Konstantinos (Stan) Alfaras-Melainis, MD, MSc, has been appointed Assistant Chief of Anesthesiology and Residency Director for UPMC Mercy, effective December 1, 2024.
Terri will retire in December 2024 after a remarkable career spanning 45 years as a dedicated CRNA, 35 of those years at UPMC Mercy Hospital and 11 years as CRNA Director at Mercy.
During National Advanced Practice Provider Week, Joshua Allender, MS, CRNA, and Toni Orsino, MBA, CRNA, were recognized for their outstanding contributions.
The recorded webinar by Mihaela Visoiu, MD, Sarah Whiteford, MSN, CRNA, and Abeer A. Azzuqa, MD, delves into critical aspects of managing pain and sedation in neonates, offering valuable insights and strategies for overcoming common challenges in neonatal care.
The Society for Pediatric Sedation Center of Excellence in Pediatric Sedation designation reaffirms the team’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in pediatric sedation.
At the foundation's 9th Annual Legacy of Caring Gala, Dr. Kunkel was honored for his dedication, exceptional patient care, and community impact, and Megan was recognized for her work on the Community Injury Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Program.
Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA, and co-authors James W. Ibinson, MD, PhD, Courtney N. Kozdron, and Marcus A. Simmons, MD, have been awarded First Place for their abstract at ISAP 2024 Annual Meeting.
In Science, Benedict Alter, MD, PhD, offers his perspective on a new research study from University of Turin Medical School where investigators have “reverse engineered” the placebo effect, potentially unveiling new pathways to treat chronic pain.
Drs. Brendan Lynch, Madeline Martell, and Henry Paiste were recognized for their outstanding performance in OB anesthesiology during their clinical rotations over the past academic year.
Our residents Drs. Benjamin Genovese, Craig Johnson, Adam Opitz-Leewe, Elaina Anglin, Marianne Ligon, and Miya Oliver, received our 2024 Chair's Distinction in Anesthesiology Knowledge Awards.
Dr. Sadhasivam was accepted into the FAER Academy of Research Mentors in Anesthesiology, joined the Magee-Womens Research Institute, and was appointed Associate Dean for Perioperative Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
