16 Anesthesia For General Surgery Expert Witnesses Found

Anesthesiology - difficult airway, intubation, brain injury / brain damage, hypoxia, hypotension, residual paralysis, narcotics, oversedation, aspiration, PACU, neurosurgical anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, awareness under anesthesia, brain monitoring, ENT anesthesia, Intraoperative visual loss, drug errors

...She served on the Stanford Anesthesiology faculty for 8 years. At Stanford, her areas of expertise and teaching included general surgery, neurosurgical, ENT/head & neck, orthopedic, and obstetric anesthesia. She has extensive experience with propofol sedation and total IV anesthesia, +/- brain monitoring, and difficult airway. She has trained residents in the OR, on labor & delivery, and through didactic teaching. Over the past several years, Dr. Chander continues to practice anesthesia at several Bay Area hospitals (including a level 1 trauma center). Dr. Chander has also co-founded 2 companies in the healthcare space, in neuro-ICU diagnostics, and creating a platform for integration for public health data. She served on a NASA task force for COVID19, and a global pandemic resilience task force, which she co-chaired and directed. In 2020, she was appointed a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council. Dr....

Oral Surgery, Dentist - Oral Surgery, complicated tooth extraction, implant surgery, bone grafting, Facial trauma, mandible fracture, TMJ, TMD, IV (intravenous anesthesia), oral tumors, head & neck infection, facial injury & trauma, orthognathic surgery, corrective jaw surgery

...He completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at what is now the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where he also served as chief resident. After completing his training, Dr. Garabedian moved to New Jersey where he practiced the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for seven years with an emphasis on complex implant reconstructive surgery, bone grafting, facial trauma, wisdom teeth extraction and office anesthesia. Dr. Garabedian and his family then moved back to Southern California where he currently practices all aspects of the oral and maxillofacial surgery in his new state-of-the-art practice in Glendale, California. Dr. Garabedian is on staff at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and St. Joseph Providence Hospital in Burbank California....

Anesthesiology, Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, CAA, Anesthesiologist Assistant, AA, anesthetist, medical direction, medical supervision, AA scope of practice, AA licensing, TEFRA, difficult airways, NORA, OB anesthesia, patient monitoring, anesthesia machines, equipment, autotransfusion

...I am certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) and have more than 40 years of private practice experience. During that time, I have provided anesthesia care to more than 40,000 patients and am still engaged in full-time clinical practice. I have extensive experience in most surgical sub-specialties except open heart and transplant. This includes orthopedics, ENT, urology, GYN and GYN oncology, OB including high risk and obstetric hemorrhage, thoracic, neuro, colorectal, spine, general surgery, vascular, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, GI and pulmonary endoscopy, radiologic and non-surgical cardiology, and robotic procedures in several specialties. My practice is the busiest OB anesthesia practice in the US with over 25,000 deliveries per year. I am Chief Administrative Anesthetist for one of the largest anesthesia practices in the Southeast, with more than 175 anesthetists and 80 anesthesiologists....

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - General Anesthesia, Postoperative complications, Critical Care, ICU, Difficult Airway, ACLS, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Perioperative medicine, PACU, Orthopedic anesthesia, General surgery, Endoscopy, Airway Management, Spinal Anesthesia, Informed Consent, Central Line, Cardiac Arrest

...Ilan Mizrahi is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified, anesthesiologist and critical-care intensivist in active practice at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mizrahi has expertise in all aspects of anesthesia: preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care. He can provide an expert opinion on the anesthesia standard-of-care during surgery, and on the postoperative management if the patient has a complication after surgery (in the recovery room/PACU or on the floor). Dr. Mizrahi's expertise extends beyond the operating room and he can provide guidance on the standard-of-care for patients throughout their hospitalization. This includes failure-to-rescue for patients with complications that are not recognized or treated in a timely fashion. He is an attending physician in the ICU, with expertise in the care of critically ill surgical and medical patients....

Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Outpatient surgery, , anesthesia for office dental procedures, endoscopy, plastic surgery, airway management, orthopedic surgery, neuro surgery, General anesthesia, TIVA, pre-op evaluation, PACU, positioning, standard of care, patient safety, sedation management, CRNA practice, anesthetic techniques

I am an actively practicing CRNA with over 18 years of clinical experience including anesthesia management for inpatient and outpatient surgery, endoscopy centers, and dental offices. I worked primarily at a 400 bed community hospital for 15 years before switching completely to an outpatient practice in 2020. I was a lead CRNA for 6 years and I have been the CRNA staffing manager for a small 1099 practice for 9 years. I facilitate all onboarding of CRNAs, as well as handle staffing, payroll, and other duties necessary. I have assisted in the development of an outpatient total joint program and worked on numerous QA projects and updated and reviewed anesthesia policies. I have served as a clinical preceptor for nurse anesthetist training programs, as well as some education for medical students. I also mentor nurses as they prepare for entrance into anesthesia programs....

Anesthesiology, Medical Management - General Anesthesia, Ambulatory Anesthesia, Out of OR Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia/Nerve blocks, Airway Emergency/Management, Postoperative anesthesia care complications, Preoperative asessements, Perioperative management, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Epidural, obstructive sleep apnea, aspiration

...She completed her anesthesia training at Massachusetts General Hospital, which is an affiliated hospital of Harvard University. She draws her medical experience from previously working at large academic institutions to smaller community hospitals. She is currently working at an outpatient surgical center in New York. Dr. Chen has expertise in multiple aspect of anesthesia including: ambulatory procedures, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurosurgery, thoracic, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology and vascular surgery. She also have extensive experience working with nurse anesthetists and residents. Dr. Chen received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Emory University. She attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her anesthesiology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Chen is fully licensed to practice in New York. She is an active member of the American Board of Anesthesiologists....

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology - complications from epidurals, failed spinal anesthesia, maternal hemorrhage, maternal cardiac arrest, failed intubation, post partum hemorrhage. I am a full time practicing anesthesiologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork - Presbyterian Hospital with a practice split between obstetric anesthesia, general surgery, ENT, IR, and GI. I completed my anesthesiology residency and obstetric anesthesia fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and earned my MD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. My commitment to excellence extends beyond the operating room as I actively serve on the quality and safety committee for my hospital.

Legal Nurse Consulting, Emergency Medicine - Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse, Chart Review Analysis, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Care, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Department Standards, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Triage, Trauma, Sepsis, ACLS, PALS, TNCC

.... • Case Analysis – Standard of care, potential proximate cause, hospital policies, screening cases for merit, etc. • Research and summarization of the relevant medical literature • Preparation for deposition and/or trial – research, exhibits, documents • Independent/Defense Medical Examination Her experience as a professional liability investigator for chart review and case analysis extends to med/surg (inpatient care), acute care pediatrics, obstetrics, anesthesia, as well as general surgery and surgical subspecialties (e.g.: orthopedics, ophthalmology). Ms. Rojas has been both a CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) and a CCRN-A (Certified Acute/Critical Care Nursing – Adult) for almost fifteen years. Presently, only one percent of all registered nurses in the United States are CENs; less than three percent are CCRNs. The number who have both is of course far, far, smaller. PRESSED FOR TIME?...

Anesthesiology, Medical Management - Hospital Liability, Hospital Negligence, Mortality Prevention, Quality & Patient Safety, Quality Culture, Communication & Handoff Errors, Delayed & Missed Diagnosis, Early Warning Systems, Wrong Site Surgery, Medication Errors, Airway Management, Aspiration, Obstetric Anesthesia, Nerve Injury

...Flynn served as the Lead Physician for Mortality Reduction at UNC Medical Center during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading numerous quality initiatives and collaborating with clinicians throughout the hospital to save lives through improved care. Under Dr. Flynn's leadership, risk-adjusted mortality decreased by more than 20% between 2020-21. His team was recognized with the UNC Medical Center Quality and Safety Team Award for 2021 Prior to joining UNC, Dr. Flynn led Perioperative Quality Improvement at Mission Health, a multi-hospital system based in Asheville, NC. Under Dr. Flynn’s leadership, Mission Hospital launched real-time decision support and analytics software that improved clinical care pathway adherence, nearly eliminated antibiotic re-dosing errors, decreased opioid usage, and reduced post-operative nausea. Dr. Flynn was recognized with Mission Health System's Quality Team Award in 2018, as team leader of the Anesthesia Opioid Reduction Initiative....

Anesthesiology - Fentanyl expert, Anesthesia Peri-operative Management (All surgical specialties, Gastroenterolgy, and Obstetrics) , Ortho trauma/Regional Blocks, Ketamine expert, Cannabis expert, difficult airway expert, wrongful death expert, Child Neglect/Abuse expert, and Sexual Assault expert.

Duke Fellowship Regional Anesthesia recipient. Emory University School of Medicine Faculty, Dept. of Anesthesiology at Grady Hospital (Summer 2024 Start Date). Over 15 years in active clinical practice. University of Notre Dame graduate in South Bend, IN. Cornell- New York Presbyterian Hospital trained in General Anesthesiology. Extensive ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and block placement at the infamous orthopedic focused Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Intense training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital in New York. Teaching and mentoring experience. Completed SEAK expert witness training program. Trial (testifying) and deposition experience. Medical chart review, consultation and written reporting experience. Consultations with legal teams to assist with the interpretation of medically related case information. Former Ketamine Clinic owner and expert in off label Ketamine use for depression, suicidal ideations and chronic pain....

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - Perioperative Medicine, Preoperative Clearance, Regional Anesthesia, Acute Pain Management, Anesthesia Practice Management

...Harvard-trained at The Massachusetts General Hospital, fellowship trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The cornerstone of my high-volume practice is the continual progression of patient care based on evidence-based practices and careful analysis of outcomes. I began medico-legal consulting in 2022, providing quality services for both Pediatric and Adult Anesthesia cases. This was a progression from considerable experience with quality and risk management within my anesthesia group, the hospital, and the healthcare system. Since 2018 I have personally reviewed all surgical readmissions within 30 days of the surgery at my hospital, typically on the order of 30-40 charts per month....

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - General Anesthesia, Intubation, Extubation, Airway, Opioid management, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Chronic Pain syndromes, Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Blocks, Epidurals, Spinals, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic guided procedures

...She is also the fellowship program director for regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. She supervises and teaches fellow physicians, resident physicians, medical students, and nurse anesthetists on a daily basis. Dr. Graff currently serves as the perioperative pain management lead for the University of Pennsylvania Health System's Opioid Task Force, for all six hospitals under the health system. This task force focuses on reducing opioid-related harm for Penn Medicine's patients, promoting evidence-based opioid prescribing habits, and overseeing quality and safety metrics with opioid prescribing in the perioperative and inpatient sectors. Dr. Graff also holds a faculty position within the American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Dr....

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Transesophageal Echo, Critical Care Anesthesiology, Surgical Critical Care, intubation, General Anesthesia, shock, difficult airway, cardiac arrest, Resucitation, heart failure, central line, pulmonary artery catheter

...In his roles as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit and Co-lead of the Cardiac Surgery Performance Improvement Initiative at a large quaternary care teaching hospital of the University of Pennsylvania he oversees quality improvement and safety metrics for patients. Dr. Kornfield is Ivy League Educated, completing his B.S. at Columbia University and his M.D. and Anesthesia Residency training at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kornfield completed double fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St Louis. He is Triple board certified in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography. Dr. Kornfield is an expert in the fields of Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Transesophageal Echocardiography and General Anesthesia....

Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Anesthetist

Michelle Gaines, owner of Gaines Medical Consulting, provides expert consultation in reviewing medical records and testifying expert services in anesthesia-related cases. She is a practicing certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)> She started her career as an ICU nurse in a thirty-two-bed medical/surgical ICU. Within two years of beginning her career, she obtained her certification in critical care nursing (CCRN) and had preceptor and charge nurse duties. She attended graduate school at the University of Kansas where she obtained her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia. She presented her thesis, Narcotic Sparing Effects of Ketorolac in Cesarean Patients, at the annual national meeting of the AANA that year. Michelle started her career with an anesthesia group in central Texas. At that time she also taught paramedics at the associate degree level at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas. She also taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to healthcare practitioners....

Anesthesiology - General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, local anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, airway management, Post Anesthesia Care Unit emergencies, peri-operative medicine, monitored anesthesia care, IV sedation, acute pain management, positioning, CRNAs, medication errors, Propofol

...Over two decades, I've gained extensive experience in anesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, working in various settings, including community and tertiary care hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers. Formerly serving as a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Cornell University, I've had the privilege of contributing to patient care and education. Throughout my career, I've fulfilled roles as both a primary provider of patient care and a supervisor for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and residents, emphasizing mentorship and leadership. My expertise includes general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, local anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, airway/difficult airway management, peri-operative medicine, monitored anesthesia care, IV sedation, acute pain management, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) emergencies, and anesthesia practice management.

Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA, anesthesia, airway management, post anesthesia care unit, PACU, central line placement, needle placement, tube placement, falls, IV infiltration, awareness, epidurals, sp drug effects, hypoxia, propofol, intubation, extubation, aspiration, airway trauma, surgical positioning, CPR / BLS / ACLS.

...Clinical experience includes all types of anesthesia techniques: inhalation, total IV anesthesia and balanced techniques (adult and pediatric), epidural & spinal anesthesia as well as peripheral nerve blocks for acute post-op pain. Proficient in OB, Pediatric, Cardiac, Orthopedic, General Surgery, Endoscopy, Neurosurgery, Dental, Off-site (CT, MRI and Cath Lab) and Office Based Anesthesia. Adept with a wide range of practice settings including rural critical access hospitals, office-based anesthesia, medium sized hospitals, large hospitals, and university practices. Extensive experience with chart review / auditing for quality assurance and adverse outcomes. History of presenting lectures on topics ranging from complications of epidural anesthesia, malignant hyperthermia to quality assurance / quality improvement. Currently a clinical preceptor for Excela Health School of Anesthesia for Nurses and the West Virginia University School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program....