Antonio Gonzalez-Fiol, MD
Biography
Antonio Gonzalez-Fiol, MD, is an anesthesiologist who specializes in obstetric and gynecological anesthesiology. He provides anesthesia care during childbirth and other gynecological procedures.
As an associate professor of anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine, he also serves as the program director for obstetric and gynecological anesthesiology, guiding the next generation of specialists in this field.
He received his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine.
Titles
- Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
- Program Director, Obstetric & Gynecological Anesthesiology
Education & Training
- MDPonce School of Medicine (2009)
- University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
- FellowshipColumbia University / College of Physicians & Surgeons
- InternshipHospital Episcopal San Lucas
Additional Information
Board Certifications
- AB of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology (2013)
Publications
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Fardelmann K, Landau R. Shedding more light on the management of intraoperative pain during cesarean delivery: a review of the American Society of Anesthesiologists statements. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2025, 62: 104360. PMID: 40199022, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2025.104360.
- Fiol A, McGuire P, Fardelmann K, Alian A. Chapter 20 Postoperative pain management for cesarean delivery. 2025, 213-221. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-21707-4.00020-3.
- Gonzalez Fiol A, Reale S. In response to: Accuracy of Spanish and English-generated ChatGPT responses to commonly asked patient questions about labor epidurals. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2024, 61: 104315. PMID: 39966061, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104315.
- Gonzalez Fiol A, Mootz A, He Z, Delgado C, Ortiz V, Reale S. Accuracy of Spanish and English-generated ChatGPT responses to commonly asked patient questions about labor epidurals: a survey-based study among bilingual obstetric anesthesia experts. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2024, 61: 104290. PMID: 39579604, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104290.
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Fardelmann K. Opioid and Substance Use Disorders. 2024, 323-333. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62756-9_40.
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Dextras C. Accidental Dural Puncture. 2024, 269-275. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62756-9_33.
- Fiol A, Rodriguez P, Zhao X, Gaiser R, Herrera A, Alian A. A Prospective Cohort Study to Evaluate Needle Passes Using a Portable Ultrasound Device versus Traditional Landmark Approach for Epidural Anesthesia in a Busy Obstetric Tertiary Care Center. POCUS Journal 2023, 8: 153-158. PMID: 38099155, PMCID: PMC10721287, DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v8i2.16298.
- Fiol A, Yoo J, Yanez D, Fardelmann K, Salimi N, Alian M, Mancini P, Alian A. Baseline rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) values in a healthy, diverse obstetric population and parameter changes by pregnancy-induced comorbidities. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2023, 36: 562-571. PMID: 37614857, PMCID: PMC10443986, DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2217534.
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Fardelmann KL, Yanez D, Salimi N, Mancini P, Alian A. Comparison between the Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) Delta device against the Cartridge-based Thromboelastography 6s and Quantra in a healthy third trimester pregnant cohort. Journal Of Clinical Monitoring And Computing 2022, 37: 267-273. PMID: 35904696, DOI: 10.1007/s10877-022-00888-0.
- Salimi N, Gonzalez-Fiol A, Yanez N, Fardelmann K, Harmon E, Kohari K, Abdel-Razeq S, Magriples U, Alian A. Ultrasound Image Quality Comparison Between a Handheld Ultrasound Transducer and Mid-Range Ultrasound Machine. POCUS Journal 2022, 7: 154-159. PMID: 36896280, PMCID: PMC9979954, DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v7i1.15052.
- Fiol A, Ho G, Li D, Amdur R, Wei C, Ahmadzia H, David M, Jackson C, Berger J. Physical Activity After Delivery: A Feasibility Study. Anesthesia & Pain Research 2020, 4 DOI: 10.33425/2639-846x.1043.
- Fiol A, Horvath R, Dhar S, an A, men A. Assessment and Comparison of The Slippage and Unintentional Opening of Epidural Catheters and Their Connectors. Anesthesia & Pain Research 2020, 4 DOI: 10.33425/2639-846x.1046.
- Fiol A, Eid A, Yassin Elgamal M, Matlin H, Fardelmann K, Yanez D, Garay A, Alian A. Is There A Role for Liposomal Bupivacaine as Part of a Multimodal Strategy Inclusive of Intrathecal Morphine for Post-Cesarean Analgesia? A Retrospective Chart Review Study. Anesthesia & Pain Research 2020, 4 DOI: 10.33425/2639-846x.1041.
- Fiol AG, Fardelmann KL, McGuire PJ, Merriam AA, Miller A, Alian A. The Application of ROTEM in a Parturient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome in the Setting of Anticoagulation for Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report. A&A Practice 2020, 14: e01182. PMID: 32224689, DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001182.
- Fiol A, Elder RW, Chou JC, Kohari K, Alian A. Making the case to acquire a transthoracic echocardiogram probe. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2019, 41: 127-128. PMID: 31204096, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2019.05.005.
- Gonzalez Fiol A. Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2018, 433-435. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_115.
- Fiol A. Spina Bifida. 2018, 539-542. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_144.
- Fiol A. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. 2018, 555-556. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_148.
- Fiol A. Arthrogryposis. 2018, 59-61. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_15.
- Whitwell T, Fiol A. Achondroplasia. 2018, 5-7. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_2.
- Fiol A. Disc Herniation. 2018, 165-167. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_46.
- Fiol A, Aymen A. Identification of the epidural space with all the bells and whistles. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2018, 36: 131-132. PMID: 30236464, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2018.08.006.
- Fiol A, Amin M, Ellwood S. Similarities between obstetric anesthesia and the service industry. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2017, 32: 92-93. PMID: 28801158, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.07.007.
- Mankowitz S, Fiol A, Smiley R. Failure to Extend Epidural Labor Analgesia for Cesarean Delivery Anesthesia. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2017, 37: 59. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000515722.98694.1b.
- Mankowitz S, Fiol A, Smiley R. Failure to Extend Epidural Labor Analgesia for Cesarean Delivery Anesthesia. Survey Of Anesthesiology 2017, 61: 42-43. DOI: 10.1097/01.sa.0000515851.71209.65.
- Groden J, Gonzalez-Fiol A, Aaronson J, Sachs A, Smiley R. Catheter Failure Rates and Time Course With Epidural Versus Combined Spinal-Epidural Analgesia in Labor. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2017, 37: 39-40. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000512035.97107.b9.
- Fiol A, Mankowitz S. Should a Spinal Be Used for Surgical Anesthesia After a Failed Labor Epidural? 2017, 161-163. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-43169-7_48.
- Fiol A, Whitwell T. Management of a parturient with a post-dural puncture headache before the onset of labor. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2016, 27: 93. PMID: 27297337, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.05.001.
- Groden J, Gonzalez-Fiol A, Aaronson J, Sachs A, Smiley R. Catheter failure rates and time course with epidural versus combined spinal-epidural analgesia in labor. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2016, 26: 4-7. PMID: 26971650, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.01.004.
Departments and Programs
Biography
Antonio Gonzalez-Fiol, MD, is an anesthesiologist who specializes in obstetric and gynecological anesthesiology. He provides anesthesia care during childbirth and other gynecological procedures.
As an associate professor of anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine, he also serves as the program director for obstetric and gynecological anesthesiology, guiding the next generation of specialists in this field.
He received his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine.
Titles
- Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
- Program Director, Obstetric & Gynecological Anesthesiology
Education & Training
- MDPonce School of Medicine (2009)
- University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
- FellowshipColumbia University / College of Physicians & Surgeons
- InternshipHospital Episcopal San Lucas
Additional Information
Board Certifications
- AB of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology (2013)
Publications
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Fardelmann K, Landau R. Shedding more light on the management of intraoperative pain during cesarean delivery: a review of the American Society of Anesthesiologists statements. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2025, 62: 104360. PMID: 40199022, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2025.104360.
- Fiol A, McGuire P, Fardelmann K, Alian A. Chapter 20 Postoperative pain management for cesarean delivery. 2025, 213-221. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-21707-4.00020-3.
- Gonzalez Fiol A, Reale S. In response to: Accuracy of Spanish and English-generated ChatGPT responses to commonly asked patient questions about labor epidurals. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2024, 61: 104315. PMID: 39966061, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104315.
- Gonzalez Fiol A, Mootz A, He Z, Delgado C, Ortiz V, Reale S. Accuracy of Spanish and English-generated ChatGPT responses to commonly asked patient questions about labor epidurals: a survey-based study among bilingual obstetric anesthesia experts. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2024, 61: 104290. PMID: 39579604, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104290.
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Fardelmann K. Opioid and Substance Use Disorders. 2024, 323-333. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62756-9_40.
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Dextras C. Accidental Dural Puncture. 2024, 269-275. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62756-9_33.
- Fiol A, Rodriguez P, Zhao X, Gaiser R, Herrera A, Alian A. A Prospective Cohort Study to Evaluate Needle Passes Using a Portable Ultrasound Device versus Traditional Landmark Approach for Epidural Anesthesia in a Busy Obstetric Tertiary Care Center. POCUS Journal 2023, 8: 153-158. PMID: 38099155, PMCID: PMC10721287, DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v8i2.16298.
- Fiol A, Yoo J, Yanez D, Fardelmann K, Salimi N, Alian M, Mancini P, Alian A. Baseline rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) values in a healthy, diverse obstetric population and parameter changes by pregnancy-induced comorbidities. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2023, 36: 562-571. PMID: 37614857, PMCID: PMC10443986, DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2217534.
- Gonzalez-Fiol A, Fardelmann KL, Yanez D, Salimi N, Mancini P, Alian A. Comparison between the Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) Delta device against the Cartridge-based Thromboelastography 6s and Quantra in a healthy third trimester pregnant cohort. Journal Of Clinical Monitoring And Computing 2022, 37: 267-273. PMID: 35904696, DOI: 10.1007/s10877-022-00888-0.
- Salimi N, Gonzalez-Fiol A, Yanez N, Fardelmann K, Harmon E, Kohari K, Abdel-Razeq S, Magriples U, Alian A. Ultrasound Image Quality Comparison Between a Handheld Ultrasound Transducer and Mid-Range Ultrasound Machine. POCUS Journal 2022, 7: 154-159. PMID: 36896280, PMCID: PMC9979954, DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v7i1.15052.
- Fiol A, Ho G, Li D, Amdur R, Wei C, Ahmadzia H, David M, Jackson C, Berger J. Physical Activity After Delivery: A Feasibility Study. Anesthesia & Pain Research 2020, 4 DOI: 10.33425/2639-846x.1043.
- Fiol A, Horvath R, Dhar S, an A, men A. Assessment and Comparison of The Slippage and Unintentional Opening of Epidural Catheters and Their Connectors. Anesthesia & Pain Research 2020, 4 DOI: 10.33425/2639-846x.1046.
- Fiol A, Eid A, Yassin Elgamal M, Matlin H, Fardelmann K, Yanez D, Garay A, Alian A. Is There A Role for Liposomal Bupivacaine as Part of a Multimodal Strategy Inclusive of Intrathecal Morphine for Post-Cesarean Analgesia? A Retrospective Chart Review Study. Anesthesia & Pain Research 2020, 4 DOI: 10.33425/2639-846x.1041.
- Fiol AG, Fardelmann KL, McGuire PJ, Merriam AA, Miller A, Alian A. The Application of ROTEM in a Parturient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome in the Setting of Anticoagulation for Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report. A&A Practice 2020, 14: e01182. PMID: 32224689, DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001182.
- Fiol A, Elder RW, Chou JC, Kohari K, Alian A. Making the case to acquire a transthoracic echocardiogram probe. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2019, 41: 127-128. PMID: 31204096, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2019.05.005.
- Gonzalez Fiol A. Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2018, 433-435. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_115.
- Fiol A. Spina Bifida. 2018, 539-542. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_144.
- Fiol A. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. 2018, 555-556. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_148.
- Fiol A. Arthrogryposis. 2018, 59-61. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_15.
- Whitwell T, Fiol A. Achondroplasia. 2018, 5-7. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_2.
- Fiol A. Disc Herniation. 2018, 165-167. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_46.
- Fiol A, Aymen A. Identification of the epidural space with all the bells and whistles. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2018, 36: 131-132. PMID: 30236464, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2018.08.006.
- Fiol A, Amin M, Ellwood S. Similarities between obstetric anesthesia and the service industry. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2017, 32: 92-93. PMID: 28801158, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.07.007.
- Mankowitz S, Fiol A, Smiley R. Failure to Extend Epidural Labor Analgesia for Cesarean Delivery Anesthesia. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2017, 37: 59. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000515722.98694.1b.
- Mankowitz S, Fiol A, Smiley R. Failure to Extend Epidural Labor Analgesia for Cesarean Delivery Anesthesia. Survey Of Anesthesiology 2017, 61: 42-43. DOI: 10.1097/01.sa.0000515851.71209.65.
- Groden J, Gonzalez-Fiol A, Aaronson J, Sachs A, Smiley R. Catheter Failure Rates and Time Course With Epidural Versus Combined Spinal-Epidural Analgesia in Labor. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2017, 37: 39-40. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000512035.97107.b9.
- Fiol A, Mankowitz S. Should a Spinal Be Used for Surgical Anesthesia After a Failed Labor Epidural? 2017, 161-163. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-43169-7_48.
- Fiol A, Whitwell T. Management of a parturient with a post-dural puncture headache before the onset of labor. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2016, 27: 93. PMID: 27297337, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.05.001.
- Groden J, Gonzalez-Fiol A, Aaronson J, Sachs A, Smiley R. Catheter failure rates and time course with epidural versus combined spinal-epidural analgesia in labor. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2016, 26: 4-7. PMID: 26971650, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.01.004.
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