RADHIKA SIRIKI, MD
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist with 15 years experience in Anesthesiology and Pain Management.
Decisive leader, critical thinker with full understanding of CME guidelines for anesthesia and pain management, and excellent communication skills with physicians and patients.
Background includes working up anesthesiology and pain management cases with meticulous documentation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesiologist, MH ANESTHESIA PLLC
NY GI Endo Center
Bronx, NY
04.2019 - Current
- Consulted with physicians regarding best practices for perioperative management of patients undergoing GI cases requiring anesthesia care.
- Administered sedation, analgesia, and anesthetic agents during procedures.
- Provided comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluation and post-operative follow-up services.
Anesthesiologist, MH ANESTHESIA PLLC
Somnia Anesthesia
Scarsdale, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Performed GI Anesthesia in office setting.
Oral Board Examiner
JUST ORAL BOARDS, LLC
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05.2012 - Current
- Oral Board Examiner - Administer mock oral boards for residents in preparation for American Board of Anesthesia Oral Board Exams.
Interventional Pain Physician
Rehabilitation Center of NY, MH Anesthesia PLLC
New York City , NY
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed under Fluoroscopy: epidural injections, transforaminal epidural injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ganglion impar injections, sympathetic blocks, SCS trials, TPI ( cervical and lower back), knee injections, botox injections for headaches.
- Formulated plans for multimodal therapy for pain to decrease opioid medications according to recommended state, DEA, and CDC regulations.
- Reviewed X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other imaging studies to diagnose conditions or diseases.
Interventional Pain Management Spine Specialists of New York
MH ANESTHESIA PLLC
Brooklyn, NY
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed under Fluoroscopy: epidural injections, transforaminal epidural injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ganglion impar injections, sympathetic blocks, SCS trials, TPI ( cervical and lower back), knee injections, botox injections for headaches.
- Formulated plans for multimodal therapy for pain to decrease opioid medications according to recommended state, DEA, and CDC regulations.
- Reviewed X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other imaging studies to diagnose conditions or diseases.
Interventional Pain Management Physician
OAS/WESTMED
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Interventional Pain Management Physician
- Performed under Fluoroscopy: epidural injections, transforaminal epidural injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ganglion impar injections, sympathetic blocks, SCS trials, TPI ( cervical and lower back), knee injections, botox injections for headaches.
- Formulated plans for multimodal therapy for pain to decrease opioid medications according to recommended state, DEA, and CDC regulations.
- Reviewed X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other imaging studies to diagnose conditions or diseases.
Co-director of Interventional Pain ManagementStaff Anesthesiologist
NAPA NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERS IN
ANESTHESIA, VASSAR HOSPITAL
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Staff anesthesiologist and Staff pain physician at Vassar Hospital.
- Developed anesthetic plans for individual patients based on their medical history, physical condition, type of procedure, and anticipated level of pain control required.
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care decisions.
- Communicated with patients' designated family members and friends after surgeries to explain results and patient status.
- Monitored and corrected less experienced anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.
Clinical Pain Management Fellow
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER,
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Boston, MA
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Trained in:
- Epidural steroid injections - cervical, lumbar
- Medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Facet joint injections
- Sacroiliac joint injections
- Peripheral nerve blocks , Occipital nerve blocks
- Pain management consultations
- SCS trials
- Opioid management
- Created presentations and reports outlining the accomplishments of the Fellowship program.
- Attended conferences and seminars relevant to Fellow job roles and responsibilities.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Used positive reinforcement to motivate students, including praising correct or interesting responses and creating incentives rather than penalties.
Department of Pain Management
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS CENTER, HARVARD
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Boston, MA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Mentor: Dr. Abdi and Dr. Asoudarian
- Resistance of local anesthetic in epidural and nerve injections
- Ultrasound guided technology in pain management
Categorical Anesthesia Resident
UMDNJ-ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
New Brunswick, NJ
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Categorical Anesthesia Resident
Internal Medicine Preliminary Year
MT. SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Englewood, NJ
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Preliminary Internal Medicine Resident
Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management
NYU MEDICAL CENTER
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Mentor: Dr. Dubois
- Investigated the effectiveness of Bicifadine 200 & 400 mg BID dosage in treatment of low back pain
- Thalamacortical dysrhythmia in CRPS 1
- Performed physical exams to assess the source of pain, range of motion and strength.
MCAT Instructor
PRINCETON REVIEW
Newark, NJ
04.2002 - 11.2002
- MCAT Instructor for prospective medical students
Faculty Advisor
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA
07.2002 - 08.2002
- Faculty Advisor for high school students interested in medicine.
Extern
LAW FIRM OF BROWN, MD/JD ASSOCIATES
Englewood , NJ
01.2002 - 05.2002
- Brown, MD
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and court decisions.
- Provided support in drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents to identify potential issues.
- Performed administrative tasks including filing documents with courts or agencies.
Education
M.D. -
NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
New Jersey12-2005
BS, Biotechnology -
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Jersey08-2000
Skills
- Pain Management
- Anesthesiology
- Ultrasound
- Biotechnology
Licenses:
Board Certified Anesthesiology and Pain (American Board of Anesthesiology) / Recertified
Licensed: Fl, CT, NY
Publications
- Siriki R, Cohen S, and Sakr A.Sphenopalatine ganglion block in treatment of Postdural Puncture Headache.In preparation.
- Mehul D, Siriki R, and Wang D. Treatment of Pain in Dercum's Disease with Lidoderm (Lidocaine 5% Patch): A Case Report Pain Med. 2008; 9(8): 1224-6.
- Shah S, Cohen S, and SirikiR.Platform Presentation."CSE for Cesarean Section: Gertie Marx versus PENCAN Spinal Needles."2008 Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.
- Tse J, Siriki R, No Cost TSE "Mask" Improves Oxygenation in Patients under MAC/TIVA by Convertingineffective Nasal Cannula to Face Tent.Exhibit in 2008 ASA Annual Meeting.
- Siriki R and Driscoll M. "Apoptosis in C. elegans." Presented the paper at an international conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil.1999.
Accomplishments
- Pre- Med Scholarship
- Patient's top Choice US News
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Telugu
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interventional Pain Physician
Rehabilitation Center of NY, MH Anesthesia PLLC
09.2019 - 03.2021
Anesthesiologist, MH ANESTHESIA PLLC
Somnia Anesthesia
08.2019 - Current
Anesthesiologist, MH ANESTHESIA PLLC
NY GI Endo Center
04.2019 - Current
Interventional Pain Management Spine Specialists of New York
MH ANESTHESIA PLLC
04.2019 - 08.2019
Interventional Pain Management Physician
OAS/WESTMED
09.2014 - 04.2019
Oral Board Examiner
JUST ORAL BOARDS, LLC
05.2012 - Current
Co-director of Interventional Pain ManagementStaff Anesthesiologist
NAPA NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERS IN
ANESTHESIA, VASSAR HOSPITAL
08.2011 - 05.2012
Clinical Pain Management Fellow
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER,
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
06.2010 - 06.2011
Department of Pain Management
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS CENTER, HARVARD
MEDICAL SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2011
Categorical Anesthesia Resident
UMDNJ-ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
06.2007 - 06.2010
Internal Medicine Preliminary Year
MT. SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - 06.2007
Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management
NYU MEDICAL CENTER
01.2005 - 01.2006
Faculty Advisor
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP
07.2002 - 08.2002
MCAT Instructor
PRINCETON REVIEW
04.2002 - 11.2002
Extern
LAW FIRM OF BROWN, MD/JD ASSOCIATES
01.2002 - 05.2002
M.D. -
NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
BS, Biotechnology -
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
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