Anthony Oliva, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2009)
Graduate School
  • PhD, University of Colorado Denver (2007)
Undergraduate School
  • BA/BS, Adams State College (CO) (1999)
Internship
  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2010)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (2013)
Languages
English
Department
Anesthesiology

Professional Titles

  • Vice-Chair of Education

Recognitions

  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Colorado Anesthesiology Resident Training Program (2016)
    Awarded to a faculty member based on a vote by the residents
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Colorado Anesthesiology Resident Training Program (2015)
    Awarded to a faculty member based on a vote by the residents
  • Clinical Educator of the Year, University of Colorado Anesthesiology Assistant Program (2015)
    Awarded to a faculty member based on a vote by the anesthesiology assistant students
  • Unsung Hero Award, University of Colorado Anesthesiology Resident Training Program (2015)
    Awarded to a faculty member based on a vote by the residents
  • Unsung Hero Award, University of Colorado Anesthesiology Resident Training Program (2021)
    Awarded to a faculty member based on a vote by the residents
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Colorado Anesthesiology Resident Training Program (2022)
    Awarded to a faculty member based on a vote by the residents
  • Outstanding Mentor of the Year, DUHO Program, Metro State University of Denver (2022)

Publications

  • Hafer, JS, Brainard, A, Oliva, AM. Gaining confidence and skills through simulation: Medical students and the induction of anesthesia. Baltimore, Maryland. The Society for Education in Anesthesia, 2016 Spring meeting.
  • Oliva, AM, Booe, J, Maize, K, Clavijo, CF. Recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring troubleshooting: Impact of secretions on signals. Chicago, Illinois. Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care, 2016 Annual meeting.
  • Clavijo, CF, Moss, A, Oliva, AM, Bartels, K, Fernandez-Bustamante, A, Scott, BK, Kacmar, RM, Bullard, KJ, Mongan, PD, Jameson, LC. The effect of public audit discontinuation on compliance of non-depolarizing muscle relaxant reversal. Chicago, Illinois. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2016 Annual meeting.
  • Vogel, S, Oliva, AM, Janik, D, Scott, B, Clavijo, CF. A rare and unexpected cause of acute unilateral somatosensory evoked potential signal loss during posterior spine surgery. Boston, Massachusetts. Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care, 2017 Annual meeting.
  • Simmons, CG, Oliva, AM, Janik, D, Jameson, L, Scott, BK, Teguo, D, Clavijo, CF. A rare and unexpected cause of acute unilateral loss of transcranial motor evoked potential signal during posterior thoracic spine surgery. San Francisco, California. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018 Annual meeting.
  • Clavijo, CF, Oliva, AM, Dingman, C, Burger, E, Patel, V, Kleck, CJ, Janik, D, Scott, BK, Vogel, S, Kaizer, A, Jameson, L. Comprehensive strategies for preoperative optimization and clinical management of spine surgery patients. A pilot study. San Francisco, California. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018 Annual meeting.
  • Oliva, AM. Chapter 42. Intracranial and Cerebrovascular Disease. In: Keech, Duke’s Anesthesia Secrets. 6th edition. In press.
  • Oliva, AM. Chapter 63. Spine Surgery. In: Keech, Duke’s Anesthesia Secrets. 6th edition. In press.
  • Oliva, AM. Chapter 64 Neurosurgery: Craniotomy. In: Keech, Duke’s Anesthesia Secrets. 6th edition. In press.
  • Scott, P, Benish, B, Oliva, AM. So Much Urine: Unexpected transient central diabetes insipidus during a lumbar surgery. Boston, Massachusetts. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2017 Annual meeting.
  • Clavijo, CF, Vogel, S, Simmons, CG, Kaizer, A, Walczak, P, Scott, BK, Krause, M, Janik, D, Jameson, L, Oliva, AM. Correct EMG endotracheal tube placement in recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring – Follow up on protocol efficacy. Orlando, Florida. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019 Annual meeting
  • Clavijo, CF, Simmons, CG, Janik, D, Scott, BK, Vogel, S, Aunkst, K, Jameson, L, Oliva, AM. Significant decrease in motor evoked potentials amplitude after dexmedetomidine administration in cervical spine surgery. Phoenix, Arizona. Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care, 2019 Annual meeting.
  • Clavijo CF, Oliva AM, Dingmann C, Kaizer A, Christians U, Burger E, Patel V, Kleck CJ, Vogel SA, Scott BK, Janik DJ, Jameson LC, Ginde AA. Toxicology Screening Testing in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study. Ther Drug Monit. 2020 Nov 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33181620
  • Oliva, AM, Montejano, J, Simmons, CG, Vogel, S, Isaza, CF, Clavijo, CF, (2022). New Frontiers in Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring. Submitted
  • Oliva, AM, Montejano, J, Simmons, CG, Vogel, S, Isaza, CF, Clavijo, CF, (2023). New Frontiers in Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring: A Narrative Review. Ann Transl Med.
  • Kim, K, Brainard, J, Oliva, AM, Sullivan, B, Tregear, H, Alber, SM. Development of a Career Development Curriculum for Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellows: A Needs Assessment. Denver, Colorado. Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • Simmons CG, Montejano J, Eagleston L, Cao S, Kaizer AM, Jameson L, Oliva AM, Clavijo CF. Implementation of a Standardized Protocol for Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring Reduces False Negative Results During Neck Surgery: A Quality Control Case Study. Neurodiagn J. 2024 Aug 7;:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39110909
  • Lester, C, Hunt, A, Vitter, J, Oliva, AM. A Multidisciplinary Preoperative Risk Assessment in a Patient with Severe Peri-induction Skin Mottling, Venous Congestion, and Hemodynamic Lability Without Clear Etiology. 2024 Western Anesthesia Residents Conference.

Professional Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Member
  • American Society of Anesthesiology, Member
  • Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Member
  • American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2014)
  • Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Specialized Training (2015)
Clinical Interests
With my PhD in neuroscience, I gravitate clinically to procedures of the nervous system. I serve on the neuroanesthesiology team and the bulk of my clinical work is caring for patients undergoing spine and brain surgery.

Care Philosophy
Caring for patients during difficult times is a great honor for me. I take seriously my job of helping patients navigate their surgery safely.


School of Medicine

CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Aurora, CO 80045

303.724.5375

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