Alex Y. Bekker B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.D.
Alex Y. Bekker B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.D.
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Neurosurgery
Clinical Responsibilities
Dr Bekker is a broadly trained anesthesiologist with a special interest and expertise in Neuroanesthesia. He is recognized by both surgeons and anesthesia colleagues for his superb clinical care. Dr. Bekker has been requested to provide anesthesia for the most complex and challenging neurosurgical procedures. He is a nationally recognized expert on total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), on anesthetic management of patients requiring intraoperative awakening, as well as patients undergoing epilepsy surgery.
Medical Specialty
General Anesthesia; Neuroanesthesia

Medical Interests
Neurosciences, Clinical pharmacology, Perioperative pain management

Education
Medical Education
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School 1991
Graduate Education
M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 1980-1991; Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 1983-1991
Internships
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ 1991-1991
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology 1996; Anesthesiology 1995

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