MichaelLKentorMD

Anesthesiology • Monroeville, PA

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Office
2775 Mosside Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone+1 412-357-3003

Fax+1 412-647-4486
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Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Anesthesiology, 1977 - 1980
One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 1977 - 2024
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Aim for zero: prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting using an off-patent five-drug multimodal approach.
Brian A Williams, Jennifer M Holder-Murray, John F Nettrour, James W Ibinson, Joseph S DeRenzo, Chelsee Dalessandro, Michael L Kentor, Andrew Herlich> ;British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2023 Jul 1
2 citations
Oral Perphenazine 8 mg: A Low-Cost, Efficacious Antiemetic Option.
Brian A. Williams, Jennifer Holder-Murray, Stephen A. Esper, Kathirvel Subramaniam, Susan J. Skledar, Michael L. Kentor, Steven L. Orebaugh, Michael P. Mangione, James...> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2021 Feb 1
8 citations
Liposomal bupivacaine infiltration in the surgical site for analgesia after rotator cuff repair: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
Nicole M. Verdecchia, Mark W. Rodosky, Michael L. Kentor, Steven L. Orebaugh> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2021 May 1
17 citations
Updated Retrospective Single-Center Comparative Analysis of Peripheral Nerve Block Complications Using Landmark Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Versus Ultrasound Guidance...
Vladyslav Melnyk, James W. Ibinson, Michael L. Kentor, Steven L. Orebaugh> ;Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. 2018 Nov 1
12 citations
Neurologic Outcomes After Low-Volume, Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block and Ambulatory Shoulder Surgery
Gaurav Rajpal, Daniel G. Winger, Megan H. Cortazzo, Michael L. Kentor, Steven L. Orebaugh> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2016 Jul 1
48 citations
Neurotoxicity of common peripheral nerve block adjuvants.
Joshua Knight, Nicholas J. Schott, Michael L. Kentor, Brian A. Williams> ;Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2015 Oct 1
31 citations
Outcomes of shoulder surgery in the sitting position with interscalene nerve block: a single-center series.
Max Rohrbaugh, Michael L. Kentor, Steven L. Orebaugh, Brian A. Williams> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2013 Jan 1
81 citations
Adverse Outcomes Associated With Nerve Stimulator–Guided and Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks by Supervised Trainees: Update of a Single-Site Database
Steven L. Orebaugh, Michael L. Kentor, Brian A. Williams> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2012 Nov 1
11 citations
The impact of local anesthetic distribution on block onset in Ultrasound-guided interscalene block
R. S. Lang, Michael L. Kentor, Manuel C. Vallejo, P. E. Bigeleisen, S. R. Wisniewski, Steven L. Orebaugh> ;Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2012 Oct 1
4 citations
Post-operative nausea and vomiting prevention with perphenazine: long overdue.
Brian A. Williams, Steven L. Orebaugh, Michael L. Kentor> ;European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2011 Feb 1
11 citations
The WAKE© score: patient-centered ambulatory anesthesia and fast-tracking outcomes criteria.
Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor> ;International Anesthesiology Clinics. 2011 Jan 1
11 citations
Interscalene block using ultrasound guidance: impact of experience on resident performance
Steven L. Orebaugh, Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor, M. A. Bolland, S. K. Mosier, T. P. Nowak> ;Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2009 Nov 1
Economic aspects of regional anaesthesia
Brian A. Williams, Steven L. Orebaugh, Michael L. Kentor, Admir Hadzic> ;British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2009 Oct 1
76 citations
Adverse outcomes associated with stimulator-based peripheral nerve blocks with versus without ultrasound visualization.
Steven L. Orebaugh, Brian A. Williams, Manuel C. Vallejo, Michael L. Kentor> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2009 Apr 1
10 citations
General health and knee function outcomes from 7 days to 12 weeks after spinal anesthesia and multimodal analgesia for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Brian A. Williams, Qainyu Dang, James E. Bost, James J. Irrgang, Steven L. Orebaugh, Matthew T. Bottegal, Michael L. Kentor> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2009 Apr 1
16 citations
Impact of a regional anesthesia rotation on ultrasonographic identification of anatomic structures by anesthesiology residents.
Steven L. Orebaugh, P. E. Bigeleisen, Michael L. Kentor> ;Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2009 Mar 1
75 citations
Ultrasound guidance with nerve stimulation reduces the time necessary for resident peripheral nerve blockade.
Steven L. Orebaugh, Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2007 Sep 1
11 citations
Routine multimodal antiemesis including low-dose perphenazine in an ambulatory surgery unit of a university hospital: a 10-year history. Supplement to: Eliminating pos...
Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor, Susan J. Skledar, Steven L. Orebaugh, Manuel C. Vallejo> ;Thescientificworldjournal. 2007 Jun 12
19 citations
Eliminating postoperative nausea and vomiting in outpatient surgery with multimodal strategies including low doses of nonsedating, off-patent antiemetics: is "zero tol...
Susan J. Skledar, Brian A. Williams, Manuel C. Vallejo, Patricia L. Dalby, Jonathan H. Waters, Ronald M. Glick, Michael L. Kentor> ;Thescientificworldjournal. 2007 Jun 12
6 citations
Skin reactions at the femoral perineural catheter insertion site: retrospective summary of a randomized clinical trial.
Brian A. Williams, Monica A. Bolland, Steven L. Orebaugh, Matthew T. Bottegal, Michael L. Kentor> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2007 May 1
104 citations
Rebound Pain Scores as a Function of Femoral Nerve Block Duration After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Retrospective Analysis of a Prospective, Randomized ...
Brian A. Williams, Matthew T. Bottegal, Michael L. Kentor, James J. Irrgang, John P Williams> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2007 May 1
33 citations
Nausea, Vomiting, Sleep, and Restfulness Upon Discharge Home After Outpatient Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Regional Anesthesia and Multimodal Analges...
Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor, James J. Irrgang, Matthew T. Bottegal, John P Williams> ;Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2007 May 1
27 citations
The incidence of falls at home in patients with perineural femoral catheters: a retrospective summary of a randomized clinical trial.
Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor, Matthew T. Bottegal> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2007 Apr 1
10 citations
Fast-track ambulatory anesthesia: impact on nursing workload when analgesia and antiemetic prophylaxis are near-optimal.
Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor> ;Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthesie. 2007 Mar 1
106 citations
Reduction of Verbal Pain Scores after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with 2-Day Continuous Femoral Nerve Block: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Brian A. Williams, Michael L. Kentor, Molly T. Vogt, James J. Irrgang, Matthew T. Bottegal, Robin V. West, Christopher D. Harner, Freddie H. Fu, John P Williams> ;Anesthesiology. 2006 Feb 1
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Hospital Affiliations

UPMC McKeesportMcKeesport, Pennsylvania
UPMC South SidePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC MercyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC EastMonroeville, Pennsylvania
UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, Pennsylvania