H. Jane Huffnagle
Anesthesiologist
111 S. 11th St. Gibbon 8290 Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19107About
H. Jane Huffnagle, DO, FAOCA, works at Jefferson Anesthesiology Associates, as well as, the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Hospital has been rated as among the best in the nation by U.S.News & World Report in the publication's 2012-13 Best Hospitals survey. Dr. Huffnagle specializes in anesthesiology and is the Director of Obstetric Anesthesia, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; making her responsible for ensuring that expectant mothers are comfortable during labor and delivery. She is an active doctor in her field, also being a Clinical Professor at the Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College; also being involved with public lectures with the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists (AOCA) and the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology. For all of her contributions and acheivements in anesthesiology, such as various publications and her recognition as a Fellow in the AOCA, Dr. Huffnagle was honored with the Faculty Teaching Award, selected by anesthesia residents at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2003 and 2008.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesia - Anesthesiology
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Public speaking with the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology -
- Associate Professor - Jefferson University Hospitals -
- Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. -
Awards
- Faculty Teaching Award, selected by anesthesia residents at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2003 and 2008
- Degree of Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists conferred in 2008.
Treatments
- Obstetric Anesthesia
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiology, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesia, International Anesthesia Research Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
11 publications about anesthesia technique, among other topics
- Honet JE, Arkoosh VA, Norris MC, Huffnagle HJ, Silverman NS, Leighton BL. Comparison Among Intrathecal Fentanyl, Meperidine and Sufentanil for Labor Analgesia.
- Anesth Analg 1992;75:734-9.
- Huffnagle SL, Norris MC, Leighton BL, Arkoosh VA, Elgart RL, Huffnagle HJ. Do Patient Variables Influence the Subarachnoid Spread of Hyperbaric Lidocaine in the Post Partum Patient. Regional Anesthesi
- Huffnagle HJ, Norris MC, Leighton BL, Arkoosh VA. Ilioinguinal Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks-Before or After Cesarean Section? Anesth Analg 1996;82:8-12.
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work and perserverence.
Areas of research
Obstetric anesthesia
Hobbies / Sports
- Drawing, Playing Violin, Singing with Church Choir
Favorite professional publications
- Anesthesia and Analgesia
Areas of research
Obstetric anesthesia
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