Bio & Overview
Academic Information
- Department
- Anesthesiology
Research Interests
Selected Publications
2024
Cohen, S. P., Kapural, L., Kohan, L., Li, S., Hurley, R. W., Vallejo, R., . . . DePalma, M. (2024). Cooled radiofrequency ablation versus standard medical management for chronic sacroiliac joint pain: a multicenter, randomized comparative effectiveness study. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 49(3), 184-191. doi:10.1136/rapm-2023-104568
2023
Caparo, M. A., Naeimi, T., Kohan, L., & Wahezi, S. E. (2023). Authors' response to the letter to the editor on "the importance of interventional pain research in academic settings; a call for change to fortify our future. A message from the association of pain program directors (APPD)". PAIN MEDICINE, 24(12), 1403-1404. doi:10.1093/pm/pnad136
Wahezi, S. E., Caparo, M., Naeimi, T., & Kohan, L. (2024). Fellowship education in a new era of pain medicine: concerns and commentary for change. PAIN MEDICINE, 25(1), 3-4. doi:10.1093/pm/pnad116
Wahezi, S. E., Caparo, M., Naeimi, T., & Kohan, L. (2023). The importance of interventional pain research in academic settings: a call for change to fortify our future. A message from the Association of Pain Program Directors (APPD). PAIN MEDICINE, 24(12), 1293-1295. doi:10.1093/pm/pnad099
Durbhakula, S., Toy, S., Acosta, C. A., Barman, R. A., Kelner, A. F., Issa, M. A., . . . Kohan, L. R. (2023). Needs-based novel digital curriculum for the neuromodulation training deficit: Pain Rounds. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 48(8), 414-419. doi:10.1136/rapm-2023-104480
Aggarwal, A., Barad, M., Braza, D. W., McKenzie-Brown, A. M., Lee, D., Mayer, R. S., . . . Szabova, A. (2023). Pain Medicine Milestones 2.0: a step into the future. PAIN MEDICINE, 24(7), 750-757. doi:10.1093/pm/pnad014
2022
Banik, R. K., Peng, S., Kohan, L., Rana, P., Darrow, D. P., & Hagedorn, J. M. (2023). Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Medial Branch Nerves in a Patient with a Deep Brain Stimulator: Our Experience and Literature Review. PAIN MEDICINE, 24(6), 734-737. doi:10.1093/pm/pnac179
Ortiz, N., Shahgholi, L., Kohan, L., & Wahezi, S. E. (2023). The Effect of Local Anesthetics and Contrast Agents on Radiofrequency Ablation Lesion Size. PAIN MEDICINE, 24(3), 269-274. doi:10.1093/pm/pnac148
Brenner, B., Ericson, T., & Kohan, L. (2022). Advances in Non-Invasive Neuromodulation. CURRENT PAIN AND HEADACHE REPORTS, 26(10), 709-717. doi:10.1007/s11916-022-01081-3
Brenner, B., Brancolini, S., Eshraghi, Y., Guirguis, M., Durbhakula, S., Provenzano, D., . . . Kohan, L. (2022). Telemedicine Implementation in Pain Medicine: A Survey Evaluation of Pain Medicine Practices in Spring 2020. PAIN PHYSICIAN, 25(5), 387-390. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Lyman, J., Khalouf, F., Zora, K., DePalma, M., Loudermilk, E., Guiguis, M., . . . Chen, A. F. (2022). Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves provides 24-Month durability in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain: Outcomes from a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial. PAIN PRACTICE, 22(6), 571-581. doi:10.1111/papr.13139
Francio, V. T., Gill, B., Hagedorn, J. M., Rosado, R. P., Pritzlaff, S., Furnish, T., . . . Sayed, D. (2022). Factors involved in applicant interview selection and ranking for chronic pain medicine fellowship. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 47(10), 592-597. doi:10.1136/rapm-2022-103538
Kohan, L., Pellis, Z., Provenzano, D. A., Pearson, A. C. S., Narouze, S., & Benzon, H. T. (2022). American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine contrast shortage position statement. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 47(9), 511-518. doi:10.1136/rapm-2022-103830
Ericson, T., Singla, P., & Kohan, L. (2022). Intrathecal Pumps. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 33(2), 409-424. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2022.01.004
Southerland, W. A., Hasoon, J., Urits, I., Viswanath, O., Simopoulos, T. T., Imani, F., . . . Gill, J. (2022). Dural Puncture During Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Insertion: Analysis of Practice Patterns.. Anesthesiology and pain medicine, 12(2), e127179. doi:10.5812/aapm-127179
Dale, R., Kinch, L., Kohan, L., Furnish, T., Przkora, R., Shah, S., . . . Brancolini, S. (2022). Pain Medicine Fellowship Video Interviews: A COVID-19 Trend or Here to Stay?. PAIN PHYSICIAN, 25(2), 125-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Wahezi, S. E., Duarte, R., Kim, C., Sehgal, N., Argoff, C., Michaud, K., . . . Kohan, L. (2022). An Algorithmic Approach to the Physical Exam for the Pain Medicine Practitioner: A Review of the Literature with Multidisciplinary Consensus. PAIN MEDICINE, 23(9), 1489-1528. doi:10.1093/pm/pnac031
Gill, J., Kohan, L., Hasoon, J., Urits, I., Viswanath, O., Sadegi, K., . . . Simopoulos, T. T. (2022). Contralateral and Lateral Views: Analysis of the Technical Aspects of Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Insertion.. Anesthesiology and pain medicine, 12(1), e123357. doi:10.5812/aapm.123357
Kohan, L., Potru, S., Barreveld, A. M., Sprintz, M., Lane, O., Aryal, A., . . . Viscusi, E. (2022). Response to incorrect application of DSM-5 criteria. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 47(6), 384-385. doi:10.1136/rapm-2021-103455
2021
Hasoon, J., Urits, I., Viswanath, O., Varrassi, G., Simopoulos, T. T., Kohan, L., . . . Gill, J. (2021). Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement Under Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia. PAIN AND THERAPY, 10(2), 1719-1730. doi:10.1007/s40122-021-00332-2
Michaud, K., Cooper, P., Abd-Elsayed, A., & Kohan, L. (2021). Review of Radiofrequency Ablation for Peripheral Nerves. CURRENT PAIN AND HEADACHE REPORTS, 25(10). doi:10.1007/s11916-021-00981-0
Sarrafpour, S., Hasoon, J., Urits, I., Viswanath, O., Mahmoudi, K., Simopoulos, T. T., . . . Kohan, L. (2021). Antibiotics for Spinal Cord Stimulation Trials and Implants: A Survey Analysis of Practice Patterns.. Anesthesiology and pain medicine, 11(5), e120611. doi:10.5812/aapm.120611
Kohan, L., Potru, S., Barreveld, A. M., Sprintz, M., Lane, O., Aryal, A., . . . Viscusi, E. (2021). Guidelines for the use of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in the perioperative setting. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 46(10), 860-861. doi:10.1136/rapm-2021-103092
Purvis, T., Newmark, J., Brenner, G. J., Brodnik, D., & Kohan, L. (2021). Pain Education Innovations During a Global Pandemic. PAIN MEDICINE, 22(9), 1891-1896. doi:10.1093/pm/pnab254
Hascalovici, J., Kohan, L., Spektor, B., Sobey, C., Meroney, M., Anitescu, M., . . . Wahezi, S. (2021). The Pain Medicine Fellowship Telehealth Education Collaborative. PAIN MEDICINE, 22(12), 2791-2797. doi:10.1093/pm/pnab251
Kohan, L., Potru, S., Barreveld, A. M., Sprintz, M., Lane, O., Aryal, A., . . . Viscusi, E. (2021). Buprenorphine management in the perioperative period: educational review and recommendations from a multisociety expert panel. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 46(10), 840-859. doi:10.1136/rapm-2021-103007
Fogarty, A. E., Burnham, T., Kuo, K., Tate, Q., Sperry, B. P., Cheney, C., . . . Conger, A. (2022). The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopically Guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis A Systematic Review. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 101(5), 482-492. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000001813
Shields, M. C., Ouellette, M., Kiefer, N., Kohan, L., Taylor, A. M., Ailawadi, G., & Ragosta, M. (2021). Characteristics and outcomes of surgically ineligible patients with multivessel disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 98(7), 1223-1229. doi:10.1002/ccd.29508
McCormick, Z. L., Cohen, S. P., Walega, D. R., & Kohan, L. (2021). Technical considerations for genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation: optimizing outcomes. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 46(6), 518-523. doi:10.1136/rapm-2020-102117
Kohan, L. R., Elmofty, D., Pena, I., & Liao, C. (2021). Presence of opioid safety initiatives, prescribing patterns for opioid and naloxone, and perceived barriers to prescribing naloxone: Cross-sectional survey results based on practice type, scope, and location.. Journal of opioid management, 17(1), 19-38. doi:10.5055/jom.2021.0611
2020
Gonnella, J. C., Abd-Elsayed, A., & Kohan, L. (2020). Patient Satisfaction in Academic Pain Management Centers: How Do We Compare?. CURRENT PAIN AND HEADACHE REPORTS, 24(12). doi:10.1007/s11916-020-00910-7
Wahezi, S. E., Kohan, L. R., Spektor, B., Brancolini, S., Emerick, T., Fronterhouse, J. M., . . . Kaye, A. D. (2021). Telemedicine and current clinical practice trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH-CLINICAL ANAESTHESIOLOGY, 35(3), 307-319. doi:10.1016/j.bpa.2020.11.005
Kohan, L., Durbhakula, S., Zaidi, M., Phillips, C. R., Rowan, C. C., Brenner, G. J., & Cohen, S. P. (2021). Changes in Pain Medicine Training Programs Associated With COVID-19: Survey Results. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 132(3), 605-615. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000005314
Sperry, B. P., Conger, A., Kohan, L., Walega, D. R., Cohen, S. P., & McCormick, Z. L. (2021). A Proposed Protocol for Safe Radiofrequency Ablation of the Recurrent Fibular Nerve for the Treatment of Chronic Anterior Inferolateral Knee Pain. PAIN MEDICINE, 22(5), 1237-1241. doi:10.1093/pm/pnaa291
Albright-Trainer, B., Provencio, J. J., O'Connor, C. M., Goldstein, R., Kohan, L., Solorzano, G., . . . Naik, B. I. (2020). A Case Report of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Acute Neuropathic Pain in Guillain-Barre Syndrome. A & A PRACTICE, 14(11). doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000001315
Narouze, S., Hakim, S. M., Kohan, L., Adams, D., & Souza, D. (2020). Medical cannabis attitudes and beliefs among pain physicians. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 45(11), 917-919. doi:10.1136/rapm-2020-101658
Shah, S., Diwan, S., Kohan, L., Rosenblum, D., Gharibo, C., Soin, A., . . . Provenzano, D. A. (2020). The Technological Impact of COVID-19 on the Future of Education and Health Care Delivery. PAIN PHYSICIAN, 23(4), S367-S380. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Chen, A. F., Khalouf, F., Zora, K., DePalma, M., Kohan, L., Guirguis, M., . . . Lyman, J. (2020). Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Compared with a Single Injection of Hyaluronic Acid for Chronic Knee Pain A Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial Demonstrating Greater Efficacy and Equivalent Safety for Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 102(17), 1501-1510. doi:10.2106/JBJS.19.00935
Kohan, L., Sobey, C., Wahezi, S., Brancolini, S., Przkora, R., Shaparin, N., . . . Anitescu, M. (2020). Maintaining High-Quality Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship Programs: Part II: Innovations in Clinical Care Workflow, Clinical Supervision, Job Satisfaction, and Postgraduation Mentorship for Pain Fellows During the COVID-19 Pandemic. PAIN MEDICINE, 21(8), 1718-1728. doi:10.1093/pm/pnaa176
Chen, A. F., Khalouf, F., Zora, K., DePalma, M., Kohan, L., Guirguis, M., . . . Lyman, J. (2020). Cooled radiofrequency ablation provides extended clinical utility in the management of knee osteoarthritis: 12-month results from a prospective, multi-center, randomized, cross-over trial comparing cooled radiofrequency ablation to a single hyaluronic acid injection. BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12891-020-03380-5
Zhu, X., Kohan, L. R., & Goldstein, R. B. (2020). Substantial Elevation of Liver Enzymes During Ketamine Infusion: A Case Report. A & A PRACTICE, 14(8). doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000001239
Kinch, L., & Kohan, L. (2020). A Case Report of Reticular Telangiectatic Erythema Following Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Reservoir Replacement. NEUROMODULATION, 23(7), 1054-1056. doi:10.1111/ner.13166
Kohan, L., Moeschler, S., Spektor, B., Przkora, R., Sobey, C., Brancolini, S., . . . Anitescu, M. (2020). Maintaining High-Quality Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship Programs: Part I: Innovations in Pain Fellows' Education, Research, Applicant Selection Process, Wellness, and ACGME Implementation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. PAIN MEDICINE, 21(8), 1708-1717. doi:10.1093/pm/pnaa168
Singla, P., & Kohan, L. R. (2020). Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement in Patient With von Willebrand Disease: A Case Report. A & A PRACTICE, 14(5), 149-151. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000001169
Kinch, L., & Kohan, L. (2020). Headaches of Catheters Past: A Case Report of Persistent Cerebrospinal Fluid Accumulation From a Prior Nonfunctioning Intrathecal Drug Delivery Catheter. NEUROMODULATION, 23(7), 1052-1053. doi:10.1111/ner.13125
Mendelson, A. M., Kohan, L., Okai, J., Wanees, M., Gonnella, J. C., Torjman, M. C., . . . Schwenk, E. S. (2020). Adverse drug effects related to multiday ketamine infusions: multicenter study. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 45(9), 684-685. doi:10.1136/rapm-2019-101173
Kohan, L., McKenna, C., & Irwin, A. (2020). Ilioinguinal Neuropathy. CURRENT PAIN AND HEADACHE REPORTS, 24(1). doi:10.1007/s11916-020-0833-6
2019
Pena, I., Knoepfler, M. L., Irwin, A., Zhu, X., & Kohan, L. R. (2019). Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer-Related Pain: A Case Series. A & A PRACTICE, 13(12), 450-453. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000001106
Kohan, L. (2019). One prescription for the opioid crisis: require buprenorphine waivers for pain medicine fellows. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 44(12), 1043-1044. doi:10.1136/rapm-2019-100907
Zhu, X., Kohan, L. R., & Goldstein, R. B. (2019). Low-Dose Intrathecal Ziconotide for Spasticity From Primary Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Report. A & A PRACTICE, 13(1), 31-33. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000000978
Zhu, X., Kohan, L. R., Morris, J. D., & Hamill-Ruth, R. J. (2019). Sympathetic blocks for complex regional pain syndrome: a survey of pain physicians. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 44(7), 736-741. doi:10.1136/rapm-2019-100418
2017
Nagarajan, V., Bilchick, K., Kohan, L., Welch, T. S., Mihalek, A. D., Kennedy, J. L. W., & Mazimba, S. (2016). OBESITY PARADOX IN PULMONARY HYPERTENSION: ANALYSIS OF THE NIH-PULMONARY HYPERTENSION REGISTRY. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 67(13), 2073. doi:10.1016/S0735-1097(16)32074-5
Kohan, L., Salajegheh, R., Hamill-Ruth, R. J., Yerra, S., & Butz, J. (2017). A review and survey of policies utilized for interventional pain procedures: a need for consensus. JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH, 10, 625-634. doi:10.2147/JPR.S126851
2016
Nagarajan, V., Kohan, L., Holland, E., Keeley, E. C., & Mazimba, S. (2016). Obesity paradox in heart failure: a heavy matter. ESC HEART FAILURE, 3(4), 227-234. doi:10.1002/ehf2.12120
2015
Tran, B. W., Kohan, L. R., & Vorenkamp, K. E. (2015). Postoperative Oxycodone Toxicity in a Patient with Chronic Pain and End-Stage Renal Disease. A & A CASE REPORTS, 4(4), 44-46. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000000115
2011
Kohan, L., & Hamill-Ruth, R. (2011). Pain Assessment and Pharmacologic Management. Critical Care Medicine, 39(9), 2209. doi:10.1097/ccm.0b013e3182283774
Hamill-Ruth, R., Kohan, L., Goldstein, R., Johnson, S., Vorenkamp, K., & Larriviere, L. (2011). Use inconsistency score to identify abberent drug taking behavior. The Journal of Pain, 12(4), P6. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2011.02.025