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Ryan Ball, MD, Anesthesiology, Pittsburgh, PA

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Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

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  • Office

    3471 5th Ave
    Ste 910
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 415-692-4503

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 2011 - 2012
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Anesthesiology, 2008 - 2011
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green)
    University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green)Internship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of AnesthesiologyCardiothoracic Anesthesiology
  • National Board of EchocardiographyTransesophageal Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident UPMC Dept. of Anesthesiology Residency Program, 2011
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2007

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Emotional Intelligence and the Relationship to Resident Performance: A Multi-Institutional Study  
    Talarico J, Ball RD, et al, J Clin Anes, 1/1/2013
  • Peripheral intravenous catheter infiltration: anesthesia providers do not adhere to their own ideas of best practice  
    Ball RD, Henao JP, Ibinson JW, Metro DG, J Clin Anes, 1/1/2013
  • Long-term maintenance of neuromuscular junction activity in cultured drosophila larvae  
    Ball RD, Xing B, Bonner P, Shearer J, Cooper RL, Comp. Biochem. Physiol., 1/1/2003
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Takatsubos Cardiomyopathy following Endoscopy with Dilation"
    Harika R, Ball RD, ASA, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
  • "Unusually Large Cardiac Tumor: A Case Report"
    Swapnil K, Ball RD, SCA, Miami, FL, 1/1/2013
  • Anesthesia Providers do not Adhere to Their Own Idea of Best Practice Regarding Peripheral Intravenous Lines: A National Survey.
    Ball RD, Ibinson J, Hudson M, Metro D, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • "Anesthesia for Tracheostomy" 
    Austin, TX - 1/1/2016
  • "Anesthesia for Lung Disease" 
    Austin, TX - 1/1/2016
  • "Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)" 
    Austin, TX - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Financial Management for the Medical Professional. 
    Ball RD, McHugh S, Boisen M, Esper S, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Fellow Education Web Portal
    1/1/2014
  • If You're Not at the Table, You're on the Menu: The importance of resident involvement. 
    Ball RD, Sentinal, Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists Newsletter
    Harrisburg, PA - 1/1/2010
  • Dear Doctor: Safety's the Reason behind Fasting for Surgery. 
    Ball RD, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2010