About Dr. DiMeo
Dr. Christopher A. DiMeo is a board certified anesthesiologist specializing in regional anesthesia. His clinical interests include utilization of advanced continuous peripheral nerve blockade techniques to mitigate postoperative pain. Dr. DiMeo's interest in clinical education has surfaced as a member of the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management's Education Committee and through volunteer educational initiatives in developing countries.
Dr. DiMeo oversees the Department’s novel cadaver lab curriculum, which exposes Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine fellows to new anesthetic techniques.
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Patient Stories
Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Anesthesiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
Attending Anesthesiologist, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Society of Anesthesiologists
International Anesthesia Research Society
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
Society for Education in Anesthesia
Health Volunteers Overseas
Certification
Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology - 2005
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners - 2001
Education
Medical: University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, 2000
Internship: Internal Medicine/Surgery, LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Residency: Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
University of California at San Diego
Fellowship: Regional Anesthesia, Hospital for Special Surgery
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
Surgical Locations
Dr. DiMeo is credentialed at the following locations:
Publications by Dr. DiMeo
Selected Journal Articles
DiMeo C. "IPACK Block in TKA Patient." Presented at: 2018 World Congress on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. New York, NY, 2018.
Research
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of May 11, 2024, Dr. Di Meo reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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