Dr. Mian Ahmad
An attending, loved by all the residents for his wit, patience, and wise encouragement. He joined us from Hahnemann University Hospital where he completed his residency and served as faculty for a long time. Dr. Ahmad is a cherished resource who helps us master the fundamentals of anesthesia, airway management, pharmacology, and navigation of practical clinical scenarios with problem-based learning discussions.
Dr. Sean Baskin
An enthusiastic cardiac anesthesiologist and intensivist who just recently joined our department after completing fellowships in cardiac anesthesia and critical care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. His academic interests are 3-D echo and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Baskin is passionate about echocardiography and resident education and looks forward to teaching the residents and fellows transthoracic and transesophageal echo. His strong procedural background is a great addition to our department and we’re excited to have him join us.
Dr. Jilyan Decker
Dr. Decker is a Temple-trained obstetric anesthesiologist who is passionate about caring for our high-risk obstetric population. They care deeply about resident education and making sure residents leave our program prepared for whatever clinical setting they work in.
Dr. Jake Duggan
One of the newest members of our program leadership, Dr. Duggan is a Temple-trained anesthesiologist who is a relatable educator for all of our residents. Passionate about simulation and education, Dr. Duggan works closely with the simulation center and didactic lecturers to craft an outstanding educational program for our residents. In the OR, he's calm under pressure and always willing to go the extra mile for his colleagues!
Dr. Shelley George
Our Associate Program Director! Dr. George recently joined our department from Hahnemann University Hospital where she served a long tenure after completing her fellowship in regional anesthesiology and acute pain. From day one, Dr. George has been seeking resident interests, actively involved in curriculum development, resident recruitment and fellowship decision guidance. We are thrilled to have her serve in this new capacity. She keeps us focused and continually offers words of encouragement.
Dr. Amanda Hargrove
An incredibly skillful, experienced clinician, Dr. Hargrove works out of the Temple North campus. Dr. Hargrove has practiced in both academic and private settings prior to joining back with the Temple family. She graduated medical school from Drexel University and then went on to complete anesthesiology residency training at Hahnemann University. She is always willing to give residents career advice, and her calm nature makes her a delight to work with in the operating room
Dr. Gregory Hertel
Our fearless Program Director! Dr. Hertel is excited to take on his new role in the residency program, planning to build on the success of the residency and push our program to new heights! Dr. Hertel brings his background in both academic medicine and private practice to this role, creating a resident-focused education program focused on ensuring resident success. We appreciate his leadership and continued support!
Dr. Jon Livelsberger
He’s recently won awards for resident mentorship and teaching. Dr. Livelsberger is Temple-trained and went on to complete a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He spearheads the neurosurgical and orthopedic anesthesia services and is well-known amongst the residents for oral-board review questions, impromptu problem-based learning discussions and promotion of critical-thinking.
Dr. Daniella Miele
A resourceful anesthesiologist who always thinks out-of-the-box. She is a great listener and an outstanding teacher who has extensive experience with regional anesthesia, team-building and resident mentorship. She serves in various roles in program evaluation and development, where we draw on her balanced and objective approach to problem-solving. She completed her anesthesiology residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and has been with our department for several years. She is excited to serve as one of the Assistant Program Directors for the residency program.
Dr. Aaron Montani
After finishing his residency at Temple, Dr. Montani joined the faculty and has quickly become a favorite among the residents for his easy-going and supportive nature in the operating room. He is happy to jump into any clinical situation and regularly covers the Acute Pain service or any other site where his skills are put to use.
Dr. David Paul
Dr. Paul completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after graduating from Vassar College with a degree in Sociology and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. After many years of practice in the community, he recently joined Temple. He is a member of the Blood Transfusion Committee. He is enjoying his experience with residents and teaching the practical aspects of anesthesiology.
Dr. Jack Peace
An attending known for his dedication to resident education and practical solutions, his problem-solving skills help to keep us on our toes! Dr. Peace attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He joins us from Northwestern University, where he completed his anesthesiology residency and fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology. He has helped broaden our teaching exposures, both in the main ORs and in the very dynamic world of obstetric care. He’s a great resource for us all, pushing us to do our best. He is excited to assume the role of Associate Program Director for the residency program.
Dr. Yuliana Salamanca-Padilla
A vibrant cardiothoracic anesthesiologist who wears many hats. She completed her residency at our institution and left briefly to pursue her Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship at Penn State University. She has since returned and continues to work closely with residents, continually seeking our feedback and working on curriculum improvement. She is also the Program Director for our Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship and recruits amazing fellows each year!
Dr. Larissa Salas
An energetic, always friendly but fierce advocate for resident productivity, wellness and holistic development. She is one of our critical care anesthesiologists with whom we have the pleasure of working both in ICU and OR settings. Dr. Salas joined us after completing her anesthesiology residency at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, followed by a Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic and she overflows with words of wisdom. She brings a wealth of experience with difficult intubations, critically ill respiratory and cardiac failure patients, and the perioperative care of cardiac surgery patients and liver transplant patients!
Dr. Jonathan Scrobola
We all appreciate Dr. Scrobola's quick wit and unparalleled clinical acumen. A former Temple resident, Dr. Scrobola knows Temple in and out. He is a great clinical resource and a tremendous team player. You know you're going to have a good day when you're with Dr. Scrobola in the operating room!
Dr. Anish Sethi
Dr. Sethi is an ever-cheerful, down-to-earth attending, who trained in chronic pain at Thomas Jefferson University and who has helped enhance our experience in this field of study. He is always teaching us to master various interventions of this rapidly evolving subspecialty, when not helping us hone our general anesthesia skills in the OR. He also serves as the department Vice Chair of Clinical Research and is actively involved in recruiting residents for quality improvement and other studies.