Ifeyinwa C. Ifeanyi, MD, FASA
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Houston Tillman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Resident Site Director, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Medical Student Site Director, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Pain Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, The University of Houston Tillman J. Feritta Family College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOpererative Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2008 | University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, US, MD |
| 2004 | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, Biological Sciences, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2024-2025 | LEADing Others Accelerate Cohort #6, MD Anderson Leadership Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2024-null | Faculty Academic Career Development Academy, Leadership Institute and Quality College, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2021-2021 | Perioperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, International Rehabilitation and Perioperative Exercise Testing and Training Society, London |
| 2017-2018 | Heart of Leadership Course, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2017-2018 | Texas Medical Association Leadership College, Texas Medical Association, Austin, Texas |
| 2012-2013 | Clinical Fellowship, Cancer Anesthesia, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2008-2012 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina |
Board Certifications
| 2013 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOpererative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2021
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019
Clinical Specialist (Joint appointment), Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2016
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Resident Site Director, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present
Medical Student Site Director, Anesthesia Rotation, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2023 - Present
Assistant Site Director Thoracic Anesthesia Resident Rotation, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 2022 - 2023
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Staff Anesthesiologist, Thoracic Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
Anesthesiology Co-Lead, Enhanced Surgical Recovery after Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2019
Quality & Patient Safety Lead, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Quality Team, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2019
Anesthesiology Team Leader, Enhanced Recovery Program - Breast Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2019
Team Leader & Scheduler, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020
Member, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020
Staff Anesthesiologist, Hepatobiliary Team, Hepatobiliary Team, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Academic Review Committee, 2025 - Present
Representative, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Pain Medicine, PRS Faculty Compensation & Benefit Advisory Commiittee, 2023 - 2025
Representative, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Pain Medicine, PRS Budget & Finance Committee, 2023 - 2025
Abstract Reviewer, Clinical Trainee Research Day, 2017 - 2018
Abstract Reviewer, Global Anesthesia Programs Annual Meeting, 2017 - 2017
Senator, Faculty Senate, 2015 - 2021
Member, Global Academic Programs-Africa Steering Committee, 2015 - 2022
Honors & Awards
| 2021 | Best 200 Abstracts, 17th World Congress of Anesthesiologists |
| 2021 | Featured Abstract, 18th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference |
| 2017 | August Employee of the Month, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine |
| 2017 | October Employee of Month, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine |
| 2015 | Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson Program, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2014 - 2015 | Top Doctor in Houston, International Association of Anesthesiologists |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Ifeanyi, IC, Singh Heir, J, Idowu, O. Robotic bronchoscopy. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Anaesthesiology 38(1):38-46, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39764823.
- Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Owusu-Agyemang P, Holmes A, Kwater P, Jackson T, Mena G, Lasala J, Heir JS. The quantra hemostasis analyzer compared to thromboelastography (TEG) in the surgical oncologic population: A prospective observational trial. J Surg Oncol 124(5):894-905, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34137038.
- Short TG, Cambell D, Frampton C, Chan MTV, Myles PS, Corcoran TB, Sessler DI, Mills GH, Cata JP, Painter T, Byrne K, Han R, Chu MHM, McAllister DJ, Leslie K, Austrailian, Trail Network NZCOAC, Study Group BA. Anesthetic depth and complications after major surgery: an international, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 394(10212):1907-1914, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31645286.
- Kuza CM, Harbell MW, Malinzak EB, Goff KL, Bicket MC, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Wong BJ, Khanna AK. Transition to Practice in Anesthesiology: Survey Results of Practicing Anesthesiologists on Their Experience. J Educ Perioper Med 21(2):E619, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31988980.
- Cata JP, Nguyen LT, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Van Meter A, Dangler LA, Feng L, Owusu-Agyemang P. An assessment of the survival impact of multimodal anesthesia/analgesia technique in adults undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a propensity scores matched analysis. Int J Hyperthermia 36(1):369-375, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30829082.
- Udoji MA, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Miller TR, Lin DM. Workplace Violence Against Anesthesiologists: We are not Immune to this Patient Safety Threat. Int Anesthesiol Clin 57(3):123-137, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31577243.
- Soliz JM, Ifeanyi IC, Katz MH, Wilks J, Cata JP, McHugh T, Fleming JB, Feng L, Rahlfs T, Bruno M, Gottumukkala V. Comparing Postoperative Complications and Inflammatory Markers Using Total Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Volatile Gas Anesthesia for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Anesth Pain Med 7(4):e13879, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29344445.
- Van Meter A, Williams U, Zavala A, Kee J, Rebello E, Tsai J, Ifeanyi I, Ruiz J, Lim J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Beat to Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. J Anesth Hist 3(1):24-26, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28160986.
- Cata JP, Chavez-MacGregor M, Valero V, Black W, Black DM, Goravanchi F, Ifeanyi IC, Hernandez M, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Gottumukkala V. The Impact of Paravertebral Block Analgesia on Breast Cancer Survival After Surgery. Reg Anesth Pain Med 41(6):696-703, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27685344.
- Ifeanyi I, Dallas T, Lockhart E, Wang T, Welsby I. A Goal Directed Transfusion Approach During Urgent CABG Following Full-Dose Clopidogrel Load. Open Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Invited Articles
- Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Simmons J, Okanlawon T, Udoji M. Lost in Translation: Linking Safety and Value to Better Physician-Patient Communication. ASA Monitor 2018(82):20-23, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Ifeanyi I, Thakar D, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. Inaugural Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine: Care of the Elderly and the Cancer Patient. Anesthesia & Analgesia 118(4):888-890, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Udoji M, Ifeanyi-Pillette I. Anesthesia and Palliative Care. Current Reviews Continuing Education Programs, 2018.
- Ifeanyi I, Goravanchi F. Paravertebral Block Preference Card, 2015.
- Ifeanyi I, Goravanchi F. Paravertebral Block Patient Education Pamphlet, 2015.
- Ifeanyi IC, Kowalski A. Ask the Expert: Ambulatory Surgery and Antiplatelet Agents, 2013.
Abstracts
- Twaddell, Fanguy, Vachhani, Ifeanyi, Hernandez, Dang. Ventilatory Efficiency as Measured by CPET as a Predictor of Survival in Oncological Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery. World Congress of Anestheisa Annual Meeting, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Lui, Lord, Ifeanyi. The Breast Case Scenario for Symptomatic Relief in Post Pneumonectomy Syndrome. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Igwe P, Idowu O, Villanueva M, Puskac M, Mena G, Zavala A, Vachhani S, Hofstetter W, Heir J, Thakar D, Ifeanyi I. Anesthetic Management of Bilateral Acquired Bronchoesophageal Fistualas. Post Graduate Assembly Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Lemoine N, Sun T, Ifeanyi I, Idowu T, Cuenca J, Heir J, Zavala A, Mirza K, Cehn S, Idowu O. Intracardiac Migration of Inferior Vena Cava Stent. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Sun T, Nguyen A, Mena G, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Idowu T, Heir J, Idowu O. Difficult Intubation by Obstructing Vallecular Cyst. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Lasala J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Brown J, Williams W, Jackson T, Singh J, Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Norman P, Potylchanksy E, Purugganan R, Thakar D, Tsai J, Vachanni S, Wright C, Mena G. Robotic- Assisted Esophagectomy versus Open Esophagectomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program and impact on In-Hospital Opioid Consumption. Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Brown J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Lasala J, Williams W, Jackson T, Singh J, Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Norman P, Potylchanksy E, Purugganan R, Thakar D, Tsai J, Vachanni S, Wright C, Mena G. Comparing Pain Between Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Lobectomies: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mehran R, Rice D, Brown J, Vachhani S, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Jackson T, Mena G. Sustained Reduction of Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge Within an Enhanced Recovery Program for Lung Surgery. American Society of Anesthesiology, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Dang A, Vachhani S, Wilks J, Hernadez M, Moon Calderon T, Arnold B, Tsai J, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Hightower C, Riedel B. Quantifying the Physiologic Effects of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation on Patients with Carcinoma of the Esophagus by Integrative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. World Congress of Anesthesiologists, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Lasala JD, Mena GE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Iniesta MD, Corzo C, Meyer LA, Salvo G, Munsell MF, Speer B, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Lu KK, Ramirez P. Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgey Program in Gynecologic Surgery: The Anesthesiologist's Role in Opioid Sparing Analgesia. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Soliz, Ifeanyi I, Cata JP, Katz M, Fleming J, Feng L, McHugh T, Nava A, Hancher S, Lasala J, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. The use of TIVA Does Not Affect Postoperative PLR and NLRs After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery when Compared to a Volatile Agent Based Anesthetic. PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Hsu P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Ifeanyi I, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions After Oncologic Surgery. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Katz M, Wilks J, Cata JP, McHugh T, Fleming J, Feng L, Rahlfs T, Bruno M, Nava A, Gottumukkala V. Comparing Post Operative Complications and Inflammatory Markers Using Total Intravenous Anesthesia versus Volatile Gas Anesthesia for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Anesthesia & Analgesia 123(3S_Suppl), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Cata J, Chavez-MacGregor M, Ifeanyi I, Soliz J, Gottumukkalala V. Paravertebral Block Use is Not Associated with Longer Survival After Breast Cancer Surgery. 16th World Congress of Anesthesiologists, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Katz M, Fleming J, Feng L, McHugh T, Nava A, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. Evaluating the Effects of TIVA on Postoperative Pain After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. 16th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Nick A, Meyer A, Iniesta M, Munsell M, Salvo G, Cata J, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain K, Ramierez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ESRP) on Postoperative Renal Function: Is Euvolemia Ideal for All or Only in a Select Few?. World Congress of Enchanced Recovery After Surgery Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Nick A, Meyer A, Iniesta M, Munsell M, Salvo G, Cata J, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain K, Ramierez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: How Much did Intra-Operative Opioid Administration Decrease in First Year Post Implementation?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Nick A, Meyer A, Iniesta M, Munsell M, Salvo G, Cata J, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain K, Ramierez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: Has the Development of a Preoperative Order Set Improved Compliance for Preventative Analgesia and Deep Venous Thromboembolic (DVT) Prophylaxis?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Ifeanyi I, Calderon T, Heir J, Cain K, Meyer L, Iniesta-Donate M, Munsull M, Ramierez P, Kwater P, Nick A. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program After Gynecologic Oncology Surgeyr Pathway: Improving Compliance with Key Elements of Perioperative Care. Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Ifeanyi I, Calderon T, Heir J, Cain K, Meyer L, Iniesta-Donate M, Munselll M, Ramierez P, Kwater P, Nick A. Decreased Intraoperative Opioid Consumption Following Institution of an Enhanced Recovery Program in Open Gynecologic Surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Ifeanyi I, Hagan K, Tsai J, Konda P, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Williams U, Zavala A, Ifeanyi I, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Unanticipated Compression of the Trachea in a 5 month old Undergoing MRI for Evaluation of Neurofibromatosis. World Airway Management Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Zavala A, Neycheril R, Gombos D, Hagan K, Willliams U, Van Meter A, Ifeanyi I, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthesia for an Opthalmic Procedure and MRI in a Pediatric Patient with Mitochondrial Disorder. Opthalmic Anesthesia Society Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Hsu P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Ifeanyi I, Tsai J, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions after Oncologic Surgery. Opthalmic Anesthesia Society Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Katz M, Yu J, Fleming J, Soliz J. The Use of Epidural Analgesia Alone Does Not Affect Postoperative Complication Rate When Compared to IV PCA with or without Epidural Analgesia After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Review. Third Annual Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine and Care of the Cancer Patient, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Sahai P, Katz M, Fleming J, Feng L, Yu J, Gottumukkala V. A Comparison of Epidural and Intravenous Patient Control Analgesia on Early Postoperative Pain After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Ifeanyi I, Soliz J, Cata J, Sahai P, Feng L, Yu J, Katz M, Gottumukkala V. Epidural Anesthesia Does Not Increase Rate of Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Review. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Ifeanyi I, Soliz J, Cata J, Sahai P, Feng L, Katz M, Gottumukkala V. The Use of IV PCA With of Without Epidural Analgesia Does Not Affect Recurrence Free Survival or Overall Survival When Compared to Epidural Analgesia Alone After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Study. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Ifeanyi I, Welsby I. Management of Perioperative Caugulopathic Bleeding in Patients Requiring Urgent CABG After High-Dose Clopidorgrel Load. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Book Chapters
- Agarwal D, Ifeanyi I, Udoji M. Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems. In: Pain Management Review: A Problem Based Learning Approach. Oxford University Press, 2018.
Letters to the Editor
- Ifeanyi IC, Van Meter AK. Opioid use and sleep apnea should be considered when evaluating postanesthesia care unit desaturations seen after intraoperative use of 100% oxygen. Anesthesiology 121: 1354-5, 2014.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2022. Preoperative Evaluation for Thoracic Surgery. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Enhanced Recovery After Autologous Reconstruction for Breast Surgery P11 Nursing Education. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Perioperative Implications of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Opportunities for Improvement: Enhancing Recovery in Breast Oncology Surgical Patients. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Presentation: Introduction to ESRP. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Enhanced Surgical Recovery After Breast Surgery Program Implementation. Continuing Safety and Effectiveness Course. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Enhanced Recovery After Breast Oncologic Surgery Program Implementation. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Enhanced Surgical Recovery After Breast Surgery. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center ESRP Team Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Breast Surgical Oncology Morbidity and Mortality Conference: To Block or Not to Block. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Perioperative Implications of the Antiplatelet Agent Evolution. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Grand Rounds Conference. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2024. Ultrasound Airway Workshop. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2023. Airway Anatomy Ultrasound Workshop. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Austin, TX, US.
- 2022. Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Venous Access Workshop. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Austin, TX, US.
- 2011. Clinical Update: Intraoperative Management of Coagulopathic Patients. Conference. Duke University Medical Center. Durham, NC, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Regional anesthesia options for breast cancer surgery - The search for the Holy Grail. Panelist. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2022. Invasive Cadaveric Procedural Skills Lab: Pushing the Limits. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2021. Cadaveric Workshop on Advanced Skills that Every Anesthesiologist Should Know. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2018. Cadaveric Workshop on Advanced Skills that Every Anesthesiologist Should Know. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2017. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: An Overview. Conference. Institutio Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasticas Teleconference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Enhanced Recovery: The Tech Perspective. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2017. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The New Normal?. Invited. National Medical Association 115th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2015. Emergencies in Anesthesia. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Caring for Our Smallest Patients: Pediatric Considerations. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Utilizing Ultrasound in the Operating Room. Invited. 4th Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Epidural Anesthesia Does Not Increase Rate of Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Review. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2014. Critical Intraoperative Events in Anesthesia. Invited. 3rd Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Applications of Ultrasound Guidance in Anesthesia. Conference. Greater Houston Society of Anesthesia Technicians & Technologists. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Management of Perioperative Caugulopathic Bleeding in Patients Requiring Urgent CABG After High-Dose Clopidorgrel Load. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists National Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Anesthetic Management of an Adult Patient with Propionic Acidemia. Invited. Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents' Research Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
International Presentations
- 2023. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery. Invited. 2nd International Symposium on Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Mexico City, MX.
- 2023. Perioperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy. Panelist. Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine Conference. London, GB.
- 2016. Paravertebral Nerve Block Workshop. Invited. Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Lima, PE.
- 2016. Enhanced Recovery for Breast Surgical Oncology Patients. Invited. Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Lima, PE.
- 2015. The Use of Epidural Analgesia Alone Does Not Affect Postoperative Complication Rate when Compared to IV PCA with or without Epidural Analgesia After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Invited. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine and Care of the Cancer Patient. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2014. The Use of IV PCA With or Without Epidural Analgesia Does Not Affect Recurrence Free Survival or Overall Survival When Compared to Epidural Analgesia Alone After Pancreatic Cancer surgery. A Retrospective Study. Invited. International Anesthesia Research Society. Montreal, CA.
Formal Peers
- 2024. Pulmonary Fellow Bootcamp. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Annual Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2016. Paravertebral Nerve Block Intraoperative Workshop. Invited. Lima, PE.
- 2016. Breast Surgical Oncology Enhanced Recovery Opportunities. Visiting. Lima, PE.
- 2016. Paravertebral Nerve Blocks. Visiting. Lima, PE.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2022 - Present |
| Title: | A Pilot Study to Assess the Functional Capacity of Esophageal Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Therapy and Esophagectomy |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2019 - 2019 |
| Title: | Evaluation of the Quantra System in Surgical Oncological Population |
| Funding Source: | HemoSonics |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | PA19-0406 |
Patient Reviews
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