CURRICULUM VITAE
Gregory Halenda MD
Gregory Halenda MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology
Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
Children’s Wisconsin - Milwaukee Hospital |
8915 W Connell Court |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATION: |
09/2004 - 05/2008 ScB, Brown University, Providence, RI |
08/2008 - 05/2012 MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
06/2012 - 06/2013 Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA |
07/2013 - 06/2015 Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA |
07/2016 - 07/2017 Fellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
07/2017 - 06/2018 Associate (Instructor), Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
08/2018 - Present Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2006 - 2008 Teaching Assistant, Intro to Physiology, Brown University, Providence, RI |
2011 Teaching Assistant, Intro to Medical History and Interviewing, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA |
2012 Teaching Assistant, Problem Based Learning, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA |
2019 - 2021 Co-Course Director, M3 Elective, Intro to Pediatric Anesthesiology, ANES D3343, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2019 - 2020 Resident Site Director, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2022 - Present Course Director, M4 Elective, Advanced Pediatric Anesthesiology, ANES D4108, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2017 - 2018 Acute Pain Team, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
2018 - Present Acute Pain Team, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2019 - 2023 Clinical Liaison, Pediatric Regional Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2023 - Present Clinical Liaison, Pediatric Anesthesia for General, Thoracic, and Trauma Surgery, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2023 - Present Clinical Liaison, Pediatric Anesthesia for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
2018 - Present Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI |
2018 - Present Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2018 - Present Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Surgicenter, Milwaukee, WI |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Board Certified | Issue Date | Expiration |
American Board of Anesthesiology | 05/2017 | 12/2027 |
Pediatric Anesthesiology | 08/2017 | 12/2027 |
Certificates | Issued By | Issue Date | Expiration |
Basic Perioperative TEE Testamur | National Board of Echocardiography | 2016 | 2026 |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Wisconsin Medical License | 04/2018 | 10/2021 | |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
Eagle Scout |
Brown University Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
American Society of Anesthesiology |
Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists |
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
Halenda GM, Sturgill EL, Moran CM, This Sux: Dastardly PChE Deficiency, Infiltrated IVs, and Troublesome Tourniquets, American Society of Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, LA, 10/2014 |
Diaz CD, Halenda GM, Emergencies Wreak Havoc: Acute Respiratory Failure in a CPAM Infant, PBLD, Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology, Houston, TX, 03/2019 |
Simon JA, Halenda GM, Challenging Airway Foreign Body Extraction In An Obese Adolescent Presenting With Respiratory Distress, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, FL, 10/2019 |
Diaz CD, Halenda GM, Emergencies and Neonates Wreak Havoc: Acute Respiratory Failure in a CPAM Patient, PBLD, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, FL, 10/2019 |
Baker H, Tanem J, Berens RJ, McElroy B, Halenda GM, Voulgarelis S, Hoffman GM, Opioid Utilization In Pediatric Patients Undergoing Umbilical Hernia Repair With Regional Anesthesia, American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, CA, 10/2020 |
Berens R, Stucke AG, Frahm C, Retzack SM, Halenda GM, Widing A, Willie CA, McCormick M, Hoffman GM, Perioperative Safety Events: Does Anesthesia Case Duration Or Number Of Cases Matter?, American Society of Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, LA, 10/2022 |
Bales T, Halenda GM, Kampalath LN, Airway Obstruction in an Infant Following Ingestion of Snail, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Austin, TX, 04/2023 |
Otto PE, Frenkel M, Halenda GM, Ruiz FJ, Costello Syndrome: Management of Complex Genetic Syndrome for Spinal Fusions, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Orlando, FL, 03/2025 |
Regional |
Midwest Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Bootcamp, Milwaukee, WI, 09/2018 |
Local |
Halenda GM, Clary AM, Lim MM, Yui DH, Recovery After Total Intravenous Anesthesia or Spinal Anesthesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty, Grand Rounds, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology, Pittsburgh, PA, 12/2013 |
Halenda GM, Local Anesthetic Toxicty, Grand Rounds, Cincinnati Children's Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati, OH, 03/2017 |
Halenda GM, Caudal Morphine Administration and Dosing, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 01/2019 |
Halenda GM, Intravenous Acetaminophen Dosing and Errors, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 03/2020 |
Halenda GM, Pediatric Hypertensive Emergency, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 12/2020 |
Halenda GM, Pediatric Perioperative Seizures, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 06/2021 |
Halenda GM, Osteogenesis Imperfecata, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukeee, WI, 01/2022 |
Halenda GM, Perioperative Hyperglycemia, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 08/2022 |
Halenda GM, Kasai Portoenterostomy; Outcomes and Management, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 03/2023 |
Halenda GM, Complex Spine Surgery Planning, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 10/2023 |
Halenda GM, Spine Surgery Complications, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, 06/2024 |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 - Present Member, Clinical Competency Committee, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 - Present Member, Quality Improvement Committee, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 - Present Member, Ad-Hoc Reviews for Quality Events, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2019 - Present Member, Program Evaluation Committee, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2019 - Present Member, Fellowship Interview Committee, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin |
Hospital |
2014 - 2016 Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
2014 - 2016 Resident and Fellow Patient Safety Leadership Committee, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Medical Student Education |
07/2021 M3 Mock Residency Interviews |
08/2021 M3 Mock Residency Interviews |
07/2022 M3 Mock Residency Interviews |
Resident and Fellow Education |
09/2018 Resident Lecture, The Pediatric Airway |
10/2018 Mock Oral Boards |
02/2019 Mock Oral Boards |
04/2019 Resident Lecture, The Pediatric Airway |
04/2019 Mock Oral Boards |
09/2019 CHW Resident Orientation |
10/2019 CHW Resident Orientation |
11/2019 CHW Resident Orientation |
12/2019 CHW Resident Orientation |
01/2020 CHW Resident Orientation |
02/2020 Resident Lecture, Pyloric Stenosis |
02/2020 CHW Resident Orientation |
02/2020 Mock Oral Boards |
03/2020 CHW Resident Orientation |
04/2020 CHW Resident Orientation |
05/2020 CHW Resident Orientation |
06/2020 CHW Resident Orientation |
07/2020 Resident Lecture, Pyloric Stenosis |
11/2020 Fellow Lecture, Pediatric Thoracic Anesthesia |
04/2021 Resident Lecture, Pyloric Stenosis |
06/2021 Mock Oral Boards |
09/2021 Fellow Lecture, Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety |
03/2022 Resident Lecture, Pyloric Stenosis |
04/2022 Mentored Lecture, Craniosynostosis, with Fellow Kayla Dmytruk, MD |
10/2022 Resident Lecture, Pyloric Stenosis |
11/2022 Fellow Lecture, Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety |
03/2023 Resident Lecture, Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety |
03/2023 Mock Oral Boards |
07/2023 Resident Lecture, Pediatric Thoracic Anesthesia |
12/2023 Resident Lecture, The Pediatric Airway |
01/2024 Mock Oral Boards |
10/2024 Resident Lecture, Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety |
01/2025 Mock Oral Boards |
07/2025 Resident Lecture, Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety |
Community/Lay Public |
07/2019 Simulation Session - Airway Emergencies for Operating Room Staff |
EXTRAMURAL TEACHING: |
Resident and Fellow Education |
09/2017 University of Iowa, Fellow Lecture, Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety |
02/2018 University of Iowa, Fellow Lecture, Pediatric Thoracic Anesthesia |
04/2018 University of Iowa, Mock Oral Boards |
PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENTS: |
Educational Programs |
Fellow |
07/2019 - Present Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Service; Liaison and Clinical Leader. Develop, manage, and grow the fellowship regional anesthesia rotation and clinical service |
INTERESTS: |
Pediatric Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, Medical Education, Clinical Teaching |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Azizi E, Halenda GM, Roberts TJ. Mechanical properties of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis in wild turkeys. Integr Comp Biol. 2009 Jul;49(1):51-8. PMCID: PMC2994030 |
2. Godoy MM, Fernandes M, Halenda GM, Javid G, Ngo PD. Gastrointestinal Langerhans cell histiocytosis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Aug;59(2):e17. |
3. Halenda GM, Godoy MM, Flores AF, Ngo PD. Removal of a knotted catheter lodged in an appendicostomy tract. J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Feb;47(2):412-4. |
4. Darby JM, Halenda G, Chou C, Quinlan JJ, Alarcon LH, Simmons RL. Emergency Surgical Airways Following Activation of a Difficult Airway Management Team in Hospitalized Critically Ill Patients: A Case Series. J Intensive Care Med. 2018 Sep;33(9):517-526. |
5. Voulgarelis S, Halenda GM, Tanem JM. A Novel Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2021;2021:5521136. PMCID: PMC7981172 |
6. Halenda GM, Voulgarelis S. Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Pediatric Peripheral Nerve Blocks after Traumatic Amputation. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2021;2021:8092204. PMCID: PMC8382517 |
