Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology – New Team Members for November – December 2024
Rebekka Reinhardt, MD
Dr. Reinhardt joined the department on November 4th as an Assistant Professor to support our general anesthesiology group. She completed her MD at Friedrich Alexander University School of Medicine in Erlangen, Germany. She then completed her residency at the Academic Teaching Hospital of Friedrich Alexander University in Fuerth, Germany and her Advanced Airway Management fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Vera Spektor, MA
Vera joined the department on November 18th as a Financial Analyst to support our administrative department. She completed her Master of Healthcare Administration from Walden University, and her BS in economics/finance from the College of State Island, in Staten Island, NY. Vera previously worked as an Accountant at the School of Dentistry at UT Health in Houston, TX.
Melissa Rigas, CRNA
Melissa joined the department on November 11th as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to support LBJ Hospital. She completed her MS at UT Health in Houston, TX. Melissa previously worked as a CRNA for Coastal Plastic Surgery and MyCare Plastics in Houston, TX.
Dongqing Yin
Donging joined the department on November 11th as a Research Assistant to support Dr. Juli Bai’s research lab. He completed his degree in Public Management at Shanxi Norman University in Taiyuan, China. Dongqing previously worked as a Senior Research Assistant for the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX.
Chrystal Jones, DHSc, CAA
Chrystal joined the department on December 2nd as a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant to support Memorial Hermann Hospital. She completed her doctorate in Health Sciences at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and her Masters in Medical Science Anesthesia at South University in Savannah, GA. Chrystal previously worked as a Chief Anesthetist for Greater Houston Anesthesiology in Houston, TX.
Zehneel Jiwani, CAA
Zehneel joined the department on December 9th as a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant to support Memorial Hermann Hospital. He completed his Master of Sciences in Anesthesiology at Nova Southeastern University in Tampa, FL. Zehneel previously worked as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant for HCA Southeast Beltway Anesthesia Group in Houston, TX.