Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, University at Buffalo (2009-present)
Director of Thoracic Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2007-present)
Director of Thoracic Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2007-present)
Associate Chief, Surgical Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2004-present)
OR Clinical Director, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1996-present)
Staff Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1994-present)
Staff Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1994-present)
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, University at Buffalo (1996–2009)
Director, PACU, Anesthesiology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1996–2003)
Instructor, Anesthesiology, University at Buffalo (1994–1996)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
January 2001 A Multi-Modal Rehabilitation Program for Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomies Astra Zeneca Role: Co-Investigator
January 2001 A Multi-Modal Rehabilitation Program for Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomies Roxane Laboratories Research Grant Role: Co-Investigator
Journal Articles:
deLeon-Casasola OA, Yarussi AT. Physiopathology of Opioid Tolerance and Clinical Approach to the Opioid Tolerant Patient. Current Review in Pain. 2000; 4.
Yarussi AT, Sands RP, Edge SB, Lema MJ, deLeon-Casasola OA. Peripheral Morphine Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Following Axillary Node Dissection for Breast Cancer: A Controlled Randomized Double-Blind Study. Regional Anesthesia. 1999; 24.
Sands RP, Yarussi AT, Lema MJ. Postthoractomy syndrome and postherpetic neuralgia. Sem Cardiothoracic, Vac Anesth. 1999; 3(3).
Yarussi A, Sands R, Edge SB, Lema MJ, DeLeon-Casasola OA. Evaluation of Peripheral Morphine Analgesia for Lumpectomy and Axillary Node Dissection: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Study.. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 1999; 24(2).
Sands R, Yarussi AT. Regional Anesthesia for Bronchoscopy. Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management. 1998; 2(1).
Sands RP, Yarussi AT, deLeon-Casasola OA. Complications and Side Effects Associated with Epidural Bupivacaine/Morphine Analgesia. Acute Pain. 1998; 1.
Enhorning G, Yarussi AT, Rao P, Varges I. Increased Airway Resistance Due to Surfactant Dysfunction Can be Alleviated with Aerosol Surfactant. Canadian Journal of Physilogy Pharmacology. 1996; 74.
Books and Book Chapters:
deLeon-Casasola OA, Yarussi AT. Cancer Pain. 2008.
O‘Leary KA, Yarussi AT, Myers DP. Interpleural Catheters -- indications and techniques. 2001.
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Contact Information
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14263 Phone: 845-3240 yarussi@buffalo.edu