Alexander A. Vitin

Alexander A. Vitin, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian

  • Graduated from Kharkiv Medical University (Medical School), Ukraine, in 1981, earned an MD degree. Internship, then surgery residency. Worked as a staff surgeon in the University-affiliated hospital 1982-1986. Completed Ph.D research work and obtained a degree of Ph.D. The topic of Ph.D research and thesis was " Extracorporeal hemoperfusion through activated charcoal column for detoxification purpose in ESLD patients" . Was invited to work in the multi-profile ICU Department in the Trauma and Emergency Hospital. New research: "Use of plasmapheresis for acute immunocorrection in sepsis and septic shock". Founded the Extracorporeal detoxification & dialysis subdivision.

    1990: immigration to Israel. 1991-1997: Anesthesia & Critical care residency, 1997-Board Certification: Anesthesiology & Critical Care. 1997-2000 worked as an Attending Anesthesiologist in the Itzack Shamir University Hospital. Lecturer for Sackler Medical School, University of Tel Aviv on topics of Applied physiology and pharmacology. 2000-2003: Anesthesiologist-in Charge , Mayanei Ihegoshua Private Hospital, affiliated with Dep. of Anesthesiology, Sackler Medical School, University of Tel Aviv. ECFMG exams 2002.

    2003-2006: Attending Anesthesiologist, Dep. of Anesthesiology, ; based in Harborview Medical Center, Trauma 1 level. 4 lectures for CA-1 and CA-2 on selected topics.

    2006- 2022, June 30: Attending Anesthesiologist, Associate Professor, University of Washington, Seattle; based in the University of Washington Medical Center. 2013-2021: Director, Transplant Anesthesia subdivision/team. 4 lectures yearly, tutoring, adviser for CA-2 and CA-3.

    A total of 57 different level publications, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, review articles, abstracts, thesis, 2 patents, and more. Presented the research results in scientific meetings in the USA and 6 European countries.

    2022, July 1st-current: Attending Anesthesiologist, Associate Professor , Dep. of Anesthesiology, University of Utah; based in the Main Hospital. A member of Liver Transplant Anesthesia team, Journal Club Director.

    Main areas of expertise and scientific interests: Anesthesia and critical care management for solid organ transplantation, vascular, trauma, major abdominal surgery, and more.

    Specialties

    • Anesthesiology

    Board Certification

    Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) (Ukraine)
    Board of Anesthesiology and Critical Care (Israel)

  • Graduated from Kharkiv Medical University (Medical School), Ukraine, in 1981, earned an MD degree. Internship, then surgery residency. Worked as a staff surgeon in the University-affiliated hospital 1982-1986. Completed Ph.D research work and obtained a degree of Ph.D. The topic of Ph.D research and thesis was " Extracorporeal hemoperfusion through activated charcoal column for detoxification purpose in ESLD patients" . Was invited to work in the multi-profile ICU Department in the Trauma and Emergency Hospital. New research: "Use of plasmapheresis for acute immunocorrection in sepsis and septic shock". Founded the Extracorporeal detoxification & dialysis subdivision.

    1990: immigration to Israel. 1991-1997: Anesthesia & Critical care residency, 1997-Board Certification: Anesthesiology & Critical Care. 1997-2000 worked as an Attending Anesthesiologist in the Itzack Shamir University Hospital. Lecturer for Sackler Medical School, University of Tel Aviv on topics of Applied physiology and pharmacology. 2000-2003: Anesthesiologist-in Charge , Mayanei Ihegoshua Private Hospital, affiliated with Dep. of Anesthesiology, Sackler Medical School, University of Tel Aviv. ECFMG exams 2002.

    2003-2006: Attending Anesthesiologist, Dep. of Anesthesiology, ; based in Harborview Medical Center, Trauma 1 level. 4 lectures for CA-1 and CA-2 on selected topics.

    2006- 2022, June 30: Attending Anesthesiologist, Associate Professor, University of Washington, Seattle; based in the University of Washington Medical Center. 2013-2021: Director, Transplant Anesthesia subdivision/team. 4 lectures yearly, tutoring, adviser for CA-2 and CA-3.

    A total of 57 different level publications, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, review articles, abstracts, thesis, 2 patents, and more. Presented the research results in scientific meetings in the USA and 6 European countries.

    2022, July 1st-current: Attending Anesthesiologist, Associate Professor , Dep. of Anesthesiology, University of Utah; based in the Main Hospital. A member of Liver Transplant Anesthesia team, Journal Club Director.

    Main areas of expertise and scientific interests: Anesthesia and critical care management for solid organ transplantation, vascular, trauma, major abdominal surgery, and more.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Primary
    Board Certification
    Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) (Ukraine)
    Board of Anesthesiology and Critical Care (Israel)

    Education history

    Research Fellow Anesthesiology - Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Resident
    Anesthesiology - Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel HaShomer Hospital Resident
    Fellowship Critical Care - Moscow State University Fellow
    Anesthesiology and Critical Care - Kharkiv Medical Institute-affiliated, City Hospital for Emergency Care #4 Fellow
    Residency Anesthesiology and Critical Care - Kharkiv Medical Institute-affiliated, City Hospital of Emergency/Critical Care Medicine Resident
    Extracorporeal detoxification procedures for critically ill patients with endotoxic syndrome and multi-organ failure - Kharkiv Medical Institute, Central Research Laboratory Senior Research Fellow
    Graduate Training Extracorporeal Detoxication in End Stage Liver Disease Patients - Kharkiv Medical Institute Ph.D.
    General Surgery - Kharkiv Medical Institute-affiliated, University Hospital #17 Intern/Resident
    Undergraduate Medicine - Kharkiv Medical Institute B.S., M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Wang JY, Burkhard Mackensen G, Vitin A, Martay K (2020). Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Multi-chamber Intracardiac Thrombosis During Liver Transplantation: A Case Series. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 6(3), 194-199. (Read full article)
    2. Tomescu D, Popescu M, Vitin A (2018). Effects of Fibrinogen Levels and Platelet Counts on Viscoelastic Testing in Cirrhotic Patients. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 4(3), 90-95. (Read full article)
    3. Vitin AA, Azamfirei L, Tomescu D (2018). Perioperative Stress-Induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy in Liver Transplant Recipients. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 4(2), 56-63. (Read full article)
    4. Chirte IR, Florea D, Chiriac C, Mrginean OM, Mnturean C, Vitin AA, Georgescu AM (2018). Severe Austrian Syndrome in an Immunocompromised Adult Patient - A Case Report. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 4(1), 17-22. (Read full article)
    5. Fukazawa K, Vitin AA, Pretto EA Jr (2015). Serum acidosis prior to reperfusion facilitates hemodynamic recovery following liver transplantation. J Anesth, 30(1), 80-8. (Read full article)
    6. Lang JD Jr, Smith AB, Brandon A, Bradley KM, Liu Y, Li W, Crowe DR, Jhala NC, Cross RC, Frenette L, Martay K, Vater YL, Vitin AA, Dembo GA, Dubay DA, Bynon JS, Szychowski JM, Reyes JD, Halldorson JB, Rayhill SC, Dick AA, Bakthavatsalam R, Brandenberger J, Broeckel-Elrod JA, Sissons-Ross L, Jordan T, Chen LY, Siriussawakul A, Eckhoff DE, Patel RP (2014). A randomized clinical trial testing the anti-inflammatory effects of preemptive inhaled nitric oxide in human liver transplantation. PLoS One, 9(2), e86053. (Read full article)
    7. Vater Y, Dembo G, Martay K, Vitin A, Amar E, Weinbroum AA (2012). Ascites characterizes perioperative clinical indices better than preoperative body mass index. A study in orthotopic liver transplant candidates. Minerva Anestesiol, 78(8), 910-9. (Read full article)
    8. Chanimov M, Berman S, Gofman V, Weissgarten Y, Averbukh Z, Cohen ML, Vitin A, Bahar M (2006). Total cell associated electrolyte homeostasis in rat spinal cord cells following apparently irreversible injury. Med Sci Monit, 12(2), BR63-7. (Read full article)
    9. Beresnev AV, Nazarenko PM, Shestirko LI, Vitin AA (1981). [Use of the greater omentum and Pi-shaped sutures for preventing eventration in liver cirrhosis patients]. (9), 69-70. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Lazr A, Georgescu AM, Vitin A, Azamfirei L (2019). Precision Medicine and its Role in the Treatment of Sepsis: A Personalised View. [Review]. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 5(3), 90-96. (Read full article)
    2. Vitin AA, Azamfirei L, Tomescu D, Lang JD (2017). Perioperative Management of Lactic Acidosis in End-Stage Liver Disease Patient. [Review]. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 3(2), 55-62. (Read full article)
    3. Georgescu AM, Grigorescu BL, Chirte IR, Vitin AA, Fodor R (2017). The Relevance of Coding Gene Polymorphysms of Cytokines and Cellular Receptors in Sepsis. [Review]. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 3(1), 5-11. (Read full article)
    4. Vater Y, Dembo G, Martay K, Klein Y, Vitin A, Weinbroum AA (2010). Drug management in emergent liver transplantation of mitochondrial disorder carriers: review of the literature. [Review]. Clin Transplant, 24(2), E43-53. (Read full article)
    5. Vitin AA, Dembo G, Vater Y, Martay K, Azamfirei L, Ezri T (2006). Anesthetic implications of the new anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. [Review]. J Clin Anesth, 20(3), 228-37. (Read full article)

    Edited Book

    1. Vitin A (Ed.) (2019). Perioperative Care for Organ Transplant Recipient. IntechOpen.
    2. Vitin A (Ed.) (2013). Gangrene Management - New Advancements and Current Trends. IntechOpen.
    3. Vitin A (Ed.) (2011). Gangrene - Current Concepts and Management Options. IntechOpen.

    Case Report

    1. Vitin AA, Lupa JT, Von Homeyer P, Rayhill SC (2020). Massive Pulmonary Artery Thromboembolism in a Liver Transplant Recipient: Case Study and Literature Review. Transplant Proc, 52(9), 2795-2801. (Read full article)
    2. Vitin AA, Pennington MW, Bowdle TA, Rayhill SC, Sibulesky L, Reyes JD, McCabe JM (2017). Stress (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy During Liver Transplantation: Case Study and Literature Review. Transplant Proc, 50(1), 211-216. (Read full article)
    3. Vitin A, Muczynski K, Bakthavatsalam R, Martay K, Dembo G, Metzner J (2008). Treatment of severe lactic acidosis during the pre-anhepatic stage of liver transplant surgery with intraoperative hemodialysis. J Clin Anesth, 22(6), 466-72. (Read full article)
    4. Vitin AA, Metzner JI (2009). Anesthetic management of acute mesenteric ischemia in elderly patients. Anesthesiol Clin, 27(3), 551-67, table of contents. (Read full article)
    5. Vitin AA, Erdman JE (2007). A difficult airway case with GlideScope-assisted fiberoptic intubation. J Clin Anesth, 19(7), 564-5. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Vitin AA (2019). Perioperative Care for Organ Transplant Recipient: Time for Paradigm Shift. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures), 5(3), 87-89. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Obolentsev NI, Aziz-Darvish A, Vitin AA (1992). [Anesthesia in emergency surgery on the organs of the hepato-pancreato-duodenal area in elderly and aged patients]. [Abstract]. Anesteziol Reanimatol, (2), 51-4. (Read full article)
    2. Beresnev AV, Amelichev BD, Nazarenko PM, Vitin AA, Kolomenski GV (1983). [Peripheral blood and liver function in patients with liver cirrhosis after hemosorption]. [Abstract]. Ter Arkh, 55(2), 60-2. (Read full article)

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