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Bassel Kadi, MD

Dual CCM (2020)/ACTA Fellow (2021)

Medical School: Wayne State University

Residency: WashU Medicine

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Elyse Kaestner, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Philip Kalarickal, MD

ACTA Fellow (2015)

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Residency: Tulane University

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Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, FRCA, EDIC

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology; POD 5 Leader

Portrait of Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, MBBS

Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, MBBS

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: December 2024

Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, MBBS, is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tirunelveli Medical College in India and completed his anesthesiology training at Madras Medical College, India, and in the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and holds the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC).

Dr. Kanakaraj worked as an attending anesthesiologist in the UK for four years before joining the faculty at WashU Medicine in 2018. His professional focus is on patient safety, quality improvement, and education. He leads educational initiatives for residents, student nurse anesthetists, and nursing staff. Additionally, he serves as a physician leader for POD-5 and prioritizes patient safety and staff well-being as essential aspects of care.

Outside of work, Dr. Kanakaraj enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. A passionate supporter of Arsenal Football Club, he firmly believes they are destined to win the Premier League.

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Anne Kancel, DO

Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellow (2017)

Medical School: Kansas City University

Residency: Baystate Medical Center

Ivan Kangrga, MD, PhD

Ivan Kangrga, MD, PhD

Vice Chair for Health System Liaison; BJH Director of Perioperative Safety and Quality; Professor, Anesthesiology

Admin: Erin Hogg

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Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology; Assistant Dean for Data Science; Chief Data Scientist for WashU Medicine

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Irem Kaplan, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellow (2018)

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

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Sadia Karani, MD

Sadia Karani, MD

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School