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David Ninan, DO, Anesthesiology, Wichita, KS, Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

DavidJohnNinanDOFAOCA, CPE

Anesthesiology Wichita, KS

Dean and Chief Academic Officer

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Summary

  • Dr. David Ninan is the Dean and Chief Academic Officer for the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is an anesthesiologist by training and has worked at Riverside University Health System-Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Moreno Valley. He has served as the president of the medical staff, chair of the anesthesia department, medical director of peri-operative services, and an anesthesia residency program director. He received his medical degree from College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and has been in practice 18 years. He is experienced in airway management, cardiac arrest, and anesthesia.

Education & Training

  • Riverside University Health System
    Riverside University Health SystemChief Residency, Anesthesiology, 2002 - 2003
  • Riverside University Health System
    Riverside University Health SystemResidency, Anesthesiology, 2000 - 2003
  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
    Arrowhead Regional Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
    College of Osteopathic Medicine of the PacificClass of 1999
  • California State University, San Bernardino
    California State University, San BernardinoB.A., Psychology, With High Honors, 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2001 - 2026
  • AOA Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2016 RUHS Bertram H. Eckmann, M.D., Emerging Leadership Award Riverside University Health System, 2016
  • Unsung Hero Honor Roll AOA, 2013
  • Mentor Hall of Fame-Top Five Finalist for Mentor of the Year Award AOA, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine-Induced Polyuric Syndrome  
    Granger S, Ninan D, Cureus, 5/3/2017
  • Implementation of the Clockwork Operating Room Efficiency Model (CORE) to improve First Case Start Times.  
    Trivedi P, Ninan, D, Ludi D, O’Rourke L, Belson D, Journal of the Society for Healthcare Improvement Professionals, 10/2013
  • The Role of Healthcare Analytics and Cloud Computing in a Continuous Quality Monitoring Program  
    Waxer N, Ninan D, Ma A, Dominguez N, American College of Physician Executives "The Physician Executive Journal", 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Medication-Induced Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest.
    Pham, Patrick DO; Patel, Devangi DO; Ninan, David DO; Fargo, Ramiz MD, American Society of Anesthesiology, 1/1/2017
  • Importance of addressing culture change in implementing initiatives. A study in operating room turn over time reduction.
    Janet Zhu D.O., Tricia Fullerton D.O., David Ninan D.O., Riverside County Research Symposium, 1/1/2016
  • Surgery during the "big one". Are YOU ready for it? A pilot study.
    Janet Zhu D.O., David Ninan D.O., Riverside County Research Symposium, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • "Inspiring Excellence: A Resident Career Development Curriculum, a collaborative proposal" 
    1/1/2017
  • "Inspiring Excellence: A Resident Career Development Curriculum" 
    1/1/2017
  • Traits of ultra high performers. 
    1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. David Ninan and Dr. Dasa Gangadhar Join the Proposed KHSC-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Leadership Team
    Dr. David Ninan and Dr. Dasa Gangadhar Join the Proposed KHSC-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Leadership TeamJuly 20th, 2021

Committees

  • Founding Chair, Value Analysis Committee 2016 - Present
  • Treasurer, Board of Governors - AOCA 2015 - Present
  • Co-chair, OR Committee

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations