My Story
I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life.
I had finished medical school. I was in a surgery internship, and was on track to be a surgeon. Specifically, a urologist.
I had dreamt of being a surgeon since I was in 5th grade. It was something I had written in my middle-school journal, my bio for a 6th grade class project, and would tell everyone I was going to be as such. I told my family and friends I would be one. I told my grandmother I would be one.
But, once in surgery internship….I didn’t like surgery. Once I was living it, it just didn’t resonate with me. I didn’t like the lifestyle, the attitudes, and brazenness.
I then started questioning my role in medicine, and if medicine was even right for me.
All those years of planning, strategizing, studying, test-taking, and interviewing….was it all for naught?
I was really lost. I feel I let everyone down. I feel I let myself down. But I also felt I duped myself, that I was being an imposter.
This was 2001.
A friend recommended anesthesiology residency. So, I took that first step.
As an anesthesiology resident, I excelled.
During my pediatric anesthesia rotation, I felt the tug.
As a pediatric anesthesiology fellow, I blossomed.
As a Board-Certified Pediatric Anesthesiologist in a major NYC academic hospital, I taught, lectured, earned awards, and led.
But, there was something more that was tugging at me.
I knew I could impact people on an even more personable and immediate level.
I have found it.
I am called to provide impactful and consistent anesthesia care and build high-excellence anesthesia-service teams, especially for dentists, that has a pronounced ripple effect.
I found my mission. It took a few years and detours.
But, I am now here. Right where I need to be. Where others can reliably depend upon me, and where I can truly help.
Resumé
Richard Y. Marn
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Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
Education
B.A., Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, Washington University (St. Louis, MO)
M.D., John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
Residencies and Fellowship
Internship, Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency, Anesthesiology, New York University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Positions and Hospital Appointments
Clinical Assistant Attending of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics, 2005-2007
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics, 2007-2016
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Co-Founder and Director, Division of Radiologic Anesthesiology, 2015-2016
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Private Practice, 2016-present
New York Medical Anesthesia
Licensed
New York State Medical License
Ohio State Medical License
Board Certification
Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
Pediatric Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
Professional Memberships
American Society of Anesthesiologists
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
International Anesthesia Research Society
Society of Pediatric Anesthesia
Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia
Notable Certifications and Training
Certificate in Business Administration, American Society of Anesthesiology, 2013
PALS instructor, 2014
Ambulatory Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) Surveyor, 2016
Lean Green Belt Certification, Mt. Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital, 2016
Equipment Committee, Department of Anesthesiology, Mt. Sinai Hospital, 2011-2016
ACLS, BLS, PALS certified - Current
Speaking Engagements
Presenter, “Drugs, Medications, and You”, presentation about drugs abuse to high school students followed by Q&A, Garden School, Queens, NY, 2017
Presenter, “Seizure First Aid”, presentation about seizures and what to do to 30+ K-12 teachers & administrators followed by Q&A, Garden School, Queens, NY, 2019
Guest Panelist, Career Comparison Panel, Future Healthcare Professionals, Washington University, Nov 2020
Guest Speaker, Career Day, Pre-Med Club, East Brunswick High School; fielded questions about Anesthesiology profession, Via Mrs. Kinney-Stein/Ms. Emily Chu (Student), March 2021
Presenter, “Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”, CE-accredited in-person presentation, Puerto Rico Dental Association, Queens, NY, October 2021
Presenter, “Beyond Just CPR – Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”, ADA-sponsored/ CE-accredited virtual presentation, Queens County Dental Society, NY, February 2022
Presenter, “Medical Emergencies in your pediatric dental office + select topics”, Pediatric Dentistry Study Club sponsored CE-accredited virtual presentation by NY Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, & NY County Dental Society, NY, Feb 2022
Awards
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in Anesthesiology, 2007 – 2008
Publications
Goharderakhshan RZ, Sudilovsky D, Carroll LA, Grossfeld GD, Marn R, Carroll PR, Utility of intraoperative frozen section analysis of surgical margins in region of neurovascular bundles at radical prostatectomy, Urology, 59 (5): 709-14, 2002 May.
Sato RL, Wong JJ, Sumida SM, Marn RY, Enoki NR, Yamamoto LG, Efficacy of superactivated charcoal administered late (3 hours) after acetaminophen overdose, Am J Emergency Medicine, 21 (3): 189-91, 2003 May.
Marn R, Sickle Cell Disease and Anesthesia, Clinical Cases in Anesthesia (4th Edition), January 2014.
Scientific Exhibits and Presentations
Marn, R, Sponseller, P, Njoku, D. Preoperative valproate and carbamazepine therapy dose not increase blood loss during spinal reconstruction and fusion surgery, Abstract Presentation, Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Winter 2004 Meeting.
Wang C, Marn R. Repair of Tracheoesophageal Fistula in a Neonate Managed with a Caudally Placed Thoracic Epidural Catheter, Abstract Presentation, American Society of Anesthesiologist, Orlando, FL, 2008 Fall Annual Meeting.
Gal (Jonathan), Marn R. Right Pulmonary Agenesis and the Progression of its Pathophysiology After Treatment with Intra-Thoracic Tissue Expander Insertion, Abstract Presentation, Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, San Diego, CA, 2011 Spring Annual Meeting.
Chu I, Rashid S, Marn R. Non Compaction Cardiomyopathy in an Infant for Emergent Laparoscopic Surgery, Abstract Presentation, Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, Las Vegas, NV, 2013 Spring Annual Meeting.
Connors NJ, Marn R, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS, Toxicokinetics of Intravenous Paracetamol Overdose in a 13 Kg Girl, Abstract Presentation, European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists Congress, Brussels, Belgium, May 2014.
Boggs S, Frost E, Marn R, Feinleib J. Anesthesiologists as Operating Room Directors: What Should Our Colleagues Know? Scientific Exhibit, New York State Society of Anesthesiologists’ (NYSSA) 68th Annual Post Graduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2014, won “Honorable Mention."
Boggs S, Frost E, Feinleib J, Marn R. Anesthesiologists as Operating Room Directors: Results of a Survey. Abstract Presentation, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2015.
Marn, R. Drugs, Medications, and You, High School drug abuse presentation, Garden School, Jackson Heights, NY, April 2016.
Preceptorship
Preceptor to new, incoming CA-1 Anesthesiology Residents, Mt. Sinai Hospital, 2006-2015
Mentor, High School Internship Program (Bergen County Academies, NJ), 2012-2013
Organizations I am a Member of:
Dr. Marn’s protocol and set-up and his knowledge and skill makes me feel very safe when working with him. I don’t have to worry about the sedation and I can fully concentrate on my dental work.
Julianna Bair, DMD
Endodontist & Pediatric Dentist
New York City Endodontics
Manhattan, NY