
Suzanne Karan MD FASA
Professor, Anesthesiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
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601 Elmwood Ave# 604Rochester, NY 14642
Phone+1 585-275-5982
Fax+1 585-756-0169
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Summary
- Dr. Suzanne Karan, based in Rochester, NY, specializes in Anesthesiology and has been a professor at the U of R Anesthesiology Group since 1998. She completed her medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1997, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Anesthesiology. Her recent publications cover topics such as medical education and residency processes, with several studies appearing in prominent journals. Additionally, she has engaged in clinical trials related to anesthesia and sleep-related conditions. She received CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in 2012 from Epic Systems Corporation.
Education & Training
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1998 - 2001
Maimonides Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2002 - 2027
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Clinical Trials
- Sedation in Patients at Risk for Upper Airway Collapse Start of enrollment: 2006 Dec 01
- Phamacological Reversal of Airway Instability During Sedation Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 01
- Usefulness of Dexmedetomidine on Post-operative Pain Management in Patients With Interstitial Cystitis Start of enrollment: 2010 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- From Whiteboards to Storyboards: Structure, Function, Form.Suzanne B Karan, Mitchell H Tsai, Bridget M Marroquin
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2025-06-01 - Sleep Medicine for Anesthesia Trainees: Building the Value Proposition.Suzanne Beth Karan, Sveta Karelsky, Sullafa Kadura, Satya Krishna Ramachandran
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2025-03-01 - 4 citationsEvaluating medical students' knowledge of patient-reported outcomes and the impact of curriculum intervention in consecutive cohorts.Samuel A Florentino, Suzanne B Karan, Gabriel Ramirez, Judith F Baumhauer
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. 2023-12-13
Journal Articles
- Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Improve Long-Term OutcomesJacob W Nadler, Suzanne B Karan, Laurent G Glance, Anesthesiology
Authored Content
- Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Improve Long-Term OutcomesAugust 2020
Press Mentions
‘I Am Worth It’: Why Thousands of Doctors in America Can’t Get a JobFebruary 19th, 2021
Naps During Pregnancy May Be Linked with Healthier Birth WeightMay 15th, 2018
Pregnant and Exhausted? Don’t Ignore the Symptoms. You Could Have Gestational Sleep ApneaOctober 20th, 2016
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