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Anesthesiology Residency Program Virtual Tour

Accredited since 1960, the Anesthesiology Residency Program at Montefiore Einstein delivers world-class postgraduate training within a premier academic medical center. Our program recruits 17 residents per year. 

Sujatha Ramachandran, MD, MACM, Vice Chair, Education, Anesthesiology

Why our program could be right for you

Our program offers residents outstanding clinical experience in a collaborative environment. During their training in our state-of-the-art facilities, residents provide innovative care to the Bronx community, and gain broad exposure to complex surgical procedures. 

Catherine C. Skae, MD, Vice President and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Graduate Medical Education at Montefiore Einstein

Representing one of the top 10 largest medical and surgical training programs in the country, Montefiore Health System and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine provide postgraduate clinical training to more than 1,400 residents and fellows per year. Clinicians across Montefiore Einstein’s numerous educational programs actively mentor and cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders. 

Our mission to improve access and quality of care for our diverse community draws residents and fellows from top medical, dental and PA schools from around the world. We develop and expand programs designed to advance teamwork, communication and decision-making, and our progressive focus on comprehensive care provides an ideal training ground for our residents and fellows.

To make the process of working and training at Montefiore Einstein more seamless, we offer a variety of services for our house staff, physician assistants and interns, including assistance with credentialing and orientation, institutional resources, visas, contracts, HR documents, payroll, notary services and specialty training and certifications. 

111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY

Moses Campus

Home to notable programs and our Centers of Excellence

Located in the Norwood section of the Bronx, Montefiore Einstein’s Moses Campus is home to the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and the Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Anesthesiology residents gain experience working on a range of cases from pediatric oncology to adult cardiothoracic surgery.

Montefiore Einstein provides a level of experience with complex cases drawn from a diverse population that can’t be found anywhere else. An added bonus: the education offered through our attending anesthesiologists.

Adela Aguirre-Alarcon, MD

Graduate, Anesthesiology Residency Program

1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY

Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

An academic hospital adjacent to our Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Situated within our Einstein Campus, Jack D. Weiler Hospital is the location of our labor and delivery suite, neonatal ICU and 16 operating rooms. At Weiler, residents gain experience in providing multidisciplinary care to complex obstetric, vascular, general surgical, gynecological, urologic and cardiothoracic patients.

Weiler Lobby

Training here provides residents with invaluable clinical and educational experience. From the start of CA-1, you are given a great deal of autonomy while managing complex cases. Residents leave well prepared for clinical practice in various settings.

Andre Bryan, MD

Graduate, Anesthesiology Residency Program

600 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY

Wakefield Campus

Offering patients a range of programs and specialty services

Home to Montefiore Einstein Center for Joint Replacement Surgery, Wakefield Campus gives residents the opportunity to use innovative regional anesthesia techniques in their care of patients undergoing complex orthopedic procedures.

1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY

Hutchinson Campus

An ambulatory surgery center and specialty care location

Hutchinson Campus is a highly streamlined ambulatory surgical center committed to maximizing advances in the perioperative management of patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures. 

70 Dubois St, Newburgh, NY

St. Luke’s Campus

Our newest campus offers world-class care in the Hudson Valley

Montefiore Medical Center's Department of Anesthesiology opened in October 2021 and has integrated with St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in the Hudson Valley. St. Luke’s offers state-of-the-art operating rooms and GI suites as well as a world-class cardiovascular institute and a high-functioning OB Division and trauma center. Through its 242-bed Newburgh Campus and numerous outpatient services at the Cornwall Campus, St. Luke's healthcare professionals serve more than 270,000 patients each year.

A world-renowned faculty

Erik B. Romanelli, MD, MPH

Director, Anesthesiology Residency Program
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology

Giselle D. Jaconia, MD

Assistant Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency Program

Sujatha Ramachandran, MD, MACM

Vice Chair, Education
Professor, Anesthesiology

Matthias Eikermann, MD

Chair, Anesthesiology
Francis F. Foldes Professor, Anesthesiology

Tracey Straker, MD, MS, MPH, CBA

Vice Chair, Clinical Operations
Director, General Anesthesia
Professor, Anesthesiology
Director, Advanced Airway Fellowship

Jonathan D. Leff, MD

Director, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Vice Chair, Research and Faculty Affairs
Professor, Anesthesiology
Professor, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

Jay J. Im, MD

Assistant Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency Program

Faculty and scientists at the forefront of research

Anesthesiology Residency Rotations

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

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Neuroanesthesia

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Obstetric Anesthesia Rotation

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Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia

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Pediatric Anesthesia Rotation

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Critical Care Anesthesia Rotation

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Research

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Transplant Anesthesia Rotation

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Residents - PGY1

Rohan Bhardwaj, MD

Medical School: Northwestern Medical Feinberg School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Crystal Cheng, MD

Medical School: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

KerCheng Chen, MD

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Lindsey Dejean, MD

Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Sung Hwa Dong, MD

Medical School: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Darwin Edwards III, MD

Medical College: Hofstra School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Xuanjia Fan, MD

Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Joshua Gardiner, MD

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Esther Lee, MD

Medical School: SUNY of New York Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Tina Ramishvili, MD

Medical School: O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University
ategorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Lindsey Stephen, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology

Residents - CA1

Zachary Abbate, MD

Medical School: New York Medical College
Advanced/Residency: McLaren Greater Lansing

Joncarlos Anderson, MD

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Henry Ford Hospital

Dhanesh Binda, MD

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Yash Bisen, MD

Medical School: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Aimee Capellan, MD

Medical School: Albany Medical College
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Marycarmen Flores, MD

Medical School - Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Advanced/Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Stefano Gaspard, MD

Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Advanced/Internship: Hofstra/Northwell

Willa Gutfreund, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Hyundeok Joo, MD

Medical School: Seoul National University College of Medicine
Advanced: KPC Hemet Global Medical Center

Joon Lee, MD

Medical School Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Advanced: Reading Hospital

Yunmin (Annie) Lee, MD

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Christian Mpody, MD, PhD

Medical School: Universite de Lome Au Togo
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Joseph Paladino, MD

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Simran Patel, MD

Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Julianny Perez, MD

Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Northern Westchester Hospital

Peter Principe, MD

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Maira Rudolph, MD

Medical School: Westfalische Wilhelms-Universitaet
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Wenzin Zhu, MD

Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Kurt Widmaier, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Peconic Bay Medical Center

Kelly Yang, MD

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Hurley Hospital

Residents - CA2

Justin Absher, MD

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Mark Berkowitz, MD

Medical School: New York Medical College
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Audrey Crane, MD

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Ashwinn John, MD

Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Advanced/Internship: Piedmont Medical Center, Healthcare

Zafar Karimov, MD

Medical School: New York Medical College
Advanced/Internship: Northwell Health

Tyler Kim, MD

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Robert Lis, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Troy Lovett, MD

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Kennedy Osuagwu, MD

Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Advanced/Residency Houston Methodist Hospital

Hannah Penny, MD

Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Aviva Rotlevi, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Staten Island University/Northwell Health

Daran Schiller, MD

Medical School: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: NYU Langone Health

Dimpie Shah, MD

Medical School: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Nathan Taber, MD

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Leon Yang, MD

Medical School: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Esther Yoo, MD

Medical School: SMY Downstate Medical Center
Advanced/Internship: Mount Sinai

Nina Zhu, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Residents - CA3

Alexander Casler, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Yitzchak Dayan, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship: Staten Island University Hospital

Neil Desai, MD

Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Steven Flamer, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Lincoln Hospital

Elizabeth Hanna, MD

Medical School: Florida International University
Advanced/Internship: Lincoln Hospital

Rishabh Kodia, MD

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: USF Morsani

Kevin Lu, MD

Medical School: The Medical College of Georgia
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Shaun Medina, MD

Medical School: Ohio State College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Yair Miller, MD

Medical School: New York Medical College
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Danielle Nogoy, MD

Medical School: Rutgers School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine

Derek Nie, MD

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Seung (Lucy) Oh, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Robert Palacios, MD

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Michelle Perez Roman, MD

Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Mount Sinai South Nassau

Neal Sethi, MD

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia

Phillip Sgobba, MD

Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Advanced/Internship: Jersey Shore Medical Center

Priyanka Wadgaonkar, MD

Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC/Internal Medicine/Anesthesia
What sets Montefiore-Einstein apart

What sets Montefiore Einstein apart

At Montefiore Einstein, we are guided by a mission to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Comprising 11 member hospitals and more than 300 specialty care sites, Montefiore Health System provides highly specialized, coordinated care in the New York region, across the country and globally.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, home to nearly 1,000 students in its MD, PhD and combined MD/PhD programs, is one of the nation’s preeminent centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. Through the joint efforts of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Einstein is able to advance research and accelerate discoveries, benefiting patients and ensuring access to state-of-the-art healthcare for all.  

  • Montefiore’s medical specialties ranked as top 1% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
  • Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM) recognized as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report
  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Einstein $192M+ in research funding in 2023, placing Einstein in the top 35 among 154 schools of medicine
  • 850+ clinical trials 

Montefiore Einstein by the numbers

0.8 million+

patient interactions annually  

0.1 million+

patients annually, representing the largest network in the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley

160+

specialty care locations, with more coming soon

32,000+

employees

Live and work close to the best of everything

The Bronx, New York City’s northernmost borough, is a culturally rich neighborhood placed at the intersection of Manhattan and its surrounding regions. Our postgraduate trainees typically live in hospital housing or off-site in nearby Riverdale, Lower Westchester or Manhattan, and have access to an unmatched diversity of experiences beyond the program itself. 

In the Bronx, with its ample parks and gardens, you’ll learn first-hand why it’s known as “the City’s Greenest Borough.” The neighborhood offers plenty of local food, art, sports and culture, and is just a subway ride away from Manhattan’s famed theaters, museums and attractions. 

As a resident of the Tri-State region, you’ll have unmatched access to the city’s cultural offerings, not to mention the bounty of outdoor excursions that are available just beyond. Day-trips and weekend excursions to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Long Island or New Jersey provide ample opportunities for swimming, hiking, biking, skiing and other seasonal activities. 

Drag map or zoom to explore things to do in the Bronx, Manhattan and beyond. 

Residency Application Information

We’re seeking residents who will shape the future of healthcare.

If you would like to apply to become an Anesthesiology Resident at Montefiore Einstein, here are some dates to keep in mind.

  • Summer 2025: Program directory available for applicants to view.
  • Sept. 15, 2025: Applicant & medical school registration opens.
  • Oct. 1, 2025: We begin reviewing applications.

Have questions? Get in touch.

Erik B. Romanelli, MD, MPH
Director, Anesthesiology Residency Program
eromanel@montefiore.org
718-920-4383

Debbie Lopez
Administrator, Anesthesiology Graduate Medical Education 
deblopez@montefiore.org 
718-920-4383

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