Jeff A. Puette, MD

Associate Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Anesthesiology

Classification:

Faculty

• MD, Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, 2008

PUBLICATIONS

Management of a Term Parturient with Severe Pulmonic Stenosis and Congenital Heart Disease - 2019
Jeffrey Puette, Matthew, Ellison, Heather Hayanga, Daniel Sloyer, John Bozek
Ann Case Report 10:216
DOI: 10.29011/2574-7754/100216
Leriche Syndrome in the Setting of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. - 2019
Jeffrey Puette, Kevin, Tveter, Matthew Ellison, Pavithra Ranganathan, Eric Henrickson
Translational Perioperative and Pain Medicine - 2019; 6(2):53-57
DOI: 10.31480/2330-4871/088
IRB Study - 2019 - Role of Sugammadex as Reversal Agent in Patients Extubated Immediately After
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Surgery
IRB Protocol number: 1806161309A001
West Virginia University
Co-investigator

Case Report  -  2019                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Diagnosis Type A Aortic Dissection in a Patient Thought To Have A Chronic    Pericardial Effusion Listed For Elective Pericardial Window

Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting   

Co-Author. Accepted for Oral Presentation

American Society of Anesthesiologists

Successful Cardiopulmonary Bypass Aortic Cannula Placement around Grade 5 Aortic Arch Atheroma during Aortic Valve Surgery  -  2019

 Co-Author.  Accepted for Poster Presentation

American Society of Anesthesiologists

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Management of Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome Undergoing Robotic Mitral Valve Repair  -    2019

Co-Author.  Accepted for Poster Presentation

American Society of Anesthesiologists

STAT Pearls Chapter   -    2018

Pacemaker

Jeffrey Puette

StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL):

StatPearls Publishing; 2018 Jan-2018 Oct 27.  PMID: 30252257

Research and Projects

Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) - Director of CA2/3 anesthesia resident OSCE - Nov. 2017

 Anesthetic implications of Jehovah Witness an Ethical Dilemma - Fall 2017

            Simulation STEPPS Center

            Created and directed simulation experience for CA1/2/3 residents.

            Pretest, guided debriefing and video feedback.

Introduction to Cardiac Anesthesia - Fall 2016

            Simulation STEPPS Center

            Directed workshop centered on cardiac surgery, cannulation techniques, hemodynamic monitors, coagulation topics and induction/maintenance of anesthesia.

Airway Block Workshop - Fall 2015

            Simulation STEPPS Center                                                                            

            Directed workshop for airway reflex ablation utilizing nerve blocks alone.

Local Anesthesia Systemic Toxicity - Winter 2015

            Simulation STEPPS Center                                                                

            Developed and directed simulation module for anesthesia residents.

WV Team STEPPS Simulation IRB approval - 2014

            Anesthesia resident and PACU Nurse Inter-professional Experience

            Co-Developed a simulation model to evaluate and foster teamwork in

            the operating room setting utilizing STEPPS method

WV Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety         2013-Present

Work under the guidance of Simulation Director Dr. Wilks to develop and administer Crisis Resource Management for anesthesia residents, nurses and medical students.

Honors

Doctor of Medicine Summa cum laude, RUSM, 3/2008

Deans List Ross University School Medicine, 8/2004-3/2008

Memberships

School of Medicine Promotion and Tenure Committee. 

Program Evaluation and Improvement Committee. 

 

Board Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology

National Board of Echocardiography

Dr. Jeffrey Puette earned his Doctorate in Medicine at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, WI and completed his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC from 2009-2012.  After his residency, he completed a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Wake Forest and joined the faculty of West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Anesthesiology Department as an Assistant Professor in July 2013.  He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Diplomate in Advance Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography of the National Board of Echocardiography.  Dr. Puette has worked extensively with the Simulation Lab, OSCE, mock oral boards, and has given lectures to residents regularly.  He has assumed the role of Coordinator for Anesthesiology Simulation for Anesthesiology residents.  He also served on the Education Committee and the WV STEPPS (Simulation Training) group.  As a member of the Anesthesiology’s Cardiac Team he provides anesthesia services to patients undergoing open heart procedures, provides late call, overnight, and backup coverage, and works with residents and CRNA’s in this setting.   Dr. Puette has provided considerable effort into the efforts to initiate a Cardiac Anesthesiology fellowship and currently serves as the Assistant Program Director.

Professional Memberships

American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2009-Present

Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist, 2012-Present

Medical Specialties

• Anesthesiology

Board Certifications

• Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
• Diplomat of the National Board of Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography (NBE)

Special Training

• Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
  Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, 2013
• Residency, Anesthesiology
  Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, 2012
• Other Speciality Training, Internship
  Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, 2009