LaviniaMariaKolarczykMD

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Professor and Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Associate Director UNC Institute for Healthcare Quality and Improvement, Medical Director Care Redesign for UNC Health

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Office
N2198 UNC Hospitals
CB 7010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Phone+1 919-966-5136

Fax+1 984-974-4873

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 2010 - 2011
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Anesthesiology, 2006 - 2010
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2011 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2006 - 2024
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
National Board of EchocardiographyDiplomate - Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Benson R Wilcox Award for Teaching and Clinical Excellence University of North Carolina, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2014
Faculty Teacher of the Year University of North Carolina, Department of Anesthesiology, 2012, 2014
Teaching Scholar University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

8 citations
Update on Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism Management: A Decision Support Tool to Aid in Diagnosis and Treatment
Alan M. Smeltz, Lavinia Kolarczyk, Robert S. Isaak
Advances in Anesthesia. 2017-01-01
40 citations
Transient Heat Hyperalgesia During Resolution of Ropivacaine Sciatic Nerve Block in the Rat
Lavinia M. Kolarczyk, Brian A. Williams
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2011-04-01
18 citations
General Anesthesia for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Total Intravenous Anesthesia is Associated with Less Delirium as Compared to Volatile Agent Technique.
Allie E. Goins, Alan M. Smeltz, Cassandra J. Ramm, Paula D. Strassle, Emily G. Teeter
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2017-12-01

Journal Articles

Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Clinical Pathway Using Lean Six Sigma Principles: A Framework for Ongoing Quality Improvement
Kolarczyk LM, McNaull P, Hance L, Bednar P, Kim HJ, Isaak R, SDRP Journal of Anesthesia & Surgery, 2/22/2016

Research History

Principal Investigator“Enhanced Recovery after Surgery: A multidisciplinary perioperative protocol to improve patient outcomes after pancreatic surgery” Funding: University of North Carolina, Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement (IHQI) Seed Grant2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

American Society of Anesthesiologists - ASA
Member
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists - SCA
Member

External Links

UNC Enhanced Recovery Programhttp://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/enhancedrecovery