Overview
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Anesthesiology
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2021 - Present
Anesthesiology, Pediatrics,
Anesthesiology
Chief, Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology
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2021 - Present
Anesthesiology, Pediatrics,
Anesthesiology
Professor in Pediatrics
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2020 - Present
Pediatrics,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Surgical and Anesthesia-Related Concerns forRobot-Assisted Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · November 7, 2025 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to describe a cohort of pediatric patients undergoing robot-assisted cardiac surgery at a single center and to discuss the anesthetic implications and perioperative considerations to optimize outcomes. DESIGN: A retr ... Full text Link to item CiteCombined Pecto-intercostal Fascial Plane and Rectus Sheath Blocks Versus Local Infiltration for Pain Management Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal Article Anesth Analg · October 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that regional anesthesia (RA) use versus placebo control is associated with less postsurgical opioid requirements and improved pain scores. This trial compared a novel combination of bilateral pecto-intercostal fasci ... Full text Link to item CiteUpdates in perioperative hemostasis in the pediatric surgical patient.
Journal Article Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · June 1, 2025 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Maintaining hemostasis in pediatric patients undergoing major surgery presents unique challenges for the anesthesiologist. This review presents the most recent updates on pediatric perioperative bleeding and hemostasis management. RECENT ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
A Multicenter, Open-label, Randomized, Bupivacaine-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of EXPAREL for Postoperative Analgesia in Subjects Aged 0 to Less Than 6 Years Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 2024 - 2026Pain Control with Regional Anesthesia following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blinded Pilot Study
ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Society for Pediatric Anesthesia · 2023 - 2025Turek - Step 2 Project
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Enzyvant · 2022 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Pretoria (South Africa) ·
1995
M.B.B.S.