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Michelle LeRiger, MD, Anesthesiology, Omaha, NE

MichelleLeRigerMD

Anesthesiology Omaha, NE

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Co-Director of Children's Outpatient Surgery Center

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  • Office

    8200 Dodge St
    Omaha, NE 68114
    Phone+1 402-955-4385
    Fax+1 402-955-4300

Summary

  • Dr. Michelle LeRiger is an anesthesiologist in Omaha, NE and is affiliated with Children's Hospital and Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years. She specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and is experienced in anesthesia and general anesthesia.

Education & Training

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
    Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2011
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineB.A., Biology, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Second Place Case Presentation: Pediatrics Midwest Anesthesia Regional Conference, 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Road to Transfusion-free Craniosynostosis Repair in Children Less Than 24 Months Old: A Quality Improvement Initiative.  
    12. Beethe A, Spitznagel R, Kugler J, Goeller J, Franzen M, Hamlin R, Lockhart T, Lyden E, Glogwski K, LeRiger M., Pediatr Qual Saf, 2020
  • Pseudoaneurysm as a devastating complication of pancreatic pseudocyst following pheochromocytoma  
    11. Williams J, Dutoit A, Spitznagel R, Jones B, Wong L, LeRiger M., Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2020
  • Improving the compliance of intraoperative antibiotic re-dosing: A Quality Improvement Initiative.  
    10. LeRiger M, Phipps A, Norton B, Spitznagel R., Pediatr Qual Saf, 2020
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Left ventricular non-compaction as a likely cause of cardiac arrest in the operating room.
    17. McMullen B*, Pellegrino K, LeRiger M., Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 4/2022
  • Inhaled anesthetics and their environmental impact: Analyzing and reducing Desflurane use at CHMC to decrease our environmental footprint.
    16. Renze E*, Spitznagel R, Dosland B, LeRiger M, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Annual Meeting., Tampa, FL, 4/2022
  • Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week Project
    16. Albertz M, Hoaglnad M, Masaracchia M, LeRiger M, Dachsangvorn O, Chatterjee D., Society for Education in Anesthesia Newsletter., 9/2020
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Lectures

  • Cardiac arrest and left ventricular non-compaction. What did I miss? 
    New Orleans, LA. - 10/2022
  • Emergent crani with panhypopituitarism. How do I manage this sodium??? 
    Houston, TX - 1/1/2019
  • Improving education quality of pediatric anesthesia residents and fellows with keyword database/question bank and participation tracking. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Difficult Airway: Pierre Robin Sequence. 
    1. Hu Z, LeRiger M
    Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. - 4/2022
  • Chiari Malformations 
    3. Schlawin B*, LeRiger M
    Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. - 7/2021
  • Fevers and tremors and scares! Oh my! Serotonin syndrome in the perioperative period 
    2. LeRiger M, Brown B
    Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Annual Meeting. Paradise Island, Bahamas - 2020
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Committees

  • Question of the Week Editor, Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology Education Committee