CelestineOnochieOkwuoneMDMBBS

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist.

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Dr. Celestine Okwuone is an anesthesiologist in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area. He received his medical degree from University of Benin Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in General Anesthesiology and Cardio-thoracic Anesthesiology. His experiences include Critical Care Anesthesiology with some intermittent Travel Cardiac Anesthesia duties, previous Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Penn State University (2004) and Florida State University (2010) as well as twice previously Chief of Anesthesia Departments and Director of Cardiac Anesthesia divisions.

Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 2003 - 2004
Maimonides Medical CenterChief Residency, Anesthesiology, 2002 - 2003
Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2000 - 2003
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Surgery, 1999 - 2000
University of Benin Faculty of MedicineClass of 1996

NY State Medical License 2003 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2003 - 2024
OH State Medical License 2003 - 2006
LA State Medical License 2003 - 2004
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Board Certified - Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal EchocardiographyCardiothoracic Anesthesia

Journal Articles

Obstructive Sleep Apnea- Implications for Procedural Sedation
C. Okwuone, MD, P. Janicki, MD, PhD et al., Journal for Radiology Nursing, 1/1/2006
Topical analgesia for chest drain removal in cardiac patients
B. Mets, MD, PhD; C. Okwuone, MD., Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia., 1/1/2005
Blunting of adrenergic response during endotracheal intubation: Esmolol vs Clonidine
B. Mets, MD, PhD; C. Okwuone, MD., Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia., 1/1/2005

Abstracts/Posters

Target Guided Infusion (TGI): Using technology to improve understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.
B. Murray, MD; C. Okwuone, MD, ASA, 1/1/2005

Lectures

Perioperative Blood Salvage: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Guidelines and protocol.
1/1/2005
Target Guided Infusion (TGI): Using technology to improve understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - 1/1/2004
Effects of operating room radiation exposure on anesthesiologists
Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York - 1/1/2001

Other

Use of Capnography during moderate sedation by Non-Anesthesia Personnel in various clinical settings.
C. Okwuone, MD, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Newsletter
1/1/2016
Anesthesia May Predispose Patients to Corneal Abrasions.
C. Okwuone, MD., Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter
1/1/2005

Dr. Celestine Okwuone: A LeaderMay 29th, 2017
Dr. Celestine Okwuone: Florida State University College of MedicineJune 6th, 2017