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David Alfery, MD, Anesthesiology, Nashville, TN, TriStar Centennial Medical Center

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Anesthesiology Nashville, TN

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green)
    University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green)Internship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1976
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityB.A., 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1980 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1977 - 1982
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1976 - 1980
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Deans List Tulane University
  • Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Tulane University

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Unilateral epidural nerve root hematoma in a parturient  
    Kueczkowski KM, Benumof JL, Reisner LS, Alfery D, Myers R, Acta Anaesthesiol Belg, 1/1/2003
  • Acute transverse myelopathy after posterior cervical decompressive laminectomy and fusion  
    Seitz PA, Alfery DD, Robinete C, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2001
  • Increasing the margin of safety in positioning left-sided double-lumen endotracheal tubes  
    Alfery DD, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1998
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison between a new perilaryngeal airway (PLA) and the laryngeal mask airway (LMA).
    Akca O, Wadhwa A, Wenke M, Doufas AG, Lenhardt R, Liem E, Alfery D, Sessler DI, Society for Airway Management Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, 1/1/2002
  • Pulmonary artery balloon manipulation of pulmonary blood flow during unilateral lung lavage.
    Benumof JL, Spragg RG, Alfery DD, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1981
  • Unilateral lung lavage: Manipulation of pulmonary blood flow.
    Alfery DD, Zamost BG, Benumof JL, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1980
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Lectures

  • CobraPLA 
    Multiple Locations, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2004 - 1/1/2004
  • Alpha-2 Agonists and General Anesthesia 
    Multiple Locations, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2004 - 1/1/2004
  • Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery 
    Multiple Locations, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2004 - 1/1/2004
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Press Mentions

  • Life, Death, and the Balance in Between: A Cardiac Anesthesiologist’s Story [PODCAST]
    Life, Death, and the Balance in Between: A Cardiac Anesthesiologist’s Story [PODCAST]January 26th, 2023
  • Falling in Love with the Heart
    Falling in Love with the HeartOctober 26th, 2022

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