Antonio Gonzalez-Fiol, MD
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
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