RobertIsaakDO

Anesthesiology • Chapel Hill, NC

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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

Fax+1 984-974-4873

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2011
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

NC State License 2011 - 2025
FL State License 2018 - 2020
TN State License 2009 - 2011
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Family Anesthesia Experience (FAX): Implementing a Social Support-Focused Wellness Programme Across Multiple Residency Programmes.
Susan M Martinelli, Thanh N Tran, Courtney Canter, Robert S Isaak, Farzana Afroze
The Clinical Teacher. 2025-02-01
Perceived problems associated with perioperative blood product preparation.
Alan M Smeltz, Andrew Huffman, Robert S Isaak, Xinming An, Gregory Balfanz
Journal of Perioperative Practice. 2025-01-20
In Response.
Samuel N Blacker, Fei Chen, Robert S Isaak
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2024-11-21

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, 2/2016

Press Mentions

Isaak Presented with Innovation in Education Award by AOEMay 28th, 2016

External Links

UNC ERAShttps://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/enhancedrecovery
UNC CAPSEL Profilehttp://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/simulation/faculty-and-staff/faculty/rob-isaak-assistant-director