Carlos J Roldan, MD, FAAEM, FACEP
Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Adjunct Professor (Joint appointment), Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX
Honorary Professor (Joint appointment), Emergency Medicine, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1992 | University of Antioquia Medical School, Medellín, Antioquia, CO, MD |
| 1983 | National University of Colombia, Colombia, CO, Civil Engineering Levels 1-2 |
Postgraduate Training
| 2020-2021 | Clinical Fellowship, Point of Care Ultrasound, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth (no interruption of appointment at MDA; didactics done weekly during PTO days, practices done during the weekends), Houston, Texas |
| 2015-2016 | Clinical Fellowship, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2014-2015 | Research Fellowship, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2010-2013 | Clinical Research, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas |
| 1999-2000 | Research Coordinator & Clinical Instructor, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, New York |
| 1997-2000 | Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, New York |
| 1996-1997 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, New York |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2017 | American Board of Pain Medicine |
| 2012 | Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) |
| 2011 | Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) |
| 2010 | Advance Disaster Life Support (ADLS) |
| 2003 | Advance Cardiorespiratory Life Support (ACLS) |
| 2003 | Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) |
| 2003 | Basic Life Support (BLS) |
| 2002 | American Board of Emergency Medicine |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2020
Research Instructor, The University of Texas. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2014 - 2015
Associate Professor, The University of Texas Medical school, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2014
Clinical Specialist, The University of Texas Medical School. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2012
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2012
Clinical Assistant Professor (90% FTE), The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2006
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2003 - 2004
Assistant Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, 2000 - 2003
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Quality Officer, Pain Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2018 - Present
Other Professional Positions
Pain Clinic Efficiency Project, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2018
QI-QA Project of Ultrasound as a screening tool to identify subclinical pneumothorax in Thoracic Spine Procedures, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2019
Medical Multimodal Analgesia Planning (ERMO project), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2018
Resident Rotation Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2017
Pain Assessment & Opioid Treatment/Use for Reduction in ICU Patients, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2018
Pain Management for Neuropathic Pain and Headache Patients & Opioid Treatment/ Use for Reduction in EC Patients, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2016
Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2013 - 2017
Hospital Transfer Committee, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, 2011 - 2014
Blood Transfusion Committee, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, 2011 - 2012
Residency Leadership Committee, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2012
Research Committee, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2016
Education Committee, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2016
Transitional Year Education Committee, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2012
Emergency Center Performance Improvement, Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2010
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Pain Metrics committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2024
Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2021
Quality Officer, MD Anderson Cancer Center Pain Medicine Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Pain Task Force Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2020
Member, Medical Diversion Prevention Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2016
Member, Emergency Center Pain Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2019
Member, Perioperative services (VAT) Value Analysis Team Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2016
Member, Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2016
Member, Residency Leadership Committee-Emergency Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - 2012
Member, Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2014
Member, Education Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2014
Member, Transitional Year Education Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2012
Editorial Activities
Journal Section Editor, Pharmaceuticals, 2024 - Present
Journal Section Editor, Pain Medicine Case Reports, 2022 - Present
Journal Section Editor, JACEP Open-American College of Emergency Physicians, 2022 - Present
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Frontiers in Pain Research, 2020 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2024 - Present | Outstanding Author 2024, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia |
| 2010 | Honorary Professor, Universidad de Antioquia |
| 2009 | Dean's teaching Excellence Award, The University of Texas Medical School |
| 2009 | Service Award, The University of Texas Medical School |
| 2008 | Certificate of Appreciation, University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2008 | Winner, Research Abstract "Headache Chest Pain Syndrome", Texas College of Emergency Physicians |
| 2007 | Essentials of Pain Management Scholarship, Long Island Jewish Medical School |
| 2006 | Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Texas Health Science Center |
| 2004 - 2005 | Award of Appreciation, Biomedical Engineering Rice University |
| 2000 | Professionalism Award, Metropolitan Hospital |
| 1997 | Academic Achievement, Internal Medicine Department, Metropolitan Hospital, NY |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. Methylene Blue for Mucositis Related Pain. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Cancer Pain in the Emergency Department; a Challenging Population. Invited. 2022 Oncologic Emergency Medicine Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Neuropathic Pain in the Myeloma Patient. Conference. Neuropathic Pain in the Myeloma Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Pain in the Chordoma Patient. Conference. Pain in the Chordoma Patient. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. An Interview with Dr. Carlos Roldan. Invited. Palliative Care Pharmacy Office Hours. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2024. The Palliative Care Friday Chalk Talks. Invited. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2024. The Palliative Care Friday Chalk Talks. Panelist. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US.
- 2020. Subanesthetic Ketamine Infusion in the Ambulatory Setting for Refractory Cancer Pain: A 6-year Experience at the Cancer Center. Conference. Subanesthetic Ketamine Infusion in the Ambulatory Setting for Refractory Cancer Pain: A 6-year Experience at the Cancer Center, US.
- 2020. Refractory Painful Brachial Plexopathy due to Radiation Therapy Relieved with Serial Intravenous Ketamine Infusions. Conference. Refractory Painful Brachial Plexopathy due to Radiation Therapy Relieved with Serial Intravenous Ketamine Infusions, US.
- 2020. Ultrasound Guided Caudal Approach to Epidural Blood Patch in a Patient with Post Dural Puncture Headache. Conference. Ultrasound Guided Caudal Approach to Epidural Blood Patch in a Patient with Post Dural Puncture Headache, US.
- 2020. Methylene Blue (MB) for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis (OM) Secondary to Cancer Treatment. Conference. Methylene Blue (MB) for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis (OM) Secondary to Cancer Treatment, US.
- 2020. Stellate Ganglion Block for Upper Extremity Metastatic Bone Pain. Conference. Stellate Ganglion Block for Upper Extremity Metastatic Bone Pain, US.
- 2020. Stellate Ganglion Block for Upper Extremity Metastatic Bone Pain. Conference. Stellate Ganglion Block for Upper Extremity Metastatic Bone Pain, US.
- 2018. Innovative Treatment of Gastroparesis in the ED. Conference. Innovative Treatment of Gastroparesis in the ED. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Opioids epidemic: Are Emergency Physicians the Cause or the Solution. Conference. Opioids epidemic: Are Emergency Physicians the Cause or the Solution. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. No Pain, We Gain. Conference. No Pain, We Gain. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2013. Oral Board Review Course. Conference. Oral Board Review Course. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2013. Pain, a Symptom or a Disease. Conference. Pain, a Symptom or a Disease. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Commonly Uncommon Pain Syndromes. Conference. Commonly Uncommon Pain Syndromes. Park City, UT, US.
- 2012. Nerve Blocks for Emergency Physicians. Conference. Nerve Blocks for Emergency Physicians. Park City, UT, US.
- 2011. Trigger Points to Treat Myofascial Pain Syndromes. Conference. Trigger Points to Treat Myofascial Pain Syndromes. Park City, UT, US.
- 2009. Chest Pain - Headache Syndrome. Conference. Chest Pain - Headache Syndrome. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2008. Chest Pain - Headache Syndrome. Conference. Chest Pain - Headache Syndrome. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 1999. Boerhaave's Syndrome. Conference. Boerhaave's Syndrome. Boston, MA, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. Challenges in Cancer pain. Invited. Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress 2025 (MEMC25). Budapest, HU.
- 2025. Hiding in Plain Sight - Mystic Pain Syndromes. Invited. Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress 2025 (MEMC25). Budapest, HU.
- 2025. Advances in the Management of Mucositis. Invited. Third World Symposium in Oncologic Critical Care, US.
- 2024. Azul de metileno para el tratamiento del dolor incontrolable por mucositis oral. II Conversatorio de Cuidados Paliativos. Invited, US.
- 2024. Pain Management of the Oral Cavity; Before, During and After Cancer Treatment. Invited. World Congress of High Specialty in Dentistry. Quito, EC.
- 2024. Basics of Chronic Pain. Invited. World Congress of High Specialty in Dentistry. Quito, EC.
- 2024. Basics of Cancer Pain. Invited. World Congress of High Specialty in Dentistry. Quito, EC.
- 2024. Intractable Pain from Oral Mucositis. Invited. XI Latin-American Congress of Palliative Care. Cartagena, CO.
- 2024. Methylene Blue for Treatment of Pain Associated to Oral Mucositis; Phase 2 Study. Invited. XI Latin-American Congress of Palliative Care. Cartagena, CO.
- 2024. Post Mastectomy pain syndrome. Invited. Project NOTRE in iECHO.
- 2024. Nebulized Ketamine in Pain Management. Invited. International Congress of Analgesia. Mexico City, MX.
- 2024. Multimodal Analgesia. Invited. International Congress of Analgesia. Mexico City, MX.
- 2024. Atypical Analgesics. Invited. International Congress of Analgesia. Mexico City, MX.
- 2023. Keynote speech “Challenges on Clinical Care, Innovation and Research”. Invited. Quito, EC.
- 2023. Pain in Oral Cancer. Invited. Dentistry School Grand Rounds. Quito, EC.
- 2023. “Is Cancer Pain, Pain from Cancer?”. Invited. Mexico City, MX.
- 2023. Session ENT/ENT/DERM/Opth: “Nerve blocks of head and face every Emergency physician must know”. Invited. 22nd International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM 2023). Amsterdam, NL.
- 2023. Session Pharm & Tox: “Nebulized Ketamine in the ED, another analgesic option”. Invited. 22nd International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM 2023). Amsterdam, NL.
- 2023. Session Clinical Cases: “Commonly uncommon pain syndromes you might see but you just don’t know”. Invited. 22nd International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM 2023). Amsterdam, NL.
- 2022. Cancer Pain in the Emergency Medicine. Invited. The European Emergency Medicine Congress (EUSEM 2022). Berlin, DE.
- 2022. Cancer Pain in the Emergency Department; a Challenging Population. Invited. 2022 Oncologic Emergency Medicine Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, US.
- 2019. Treatment of Headache with High Concentration Oxygen; From Basic Sciences to the Emergency Department. Invited. 19th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference. Dubrovačko primorje, HR.
- 2019. You Don't Know...Myofascial Pain in the Emergency Department. Invited. 19th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference. Dubrovnik, HR.
- 2019. Acute Gastroparesis in the Emergency Department: An Old Problem Treated with an Old Agent. Invited. 19th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference. Dubrovnik, HR.
- 2019. You Don't Know… Myofascial Pain in the Emergency Department. Invited. 19th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference. Dubrovnik, HR.
- 2019. Acute Gastroparesis in the Emergency Department: An Old Problem Treated with an Old Agent. Invited. 19th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference. Dubrovnik, HR.
- 2019. Cadaveric Workshop. Visiting. Cadaveric Workshop. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Symposium. Invited. Symposium. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Common interventions for cancer pain. Invited. 6th International Pain Forum and Cadaveric Workshop. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Common interventions for cancer pain. Invited. Common interventions for cancer pain. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Treatment of Headache with High Concentration Oxygen; From Basic Sciences to the Emergency Department. Invited. 19th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference. Dubrovnik, HR.
- 2019. Symposium. Invited. 6th International Pain Forum and Cadaveric Workshop. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Cadaveric Workshop. Invited. 6th International Pain Forum and Cadaveric Workshop. Bangkok, TH.
- 2018. Overview of Pain in Cancer Patients. Invited. Overview of Pain in Cancer Patients. Mexico City, MX.
- 2018. Cephalea and Cancer. Invited. Cephalea and Cancer. Mexico City, MX.
- 2018. Myofascial Pain in Cancer Patients. Invited. Myofascial Pain in Cancer Patients. Mexico City, MX.
- 2015. Selected Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Emergency Physicians. Invited. Selected Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Emergency Physicians. Rome, IT.
- 2014. Sepsis Biomarkers. Invited. Sepsis Biomarkers. Buenos Aires, AR.
- 2014. Pain, a Symptom or a Disease. Invited. Pain, a Symptom or a Disease. Buenos Aires, AR.
- 2011. Over-Anticoagulation. Invited. Over-Anticoagulation. Medellin, CO.
- 2011. Hemorragic CVA. Invited. Hemorragic CVA. Medellin, CO.
- 2011. Iliocostalis Thoracis-Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome (ITL-MPS), Can We Afford Not Knowing How to Diagnose and Treat This?. Conference. Iliocostalis Thoracis-Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome (ITL-MPS), Can We Afford Not Knowing How to Diagnose and Treat This?, GR.
- 2010. Difficulties of the Airway. Invited. Difficulties of the Airway, CO.
- 2008. Cocaine Toxicity. Invited. Cocaine Toxicity. Merida, MX.
- 2008. Logistics and Coordination of Emergency Services Level 1 Trauma Service. Invited. Logistics and Coordination of Emergency Services Level 1 Trauma Service. Merida, MX.
- 2008. Technology that Facilitate the Management of Medical Emergencies. Invited. Technology that Facilitate the Management of Medical Emergencies. Merida, MX.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2018 - 2020 |
| Title: | RCT comparing 4 interventional arms, including 3 different concentrations of Methylene Blue oral rinse in patients with intractable pain associated with oral mucositis |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC |
| Role: | PI |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Roldan CJ, Zhou Y, Chai T. Scar neuroma infiltration to treat post-surgical first bite syndrome. Interv Pain Med 5(2):100763, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42058842.
- Roldan, C, Chai, T, Feng, L, Huh, I, Huh, BK. Fluoroscopy Dose and Time During Vertebral Augmentation for Spine Pain Due to Malignant Fractures. Radiation 4(4):369-377, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Roldan, C, Ye, AL, Podgorski, E, Song, J, Chung, M, Huh, BK. Sympathetic Blockade for Pain Associated With Nonaxial Bone Lesions in Patients With Cancer. JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 22(8):537-542, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39413837.
- Miralles L, Lopez-Bas R, Diaz-Alejo C, Roldan CJ. Methylene Blue, a Unique Topical Analgesic: A Case Report. J Palliat Med 27(10):1425-1428, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39007195.
- Ye, AL, Sudek, EW, Magdaleno, D, Roldan, C. Diagnostic and therapeutic value of intracellular biomarker testing in chronic pain. Pain management 14(1):21-27, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38193288.
- Horace R, Roldan SP, Roldan CJ. Methylene Blue Oral Rinse: An Effective Alternative for the Treatment of Pain in Oral Mucositis During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment. J Exp Pathol 5(1):24-31, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Kone AM, Roldan SP, Velez V, Roldan CJ. Non-Invasive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Cancer Population 5(1):14-20, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Salama, V, Youssef, S, Xu, T, Wahid, K, Chen, J, Rigert, J, Lee, A, Hutcheson, KA, Gunn, GB, Phan, JL, Garden, AS, Frank, SJ, Morrison, W, Reddy, JP, Spiotto, MT, Naser, M, Dede, C, He, R, Mohamed, AS, van Dijk, L, Lin, R, Roldan, C, Rosenthal, DI, Fuller, C, Moreno, AC. Temporal characterization of acute pain and toxicity kinetics during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. A retrospective study. Oral Oncology Reports 7, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38638130.
- Roldan, C, Rosenthal, D, Koyyalagunta, D, Feng, L, Warner, K. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis during Head and Neck Cancer Treatment. Cancers 15(15), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37568810.
- Wilkinson, AJ, Chai, T, Roldan, C, Huh, BK. Genicular nerve neurolysis with phenol for chronic knee pain. Interventional Pain Medicine 2(1), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 39239601.
- Oso T, Roldan CJ. Methylene blue for the treatment of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment in a pediatric patient. Pediatr Blood Cancer:24, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37092891.
- Ege, E, Chai, T, Roldan, C, Huh, BK. Ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block for cancer-related clavicle pain. Interventional Pain Medicine 1(4), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 39238861.
- Roldan CJ, Huh B, Song J, Nieto Y, Osei J, Chai T, Nouri K, Koyyalagunta L, Bruera E. Methylene blue for intractable pain from oral mucositis related to cancer treatment: a randomized phase 2 clinical trial. BMC Med 20(1):377, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36324139.
- Roldan CJ, Thomas A, Samms N, Feng L, Huh B. Non-Invasive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Cancer Population: An Incomplete Cohort. Pain Physician 25(7):E1115-E1120, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36288598.
- Roldan CJ, Osuagwu U, Turanzas-Cardenas M, Huh BK. Muscle pain treated with injected normal saline solution. Am J Emerg Med, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Ege E, Vangeison C, Chai C, Roldan CJ, Borman D, Viswanathan A, Huh B. Cingulotomy for Refractory Pain in Metastatic Clear Cell Sarcoma. Pain Medicine Case Reports 6(5):183-187, 2022.
- Chung, M, Benkli, B, Roldan, C, Qing, Y, Wang, J, Huh, BK. Subanesthetic ketamine in the ambulatory setting for refractory cancer pain. Pain management 11(3):267-276, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33533283.
- Roldan CJ, Chung M, Feng L, Bruera E. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain from Oral Mucositis Related to Cancer Treatment: an uncontrolled cohort. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 19(5):1-7, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33395626.
- Roldan CJ, Chung M, Mc C, Cata J, B H. High-flow oxygen and pro-serotonin agents for non-interventional treatment of post-dural-puncture headache. Am J Emerg Med, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33041133.
- Roldan CJ, Javed S, Cata J. Sacroiliitis in cancer patients: a review of current literature. Pain Manag 10(2):107-115, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32162600.
- Roldan CJ, Osuagwu U, Cardenas-Turanzas M, Huh BK. A randomized blind controlled non-inferiority trial to compare the effectiveness of trigger point injections performed with normal saline (NS) and conventional active drug mix (CADM) in patients with myofascial pain syndromes. Am J Emerg Med 38(2):311-316, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31477359.
- Ting K, Huh A, Roldan CJ. Review of Trigger Point Therapy for the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndromes. J Anesthesiology & Pain Therapy, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Du KN, Shepherd AJ, Ma IV, Roldan CJ, Amit M, Feng LMS, Desai S, Cata JP. Lack of association between angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers and pain improvement in patients with oral cancer. Ecancermedicalscience 14:1121, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33209112.
- Roldan CJ, Lo TC, Huh B. Recurrence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after Administration of Adenosine. Pain Manag 9(3):233-237, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31140915.
- Roldan CJ, Huh BK, Chai T, Driver LC, Song J, Thakur S. Sacroiliac joint pain following iliac-bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: a cohort study. Pain Manag 9(3):251-258, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31140935.
- Roldan CJ, Johnson C, Lee SO, Peng A, Dougherty PM, Huh B. Subclinical Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) Study. Pain Physician 21(4):E419-E427, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30045608.
- Chai T, Suleiman ZA, Roldan CJ. Unilateral Lower Extremity Pain Due to Malignancy Managed With Cordotomy: A Case Report. PM R 10(4):442-445, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 28867666.
- Roldan CJ, Correa MC, Velez V. Defeating the Odds: Onychocryptosis, an Underestimated Cause of Morbidity. Archives of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Chai T, Shroff G, Shroff S, Thakur S, Roldan CJ. Neurofibromatosis: Type 1. PM&R Knowledge Now:1-5, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ, Chambers KA, Paniagua L, Patel S, Cardenas-Turanzas M, Chathampally Y. Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial Comparing Haloperidol Combined with Conventional Therapy to Conventional Therapy Alone in Patients with Symptomatic Gastroparesis. Acad Emerg Med, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28646590.
- Roldan CJ, Song J, Engle MP, Dougherty PM. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Modulate the Function of Myelinated Fibers after Chemotherapy: A Quantitative Sensory Testing Study. Pain Physician 20(4):281-292, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28535551.
- Kim YH, Moyse D, Horazeck C, Hsia HL, Roldan CJ, Huh B, Roy L. Lidocaine infusion decreases pain scores in a fibromyalgia pain population with significant differential pain relief secondary to smoking status. Global Journal of Anesthesiology 4(1), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ. Response. J Emerg Med 52(2):245, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27650722.
- Roldan CJ, Huh B. Iliocostalis Thoracis-Lumborum (ITL) Myofascial Pain (MP): Reviewing a Subgroup of a Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Trial. A Challenging Diagnosis with Clinical Implications. Pain Physician 19(6):363-372, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Huh B, Roldan CJ. Magnetic fields and intrathecal pump malfunction. Am J Emerg Med 34(1):115.e5-6, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26008580.
- Roldan CJ, Bilow RM. Self-Inserted Rectal Foreign Bodies, Still a Challenging Diagnosis. Journal of Emergency Medicine Trauma and Surgical Care 2(1):1-2, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Paniagua L. Complications of new medications. West J Emerg Med 16(1):154-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25671027.
- Roldan CJ, Lesnick JS. Phantom organ pain syndrome, a ghostly visitor to the ED. Am J Emerg Med 32(9):1152.e1-2, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24680011.
- Roldan CJ. Phenytoin toxicity from cocaine adulteration. West J Emerg Med 15(2):127-30, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24672596.
- Roldan CJ. Chest pain a manifestation of migraine. J Emerg Med 46(3):420-7, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24074526.
- Roldan CJ, Carlson PJ. Longus colli tendonitis, clinical consequences of a misdiagnosis. Am J Emerg Med 31(10):1538.e1-2, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23932124.
- Roldan CJ, Haq SM, Miller AH. Acute promyelocytic leukemia; early diagnosis is the key to survival. Am J Emerg Med 31(8):1290.e1-2, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23702072.
- Roldan CJ, Nguyen D. Phantom Organ Pain: a Myth of a Clinical Entity. The Journal of Pain 14(4):S8, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Roldan CJ, Noffsinger S, Weisenborn S. When to Suspect Ischemic Colitis. Emergency Medicine 41(7):16-19, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Roldan CJ, Patel, M. Intercranial Complications of Cocaine Abuse. Emergency Medicine 40(10):37-40, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Roldan CJ. Necrotizing fasciitis. J Emerg Med 34(4):457-8, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18022785.
- Roldan CJ. Asymptomatic Hypertension in the Emergency Department. Emergency Medicine 40(3):33-36, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Nelson B, Roldan CJ. Boerhaave's Syndrome. Academic Emergency Medicine:1139-1144, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Roldan CJ. A case of near-fatal hypophosphatemia. J Emerg Med 26(2):241-2, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 14980358.
- Roldan CJ. A pathologic fracture: underestimated mechanism in a patient with risk factors. J Emerg Med 26(2):207-8, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 14980347.
- Roldan CJ, Chai T, Erian J, Welker J. Cancer Therapy Induced Oral Mucositis- Epidemiology and Management Considerations. Journal of Pain Research.
Review Articles
- Roldan CJ, Rowland JW, Ye AL. Haloperidol for Pain Management: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 17(8), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39204202.
- Sheen S, Zemmedhun G, Roldan CJ. Opioids for oral mucositis–related pain: a narrative review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Sheen, S, Zemmedhun, G, Roldan, C. Opioids for oral mucositis-related pain. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia 3, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Roldan CJ, Chai T, Erian J, Welker J. Oral pain associated with cancer therapy, a pain medicine perspective. Pain Manag 8(6):487-493, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30411665.
- Roldan CJ, Nouri K, Chai T, Huh B. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis. Pain Pract, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28226414.
- Roldan CJ, Hu N. Myofascial Pain Syndromes in the Emergency Department: What Are We Missing?. J Emerg Med 49(6):1004-10, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26153029.
- Roldan CJ, Paniagua L. Central Venous Catheter Intravascular Malpositioning: Causes, Prevention, Diagnosis, and Correction. West J Emerg Med 16(5):658-64, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26587087.
- Roldan CJ, Abdi S. Quantitative sensory testing in pain management. Pain Manag 5(6):483-91, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26399563.
- Roldan CJ. Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcerative disease of the aorta: do emergency physicians need to worry?. J Emerg Med 43(1):196-03, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 21645984.
Professional Educational Materials
- . CME Activity: A Guide to Managing Cancer, 2018.
Other Articles
- Kone AM, Roldan SP, Velez V, Roldan CJ Non-Invasive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Cancer Population. J Exp Pathol 5(1):14-20, 2024.
- Osuagwu U, Roldan CJ, Huh B Radiation-Induced Coccygodynia and Pelvic Pain from Insufficiency Fracture Treated with Ganglion Impar Block. Pain Medicine Case Reports 8(1):1-4, 2024.
- Tran A, Roldan CJ Non-interventional treatment of post-dural-puncture headache; High-flow oxygen and pro-serotonin agents a safe and effective alternative. J Exp Pathol 3(2):35-39, 2022.
- Tran A, Roldan CJ Non-interventional treatment of post-dural-puncture headache; High-flow oxygen and pro-serotonin agents a safe and effective alternative. J Exp Pathol 3(2):35-39, 2022.
Abstracts
- Roldan CJ, Karam A, Huh B. Ultrasound Guided Caudal Approach to Epidural Blood Patch in a Patient with Post Dural Puncture Headache, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Roldan CJ, Osuagwu UC, Huh B. Micronutrient Testing in Patients with Chronic Pain: a useful tool?, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Roldan CJ, Hou S, Lo T, Huh B. Recurrence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after Administration of Adenosine, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Mehta J, Roldan CJ, Huh B. Methylene Blue for Oral Mucositis, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Roldan CJ, Hou S, Huh B. Methylene Blue For The Treatment Of Intractable Pain Associated With Oral Mucositis Secondary To Cancer Treatment, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Roldan CJ, Lo T. Recurrence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after Administration of Adenosine, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ, Huh B. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated With Chemotherapy Induced Oral Mucositis, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ, Thakur, S. Sacroiliac Joint Pain after Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: Retrospective Analysis from a Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ, Huh B. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) Modulate the Function of Myelinated Fibers After Chemotherapy: A Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) Study, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ, Thakur S, Chai T, Nouri K, Huh BK. Medically challenging cases. Severe Refractory Oral Mucositis treated with Methylene Blue for Oral Mucositis, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Chai T, Thakur S, Roldan CJ. Neuropathic right leg pain due to metastatic breast cancer successfully relieved with cordotomy, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Roldan CJ, Song J, Engle MD, Dougherty P. Angiostensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) Modulate the Function of Myelinated Fibers after Chemotherapy: A Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) Study, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Roldan CJ, Chathampally Y. Trial of Haloperidol vs. Placebo in Addition to Conventional Therapy in ED Patients with Gastroparesis, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Leoni J. Trial of Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block for Isolated Femur Fractures Using Echogenic Needles, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Bakunas C. Using Saline Injections to Treat Myofascial Pain Syndromes, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Paniagua L. Trial of Haloperidol vs. Placebo in Addition to Conventional Therapy in ED Patients with Gastroparesis, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Hu N. Using Saline for Myofascial Pain Syndromes, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Huh B. Ubiquitous Magnetic Fields and Intrathecal Pump Malfunction, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ. Haloperidol vs. Placebo in Addition to Conventional Therapy to Treat Pain Secondary to Gastroparesis in the Emergency Department, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Nouri K. Iliocostalis Thoracis-Lumborum (ITL) Myofascial Pain (MP) in the Emergency Department (ED). A Diagnosis Challenge, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ, Ilochonwu KC. Trial of Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block for Isolated Femur Fractures Using Echogenic Needles, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Roldan CJ. Haloperidol to Treat Pain, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Roldan CJ, Chathampally Y. Trial of Haloperidol vs. Placebo in Addition To Conventional Therapy in ED Patients with Gastroparesis, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Roldan CJ, Chathampally Y. Trial of Haloperidol vs. Placebo in Addition To Conventional Therapy in ED Patients with Gastroparesis, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Roldan CJ. An Unusual Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) with Clinical Implications, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Roldan CJ. Phenytoin, a Cocaine Cut, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Roldan CJ. Illicostalis Thoracis-Lumborum Myofascial Pain Syndrome, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Roldan CJ. Allodynic Manifestations of Migraine 13th World Congress on Pain, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Roldan CJ, Roberts M. Application of health belief model to the disparity of Cues prompting ED Use: Comparing Responses of Headache vs. Chest Pain Intensity, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Roldan CJ. Research Abstract:Headache and Chest Pain, the Link, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Roldan CJ. Research Abstract: Headache Chest Pain Syndrome, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Roldan CJ, Copeland R. Ultrasound Guided Caudal Approach to an Epidural Blood Patch in Patients with Post-Dural Puncture Headache. Texas Pain Society 17th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Book Chapters
- Burnett LB, Roldan CJ, Adler J. Cocaine Toxicity. In: Medscape Reference, 2018.
- Roldan CJ, Reichman E. Digital Globe Massage. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Third. MCGraw-Hill, 1576-1579, 2018.
- Roldan CJ, Mehta A. Autotransfusion. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Third. MCGraw-Hill, 1828-1832, 2018.
- Roldan CJ. Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Assessment. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Third. McGraw-Hill, 373-384, 2018.
- Roldan CJ. Dorsal Slit of the Foreskin. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Third. McGraw-Hill, 1510-1514, 2018.
- Roldan CJ. Sebaceous Cyst Incision and Drainage. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Third. McGraw-Hill, 1337-1141, 2018.
- Roldan CJ. Diagnostic Studies and Radiographical Imaging Modalities for Spinal Related Pain. In: Salahadin Abdi Atlas of Endoscopy. First. THIEME Publishing Co, 2017.
- Leybell I, Borron SW, Roldan CJ. Cyanide Toxicity. In: E-Medicine.com, 2014.
- Roldan CJ. Digital Globe Massage. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Second. McGraw-Hill, 1038-1041, 2013.
- Roldan CJ. Autotransfusion. In: Eric F. Reichman Emergency Medicine Procedures. Second. McGraw-Hill, 1205-1208, 2013.
- Roldan CJ. Diagnosis. In: Diseases and Disorders. First. The Brown Reference Group, 262-269, 2008.
- Roldan CJ. Trauma, Accident and Injury. In: Diseases and Disorders. First. The Brown Reference Group, 855-860, 2008.
- Habal R, Roldan CJ. Cyanide Toxicity. In: Internal Medicine/Critical Care. First, 2003.
- Roldan CJ. Ventricular Shunt Evaluation and Aspiration. In: Eric F. Reichman Current Procedures in Emergency Medicine. McGraw-Hill.
- Roldan CJ. Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage. In: Eric F. Reichman Current Procedures in Emergency Medicine. McGraw-Hill.
- Roldan CJ. Epistaxis Management. In: Eric F. Reichman Current Procedures in Emergency Medicine. (In Press). McGraw-Hill.
Letters to the Editor
- Oso, T, Roldan, C. Methylene blue for the treatment of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment in a pediatric patient. Pediatric Blood and Cancer 70, 2023.
- Roldan CJ. Roldan reply to Gonzalez-Perez. The Journal of Emergency Medicine 52, 2017.
- Roldan CJ. Bacteriology and Management of Soft Tissue Necrosis. The Journal of Emergency Medicine 37, 2009.
Patents
- Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Oral Lesions. Patent Number: US-2020-0093733.
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