People

Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 

My name is Sadia and I'm also a CA-1. I'm originally from Houston went to medical school at UTSW in Dallas and ended up finally leaving Texas for residency. For me, wellness and self-care are essential and a joint effort in residency between residents and the program. As a wellness chair, I hope to optimize wellness at work and increase inclusivity by celebrating other cultural and religious holidays.

Medical School: University of Athens School of Health Sciences

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: December 2023

Evangelos is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Anesthesiology, currently involved with the Anesthesiology Control Tower projects and the THRIVE study.

Evangelos was born in St. Louis but grew up in Greece after his family moved overseas. From a young age, he knew he wanted to become a physician, following his father’s footsteps. He studied medicine at the University of Athens School of Medicine and graduated with high honors. Post-graduation, he worked as a primary care physician in the Greek Army for six months. After completing military service, he started collaborating on clinical research projects with the Department of Medicine at the University Hospital of Patras. Wishing to care for patients in remote and underserved areas of Greece, he worked in the emergency department of the General Hospital of Sitia on the island of Crete.

Evangelos joined the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine to pursue his interest in clinical research. In the future, he aspires to pursue residency training in anesthesiology and follow a path in academic medicine.

Outside of work, Evangelos enjoys outdoor running, trying new restaurants, watching movies, and traveling. He is excited to experience the rich culture of St. Louis and explore the city.

Fun fact: Evangelos has three sisters he considers his best friends despite being grumpy about not having a brother growing up.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: August 2024

Menelaos Karanikolas is Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and works mostly in POD 5 and in the Division of Trauma Anesthesiology. He was born and raised in Athens, Greece, and obtained his MD from the University of Athens School of Medicine. He then completed his anesthesiology residency, cardiothoracic anesthesia fellowship, and pain management fellowship at WashU Medicine and received an MPH degree from the St. Louis University School of Public Health. He has practiced cardiac anesthesia in Athens, Greece, pain management at WashU Medicine, and had a faculty appointment at the University of Patras, Greece, before returning to WashU Medicine in 2010. He met Areti, his wife, while in medical school, got married during residency, and he is now the proud father of three daughters and one son.

In his free time, he enjoys playing chess, watching European basketball, and listening, DJ-ing, and dancing to Argentine Tango music.

Fun fact: Menelaos has studied Argentine Tango for several years, is a founding member of a non-profit dedicated to promoting Argentine Tango in the St. Louis area, and enjoys opportunities to dance while traveling out of state or overseas.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: May 2023

Clayton Karimi is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He graduated from Goldfarb's Nurse Anesthesia Program in 2014 and thereafter accepted a position with the Department of Anesthesia. Clayton works primarily with the Acute Critical Care and Trauma Service. He appreciates the variety that this offers and the comradery amongst the team. Having the ability to offer clinical support for this patient population is a privilege that Clayton enjoys. Outside of the hospital, Clayton spends his time with his wonderful family - his wife, Melissa, and their two beautiful daughters, Layla and Lillian. They love traveling the country in an RV; last year, they visited five national parks and spent a total of three months traveling. Clayton is also an avid fisherman who thoroughly enjoys his time on the water.