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James W. Heitz, MD, Anesthesiology, Philadelphia, PA

James W.HeitzMD

Anesthesiology Philadelphia, PA

Professor, Vice Chair for Education, and Program Director; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

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  • Office

    111 S 11th St
    G8490
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-995-6161
    Fax+1 215-923-5507

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Anesthesiology, 1993 - 1996
  • Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1992
  • Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Vassar College
    Vassar CollegeBA, Biochemistry, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018
  • Best Doctors List Philadelphia Life Magazine, 2015
  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Venous air embolism during anterior lumbar surgery.  
    Cho SJ, Bader SO, Heitz JW., J Periop Echocardio 2013;1(1):27-29.
  • Neuraxial anesthesia and anticoagulants.  
    Heitz JW, Viscusi ER., Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2008;23(3):259-72.
  • Asymmetric postoperative visual loss after spine surgery in the lateral decubitus position.  
    Heitz JW, Audu PB., Br J Anaesth 2008;101(3):380-2.
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Venous access options and rapid transfusion: a simulation study.
    Bader SO, Sundarajan V, Maguire DP, Heitz JW., Anesthesiology, 2006;105:A238
  • Comparing the Glidescope (GL) with macintosh laryngoscope (MAC) for intubating difficult airway
    2. Vernick C, Audu P, Mandato P, Heitz J., Anesthesiology, 2006;105:A534.
  • The Glidescope® during in-line stabilization: initial experience in randomized study.
    3. Bader SO, Heitz JW, Audu PB., Anesthesiology, 2006;105:A866.
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Lectures

  • Perioperative Medicine 2019 
    2019 ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Philadelphia - 4/9/2019
  • Medication Safety: Reducing the Infection Risk of General Anesthesia 
    Nemours Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE - 9/17/2014
  • OR Fire Safety 
    Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia, PA - 7/26/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Why Do Some Patients Cry After Anesthesia?
    Why Do Some Patients Cry After Anesthesia?July 20th, 2015

Committees

  • Junior Representative from The Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Council of Faculty and Academic Societies, American Association of Medical Colleges 2013 - Present
  • Member, Committee on Resident Curriculum, Society for Education in Anesthesia 2009 - Present
  • Member, Continuing Education Committee, Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists 2008 - Present
  • Member, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Thomas Jefferson University 2008 - Present
  • Member, Museum Committee, Wood Library Museum, American Society of Anesthesiologists 1999 - Present
  • Member, Continuing Medical Education Committee, Thomas Jefferson University 2008 - 2011

Professional Memberships