Department of Anesthesiology

Sheila J. Ellis, M.D.
Associate Professor, Interim Chair
Clinical Director
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1997
Email: sjellis@unmc.edu

Jennifer Adams, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency:  Johns Hopkins Hospital
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2008

Kristina S. Birch, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency:  University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2006

Ben H. Boedeker, D.V.M., M.D., Ph.D., MBA, CPE
Professor
Residency:  Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1994
American Board of Clinical Pharmacology, 1995
ABA Continued Demonstration of Qualifications in Pain Management, 1996

Allyson Braasch, M.D.
Instructor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, eligible

Tara R. Brakke, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Director of Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Residency:   University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2005

James W. Chapin, M.D.
Professor
Associate Clinical Director
Director of Transplantation Anesthesia
Associate Program Director, Residency Program
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1977
ABA Recertification, 1996
Email:  jwchapin@unmc.edu

Christopher M. Criscuolo, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Pain Medicine
Residency: State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY
Fellowships: Pain Management and Obstetrical Anesthesia
                   State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1991
ABA Pain Management, 1994
Pain Medicine Recertification, 2005
Email: ccriscuo@unmc.edu

Joy A. Crossman, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1989

Denis J. Cuka, M.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus
Residency: Huron Road Hospital , Cleveland, OH
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1969
ABA Continued Demonstration of Qualifications, 1995  

Julie Dee, M.D.
Instructor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, eligible

Amy L. Duhachek-Stapelman, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2007

David K. Faust, M.D.
Associate Professor
Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1983

Michael P. Fee, M.D.
Associate Professor
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Subspecialty Training: Cardiovascular Anesthesia,
Loyola University Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1992
Email: mpfee@unmc.edu

Joseph P. Ford, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Director, Clarkson West Medical Center
Residency:  State University of New York at Stony Brook,
                   University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1994

Kimberley K. Haynes-Henson, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency:   University of Nebraska Medical Center
Pain Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2006
ABA Pain Medicine 2006

Scott C. Hofmann, M.D.
Associate Professor
Chief of Anesthesia, OVAMC
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1995
Email: shofmann@unmc.edu

Richard J. G. Holcomb, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Washington
Fellowship: Pain Management, John J. Bonica
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1972

Terry Huang, M.D.
Instructor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, eligible

Barbara J. Hurlbert, M.D.
Professor
Director of Resident and Medical Student Education
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1976
ABA Recertification, 1995
Email: bhurlber@unmc.edu

Joseph M. Kalamaja, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency:  University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2005

David D. Marti, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency:  University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1997

Maria A. Michaelis, M.D.
Instructor
Residency:   Mayo Clinic-Rochester, University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2009

Candice R. Montzingo, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2007

Myrna C. Newland, M.D.
Professor
Residency: University of Oregon Hospital,
                University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fellowship: Pediatric Cardiology and Anesthesia Research,
                 University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1970
ABA Continued Demonstration of Qualification, 1993
Email: mnewland@unmc.edu

Oluyemisi M. Odugbesan, MPA, M.D.
Instructor
Residency:   University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, eligible

John R. Ohnoutka, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Associate Clinical Director
Residency:   University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2006

Huiling Pang, M.D. 
Assistant Professor
Residency:  University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2003

K. Reed Peters, M.D.
Professor
Associate Clinical Director
Director Outpatient and Office Based Anesthesia
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1980
ABA Continued Demonstration of Qualification, 1996
Email: krpeters@unmc.edu

Angie L. Rakes M.D. 
Assistant Professor
Director Headache Clinic
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Pain Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1998
ABA Pain Management, 2000
Email: arakes@unmc.edu

Ellen K. Roberts, M.D. 
Assistant Professor
Hospital Service Chief
Associate Clinical Director
Residency:   University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2004

Nancy A. Rogic, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1995

Thomas Edward Schulte, M.D. 
Instructor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, Eligible

Sasha K. Shillcutt, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Residency:   University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2008

Jean A. Simonson, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Associate Clinical Director
PACU Medical Director
Director of Obstetrical Anesthesia
Core Program Director, Residency Program
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2000
Email: jsimonso@unmc.edu

Joshua L. Smith, M.D.
Instructor
Residency: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology, Eligible 

Tyrus Soares, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Pain Fellowship
Residency:  University of Nebraska Medical Center
Pain Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2006
ABA Pain Medicine, 2006

James N. Sullivan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, eligible

John H. Tinker, M.D.
Professor
Residency:  Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
                 Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1973
Email: jtinker@unmc.edu

Robert Brett Zatechka, M.D.
Instructor
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
American Board of Anesthesiology, eligible