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Rohan R Sarna

Rohan R Sarna, MD

UF Health Physician, Chronic Pain Medicine

Department: MD-ANEST-DAYTONA-HALIFAX PAIN
Business Phone: (352) 273-6575
Business Email: rsarna@ufl.edu

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About Rohan R Sarna

My inspiration to become a physician stemmed from an early interest in the intricacy of the human body. I am passionate about empowering my patients and educating them to choose the right treatment path.

I joined the University of Florida in 2023 as an endoscopic spine fellow. As part of my duties, I also continued to practice as an anesthesiologist when I did not have any surgical responsibilities. After graduating in 2024, I continued in a part-time position with the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology while also practicing as an interventional pain physician for a private practice group in Orlando.

I completed my ACGME-accredited pain medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, I earned my medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia and completed my categorical internship and anesthesiology residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

During my training, I was exposed to a variety of techniques for managing surgical pain, which sparked my interest in pain medicine. I was drawn to anesthesiology because of the specialty’s unique ability to guide patients safely through surgery.

I believe patients should understand the source of their pain and feel confident taking an active role in deciding their next steps in care.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy swimming, relaxing at the beach and trying new restaurants with my wife. I’m also a fan of Liverpool Football Club.

Accomplishments

  1. Anesthesia Chief Resident

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  2. Zvi Grunwald, MD Humanism in Anesthesiology Award

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  3. Anesthesia Chief Resident

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  4. Education Honor Role

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  5. Education Honor Role

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  6. Clinical High Honors (Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics)

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College

  7. Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Board Certifications

  • Advanced Exam
    American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Applied Objective Structured Clinical Examination
    American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Applied Standardized Oral Examination
    American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Basic Exam
    American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Subspecialty Certification Examination in Pain Medicine
    American Board of Anesthesiology

Clinical Profile

Areas of Interest

  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Endoscopy

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. Early Endoscopic Discectomy in Preventing Degenerative Spinal Changes in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation.

    Journal
    Cureus.
    Volume/Issue
    16(9)
    [DOI]
    10.7759/cureus.69725.
    [PMID]
    39429277.
    PubMed Publisher’s Site

  2. Subdural Collection Above the Surgical Site After Endoscopic Surgery: A Case Report.

    Journal
    Cureus.
    Volume/Issue
    16(8)
    [DOI]
    10.7759/cureus.67326.
    [PMID]
    39301372.
    1 citation PubMed Publisher’s Site

  3. Introduction to transforaminal endoscopic decompression

    Journal
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  4. Minimally Invasive Spine Interventions: Vertebral Augmentation and Decompressions Including Endoscopic Approaches

    Journal
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  5. Review of Endoscopic Spinal Interventions: Indications, Contradications and Complications

    Journal
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  6. Population pharmacokinetic and safety analysis of ropivacaine used for erector spinae plane blocks.

    Journal
    Regional anesthesia and pain medicine.
    Volume/Issue
    48(9):454-461
    [DOI]
    10.1136/rapm-2022-104252.
    [PMID]
    37085287.
    17 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  7. Stellate Ganglion block for refractory ventricular tachycardia

    Journal
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  8. Brachial Plexus Chemical Neurolysis for Palliation in terminally ill patient with metastatic cancer

    Journal
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Education

  1. Non-ACGME Accredited Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship

    University of Florida

  2. ACGME Accredited Chronic Pain Fellowship

    Massachusetts General Hospital

  3. Anesthesiology Resident

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  4. Categorical Internship Year

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  5. Doctor of Medicine

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College

  6. Doctor of Medicine

    International Medical University, Malaysia

  7. Cambridge GCE A-Levels 4A* (Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics)

    Kolej Yayasın UEM, Malaysia

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-6575
Emails:
Business:
rsarna@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Street:
1345 CENTER DR
 GAINESVILLE FL 32611