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RAAPM division aims to provide cost effective tailored, patient-centered care pathways to enhance recovery with reduced inflammation, pain and opioid usage that translate into long term benefits. We are engaged with surgeons, allied professionals and administrators to constantly improve practice through research and education.

I decided to further specialize in Regional Anesthesiology to broaden my knowledge and acquire more advanced skills. I have always loved innovation and Regional Anesthesiology is the branch of our specialty that has most evolved in recent years and is in continuous development. I also like providing my patients the option of a less invasive and pain free anesthetic experience.

I like the technical challenge of regional block placement and more importantly the result of nerve blocks which, unlike systemic analgesics, reliably and effectively remove pain.

For me, regional anesthesia is the intersection of calling and career. It allows me to use my skills and talents to the best of my abilities, and to serve others in a meaningful way that improves their well-being and quality of life.

During my training, I was most drawn to the subspecialty of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. Within this field, I am able to use my fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology, together with advanced procedural techniques, to help improve a patient's experience and overall outcome. The ability to decrease a patient's pain with avenues that limit the need for excessive opioid use and thus their myriad of side effects, is very rewarding. In addition, the option of using regional anesthesia instead of, or as an adjunct to, general anesthesia allows me to better tailor my approach to taking care of patients in the operating room in the best and safest way possible. I am fortunate to be practicing within the subspecialty of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.

I chose regional anesthesiology and acute pain management because these fields are cutting edge and make a big impact on patient outcome and recovery. It has been immensely satisfying to watch the addition of ultrasound imaging to the field with more targets and approaches to provide more effective pain care that translate to safer and higher quality of care. I see the improved patient satisfaction and that is meaningful.

I chose RAAPM because it’s a rapidly expanding field with constant innovation and exciting research opportunities. I also wanted to specialize in non-opioid methods of decreasing acute pain and I hope to maximize the use of regional anesthesia in the acute trauma population.