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Eric Schwenk, MD, Anesthesiology, Philadelphia, PA

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Anesthesiology Philadelphia, PA

Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesiology

Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

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  • Office

    111 S 11th St
    Suite 8290
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-955-6161
    Fax+1 215-955-0677

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityRegional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, 2012 - 2013
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Anesthesiology, 2009 - 2012
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • USABCDBasic FATE: Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthesia for Early Postoperative Ambulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial  
    Eric S Schwenk, Christopher S Wahal, Jaime L Baratta, Anesthesiology
  • Comparing the Cumulative Pain Patients Experience Waiting for Knee Arthroplasty to their Postoperative Pain  
    Schwenk ES, Epstein RH, Dexter F, Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Research, 2013

Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • ASRA spring meeting - ketamine guidelines 
    Orlando, FL - 5/2021
  • ASRA spring meeting - Perioperative Management of Hip Fractures 
    Orlando, FL - 5/2021
  • ASRA spring meeting - Why Anesthesiologists Should Lead Enhanced Recovery Protocols 
    Orlando, FL - 5/2021
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Other

Authored Content

  • Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthesia for Early Postoperative Ambulation: A Randomized Controlled TrialJuly 2020
  • Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthesia for Early Postoperative Ambulation: A Randomized Controlled TrialJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Chronic Migraine: General Anesthetic May Provide Relief
    Chronic Migraine: General Anesthetic May Provide ReliefJune 13th, 2022
  • Chronic Migraine: Common Anesthetic Relieves Pain in New Study
    Chronic Migraine: Common Anesthetic Relieves Pain in New StudyJune 13th, 2022
  • Lidocaine Infusions Beneficial for Refractory Chronic Migraine
    Lidocaine Infusions Beneficial for Refractory Chronic MigraineMay 24th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Provost GrantThomas Jefferson University2021–2022

Committees

  • Co-Chair, ASRA Guidelines and Regulatory Advocacy Committee 2020 - Present
  • Member, ASA Committee on Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain 2019 - Present
  • Member, ASA Abstract Review Subcommittee on Regional Anesthesia 2016 - Present
  • Co-host, ASRA RAPP (regional anesthesia and pain podcast) 2016 - Present
  • Member, ASA Educational Subcommittee on Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain 2019 - 2020
  • Member, ASRA Research Committee 2018 - 2021
  • Member, American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) Communications Committee 2014 - 2018

Professional Memberships