Our Anesthesia Team
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Dr. Rick Sobotka, DO, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with extensive experience in the field. He completed his medical education at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY, graduating in 2002.
Following his studies, he pursued his residency at SUNY Downstate, where he refined his skills and graduated from the anesthesia program in 2006.
Currently serving as the president of Ally Anesthesia PLLC, Dr. Sobotka brings both expertise and a friendly demeanor to Pincus Plastic Surgery. He is dedicated to ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and well-cared for. His approachable energy, along with his commitment to patient safety, makes him an invaluable part of the surgical team.
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| Employment | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12/2018 – Present | ALLY ANESTHESIA President – Private Anesthesia Staffing Company Multiple Groups, ASUs, GI Offices and Hospital Systems’ Attending Anesthesiologist – Pediatric and Adult |
Long Island, NYC |
| 04/2006 – 12/2018 | SOBOTKA MEDICAL PC Hospital, ASC & Office Based Anesthesia Services. Pediatric and Adult |
Long Island, NYC |
| 07/2017 – Present | NORTHWELL HEALTH Melville Surgery Center Attending Anesthesiologist, ASC Anesthesia Services, Pediatric and Adult |
Melville, NY |
| 04/2023 – 07/2018 | NYU – Endoscopy and Ambulatory Surgery Center Attending Anesthesiologist, ASC Anesthesia Services, Adult |
Brooklyn, NY |
| 05/2023 – 07/2015 | Lighte Endoscopy Center, Dr. Rajiv Bansal Attending Anesthesiologist, GI Anesthesia Services, Adult |
New Hyde Park, NY |
| 04/2013 – 05/2016 | Laser Breast Cancer Surgery – Dr. Vincent Ansanelli Attending Anesthesiologist, Office Based Anesthesia |
Plainview, NY |
| 07/2006 – 03/2013 | NORTHWELL HEALTH South Bay Anesthesia PLLC Attending Anesthesiologist, Hopital & ASU Anesthesia Services |
Bay Shore, NY |
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| 07/2003 – 06/2006 | Anesthesia Residency – SUNY Downstate | Brooklyn, NY |
| 07/2002 – 06/2003 | Rotating Internship – Plainview Hospital | Plainview, NY |
| 08/1998 – 06/2002 | Medical School – New York College of Osteopathic | Med Old Westbury, NY |
| 07/1996 – 07/1998 | Pre-Med – Binghamton University | Binghamton, NY |
| 08/1988 – 05/1992 | Bachelor of Arts, SUNY Potsdam | Potsdam, NY |
Dr. Bogart is one of the dedicated anesthesiologists at Pincus Plastic Surgery, known for providing exceptional care that ensures every patient’s comfort and safety.
His calm, attentive approach brings a sense of ease to each procedure, making the experience as smooth and reassuring as possible. Dr. Bogart’s commitment to patient well-being perfectly fits the personalized, high-quality care that Pincus Plastic Surgery is known for.
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| Work Experience | |
|---|---|
| Ally Anesthesia Attending Anesthesiologist Administered anesthesia for a plethora of medical procedures, mostly in an outpatient setting. |
September 2022 — Present |
| North Shore-LIJ Anesthesiology, PC Anesthesiology Attending Physician Delivered excellent care to patients requiring anesthesia at Level 2 Trauma Center for an array of disorders and procedures such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, OB/GYN, pain management, GI, etc. |
July 2016 — August 2022 |
| Boston University Medical Center Resident – Anesthesiology Anesthesiology residency at a level 1 trauma center and safety net hospital where experience and skills were acquired in every anesthesia sub-specialty. Ample exposure to high risk patients including neurosurgery, OB, kidney transplant, cardiac, thoracic, pediatrics, etc. (Average ASA 3 to 4). Actively engaged with medical student education and orienting them to the basics of Anesthesiology. |
July 2013 — June 2016 |
| Boston Children’s Hospital Developed significant capability and understanding in the field of Pediatric Anesthesiology. Involvement included pre-, peri- and post-operative management of pediatric patients; many with extreme conditions. | September 2014 — October 2014 |
| New England Baptist Hospital During CA-3 year, Boston Medical Center’s anesthesia residents spend two months performing several hundred peripheral nerve blocks on pre- and post-operative orthopedic patients under the guidance of a fellowship trained attending. | March 2016 — May 2016 |
| Westchester Medical Center Intern – Internal Medicine Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Staff member of inpatient wards tending to hospitalized adults with chronic illnesses in an academic environment with one of the most diverse case mix in the United States. Exposure to several ICU’s( Cardiac, Trauma, Medical and Surgical), Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Radiology, in addition to rotations through core specialties of Internal Medicine. |
July 2012 — June 2013 |
| United States Marine Corps Motor Transport Served two deployments (Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom) Strong training with strategic planning, time management and resource allocation, Achieved rank of Sergeant. Honorably discharged. |
July 2001 — September 2007 |
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Medical Degree American University of Antigua College of Medicine Coolidge, Antigua Cum Laude |
March 2008 — April 2012 |
| MBA Plymouth State University Plymouth, New Hampshire Concentration in Health Care Administration |
July 2010 — November 2012 |
| BA – History CUNY College of Staten Island Staten Island, New York |
September 2002 — May 2007 |
| Qualifications | Level 1 trauma center- abundant experience managing life threatening injuries and difficult intubations. Confident with fiberoptic intubation, double lumen tubes and bronchoscopy Accustomed with outpatient and ambulatory services with rapid turnover. Proficient with electronic health records including Meditech, Sunrise, Anesthesia Manager and Epic. BLS, ACLS, PALS certified Strong work ethic,high level of professionalism and hardworking Strong Regional skills |
| Publications | Journal Article
Xinning, L, Bogart, A (2018). “Brachialis Muscle Tendon Rupture of the Distal Ulnar Attachment in a Competitive Weight |
| Poster Presentations | Andrew Bogart, MD, Alex Ballivian, MD, Richard Pedro, MD. “Emergent craniotomy in a patient with acute on chronic hypothyroidism and a rapidly expanding frontal lobe tumor”. Post Graduate Assembly, New York, New York. December 2013.
Rafael Ortega, MD, Oleg Gusakov, MD, Andrew Bogart, MD, Phillip Telefus, MD, Faina Kotova, MD David McAneny, MD, Nicole Kissane-Lee, MD, Pamela Rosenkranz, RN. (2015). “The Use of Ultra-High Definition Video to Demonstrate Environmental Crisis Simulations in the Operating Room” – American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2015; San Diego, CA |
| Professional Affiliations | American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) |
Dr. Jay Curtin
Pincus Plastic Surgery is proud to have Dr. Jay Curtin as one of their board-certified anesthesiologist.
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| Work Experience | |
|---|---|
| Ally Anesthesia Cofounder of anesthesia staffing company. Perform Anesthesia services for Hospitals and offices in the Long Island area. Hospitals include Peconic Bay Medical center and St. Joseph’s Hospital. |
September 23, 2019 – Present |
| Pincus Plastic Surgery General Anesthesia for plastic surgery. Use latest techniques for rapid recovery and early ambulation | March 2021 – Present |
| Lincoln Hospital General anesthesia regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, Trauma anesthesia | May 1 2023 – Present |
| Winthrop Hospital General, regional, high risk Obstetric anesthesia in Level 1 Trauma center | April 24, 2019 – Present |
| Northwell Anesthesia Southbay Anesthesia then bought out to Northwell Anesthesia Dec 4, 2017 – present) Perform anesthesia in ambulatory centers, Southside Hospital and offices of Northwell Hospital System | August 16 2016 – December 4, 2017 |
| Site Leader of Melville Surgicenter Ambulatory Surgicenter performing over 7000 cases per year. Multispecialty, regional, general ages two years and up. | July 28, 2017 – September 23, 2019 |
| Southside Hospital (General, Regional, Obstetric Anesthesia) | |
| Huntington Hospital/ NAPA Huntington, NY Perform wide range of anesthesia services – including office based, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics and mobile sites. | July 11, 2005 – Aug 15, 2016 |
| Sectional Chief of Orthopedics | September 2, 2010 – August 15, 2016 |
| Chair of Pain Management Committee | January 11, 2010 – August 15, 2016 |
| Chief of Anesthesia Long Island Hand Center These duties include taking care of all aspects of anesthesia care from ordering, writing policy to ordering supplies. | September 2, 2008 – August 15, 2016 |
| Education and Training | |
|---|---|
| NYU Medical Center NY, NY Completed residency; in service scores above 85th percentile throughout residency Granted award for best Cardiac resident. |
July 1,2002 – June 30, 2005 |
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit MI Transitional year. | July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2002 |
| Ross University School of Medicine Dominica, WI Graduated with High Honors (top 10% of graduating class) |
September 4, 1997 – April 24, 2001 |
| Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Medical License New York | |
| ACLS, PALS | |
| Board Certified Anesthesiologist |