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

18 citations
PRO: Transesophageal Echocardiography Should Be Routinely Used for All Liver Transplant Surgeries.
Robert S. Isaak, Priya A. Kumar, Harendra Arora
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2017-12-01
81 citations
Exposure to incivility hinders clinical performance in a simulated operative crisis
Daniel Katz, Kimberly Blasius, Robert S. Isaak, Jonathan Lipps, Michael Kushelev
BMJ Quality & Safety. 2019-09-01
7 citations
The Use of Simulation to Improve Family Understanding and Support of Anesthesia Providers.
Susan M. Martinelli, Fei Chen, Gene Hobbs, Brooke A. Chidgey, Lacey E. Straube
Cureus. 2018-03-02

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