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Heather L. Lander, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-2141

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Anesthesiology

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2013
    MD | State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2017 - 09/22/2018
    Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia at Brigham & Womens Hospital

    07/01/2014 - 06/30/2017
    Residency in Anesthesiology at Brigham & Womens Hospital

    06/01/2013 - 06/30/2014
    Internship in Anesthesiology at Brigham & Womens Hospital

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    Awards

    2022
    Valor Coaching Scholarship Recipient

    2021 - 2022
    WEL Scholar: Wellness, Equity, Leadership – Exclusive, 18-month national scholarship

    2021
    University of Rochester Medical Center Board of Excellence Award, Member of the Perioperative LVAD ERAS Team

    2020 - 2021
    Geriatric Faculty Scholar

    2018 - Present
    "Strong Star" Recipient
    Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center Board of Excellence Award

    2018
    Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Fellow Research Travel Grant Award
    Sponsor: Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
    Location: Phoenix, Arizona

    2017
    Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Anesthesiology Distinguished Resident Award
    Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Location: Boston, MA

    2015
    ABA Basic Examination Top 10th Percentile Performance
    Sponsor: The American Board of Anesthesiology

    2010
    Stony Brook School of Medicine Academic, Merit Award
    Sponsor: Stony Brook School of Medicine
    Location: Stony Brook, NY

    2009
    The John M. McClain Biology Medallion for highest GPA in biology major
    Sponsor: Villanova University
    Location: Villanova, PA

    2009
    The Leonardo da Vinci Honors Medallion for highest GPA in honors program
    Sponsor: Villanova University
    Location: Villanova, PA

    2009
    The Lawrence C. Gallen Award for academic performance and service
    Sponsor: Villanova University
    Location: Villanova, PA

    2005
    Sullivan West High School Valedictorian
    Sponsor: Sullivan West
    Location: Lake Huntington, NY

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    1/2022
    Gloff M. MD, Robinson R. DNP, FNP, RN, Correll L. MD, PhD, Lander. H MD, Pyne S. MD, Webber, A. MD. "Preoperative Optimization in the Pediatric Patient". International Anesthesiology Clinics. 2022; 60(1): 56-63.

    2022
    Glance LG, Dick AW, Shippey E, McCormick PJ, Dutton R, Stone PW, Shang J, Lustik SJ, Lander HL, Gosev I, Joynt Maddox KE. "Association Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Insurance-Based Disparities in Mortality After Major Surgery Among US Adults". JAMA Netw Open. 2022; 5(7): e2222360.

    2020
    Gosev, I; Wood, K; Ayers, B; Lander, H; et al. "Implantation of a fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device using a sternal-sparing surgical technique". The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation. 2020; 39(1): 37-44.

    Books & Chapters

    2017
    Chapter Title: Anesthesia Considerations for Patients with Valvular Heart Disease
    Book Title: Anesthesiology: An Essential Review for the Oral Boards
    Author List: Lander H. MD Zammert M. MD
    Published By: Springer International Publishing 2017

    2016
    Chapter Title: Anticoagulation Management during Cross-Clamping and Bypass
    Book Title: Best Practice & Research: Clinical Anaesthesiology
    Author List: Lander H. MD Fitzgerald D. Zammert M. MD
    Published By: Elsevier 2016

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