We are delighted to announce that over the past few months, we have had five new faculty additions to the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology: Drs. Altshuler, Chang, Dewey, Sanofsky, and Spiro.
Welcome, New Pediatric Anesthesiology Faculty
Category: Appointments
Alex Mohrman appointed CRNA clinical chief at BJH
Alex Mohrmann has been named the CRNA Clinical Chief at BJH. In his new role, Alex will have the opportunity to build upon his experience as CRNA team leader to make a meaningful impact for our department.
Nykiel-Bailey appointed Associate Program Director for Residency Program
Dr. Sydney Nykiel-Bailey has been selected to serve as the Associate Program Director for the Anesthesiology Residency, where she will continue to develop innovative programs to enhance and enrich the educational experience of our residents.
Dr. Hawa Abubakar joins the Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. Hawa Abubakar joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on August 22, 2022. She will have appointments in the Divisions of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.
Kannampallil named inaugural director of acute care innovation research
Dr. Kannampallil will plan, direct, and coordinate research activities related to technology, telemedicine, and innovation within the department. He will also provide population, organizational, and patient-level data, analysis and decision support to advance innovative and technology-related initiatives for the department.
Kerby named inaugural associate vice chair of innovation
Paul Kerby, MBBS, has been named the associate vice chair for innovation for the Department of Anesthesiology. In this new role, Kerby will work closely with the Vice Chair for Innovation, Omokhaye Higo, MD, MBA, to plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities related to perioperative telemedicine and other innovative initiatives within the department.
Gregory appointed division chief of perioperative medicine
Stephen Gregory, MD, has been selected as the division chief of perioperative medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology. In his role as division chief, Gregory will develop educational programs, conduct innovative perioperative quality improvement programs, support perioperative research, and manage staff, faculty, and trainees within the perioperative medicine division.
Dr. James Wirthlin joins the Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. James Wirthlin has joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on July 1, 2022. He will have an Instructor appointment in the Divisions of Regional/Ambulatory and General Anesthesiology where he will perform his clinical work.
Dr. Bruno Maranhao joins the Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. Bruno Maranhao joined the Department of Anesthesiology faculty at Washington University in St. Louis on August 1, 2022. He will have appointments in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and the Division of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Jason Han joins the Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. Jason Han has joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on August 1, 2022. He will have an appointment in the Divisions of Regional/Ambulatory and General Anesthesiology where he will perform his clinical work.