Marek Brzezinski, MD, PhD

Title(s)Professor, Anesthesia
SchoolSchool of Medicine
AddressSan Francisco CA 94158
Phone415-221-4810 ext. 4454
ORCID ORCID Icon0000-0002-7412-4247 Additional info
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    Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität , Münster, GermanyMD1995School of Medicine
    Westfälische Wilhelms-University, Münster, GermanyPhD1998School of Medicine
    University of ChicagoResidency2002Anesthesiology
    Harvard University, Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship2003Critical Care Medicine
    Duke University Medical Center, DurhamFellowship2004Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
    University of California, San FranciscoFellowship2010Teaching Scholar Program
    University of California, San FranciscoFellowship2011Humanistic Teaching Program
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    Westfälische Wilhelms-University, Münster, Germany1998Magna Cum Laude, doctoral thesis
    Midwest Anesthesia Residents' Conference, Chicago20003rd Place Award
    Midwest Anesthesia Residents' Conference, Omaha20011st Place Award
    The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California-San Francisco School of Me2006Excellence in Direct Teaching Award
    The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California-San Francisco School of Me2007Elected member
    Excellence in educational research; International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual Meeting, San D2009First Place Award Winner
    Medical education achievement; University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine2009Teaching Scholar
    Commendation for exceptional service and website development; First member ever to receive this awar2009Certificate of Merit for Distinctive Service
    New York State Society of Anesthesiologists' PGA/63 Meeting, NY2009Special Scientific Exhibit Award
    Excellence in educational research; International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual Meeting, San D2010First Place Award Winner
    New York State Society of Anesthesiologists' PGA Meeting2010Honorable Mention
    Association of University Anesthesiologists2012Elected member

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    1. Perioperative Fluid Management. Clin Geriatr Med. 2025 Feb; 41(1):83-99. Mladinov D, Isaza E, Gosling AF, Clark AL, Kukreja J, Brzezinski M. PMID: 39551543.
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    2. Hydroxocobalamin for the treatment of vasoplegia after lung transplantation: A case series. JHLT Open. 2025 Feb; 7:100189. Nguyen A, Bouajram R, Brzezinski M, Hassanipour S, Gordon D, Trinh B, Deuse T, Venado A, Hays S, Singer J, Kukreja J. PMID: 40144827; PMCID: PMC11935413.
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    3. Outcomes of Lung Transplantation for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Glass Half Full or Still Half Empty? Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 04; 117(4):827-828. Bromberger B, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 37816438.
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    4. Prone Positioning After Lung Transplantation Remains Prone to Debate. Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 05; 117(5):1051-1052. Bromberger B, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 37479129.
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    5. Management of primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation with extracorporeal life support: an evidence-based review. J Thorac Dis. 2023 Jul 31; 15(7):4090-4100. Luu HY, Santos J, Isaza E, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 37559633; PMCID: PMC10407492.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 4  
    6. Biofire pneumonia panel in lung donors: faster detection but limited pathogens. Transpl Infect Dis. 2023 Aug; 25(4):e14091. Nguyen A, Chen J, Isaza E, Panchal N, Deiter F, Hoover J, Trinh B, Hays SR, Golden JA, Singer JP, Brzezinski M, Greenland JR, Kukreja J. PMID: 37428868.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    7. Burnout in Academic Physicians. Perm J. 2023 06 15; 27(2):142-149. Banerjee G, Mitchell JD, Brzezinski M, DePorre A, Ballard HA. PMID: 37309180; PMCID: PMC10266848.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    8. Burnout in Medicine: Are We Asking the Right Questions? Perm J. 2023 06 15; 27(2):123-129. DePorre A, Banerjee G, Mitchell JD, Brzezinski M, Ballard HA. PMID: 37278061; PMCID: PMC10266847.
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    9. Regadenoson Is All the RAGE: Targeting the Inflammatory Cascade in Primary Graft Dysfunction. Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 12; 116(6):1159-1160. Bromberger B, Calabrese DR, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 37062341.
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    10. Perioperative Fluid Management. Anesthesiol Clin. 2023 Sep; 41(3):613-629. Mladinov D, Isaza E, Gosling AF, Clark AL, Kukreja J, Brzezinski M. PMID: 37516498.
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    11. Lung preservation: from perfusion to temperature. Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2023 06 01; 28(3):168-173. Bromberger B, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 37053078.
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    12. Intercostal Nerve Cryoanalgesia Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Lung Transplantation: A Retrospective Single-Center Study. Pain Ther. 2023 Feb; 12(1):201-211. Isaza E, Santos J, Haro GJ, Chen J, Weber DJ, Deuse T, Singer JP, Golden JA, Hays S, Trinh BN, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 36274081; PMCID: PMC9845479.
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    13. A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Preoperative Antithrombin Supplementation in Patients at Risk for Antithrombin Deficiency After Cardiac Surgery. Anesth Analg. 2022 10 01; 135(4):757-768. Moront MG, Woodward MK, Essandoh MK, Avery EG, Reece TB, Brzezinski M, Spiess B, Shore-Lesserson L, Chen J, Henriquez W, Barceló M, Despotis G, Karkouti K, Levy JH, Ranucci M, Mondou E, Clinical Thrombate Study Group. PMID: 35877927.
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    14. Early Postoperative Management of Lung Transplant Recipients. Thorac Surg Clin. 2022 May; 32(2):185-195. Trinh BN, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 35512937.
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    15. Anesthetic Management During Lung Transplantation - What's New in 2021? Thorac Surg Clin. 2022 May; 32(2):175-184. Brzezinski M, Mladinov D, Neyrinck A. PMID: 35512936.
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    16. Lung transplantation from swimming pool drowning victims: A case series. Am J Transplant. 2021 06; 21(6):2273-2278. Tsou S, Chen J, Brzezinski M, Hays S, Leard L, Singer JP, Trinh B, Kukreja J. PMID: 33508883.
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    17. Low Incidence of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression Observed with Oliceridine Regardless of Age or Body Mass Index: Exploratory Analysis from a Phase 3 Open-Label Trial in Postsurgical Pain. Pain Ther. 2021 Jun; 10(1):457-473. Brzezinski M, Hammer GB, Candiotti KA, Bergese SD, Pan PH, Bourne MH, Michalsky C, Wase L, Demitrack MA, Habib AS. PMID: 33502739; PMCID: PMC8119589.
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    18. An Analysis of Successful Features of Anesthesiology Journal Clubs. J Educ Perioper Med. 2020 Oct-Dec; 22(4):E648. Brzezinski M, Sawatzki R, Tran HN, Price K, Gregersen M, Wong C, Feng CM, Kimatian S, Mizuguchi KA, Kukreja J, Mitchell JD, Schlecht KD. PMID: 33447647; PMCID: PMC7792583.
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    19. Combined Intravenous Sildenafil and L-Arginine Administration in a Porcine Animal Model: Hemodynamic Safety Profile and Effects on Coronary Blood Flow. Drugs R D. 2020 Sep; 20(3):279-290. Brzezinski M, Dincheva GR, Alloo K, Wong C, Feng CM, Tom WL, Salahieh A, Wallace AW. PMID: 32720006; PMCID: PMC7419398.
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    20. Lung transplant programs in developing countries: challenges, solutions, and outcomes. Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2020 06; 25(3):299-304. Nguyen AT, Brzezinski M, Chen J, Nguyen NV, Dinh LV, Kukreja J. PMID: 32332198.
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    21. Redefining marginality: donor lung criteria. Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2020 06; 25(3):280-284. Kukreja J, Chen J, Brzezinski M. PMID: 32304425.
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    22. Risk Factors and Outcomes of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Winter; 32(4):772-785. Kukreja J, Tsou S, Chen J, Trinh BN, Feng C, Golden JA, Hays S, Deuse T, Singer JP, Brzezinski M. PMID: 32445793.
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    23. Improved survival after lung transplantation for adults requiring preoperative invasive mechanical ventilation: A national cohort study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov; 160(5):1385-1395.e6. Hamilton BCS, Dincheva GR, Matthay MA, Hays S, Singer JP, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J. PMID: 32252988; PMCID: PMC7485564.
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    24. ATHENA: A Phase 3, Open-Label Study Of The Safety And Effectiveness Of Oliceridine (TRV130), A G-Protein Selective Agonist At The µ-Opioid Receptor, In Patients With Moderate To Severe Acute Pain Requiring Parenteral Opioid Therapy. J Pain Res. 2019; 12:3113-3126. Bergese SD, Brzezinski M, Hammer GB, Beard TL, Pan PH, Mace SE, Berkowitz RD, Cochrane K, Wase L, Minkowitz HS, Habib AS. PMID: 31814753; PMCID: PMC6861532.
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    25. Time-efficient, goal-directed, and evidence-based teaching in the ICU. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2019 Apr; 32(2):136-143. Brzezinski M, Kukreja J, Mitchell JD. PMID: 30817385.
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    26. Editorial: 'May you live in interesting times': blessing or curse for an intensivist? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2019 Apr; 32(2):121-122. Brzezinski M. PMID: 30817382.
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    27. Best Practices for Postoperative Brain Health: Recommendations From the Fifth International Perioperative Neurotoxicity Working Group. Anesth Analg. 2018 12; 127(6):1406-1413. Berger M, Schenning KJ, Brown CH, Deiner SG, Whittington RA, Eckenhoff RG, Angst MS, Avramescu S, Bekker A, Brzezinski M, Crosby G, Culley DJ, Eckenhoff M, Eriksson LI, Evered L, Ibinson J, Kline RP, Kofke A, Ma D, Mathew JP, Maze M, Orser BA, Price CC, Scott DA, Silbert B, Su D, Terrando N, Wang DS, Wei H, Xie Z, Zuo Z, Perioperative Neurotoxicity Working Group. PMID: 30303868; PMCID: PMC6309612.
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    28. Intensive care practitioner: I forgot half the things I learned and the other half seems to be all wrong! Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2018 04; 31(2):127-128. Brzezinski M. PMID: 29432294.
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    29. Elevated donor plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 levels and the risk of primary graft dysfunction. Clin Transplant. 2018 04; 32(4):e13210. Hamilton BCS, Dincheva GR, Zhuo H, Golden JA, Brzezinski M, Singer JP, Matthay MA, Kukreja J. PMID: 29377268; PMCID: PMC5924447.
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    30. Enhancing Feedback on Professionalism and Communication Skills in Anesthesia Residency Programs. Anesth Analg. 2017 08; 125(2):620-631. Mitchell JD, Ku C, Diachun CAB, DiLorenzo A, Lee DE, Karan S, Wong V, Schell RM, Brzezinski M, Jones SB. PMID: 28598926.
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    31. Discharge against Medical Advice in Surgical Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report Series Illustrating Unique Challenges. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2017; 2017:3045907. Brzezinski M, Gregersen M, Schuch LG, Sawatzki R, Chen JW, Gauger G, Kukreja J, Cason B. PMID: 28713596; PMCID: PMC5497649.
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    32. Serotonin Syndrome Following an Uncomplicated Orthopedic Surgery in a Patient With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Mil Med. 2016 09; 181(9):e1185-8. Schuch LG, Yip A, Nouri KF, Gregersen M, Cason B, Kukreja J, Wozniak C, Brzezinski M. PMID: 27612381.
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    33. Are we closing the gap in faculty development needs for feedback training? J Clin Anesth. 2013 Nov; 25(7):560-4. Mitchell JD, Holak EJ, Tran HN, Muret-Wagstaff S, Jones SB, Brzezinski M. PMID: 24008192.
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    34. Teaching in the ICU: A Comprehensive Review. ICU Director. 2013; 6(4):270-278. Bhave M, Brzezinski M. View Publication.
    35. How Deep is Deep Enough?. J Anesthe Clinic Res. 2013; 8(4). Czernicki M, Gregersen M, Kukreja J, Brzezinski M. J Anesthe Clinic Res . View Publication.
    36. Volatile Anesthetics: Neuroprotective or Neurodamaging?. J Anesthe Clinic Res. 2012; 3(3). Czernicki M., Kukreja J., Motraghi T., Johanson C.A. View Publication.
    37. Does General Anesthesia Promote Alzheimer’s disease?. J Anesthe Clinic Res. 2012; 2(3). 12. Hauck JN, Terrando N, Kukreja J, Brzezinski M . View Publication.
    38. Perioperative cognitive decline in the aging population. Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Sep; 86(9):885-93. Terrando N, Brzezinski M, Degos V, Eriksson LI, Kramer JH, Leung JM, Miller BL, Seeley WW, Vacas S, Weiner MW, Yaffe K, Young WL, Xie Z, Maze M. PMID: 21878601; PMCID: PMC3257991.
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    39. Posterior glenohumeral joint dislocation: a rare complication of central venous cannulation in a patient undergoing coronary artery surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2013 Feb; 27(1):101-2. Wood WG, Guy TS, Arora K, Firoozabadi R, Kim H, Kukreja J, Pagel PS, Brzezinski M. PMID: 21862347.
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    40. Sudden onset of atrial flutter during continuous venovenous hemodialysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2012 Jun; 26(3):535-6. Brzezinski M, Kukreja J, Mitchell JD, Pagel PS, Tassone RF. PMID: 21232978.
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    41. Postoperative Transtentorial Herniation of Occult Meningioma after Uneventful Epidural Anesthesia. J Anesthe Clinic Res. 2010; 2(1). Brzezinski M, Paisansathan C, Bonasera L, Klock PA Jr . View Publication.
    42. Radial artery cannulation: a comprehensive review of recent anatomic and physiologic investigations. Anesth Analg. 2009 Dec; 109(6):1763-81. Brzezinski M, Luisetti T, London MJ. PMID: 19923502.
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    43. A simple method for obtaining a "ramped" laryngoscopy position after anesthetic induction. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2010 Jun; 24(3):537-9. Brzezinski M, Lee A, Holak EJ, Pagel PS. PMID: 19640744.
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    44. Robotic mammary artery harvest and anastomotic device allows minimally invasive mitral valve repair and coronary bypass. J Card Surg. 2009 Mar-Apr; 24(2):170-2. Guy TS, Brzezinski M, Stechert MM, Tseng E. PMID: 18778296.
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    45. Transesophageal echocardiography of the quadricuspid aortic valve. Anesth Analg. 2006 Dec; 103(6):1414-5. Brzezinski M, Mertz V, Clements FM, Glower DD, Puskas F, Grichnik KP, Swaminathan M. PMID: 17122215.
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    46. Acute and massive hemorrhage due to caval perforation by an inferior vena cava filter--absolute indication for surgery? Case report and review of literature. Burns. 2006 Aug; 32(5):640-3. Brzezinski M, Schmidt U, Fitzsimons MG. PMID: 16777337.
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    47. Transesophageal echocardiography of pulmonary thrombus causing complete left pulmonary artery occlusion. Anesth Analg. 2005 Sep; 101(3):639-640. Brzezinski M, Corkey WB, Grichnik KP, Swaminathan M. PMID: 16115966.
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    48. Incidental cor triatriatum sinister during coronary artery bypass surgery. Anesth Analg. 2005 Sep; 101(3):637-638. Melnick AH, Brzezinski M, Mark JB. PMID: 16115965.
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    49. Persistent left superior vena cava in a patient with a history of tetralogy of Fallot. Anesth Analg. 2005 May; 100(5):1269-1270. Brzezinski M, Keller R, Grichnik KP, Swaminathan M. PMID: 15845667.
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