Medical School
- MD, Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)
- BA, Oberlin College (OH) (1998)
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program (2010)
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Anesthesiology (2013)
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Anesthesiology (2014)
Professional Titles
- Medical Director of Pre-Procedure Services
Recognitions
- Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists (2023)
- Distinguished Fellow of Perioperative Medicine, Society for Preoperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (2022)
Research Interests
I am interested in how the preoperative clinic visit can be leveraged as an opportunity to improve patient wellness not only in the short term through prevention of perioperative complications but also in the long term. Programs such as delabelling patients with a penicillin allergy and diagnosing patients who are high risk for sleep apnea are two examples of this in clinical practice and areas in which I am actively researching.Publications
- Oprea AD, Ostapenko LJ, Sweitzer B, Selzer A, Irizarry-Alvarado JM, Hurtado Andrade MD, Mendez CE, Kelley KD, Stewart E, Fernandez Robles CR, Chadha RM, Camilleri M, Mathur R, Umpierrez GE, Hepner DL. Perioperative management of patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) multidisciplinary consensus statement. Br J Anaesth. 2025 Jul;135(1):48-78. PubMed PMID: 40379536
- 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
- Stewart E, Selzer A. Preoperative optimization of diabetes. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2022 Jan 1;60(1):8-15. PubMed PMID: 34897217
- Tashjian B and Selzer A. Perioperative Management of VTE Risk in Patients on Estrogen Therapy. Periop Care Oper Room Manag 2022;29
- Gumidyala R, Selzer A. Preoperative optimization of obstructive sleep apnea. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2022 Jan 1;60(1):24-32. PubMed PMID: 34897219
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 AR, Murrell M, Shostak E. New trends in interventional pulmonology. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2017 Feb;30(1):17-22. PubMed PMID: 27783022
- 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.
- Carlsen I, Donohue KE, Jensen AM, Selzer AL, Chen J, Poppas DP, Felsen D, Frøkiær J, Nørregaard R. Increased cyclooxygenase-2 expression and prostaglandin E2 production in pressurized renal medullary interstitial cells. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2010 Sep;299(3):R823-31. PubMed PMID: 20610829
Professional Memberships
- Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement, Vice-President/President-Elect
- Association of University Anesthesiologists, Member
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, Fellow
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, 2024)
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.
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
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
General Information
Medical Schools
- MD, Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)
Undergraduate Schools
- BA, Oberlin College (OH) (1998)
Internships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program (2010)
Residency Programs
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Anesthesiology(2013)
Fellowships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Anesthesiology (2014)