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Lawrence Lipana, MD, Anesthesiology, Downey, CA, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

LawrenceLipanaMD

Anesthesiology Downey, CA

Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesiology

Dual Board-Certified Physician, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Specialist from the Hospital for Special Surgery/Memorial Sloan Kettering, Anesthesiologist from Yale, Pediatrician from UC Irvine-Children's Hospital of Orange County, Mobile Application Developer + Amateur Photographer, Videographer, and Musician

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Summary

  • I am dual board-certified physician, specializing in Anesthesiology and Pediatrics with a sub-specialty of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine. I received fellowship training under Cornell University at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I completed my Anesthesiology residency at Yale University.
    Prior to Anesthesiology training, I completed a Pediatrics residency and received board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics. In addition to clinical practice, I am interested in medical technology and created the first physician developed mobile application for adolescents in Orange County, CA (OC Teens Mobile). Since then, I created a second app called Yale Gassing Greener, a tool that helps anesthesia providers build environmentally conscious practices. I also dedicate my time to overseas mission work, having traveled to Honduras and Philippines with both medical and surgical brigades. In my spare time, I am an amateur musician, photographer, and videographer.

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
    Hospital for Special SurgeryRegional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2015 - 2018
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 2013 - 2015
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyInternship, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2013
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 2012, MD, Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.A., Asian American Studies, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, College Honors, 2004 - 2008
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Biology, Magna cum lauda, Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Departmental Honors in Biology, College Honors, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2017 - 2018
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident of the Year American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter 4
  • Magna cum Laude University of California, Los Angeles, 2008
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Safety Considerations in the Use of Ketorolac for Postoperative Pain.  
    Maslin B, Lipana L, Roth B, Kodumudi G, Vadivelu N., Current Drug Safety, 7/2016
  • Telemedicine and face to face care for pediatric obesity  
    Lipana, L. et al., Telemedicine and e-Health, 10/2013
  • In their words: Connecting on-line weblogs to developmental processes  
    Subrahmanyam, K., Garcia, E., Harsono, L., Li, J., Lipana, L., British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 3/2009
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Hemodynamic Effects of Combining a Brachial Plexus Block with General Anesthesia in Shoulder Arthroscopy.
    Lipana et al, Moderated session presented at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia World Congress, New York, NY, 4/2018
  • Yale Gassing Greener: Mobile Education for Anesthesia Carbon Emissions.
    Lipana et al, Moderated session presented at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia World Congress, New York, NY, 4/2018
  • Using an Original Mobile App for Anesthesia Carbon Emissions Education.
    Lipana et al, International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 5/2017
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Lectures

  • Tech This Out: Building a Smart Phone App 
    American Academy of Pediatrics Two-Part Webinar Series - 10/2014
  • Developing a Mobile App for Clinic. 
    UC Irvine, Orange, CA

Other

  • Tech This Out! Webinar Series, Part 1: Mobile App Webinar 
    Lipana L, American Academy of Pediatrics CATCH website
  • Tech This Out! Webinar Series, Part 2: Building a Mobile App 
    Lipana L, American Academy of Pediatrics CATCH website

Grant Support

  • Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) GrantAmerican Academy of PediatricsPresent

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Tagalog

Hospital Affiliations