Angela Selzer, MD

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Oberlin College (OH) (1998)
Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program (2010)
Residency
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Anesthesiology (2013)
Department
Anesthesiology

Publications

  • Selzer AR, Murrell M, Shostak E. New trends in interventional pulmonology. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2017 Feb;30(1):17-22. PubMed PMID: 27783022
  • Audiodigest: Board Review Series Recorded Lecture. Anesthesia Standards and Procedures.
  • Selzer AR. Evaluation of Patients with a History of Anaphylaxis under Anesthesia. Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement Newsletter. August, 2018
  • Schonberger RB, Fontes ML and Selzer A. Anesthesia for Adult Patients with Hypertension. In R Hines (Ed.), UpToDate. From https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anesthesia-for-adult-patients-with-hypertension Updated quarterly.
  • Selzer A, Sarkiss M. Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation. Med Clin North Am. 2019 May;103(3):585-599. PubMed PMID: 30955524
  • Selzer A Preop Lecture 1: Preoperative Assessment of Pulmonary Risk. Anesthesia Education Toolbox: https://www.anesthesiatoolbox.com/docs/DOC-3696 Published June 13th, 2018
  • Selzer A, Pryor KO, Tangel V, O'Connell K, Kjaer K. The effect of intravenous dexamethasone on postoperative nausea and vomiting after Cesarean delivery with intrathecal morphine: a randomized-controlled trial. Can J Anaesth. 2020 Jul;67(7):817-826. PubMed PMID: 31989472
  • Selzer A, Sarkiss M. Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation. Med Clin North Am. 2019 May;103(3):585-599. PubMed PMID: 30955524
  • Pfeifer KJ, Selzer A, Mendez CE, Whinney CM, Rogers B, Simha V, Regan D, Urman RD, Mauck K. Preoperative Management of Endocrine, Hormonal, and Urologic Medications: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Consensus Statement. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Jun;96(6):1655-1669. PubMed PMID: 33714600
  • Selzer A, Pryor KO, Tangel V, O'Connell K, Kjaer K. The effect of intravenous dexamethasone on postoperative nausea and vomiting after Cesarean delivery with intrathecal morphine: a randomized-controlled trial. Can J Anaesth. 2020 Jul;67(7):817-826. PubMed PMID: 31989472
  • Gumidyala R, Selzer A. Preoperative optimization of obstructive sleep apnea. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2022 Jan 1;60(1):24-32. PubMed PMID: 34897219
  • Stewart E, Selzer A. Preoperative optimization of diabetes. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2022 Jan 1;60(1):8-15. PubMed PMID: 34897217
  • Pfeifer KJ, Selzer A, Whinney CM, Rogers B, Naik AS, Regan D, Mendez CE, Urman RD, Mauck K. Preoperative Management of Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Medications: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Consensus Statement. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Dec;96(12):3158-3177. PubMed PMID: 34736777
  • Pfeifer KJ, Selzer A, Mendez CE, Whinney CM, Rogers B, Simha V, Regan D, Urman RD, Mauck K. Preoperative Management of Endocrine, Hormonal, and Urologic Medications: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Consensus Statement. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Jun;96(6):1655-1669. PubMed PMID: 33714600
  • Stewart E, Selzer A. Preoperative optimization of diabetes. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2022 Jan 1;60(1):8-15. PubMed PMID: 34897217
  • Gumidyala R, Selzer A. Preoperative optimization of obstructive sleep apnea. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2022 Jan 1;60(1):24-32. PubMed PMID: 34897219
  • Tashjian B and Selzer A. Perioperative Management of VTE Risk in Patients on Estrogen Therapy. Periop Care Oper Room Manag 2022;29
  • Huang M, Okocha O, Selzer A. Perioperative management of penicillin allergy - the essential partnership between physicians and patients in advancing antibiotic stewardship. J Clin Anesth. 2024 Jun;94:111426. PubMed PMID: 38422955
  • Villasenor M, Selzer AR. Preoperative Patient Evaluation: Newer Hypoglycemic Agents. Anesthesiol Clin. 2024 Mar;42(1):41-52. PubMed PMID: 38278591

Practice Locations

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

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2014)
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include: preoperative assessment and optimization, acute pain anesthesia, anesthesia for thoracic surgery and interventional pulmonology.

Care Philosophy
I treat all patients the way that I would want myself or a loved one treated, with attention, care and compassion.

Personal Interests
I grew up in Denver but had a two decade detour in New York City. My husband and I are thrilled to be back here and enjoy all things outdoors in this beautiful state with our four children.

Public Speaking
Yes
Preoperative Optimization, Preoperative OSA Testing, Preoperative Penicillin Allergy Delabelling, Anaphylaxis and Allergy Testing, Pulmonary Hypertension