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Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: October 2021

Brendon was born and raised in Indianapolis and attending Indiana University School of Medicine before coming to St. Louis for residency. He is one of the current CA-2 residents and will be the second anesthesiologist in his family after his dad. His fiancé, Keerthana, is currently a urology resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. They plan to dive into the hectic world of wedding planning this coming year. In his free time, Brendon enjoys playing the piano and guitar, making trips up to Milwaukee, watching plenty of Netflix, and traveling whenever he can.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School
Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School

Residency: WashU Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: July 2020

Christina has worked at WashU since May 2010, and has been with the department in the Research division since 2013. She currently manages procurement, expenses, onboarding of new employees, visas, and office management. Christina is originally from St. Peters, MO, and found her passion for traveling during high school when she had the opportunity to travel to Quebec/Montreal, Canada, and Egypt. She also participated in two mission trips to Reynosa, Mexico, and spent the summer of 2002 in Sevilla, Spain with the Center for Cross-Culture Study. Christina attended Missouri Baptist University where she studied Business Administration and Spanish. She lives with her son, Dominic, and German Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, Jonah. Aside from traveling, she also enjoys history and any water-related fun.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: February 2025

Garrett is a CA-1 resident in the Department of Anesthesiology. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, he developed an early interest in medicine and patient care while working as an LPN at an ambulatory pediatric clinic. He later completed his bachelor's degree in biochemistry at the University of New Mexico before earning his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Now in residency, Garrett is passionate about perioperative patient safety, quality improvement, and optimizing anesthesia workflows. While still exploring his long-term career path, he is strongly considering a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology.

Beyond medicine, Garrett values the close relationships he has built over the years. His large, tight-knit family—including 30 first cousins—has always been central to his life, and he makes it a priority to stay connected with them despite the demands of residency. He also remains close with friends from his hometown and medical school, cherishing the bonds formed through shared experiences and late-night study sessions. Since moving to St. Louis, Garrett has found a strong sense of community within his residency program, which has made the transition to a new city seamless. Whether exploring the city’s food scene, unwinding after long shifts, or sharing a laugh in the resident lounge, his co-residents have become an extension of his support system. He is often outside of the city visiting his partner, Victoria, in Baltimore whenever he can, and they enjoy exploring new places together.

In his free time, Garrett enjoys baking, experimenting with new dessert recipes, and perfecting his espresso technique as a dedicated home barista. He also loves getting lost in a good book or unwinding with TV—while Game of Thrones is his all-time favorite, he has a well-known soft spot for reality TV. No matter where life takes him, Garrett finds the most joy in sharing these moments with the people who matter most.

Department of Anesthesiology APP of the Quarter: March 2025

Originally from Sullivan, MO, Paige earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Columbia College. She began her healthcare journey in 2017 as a patient care technician to gain experience for physician assistant school. During her clinical training as a PA, she rotated through the SICU and later joined the WashU Medicine Critical Care APP team after graduating from SLU in December 2022.

Paige Cardoza, PA-C, has been nominated as the March 2025 APP of the Quarter!

Paige’s nominator highlighted her incredible dedication, sharing how she went above and beyond to plan a wedding for a patient’s daughter—ensuring the patient could be present for the special moment, complete with photos.

Beyond her clinical excellence, Paige is deeply involved in supporting PA students, mentoring colleagues, and serving on the Social & Well-Being Committee. Her colleagues consistently praise her willingness to help, even on the busiest shifts.