Drs. Amanda Kleiman and Vaia Abatzis Selected to Serve as ABA Examiners for Applied Exam
2/27/2025
Congratulations to Drs. Amanda Kleiman and Vaia Abatzis on being selected to serve as ABA examiners for the Applied Exam! They will play a critical role in the future of…
Former Resident, Mark Simcox, MD, Appointed to the Virginia Board of Medicine
2/27/2025
Former UVA Anesthesiology resident Mark Simcox, MD, has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Medicine by Governor Glenn Youngkin, following a nomination by Senator Todd Pillion. Dr. Simcox, a…
1/28/2025
August 2024 - December 2024 Grants 1. Mike Mazzeffi, MD Safety and Tolerability of Recombinant von Willebrand Factor Concentrate in Adult ECMO Patients with Major Bleeding: A Phase I Study.…
Global Health: Urogynecology Campaign in Botswana
1/28/2025
Written By Dr. Kamilla Esfahani Dumelang! For the last two weeks, I learned more about cloacal defects than ever before. And I loved it. Working alongside amazing urogynecologists, Drs. Ian…
New Adult Cardiothoracic Fellowship Program
1/28/2025
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program. This program is designed to train the next generation of leaders in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, equipping…
Three Faculty Members Recognized with Patient Experience Awards
1/28/2025
Congratulations to faculty members Lee Heffner, MD, Tyler Johnson, MD, and Lori Urban, PsyD who were recognized by UVA Health for delivering an outstanding patient experience. These awards are derived…
Dr. Akram Zaaqoq Named TCV ICU Medical Director
1/28/2025
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Zaaqoq has been appointed as the Medical Director of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (TCV ICU) at the University of Virginia.…
1/28/2025
Our Pre-anesthesia Evaluation and Testing Center (PETC) underwent a significant transformation, with a new name and location aimed at improving preoperative patient care and streamlining anesthesia evaluations. Previously located on…
1/28/2025
Traumatic brain injury, stroke, and cardiac arrest are frequently complicated by impaired blood flow and oxygenation, which may lead to progressive brain injury. Current devices, designed to measure tissue oxygenation,…
Michael Mazzeffi, MD Elected to George F. Rich Endowed Professorship
1/28/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Mazzeffi, who was recently elected to the George F. Rich Endowed Professorship. Dr. Mazzeffi was among 26 faculty members honored with an endowed professorship this year.…
