Brian M. Parker MD
Brian M. Parker
MD
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Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Aresty Institute of Executive Education (2020)
- Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University (1999)
- Fellowship, Hepatic Transplantation Anesthesiology, University Health Sciences Center, University of Pittsburgh (1997)
- Residency, Anesthesiology, University Health Sciences Center, University of Pittsburgh (1996)
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Millard Fillmore Hospital, State University of New York at Buffalo (1993)
- BS, State University of New York at Buffalo, Cum Laude (1988)
Employment:
- Chair, Anesthesiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo (2024-present)
- President and CEO, University at Buffalo Anesthesiology, Inc., Anesthesiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Chief Medical Officer, UBMD Physicians' Group, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Clinical Lead, Quality, Safety & Value Strategy, Metrics and Goals, Highmark Health (2021–2024)
- Chief Quality & Learning Officer, Allegheny Health Network (2020–2024)
- Staff Anesthesiologist, Allegheny Health Network (2017–2024)
- Clinical Professor (Adjunct) of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (2017–2020)
- Chief Quality Officer, Allegheny Health Network (2019)
- Chief Medical & Quality Officer, Allegheny Health Network (2018)
- Associate Chief Medical Officer, Allegheny Health Network (2017)
- Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University (2005–2017)
- Staff Anesthesiologist, Cleveland Clinic (1999–2017)
- Joint Appointment, Transplant Center, Cleveland Clinic (1998–2017)
- Interim Chair, Regional Practice Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic (2015–2016)
- Vice Chair of Operations, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic (2014–2016)
- Joint Appointment, Quality and Patient Safety Institute, Cleveland Clinic (2012–2016)
- Medical Director, Clinical Risk Management, Cleveland Clinic (2008–2014)
- Medical Director, Hospital Operations, Cleveland Clinic (2009–2011)
- Medical Director, Case Management, Cleveland Clinic (2009–2010)
- Chief Quality Review Officer, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic (2001–2010)
- Physician Patient Experience Officer, Nursing Institute, Cleveland Clinic (2008–2009)
- Medical Director, Hospital Throughput, Clinical Operations, Cleveland Clinic (2007–2008)
- Associate Staff Anesthesiologist, Cleveland Clinic (1999)
- Assistant Staff Anesthesiologist, Cleveland Clinic (1997–1999)
Awards and Honors:
- 100 Hospital & Health System CMO's to Know (2019)
- 100 Hospital & Health System CMO's to Know (2018)
- Fifth Place for Scientific Research (2002)
- Honorable Mention in the Clinical Application of Technology (1999)
- First Place, Abstract Outstanding Scientific Research (1998)
- Third Annual Upstate Academic Anesthesia Conference (1992)
Journal Articles:
- Parker BM, Wu J, You J, Barnes DS, Yerian L, Kirwan JP, Schauer PR, Sessler DI. (2017) Reversal of fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatosis after gastric bypass surgery. BMC obesity (Jan), 4: 32. doi:10.1186/s40608-017-0168-y
- Perez-Protto SE, Reynolds LF, Dalton JE, Taketomi T, Irefin SA, Parker BM, Quintini C, Sessler DI. (2014) Deceased donor hyperglycemia and liver graft dysfunction. Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) (Mar), 24(1): 106-12.
- Cywinski JB, Alster JM, Miller C, Vogt DP, Parker BM. (2014) Prediction of intraoperative transfusion requirements during orthotopic liver transplantation and the influence on postoperative patient survival. Anesthesia and analgesia (Feb), 118(2): 428-437.
- Farag E, Abd-Elsayed AA, Dalton JE, Nada E, Parker BM. (2014) Postoperative vision loss after spine surgery: a single-institution case-control comparison. Ochsner journal (Jan), 14(2): 179-83.
- Cywinski JB, You J, Argalious M, Irefin S, Parker BM, Fung JJ, Koch CG. (2013) Transfusion of older red blood cells is associated with decreased graft survival after orthotopic liver transplantation. Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Nov), 19(11): 1181-8.
- Cywinski JB, Mascha EJ, You J, Sessler DI, Kapural L, Argalious M, Parker BM. (2011) Pre-transplant MELD and sodium MELD scores are poor predictors of graft failure and mortality after liver transplantation. Hepatology international (Sep), 5(3): 841-9.
- Kumar A, Figueroa PI, Gowans KL, Parker BM, Proctor AW, Benitez-Santana SM, Koch C. (2011) An evolution in blood management: past, present, and future. Quality management in health care (Jan), 20(4): 311-21.
- Hashimoto K, Eghtesad B, Gunasekaran G, Fujiki M, Uso TD, Quintini C, Aucejo FN, Kelly DM, Winans CG, Vogt DP, Parker BM, Irefin SA, Miller CM, Fung JJ. (2010) Use of tissue plasminogen activator in liver transplantation from donation after cardiac death donors. American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (Dec), 10(12): 2665-72.
- Perez-Protto S, Sessler DI, Reynolds LF, Bakri MH, Mascha E, Cywinski J, Parker B, Argalious M. (2010) Circulating-water garment or the combination of a circulating-water mattress and forced-air cover to maintain core temperature during major upper-abdominal surgery. British journal of anaesthesia (Oct), 105(4): 466-70.
- Cywinski JB, Mascha E, You J, Argalious M, Kapural L, Christiansen E, Parker BM. (2010) Central venous pressure during the post-anhepatic phase is not associated with early postoperative outcomes following orthotopic liver transplantation. Minerva anestesiologica (Oct), 76(10): 795-804.
- Parker BM, Cywinski JB, Alster JM, Irefin SA, Popovich M, Beven M, Fung JJ. (2008) Predicting immunosuppressant dosing in the early postoperative period with noninvasive indocyanine green elimination following orthotopic liver transplantation. Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Jan), 14(1): 46-52.
- Cywinski JB, Mascha E, Miller C, Eghtesad B, Nakagawa S, Vincent JP, Pesa N, Na J, Fung JJ, Parker BM. (2008) Association between donor-recipient serum sodium differences and orthotopic liver transplant graft function. Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Jan), 14(1): 59-65.
- Doyle DJ, Zura A, Ramachandran M, Lin J, Cywinski JB, Parker B, Marks T, Feldman M, Lorenz RR. (2007) Airway management in a 980-lb patient: use of the Aintree intubation catheter. Journal of clinical anesthesia (Aug), 19(5): 367-9.
- Parker BM, Henderson JM, Vitagliano S, Nair BG, Petre J, Maurer WG, Roizen MF, Weber M, DeWitt L, Beedlow J, Fahey B, Calvert A, Ribar K, Gordon S. (2007) Six sigma methodology can be used to improve adherence for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Anesthesia and analgesia (Jan), 104(1): 140-6.
- Cywinski JB, Parker BM, Clair D. (2006) Left ventricle perforation during endovascular repair of an infrarenal aortic aneurysm. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia (Apr), 20(2): 247-50.
- Cywinski JB, Argalious M, Marks TN, Parker BM. (2005) Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in an orthotopic liver transplant recipient. Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Jun), 11(6): 692-5.
- Cywinski JB, Wallace L, Parker BM. (2005) Pulmonary vein thrombosis after sequential double-lung transplantation. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia (Apr), 19(2): 225-7.
- Cywinski JB, Parker BM, Xu M, Irefin SA. (2004) A comparison of postoperative pain control in patients after right lobe donor hepatectomy and major hepatic resection for tumor. Anesthesia and analgesia (Dec), 99(6): 1747-1752.
- Cywinski JB, Parker BM, Lozada LJ. (2004) Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in a pregnant patient. Journal of clinical anesthesia (Aug), 16(5): 371-5.
- Parker BM, Irefin SA, Sabharwal V, Tetzlaff JE, Beven C, Younossi Z, Karafa MT, Vogt DP, Henderson JM. (2004) Leukocyte reduction during orthotopic liver transplantation and postoperative outcome: a pilot study. Journal of clinical anesthesia (Feb), 16(1): 18-24.
- Parker BM, Mayes JT, Henderson JM, Savage RM. (2001) Combined aortic valve replacement and orthotopic liver transplantation. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia (Aug), 15(4): 474-6.
- Parker BM, Tetzlaff JE, Litaker DL, Maurer WG. (2000) Redefining the preoperative evaluation process and the role of the anesthesiologist. Journal of clinical anesthesia (Aug), 12(5): 350-6.
- Parker BM, Bhatia S, Younossi Z, Henderson JM, Tetzlaff JE. (1999) Autonomic dysfunction in end-stage liver disease manifested as defecation syncope: impact of orthotopic liver transplantation. Liver transplantation and surgery : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Nov), 5(6): 497-501.
- Parker BM, Dishart MK, Pinsky MR, Kang Y. (1999) Is there occult tissue ischemia in chronic end-stage liver disease?. Liver transplantation and surgery : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (May), 5(3): 211-8.
- Seidman PA, Parker BM. (1998) Sharps disposal in the operating room: current clinical practices and costs. Anesthesia and analgesia (Sep), 87(3): 634-6.
- de Leon-Casasola OA, Parker B, Lema MJ, Harrison P, Massey J. (1994) Postoperative epidural bupivacaine-morphine therapy. Experience with 4,227 surgical cancer patients. Anesthesiology (Aug), 81(2): 368-75.
- de Leon-Casasola OA, Parker BM, Lema MJ, Groth RI, Orsini-Fuentes J. (1994) Epidural analgesia versus intravenous patient-controlled analgesia. Differences in the postoperative course of cancer patients. Regional anesthesia (Jan), 19(5): 307-15.
- Flickinger RA, Brooks E, Choi P, Morlock M, Parker B, Snider J. (1990) Possible role of H1 histone in the differentiation of mouse erythroleukemia cells. Cell biology international reports (May), 14(5): 457-62.
Professional Memberships:
- Member, Committee on Meetings; Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia (2026–present)
- Member, Association of University Anesthesiologists (2026–present)
- New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (2025–present)
- Member, Aligned Innovation; National Quality Forum and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (2022–2024)
- Member, Leadership Alliance; Institute for Healthcare Improvement (2021–2024)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Member, Committee on Practice Management Executive Leadership Team (2019)
- Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia; Fellow, SAMBA (2019–present)
- Member, Medical Professional Liability Association; Hospital-Owned Liability Roundtable (2018–2024)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Vice Chair, Abstract Review Committee on Patient Safety and Practice Management (2018–2023)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Alternate Delegate (2018–2020)
- Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists (2017–2024)
- The Doctors Company, Napa, CA; Member, Anesthesia Advisory Board (2015–2019)
- Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists; Co-Chair, Annual Meeting Planning Committee (2015–2016)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Ex Officio Member, Committee on Ambulatory Surgical Care (2014–2015)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Member, Committee on Specialty Societies (2013–2015)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Member, Committee on Practice Management (2011–2022)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Member, Abstract Review Committee on Patient Safety and Practice Management (2011–2018)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Adjunct Member, Committee on Patient Blood Management (2011–2015)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Reviewer Member, Committee on Professional Liability (2011–2012)
- The Doctors Company, Napa, CA; Member, Executive Advisory Board (2010–2024)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Adjunct Member, Committee on Transplant Anesthesia (2006–2008)
- Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists; Member, Committee for Education and Annual Meeting (2004–2016)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists; Member, Abstract Review Committee on Equipment, Monitoring & Engineering Technology (2000–2014)
- International Liver Transplantation Society (1997–present)
- Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (1997–present)
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia (1993–1998)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (1993–present)
Presentations:
- "First DO NO Harm, What Would You Do When It Happens?" American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting (2026)
- "First DO NO Harm, What Would You Do When It Happens?" Corewell Health, Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds (2026)
- "First DO NO Harm, What Would You Do When It Happens?" Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting (2025)
- "Six Key Experiences Vital for Developing Physician Leaders" Session: Former Presidents’ Rapid-Fire Topics Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting (2025)
- "Introduction to Quality and Publicly Reported Measures" Anesthesia Grand Rounds - Virtual Allegheny Health Network (2024)
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Chair, UBA Operations and Finance Committee (2025–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Member, One Epic Community Connect UBMD Focus Group (2025–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Member, One Epic Executive Governance Committee (2025–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Member, One Epic Physician Advisory Council (2025–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Member, Senior Leadership Committee (2025–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Member, UBMD Executive Planning Meeting (2025–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; One Epic Community Connect Committee (2025–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Chair, Chief Information Officer Search Committee (2024–2025)
- Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Leadership Council; Clinical Leadership Council, Member (2024–present)
- Clinical Leadership Council, Department of Anesthesiology; Co-Chair (2024–present)
- Program Evaluation Council, Department of Anesthesiology; Co-Chair (2024–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Dean’s Cabinet, Member (2024–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Executive Committee, Member (2024–present)
- Education Council, Department of Anesthesiolopy; Member (2024–present)
- Clinical Competency Council, Department of Anesthesiology; Member (2024–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Member, Clinical Chairs Council (2024–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Member, UBA Physicians' Group Executive Committee (2024–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Member, UBA Physicians' Group Finance Committee (2024–present)
- University at Buffalo Associates, Inc.; Member, UBA Physicians' Group Task Force (2024–present)
- Department of Psychiatry; Search Committee, Member (2024–2025)
- Anesthesiology Institute, Allegheny Health Network; Interim Chair (2021–2022)
- Liver Transplantation Anesthesia, Cleveland Clinic; Medical Director (2014–2015)
- Section of Transplant Anesthesia, Cleveland Clinic; Head (2012–2014)
- General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic; Vice Chair (2005–2009)
- Same Day Surgery & Post Anesthesia Care Units, Cleveland Clinic; Medical Director (2003–2008)
- Section of Anesthesia for General Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Cleveland Clinic; Head (1999–2012)
- Point of Care Testing, Cleveland Clinic; Medical Director (1999–2004)
- Liver Transplantation Anesthesia, Cleveland Clinic; Head (1998–1999)
- Liver Transplantation Anesthesia Team, Cleveland Clinic; Member (1997–2017)
- Section of Anesthesia for Acute Perioperative Care, Cleveland Clinic; Member (1997–2010)
- Section of Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic; Member (1997–2004)
- Section of Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery; Member (1997–2000)