
Carolina Aravera, M.D. |
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Dancing, Learning guitar, Traveling, Arts and crafts, Puzzles
â–¶ 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
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Justin Bell, M.D. |
Medical School: 51±¬ÁÏÍø of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: Model aviation, Building computers, Boating
â–¶ 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.
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Adam Bindelglass, M.D.
Education Chief Resident
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Medical School: 51±¬ÁÏÍø of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: Skiing, Rollerblading, Hiking, Cooking, Roman history
â–¶ 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.
- 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
- Xie S, Bindelglass A, Moore RP, Desai A .
Erector spinae nerve blocks for use in proximal humeral fractures surgery: Two case reports.
- Javvaji A, Bindelglass A, Factor M, Angelo T, Daoud B.
Breathless after Birth: Flash Pulmonary Edema Following Cesarean Delivery.
SOAP Annual Meeting 2025
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Xin Chen, M.D. |
Medical School: 51±¬ÁÏÍø of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: Yoga (class leader), Meditation, Hiking, Camping, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing clothes (Co-President of SB Stitchers)
â–¶ 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
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Murad Elias, M.D.
Administrative Chief Resident
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Medical School: New York Medical College
Hobbies: Soccer, Photography, Travel (Iceland 2018 and Spain 2019), Circassian Dance coach
â–¶ Publications, Presentations, and Awards ...
- CA-1 Team Player of the Year, 2023
- Resident Teacher of the Year for Medical Students, 2024
- SleepTalker Editorial Board
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Elias M, Tateosian VS, Richman DC. What's New in Preoperative Cardiac Testing.
- 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
- Elias M, Wang E, Hum B, Scott B, Nada E.
Regional Anesthetic Approach to Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement.
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
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Youssef Fardos, M.D. |
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Table tennis, Cooking, Paintballing, Mountain biking, Volleyball, Swimming and Basketball
â–¶ 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.
- Razak A, Al Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser JL, Bennett-Guerrero E.
Nationwide survey of intraoperative methadone administration for perioperative analgesia.
- Razak A, Al-Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser J, Bennett-Guerrero E.
A Nationwide Survey of Intraoperative Methadone Use for Perioperative Analgesia.
ASA 2024
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Joseph Fiola, M.D. |
Medical School: 51±¬ÁÏÍø of Medicine at Stony Brook
Hobbies: eBay business, Investing, Birdwatching, Cooking, Fitness, Music (violinist and choir singer)
â–¶ 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
- Fiola JJ, Park G, Price J, Izrailtyan I.
Operative Management in Setting of Anomalous Origin of Coronary Artery.
PGA 2024
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Lamberta Ghaly, M.D. |
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking, Biking, Trying new DIY projects
â–¶ 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.
- 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.
- Bargnes V, Ghaly L, Belford J, Aminov J, Oleszak S.
Opportune Perioperative Management of a Patient with Multiple Allergies.
ASA 2024
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Daniel Mattimore, M.D.
Administrative Chief Resident
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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
â–¶ 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.
- Fardos Y, Mattimore D, Andraous W, Geralemou S, Bergese S, Costa A. Diagnosis and treatment of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- 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.
- Henein J, Mattimore D, Price J, Zaidi S.
A Case of Suspected Fulminant Viral Myocarditis Complicated by Intracardiac Thrombi.
PGA 2024
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Alina Razak, M.D.
Academic Mentorship Program Director
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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
â–¶ 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.
- 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.
- Razak A, Al Bizri E, Fardos Y, Romeiser JL, Bennett-Guerrero E.
Nationwide survey of intraoperative methadone administration for perioperative analgesia.
- Razak A, Baburyan S, Lee E, Costa A, Bergese SD.
Role of Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound in Advancing Perioperative Fasting Guidelines.
- Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD.
Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain.
- 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
- Oliver B, Devitt C, Park G, Razak A, Liu SM, Bergese SD.
Drugs in Development to Manage Acute Pain.
- Razak A, Ma S, Jin Z, DeLemos M, Bergese SD.
Utility of Remimazolam Versus Propofol for Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Meta-analysis.
PGA 2024
- Monanian G, Yonel B, Rupert D, Razak A, DeLemos M, Bergese SD.
Evaluating Remimazolam for Procedural Sedation.
- Jin Z, Razak A, Huang H, Muthukumar A, Murphy J, Shteynman L, Bergese SD, Gan TJ.
Intraoperative Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Outcomes After Oncologic Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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