Overview
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
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2021 - Present
Anesthesiology, VA Anesthesiology Service,
Anesthesiology
Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences
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2019 - Present
Population Health Sciences,
Basic Science Departments
Recent Publications
Association of neighborhood disadvantage with clinical and healthcare utilization outcomes following traumatic brain injury.
Journal Article J Clin Neurosci · January 2026 BACKGROUND: Health disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI) risk and outcomes have been observed. Neighborhood-level social determinants of health (SDOH), such as built environment and socioeconomic disadvantage, may contribute to these disparities. To ... Full text Link to item CiteQuality of Recovery in Veterans Following Postoperative Ketamine Infusion Implementation.
Journal Article Pain Manag Nurs · November 18, 2025 Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Veterans and contributes to poor surgical recovery. This pilot quality improvement project evaluated a structured postoperative ketamine infusion program at a Veterans Affairs medical center. Veterans with chronic pai ... Full text Link to item CiteInfluence of Social Support and Personality Traits on Digital Health Technology Adoption Among U.S. Veterans: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Journal Article Mil Med · November 1, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Digital health technologies (DHT), including telemedicine and world wide web-based tools, have transformed healthcare delivery by enhancing patient self-management and clinical monitoring capabilities. Despite widespread adoption in many popu ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Integrated Training in Anesthesiology Research
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 1996 - 2026Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome across a Diverse Patient Population
ResearchMentor · Awarded by American Society of Anesthesiologists · 2022 - 2024Sugammadex versus Neostigmine in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Merck & Co., Inc. · 2021 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
State University of New York, Albany ·
2002
M.P.H.
Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (India) ·
1997
M.B.B.S.