Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
USA
Education
| 1994 | Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health Master of Public Health |
| 1993 | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Medical Degree |
| 1989 | Queens College – City University of New York Bachelor of Arts |
Biography
As an anesthesiologist she is interested in patient safety and quality improvement. She worked at the hospital, state and national levels as a leader in these areas. In addition, she is active politically and currently serves as the Secretary of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. In addition, she is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists' House of Delegates.
Research Interest
Her research interests include patient safety and quality improvement
Professional Activities:
Awards And Honors
| 1989 | Phi Beta Kappa |
| 1993 | Sylvain Shane Anesthesiology Award, JHH |
| 2004 | Chairman’s Award, Department of Anesthesiology AECOM/MMC |
| 2005 | Teacher’s Award, Department of Anesthesiology AECOM/MMC |
Board Certifications
| 1998-Present | New York State Medical License |
| 1999 | American Board of Anesthesiologist-Board Certified |
Professional Employment and Hospital Appointments:
| 1998-Present | Attending Anesthesiologist Montefiore Medical Center |
| 1998-1999 | Instructor in Anesthesiology Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center |
| 1999-2010 | Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center |
| 2004-2010 | Associate Director of Quality Management and Outcomes Research Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center |
| 2005-2010 | Associate Clinical Director of Anesthesiology-Weiler Division, Montefiore Medical Center |
| 2010-2012 | Director of Quality Management and Outcomes Research Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center |
| 2010-Present | Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center |
| 2010-2011 | Clinical Director of Anesthesiology-Weiler Division, Montefiore Medical Center |
Publications
- Slakey D.P, Patgel S, Joseph V, Edwin D, Burdick J., Ratner L.E. Patient Acceptance of Cadaveric Kidneys from Expanded Criteria Donors. Transplantation Proceedings, 29, 116-117, 1997
- Joseph V, and Lagasse R. Monitoring and Analysis of Outcome Studies. International Anesthesia Clinics, 42(2):113-130, 2003
- Joseph V and Frost E. Do We Really Need Preanesthesia Clinics? Anesthesiology News, April, 42-45, 2009
- Muse O, Song J, Joseph V. Healthcare Disparities in Anesthesiology.
- O’Halloran K, Depalma A, Joseph V, Cobelli N, Sharan A. The role of accountable care organizations in delivering value. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. October 2012
- Song J, Rivera J, Joseph V and Reddy S. A Successful Resuscitation of a Young Patient with Persistent Life Threatening Ventricular Fibrillation during a Minor Surgical Procedure. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 7 (11):948-952, 2015
- Reddy S, Joseph V and Cammarata B. Operating Room Efficiency and Patient Safety: Are they inversely related? Anesthesiology Newsletter (In Press)
- Joseph V. “Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery.” Scientific Evidence for Musculoskeletal, Bariatric, and Sports Nutrition. CRC Publications. 2006
- Joseph, V. “Developing Interview Questions.” Medical Malpractice Claims Investigation. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. 2007
- Goodwin, G and Joseph V. “Neuromuscular Blockers.” Essentials of Pharmacology for Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care. Kaye, Alan David, Kaye, Adam M., Urman, Richard D. (Eds.) 2015, p 195-204.
- Ueno H, Benjamin L, Popischil M, Joseph V, Manning J. Methyl Acetyl Phosphate: an anti-sickling agent and a covalent probe for anion binding sites. Blood, 70:A69, 1987
- Joseph V, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Transfer of Anesthesia Care and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, 91:A11996, 1999
- Joseph V, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Case Length, ASA status and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, 93:A1179, 2000
- Levine RD, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Do Physicians Learn from Their Mistakes? Anesthesiology, A1179, 2000
- Joseph V, Lehning E, Levine R, Lagasse R, Saubermann A. ASA Physical Status, Operative Setting, and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, A1079, 2002
- Joseph V, Levine R, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Design of a Patient Safety Curriculum For Graduate Medical Education in Anesthesiology. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia,15(8):626,2003
- Joseph V, Levine R, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Design of a Patient Safety Curriculum For Graduate Medical Education in Anesthesiology. Anesthesiology,A1336, 2003
- Lu G, Joseph V. Spinal vs. Hemorrhagic Hypotension on Cerebral Blood Flow and Microcirculation in Rats. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 15(4):A370-2,2003
- Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Effect of Decreasing Anesthesiologist Staffing in a Preoperative Evaluation Unit. Anesthesiology, A1404, 2004
- Joseph V, Levine R, Lagasse R. Structured Peer Review Analysis of Anesthesia Equipment-Related Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, A1290, 2004
- Joseph V, Straker T, Bastien A. Design of a Cost-Effective Analysis of the Implementation of a Difficult Airway Curriculum. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 17 (8): 669-70, 2005
- Straker T, Bastien A, Joseph V. Continuing Medical Education Program Introducing Yourself to the Evolution of an Individualized Difficult Airway Algorithm. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 17(8):673, 2005
- Joseph V, Levine R., Lagasse R. Medical Malpractice Litigation and Preventable System Errors. Anesthesiology, A1206, 2005
- Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Adverse Outcomes and Human Errors in a System of Structured Peer Review. Anesthesiology, A146, 2006
- Joseph V, Levine R., Lagasse R. Structured Peer Review and the Quality Management Template- A Multi-Institutional Analysis. Anesthesiology, A136, 2006
- Nahar A, Levine R, Lu G, Lagasse R, Joseph V. Structured Peer Review Analysis of Perioperative Adverse Outcomes Associated with Vascular and Non-vascular Craniotomies. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology and Critical Care. 2006
- Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Consensus in an Anesthesia Department Using Structured Peer Review Regarding Human vs. System Errors. Anesthesiology, A1795, 2007
- Joseph V, Levine R., Lagasse R. Transfer of Anesthesia Care: Are We Compromising Patient Safety? Anesthesiology, A1782, 2007
- Shay H, Nguyen S, Levine R, Joseph V. Perioperative Adverse Outcomes of Craniotomies and Laminectomies: Gender and Age Disparities? Anesthesiology, A493, 2008
- Joseph V. Landor N, Duran H. Diwan M, Levine R. Quality Management Practices in New York State. Anesthesiology, A385, 2008
- Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Application of a Quality Management Program to Fulfill MOCA Requirements for the PPAI Program. Anesthesiology, A1632, 2008
- Levine R, Straker T, Bastien A, Jindal M, Joseph V. Decreased Airway Complications after Introduction of an Airway Curriculum in an Academic Setting. Anesthesiology, A411, 2008
- Joseph V, Kamen C, Levine R, Krayman A, Lagasse R. Transfer of Care: Are We Hiding Bad Outcomes? Anesthesiology, A1062, 2009
- Davila-Velazquez J, Kleinman S, Velisek L, Levine R, Joseph V. Time of Day Plays a Role in the Incidence of Unintentional Dural Punctures in Obstetrical Patients Anesthesiology, A723, 2010
- Davila-Velazquez J, Kleinman S, Velisek L, Levine R, Joseph V. Time of Day Plays a Role in the Incidence of Unintentional Dural Punctures in Obstetrical Patients. Practice Management Conference, 2014
- Muse I, Liau A, Song J, Dutton R, Joseph V. Healthcare Disparities in the Perioperative Setting: An Analysis of the National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry. Anesthesiology A.3171, 2014
