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hobbies: Volleyball, singing, crafting

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   Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residents

Silva Baburyan, M,D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Fredric Fabiano, M.D.	Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Vanathi Ganesan, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Downstate School of Medicine
Melissa Jimenez, M.D.	Medical School: SUNY Upstate School of Medicine
Karan Joshi, M.D.	Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Lauren Marzolini, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Naomi Nguyen, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Yusef Shibly, M.D.	Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Kyle Shutkind, M.D.	Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Manish Singh, M.D.	Medical School: Albany Medical College
Richard Villa, M.D.	Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Emily Zhang, M.D.	Medical School: New York Medical College

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 3 (DA-3) 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 ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Garrity M, Bodily S, Oleszak S, Boorin M, Epstein R. Anesthetic management of invasive papillary thyroid carcinoma complicated by five tracheal ring resection, tracheal reconstruction, and tracheostomy. PGA 2024 Starr E, Xiao J, Garrity M, Mays T, Epstein R, Boorin M. Airway Management for a patient with Pierre-Robin Sequence undergoing Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia. PGA 2024
Laura Hippensteel, D.D.S. Chief Resident	Dental School: Indiana University School of Dentistry
Eddie Starr, D.D.S. Chief Resident	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. ▶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ... Starr E, Xiao J, Garrity M, Mays T, Epstein R, Boorin M. Airway Management for a patient with Pierre-Robin Sequence undergoing Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia. PGA 2024

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   Dental Anesthesia Year 2 (DA-2) Residents

Rachel Eshtiaghpour, 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