Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology Fellowship Programs
The Anesthesiology Fellowship Programs at Montefiore Einstein provide trainees comprehensive one-year instruction in anesthesia subspecialties. Through complex clinical care, close collaboration with attending anesthesiologists, bedside and didactic teaching of residents and active clinical research opportunities, our programs prepare fellows to be leaders in perioperative medicine.
Sujatha Ramachandran, MD, Vice Chair for Education, Department of Anesthesiology
Why our program could be right for you
Anesthesiology Fellows can take advantage of the wide spectrum of expertise available at Montefiore Einstein Health System and hone their skills as perioperative physicians. At Montefiore Einstein, we treat a diverse patient population with complex pathologies, which provides fellows the educational experiences that prepare them to handle any case. A monthly Fellows' College conference series offers education and guidance to our fellows on nonclinical topics, complementing their clinical training.
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 for diverse populations 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
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine ranked a top 50 “Best Medical School for Research in the Country, 2023” 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
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.
Montefiore Einstein by the numbers
7.7 million+
patient interactions annually
1.1 million+
patients annually, representing the largest network in the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley
200+
specialty care locations, with more coming soon
40,000+
employees
Home to our Centers of Excellence
Montefiore Einstein’s Moses Campus is home to the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM), the Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation, the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care and the Montefiore Einstein Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. At Montefiore Einstein's main campus, we also take care of patients undergoing complex neurological surgeries as well as advanced endoscopic procedures. Our Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellows, Pediatric Anesthesia Fellows, Advanced Airway/Otorhinolaryngology Fellows and Neuroanesthesia Fellows are based at the Moses Campus.
An academic hospital with an Accreta Center of Excellence
Adjacent to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jack D. Weiler Hospital contains a labor and delivery suite, a neonatal ICU and 16 operating rooms. Weiler Hospital is home to a high-risk obstetric division, which is an Accreta Center of Excellence. The Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship Program is based at Weiler Hospital, where fellows are exposed to a wide range of complex obstetric patients.
A community hospital and home to the Montefiore Einstein Center for Joint Replacement Surgery
The Montefiore Einstein Center for Joint Replacement Surgery at Wakefield Hospital has been twice accredited by the Joint Commission for orthopedic excellence and has received advanced certification for knee replacement surgeries. Our Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellows spend roughly half their training at Wakefield Hospital, which houses Montefiore’s busiest Acute Pain Medicine Service. Fellows learn the art of perioperative analgesia and regional anesthesia techniques to optimize preoperative pain management for complex inpatients.
An ambulatory surgery center and specialty care location
Montefiore Einstein’s Hutchinson Campus provides our Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellows experience in an exciting, fast-paced outpatient ambulatory regional service environment. Using innovative nerve block techniques, fellows work preoperatively to optimize the flow of outpatient surgery. Hutchinson Campus is also home to the Montefiore Einstein Multidisciplinary Pain Program, where our anesthesiologists treat patients with chronic pain using alternative techniques to opioids.
A world-renowned faculty
Allison Spinelli, DO
Director, Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology
Fellows
Gaetano Florio, MD
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellow
Medical School: Universita degli Studi di Bari Also Moro Facolta di Medicina
Shaopeng Huang, MD
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellow
Residency: Metropolitan Hospital
Anjan Saha, MD
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellow
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Imran Sharaf, MD
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellow
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College
Residency: Government Gordon College
Shilpan Chokshi, MD
Pediatric Fellow
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center
Jenny Mar Rojas, MD
Pediatric Fellow
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: NYU
Zachary Adler, MD
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellow
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Categorical: MMC / Medicine
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Angelica Bialczak, DO
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellow
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic
Residency: Medstar Georgetown University
Ilana Schoenbrun, MD
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellow
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center
Preet Korani, DO
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellow
Medical School: Touro Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook
Dominque Chang, MD
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellow
Medical School: University of West Indies
Residency: University of West Indies, St. Augustine
Rishabh Jindal, MD
Obstetric Anesthesia Fellow
Medical School: Christian Medical College
Residency: Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Sowmyashree Karanth, MD
Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellow
Medical School: K.S. Hedge Medical Academy
Hazim Babikir, MD
Advanced Airway/Otorhinolaryngology Fellow
Medical School: Saint Petersburg State University
Residency: Saint Peters Academy of postgraduate studies
Ayse Okur, MD
Neuroanesthesia Fellow
Medical School: Ardeniz Universitesi Tip Fakultesi
Residency: Istanbul Medeniyet University
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Anesthesiology Fellowship Programs
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.
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Fellowship Application Information
We’re seeking fellows who will shape the future of healthcare.
Applications for the Obstetric Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Critical Care Anesthesia, Cardiac Anesthesia, and Pediatric Anesthesia fellowships are accepted through SF Match. SF Match application cycle dates for the 2026-2027 fellowship are forthcoming. Applications for the Advanced Airway Fellowship and the Neuroanesthesia Fellowship are accepted on a rolling basis via email.
Montefiore Einstein recognizes that having a diverse and inclusive institution is critical to success, and we reaffirm our fervent commitment to fostering a culture in which diversity is a central tenet.
Have questions? Get in touch.
Debbie Lopez
Program Administrator
deblopez@montefiore.org
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