Ted Segarra

Experience

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  Cornell University

  Aug 2006 - May 2008

  I examined the dependence of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts on oxygen and their long-term viability and metabolism when in aerobic versus anaerobic conditions. I prepared equipment for the undergraduate chemistry experiments and maintained the supplies of chemical reagents and glassware.

  • Research Technician

    Aug 2007 - May 2008

  • Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

    Aug 2006 - May 2008
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  Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  Nov 2008 - Jul 2011

  Research Technician

  I evaluated the preclinical safety and efficacy profiles of candidate microbicides developed to prevent the transmission of HIV.I focused on the development of a murine model of HIV-HSV co-infection in order to study the synergy between these two clinically relevant STDs. My hope was to outline the underlying biology of this synergy and determine whether microbicides could block these interactions.

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  SUNY Downstate Medical Center

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Anatomy Tutor

  I tutored 1st year medical students in anatomy. I ran weekly sessions where I tagged different anatomical structures and quizzed my students. Afterwards, I would go through the answers and review some core ideas and high-yield information for both their written and practical exams. I also participated in preparing the larger scale mock practical exams aimed at preparing the students for their end-of-the-year practical exam.

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  SUNY Downstate Medical Center

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2021

  • Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Combined Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Resident Physician

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2019
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  GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL - WEST ISLIP

  Jul 2021 - now

  Responsible for establishing a new CCU and Cardiac Stepdown Unit, and for creating the ADT guidelines for both the CCU and Cardiac Stepdown. Responsible for policy-making, quality improvement, unit logistics, hiring/staffing, interdepartmental communications, and APP and medical student education. Administrative oversight extends to both the CCU and the Cardiac Stepdown Unit. Full time Intensivist in CCU, managing decompensated pre- and post-interventional cardiac patients, with conditions including cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, STEMI/ACS, decompensated valvular heart disease, and unstable cardiac arrhythmias. Experienced in the management of post-cardiac procedural patients (Mitra-Clip, Watchman, PCI, EPS), those with peri-procedural complications (coronary perforation/dissection, cardiac tamponade, etc), and those undergoing high-risk procedures requiring Impella or IABP assist. Experienced in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices, including IABP, Impella, and VV/VA ECMO. Skilled in central line / swan / art line placement, chest tube placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, intubation, bronchoscopy, conscious sedation, CRRT, ventilator management, and critical care echocardiography. Show less Responsible for administrative oversight of the CTICU, with roles in quality improvement, infection prevention, ventilator management, hiring/staffing, and education of APPs and medical students.Full time Intensivist in CTICU managing decompensated, pre/peri/post-operative CT surgical patients, with conditions including cardiogenic shock, ACS/STEMI, decompensated valvular heart disease, acute aortic syndromes, and cardiac tamponade, along with peri-operative management of CABG, valve replacements/repairs (eg: MVR, Ross, SAVR, TAVR), aortic repairs (surgical and TEVAR), and pericardial windows. Experienced with the use of mechanical circulatory support devices, including IABP, Impella, and VV/VA ECMO. Skilled in central line / swan / art line placement, chest tube placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, intubation, bronchoscopy, conscious sedation, CRRT, ventilator management, and critical care echocardiography. Show less

  • Director of Cardiac Critical Care

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Director of CCU

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Associate Director of CTICU

    Jul 2021 - now