UF Anesthesiology

10/31/2026

: Chair Gregory Janelle, M.D., FASE, FASA, professor of anesthesiology and surgery, has been appointed chief of medical staff for UF Health Shands! Prior to this, he served as vice chief of medical staff for two years.

Dr. Janelle was chosen for his extensive knowledge and leadership skills. “His deep knowledge of our medical staff bylaws and credentialing processes is matched by his ability to guide medical staff services through complex challenges with clarity, collaboration, and purpose,” said Nisha Patel, director of medical staff administration, who worked closely with Dr. Janelle while he was vice chief.

Learn more about Dr. Janelle's new role and his previous appointments 👇

University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology Chair Gregory Janelle, M.D., FASE, FASA, professor of anesthesiology and surgery, has been appointed chief of medical staff for UF Health Shands. Prior to this, he served as vice chief of medical staff for two years. Janelle was chosen for his....

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Bloom, manager of health care administration in the Anesthesiology Education Office, who earned the Certified Training Administrator of Graduate Medical Education (C-TAGME) designation! 👏 The certification validates that administrators of graduate medical education are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to manage residency and fellowship programs effectively.

10/27/2026

This October University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology members attended the 2026 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting in San Diego. They participated in over 20 sessions and shared more than 15 posters on various medical and anesthesiology subjects, such as end-stage liver disease, airway management, and anesthesia management after lung transplantation.

Professor of Anesthesiology Yong G. Peng, M.D., Ph.D., FASE, FASA, praised this year’s contributions by the department, “This year’s poster presentations highlighted a growing interest in the application of artificial intelligence to predict patients’ hemodynamic responses and perioperative outcomes. Other major research interests focused on the use of mechanical circulatory support devices in critically ill patients.”

Read more about our time at the 2026 ASA annual meeting 👉️ https://anest.ufl.edu/2026/10/27/uf-anesthesiology-brings-expertise-and-research-to-asa-2026/

10/24/2026

: Terrie Vasilopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor of anesthesiology and program director for the Academy in Medical Education Scholarship, has been appointed to the William M. Hall Professorship in the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies! 👏 Dr. Vasilopoulos was chosen for her expertise, accomplishments, and dedication to advancing the UF College of Medicine’s mission of improving patient care, research, and education.

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Terrie Vasilopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor of anesthesiology and program director for the Academy in Medical Education Scholarship, has been appointed to the William M. Hall Professorship in the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies. Vasilopoulos was chosen for her expertise, accomplishments...

10/22/2026

Congratulations to Nicolas Lara, M.D., CA-3 resident, who was chosen by his peers as the September 2026 Resident of the Month!

Dr. Lara’s nominations recognize his kindness and consideration towards co-residents: "Dr. Lara is a fantastic team player. As the transition-to-practice resident, he was helpful, supportive, and a pleasure to work with." One co-resident praised his contributions: "He's always helping wherever needed, providing breaks, and he goes above and beyond to support the team!"

Learn about our residency program 👉️ https://anest.ufl.edu/education/residency/

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Yury Zasimovich, M.D., associate professor of anesthesiology, who was chosen by our residents as the September 2026 Faculty Educator of the Month!

Resident nominations for Dr. Zasimovich highlight his patience while teaching residents: "Dr. Zasimovich always takes the time to stop by and teach. He is calm, supportive, and encouraging during difficult cases and has a lot of empathy." One resident emphasized their appreciation for Dr. Zasimovich: "Truly one of the best faculty members we have. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher!"

View opportunities to join our faculty 👉️ https://anest.ufl.edu/recruitment/

10/15/2026

Residents William Du Sablon, D.O., and Benjamin Yitzhak, M.D.; associate professor of anesthesiology R. Victor Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.; and dental resident Bryan Caraballo Perez, M.D., DDS, earned recognition for their medically challenging case (MCC) and/or quality improvement (QI) project. Their poster titled, “Anesthesia Management of a High-Risk Post-Lung Transplant Patient with Accidental Finding of Inability to Generate Positive Inspiratory Pressure” was selected as a Best of MCCs & QI Projects presentation by the American Society of Anesthesiologists for its 2026 annual meeting. This distinction is awarded to submissions that scored in the top 10% of all MCC and QI Project submissions.

Congratulations to Drs. Du Sablon, Yitzhak, Zhang, and Caraballo Perez! 👏

Learn about our residency program 👉️ https://anest.ufl.edu/education/residency/

10/13/2026

Lauren Berkow, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology and chief of the Division of Neuroanesthesia, is the author of “Airway Complications,” a chapter in Evidence-based Guide to Difficult Airway Management, recently published by Springer Nature.

Airway management is a routine part of many medical procedures, including surgery and emergency care. However, the process can present risks, particularly when a patient has a difficult airway or requires specialized intervention. Dr. Berkow’s chapter describes complications that may occur during airway management or shortly afterward.

Read more about Dr. Berkow's book chapter on airway management complications 👉️ https://anest.ufl.edu/2026/10/13/lauren-berkow-m-d-authors-chapter-on-airway-complications-in-new-medical-textbook/

10/10/2026

: Our six pain medicine fellows participated in a workshop to prepare them for the realities of performing interventional pain procedures. They identified spine anatomy and practiced guiding needles and locating targets under fluoroscopy, which are essential skills for safe and successful procedures.

Juan Mora, M.D., associate professor of anesthesiology, and David Lizdas, M.S., engineer III, led the training session utilizing the tools and resources of the UF Center for Safety, Simulation & Advanced Learning Technologies.

Read more about the pain medicine workshop 👇 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/.../cssalt.../ See less

Our six pain medicine fellows recently participated in a workshop to prepare them for the realities of performing interventional pain procedures. They identified spine anatomy and practiced guiding needles and locating targets under fluoroscopy, which are essential skills for safe and successful pro...

10/09/2026

Make sure you catch the Florida Gators' homecoming game tomorrow at 12:45 PM! 🐊 Our faculty, staff, residents, and fellows always enjoy cheering on the Gators together and tailgating with our colleagues from the Department of Surgery. 🏈