
Muhammad B Rafique MD , FASA
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology
Professor-Affiliate, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
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Summary
- Dr. Muhammad Rafique is a pediatric anesthesiologist based in Oak Lawn, IL, with a special interest in pediatric cardiothoracic, pediatric, and regional anesthesiology. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Tufts Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. His professional experience includes academic roles such as an Associate Professor at Children's Nebraska and McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, as well as clinical roles at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and LBJ Hospital. Dr. Rafique has expertise in pediatric airway management and cardiothoracic anesthesiology, among other areas. His research is published in various medical journals, including Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and he has been recognized with honors such as membership in the Academy of Master Educators at UTHealth.
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2003 - 2004
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2000 - 2003
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
Punjab Medical CollegeClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2008 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2003 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
NE State Medical License 2019 - 2021
OK State Medical License 2004 - 2021
MA State Medical License 2002 - 2014
OH State Medical License 2012 - 2014
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member Academy of Master Educators McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, 2017
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsPoint-of-Care Ultrasound in Sternal Notch Confirms Depth of Endotracheal Tube in Children.Atim Uya, Nischal K. Gautam, Muhammad B Rafique, Olga Pawelek, Syamasundar R Patnana
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2020-07-01 - 16 citationsPerformance of functional fibrinogen thromboelastography in children undergoing congenital heart surgery.Nischal K. Gautam, Chunyan Cai, Olga Pawelek, Muhammad B. Rafique, Davide Cattano
Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2017-02-01 - 4 citationsImpact of isoproterenol infusion on BIS and metabolic values in pediatric patients undergoing electrophysiology studiesNischal K. Gautam, Muhammad B. Rafique, Mohammed T Numan
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2014-12-01
Journal Articles
- Impact of isoproterenol infusion on BIS and metabolic values in pediatric patients undergoing electrophysiology studiesGautam, N., Numan, M., Rafique, M.B., Journal of Clinical Anesthesia J Clin Anesth, 1/1/2014
- Pediatric Aortic Dissection with Cerebral Bleed: A Review in Diagnosis and ManagementCameron, S.D., Denktas, G., Douglas, W.I., Srinivasan, A. and Rafique, M.B., Journal of Blood Disorders and Transfusion, 1/30/2013
- Anesthesia for children with mitochondrial disorders- a national survey and reviewRafique, M.B., Cameron, S., Khan, Q., Zubair, S., and Biliciler, S, Journal of Anesthesia, 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Ultrasound Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Position Using a Saline Filled Cuff.Uya A, Rafique M, Balaguru et.al, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition, San Diego, CA, 1/11/2014
- Functional fibrinogen in pediatric cardiac surgery.Gautam N, Lyuksyutova O, Rafique M, Cattano D, Pivalizza EG, Anesthesiology 2014 ASA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2014
- Neonate with Heterotaxy, Transposition of Great Vessels, TAPVR, VSD, Situs Inversus and Biliary Atresia- for Kasai Procedure.Rafique, M., Ozcelik, N. and Haque, D., Anesthesiology 2013 ASA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
Lectures
- Anesthesia for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease for non-Cardiac Surgery1/20/2015
- Pediatric Cardiac Patient and Anesthesia IssuesThe University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX - 1/1/2012
- Airway Devices and Sedation OverviewThe University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX - 1/1/2011
Authored Content
- The Measles Dilemma: Protecting the Future by Learning from the PastApril 2025
- Tech Came First at ASAOctober 2019
- Tech Came First at ASAOctober 2019
Press Mentions
Most Hospitals Lack a Mechanical Ventilation Protocol for Patient TransportJuly 14th, 2017
Committees
- Member, ASA Committee on Communications 2022 - Present
- Member, ASA Committee on Pediatric Anesthesia 2022-2024 2022 - Present
- Member, Editorial Board For ASA Monitor 2018 - Present
- Member, ASA Committee on Academic Anesthesiology 2013 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Society of Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA)Member
- Texas Society of Anesthesiologists (TSA)Member
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