Meet The Team

Anesthesiologists

Richard Katz, MD

Vu Huynh, MD

Shelley Wu, MD

Namratha Madapu, DDS

Ashish Desai, MD

Nourah Mazid, DO

Smitha Kanaparthy, MD

Jana Sabo, DDS

Dustin Coyle, MD

Claire Hargrove, MD

Susan Cheng, MD

Sabah R’id, MD, MEd

Khodadad Namiranian, M.D., Ph.D.

Charles Minh, MD

Chester Ho-Yin Chan, MD

Marek Domanski, MD

Marino R. Fernandez, MD

Elizabeth Cudilo, MD

Josemine Carey, MD

Medical Assistants

Dallas A. Gonzalez, Medical Assistant

Magaly Cisneros, Medical Assistant

OFFICE STAFF

Megan Oswald, Patient Care Coordinator and Anesthesiologist Scheduler

Ryan Malatesta, Finance Director

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Richard Katz, MD

Richard Katz, MD co-founder Bay Area Mobile Anesthesia

As a Co-Founder of Bay Area Mobile Anesthesia, Dr. Richard Katz combines top-tier clinical training with extensive administrative expertise to ensure the highest safety standards for his patients. Board-certified and UCLA-trained, Dr. Katz has a deep background in pediatric anesthesia. His leadership credentials are distinguished; he previously served as the CEO and CFO of Associated Anesthesiologist Medical Group and later as the Regional Medical Director for Envision California Anesthesia Services, managing anesthesia standards for 15 hospitals and over 30 surgery centers across the state.

Dr. Katz co-founded BAMA in 2011 to bridge the gap between hospital-level anesthesia and the dental chair. He now focuses exclusively on providing safe, high-quality care for both adults and children in dental offices. He specializes in treating pediatric and geriatric patients, as well as those with autism or special needs who require a gentle, patient-centered approach. He also provides a calm and dignified environment for patients struggling with severe dental anxiety. A General Anesthesia Evaluator for the Dental Board of California, Dr. Katz remains committed to clinical excellence. When he isn’t practicing, he is usually outdoors, hiking or taking road trips through the hills of the Western U.S. with his wife and children.

Vu Huynh, MD

Vu Huynh, MD co-founder Bay Area Mobile Anesthesia

Dr. Vu Huynh, Co-Founder of Bay Area Mobile Anesthesia, believes that every patient deserves hospital-grade safety in the comfort of their dentist’s office. Board-certified with over two decades of experience, Dr. Huynh specializes in providing gentle, safe anesthesia for both children and adults.
After completing his residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and subspecialty pediatric training at Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Hospital, Dr. Huynh served as a Department Chairman at Regional Medical Center of San Jose. In 2011, he co-founded BAMA to bridge the gap between hospital safety and office-based dental care. He now spends his time exclusively caring for dental patients, ensuring that the highest safety standards are met for every procedure. When he isn’t in the clinic, he is usually traveling and making memories with his wife and children.

Shelley Wu, MD

Dr. Shelley Wu graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and first did a residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) before pursuing a career as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist. She then completed her Anesthesia residency and a Pediatric Anesthesia fellowship at UCSF. She is board certified in Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. She has been a practicing Pediatric and General Anesthesiologist for over 10 years while having first been a General Pediatrician and Pediatric Critical Care Physician. Dr. Wu also has a master’s degree in public health (MPH). She continues to take care of patients at several Bay Area hospitals and is the mother of two children.

Namratha Madapu, DDS

Dr. Namratha Madapu graduated as general dentist from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India and emigrated to the US to explore more opportunities. In 2012 she attained a dental degree from Boston university school of dental medicine and practiced general dentistry for 3 years in Seattle treating a large population of adult and pediatric patients. During her practice treating patients with dental anxiety, she realized her passion for providing best the dental care for patients in a relaxing and safe environment. She pursued a residency in dental anesthesiology and graduated from Wyckoff Heights Medical center Brooklyn NY in 2019. Since then, Dr.Madapu has been practicing anesthesia serving patients in San Joaquin county. She is a member of American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), Southern Alameda County Dental Society (SACDS) and American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (ASDA).She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two young children.

Ashish Desai, MD

Dr Ashish Desai graduated from Ross University of Medicine and then completed his residency in Anesthesia at Medical College of Wisconsin. He later completed a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Stanford University. Dr. Desai is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology. He has been in practice for over 15 years as a general and pediatric anesthesiologist. He was the Director of Ventura County Anesthesia Medical Group as well as their Director of Pediatric Anesthesia Services. He has a special interest in caring for children with facial deformities and has been actively involved with medical mission work on multiple continents. Dr. Desai continues to see patients in hospitals as well as dental offices. He and his family recently moved back to the Bay Area from Southern California where they will enjoy seeing old friends.

Nourah Mazid, DO

Dr. Mazid graduated from Touro University California and completed her residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. Following her residency, she pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Dr. Mazid holds board certifications in both Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Before joining Bay Area Mobile Anesthesia in January 2024, Dr. Mazid dedicated over five years of her career to Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera where she also served as Department Chairman during her last two years. Her commitment to the medical field began during her undergraduate years at UC Berkeley where she volunteered at a hospital. Her passion for pediatric anesthesiology grew significantly through her involvement in the Operation Rainbow medical mission program, where she provided care for children in need of orthopedic surgeries in Honduras and Nicaragua.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Mazid values spending quality time with her husband and two young daughters.

Smitha Kanaparthy, MD

Dr. Smitha Kanaparthy graduated from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry, India. completed a residency in anesthesiology and critical care at JIPMER. she worked at very well-known tertiary care centers in India. She came to the US in 2008 and completed her residency in anesthesiology at Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University, Philadelphia pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center. Her work experience after fellowship spanned academic centers at OUHSC and Yale University and a private practice group at Valley Children’s Hospital, Fresno. She is board-certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. She has over ten years of experience exclusively as a pediatric anesthesiologist. Her areas of interest are pediatric difficult airways, anesthesia in non-OR settings, and resident education. She believes in lifelong learning and the integral role of physicians in clinical care and leadership. has completed a faculty leadership program at OUHSC and programs with the Yale School of Business—Health Care Management and Women’s Leadership at Oxford School of Business. She enjoys providing much-needed, safe, and evidence-based care to pediatric patients for dental care in office-based settings. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy traveling and exploring beautiful California.

Jana Sabo, DDS

Dr. Sabo received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from University of Alberta, Canada in 2008. After practicing clinical dentistry for 2 years, she realized that her passion was helping patients with the stress of dental treatment. As a first step toward becoming an anesthesiologist, she first did an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2010 – 2011 at the University of Illinois, Chicago. She then went to New York to pursue her dental anesthesiology specialty degree at Saint Barnabas Hospital where she was a chief resident and which she completed in 2013. This advanced training provided her with the ability to not only understand but also to predictably treat various patient populations who are unable to undergo dental treatment in a conventional manner under local anesthesia. She had a deep understanding of the special needs population since one of her children has autism. As a mother to a special needs child, she is devoted to helping other children and adults with the same diagnosis who must undergo complex dental procedures. She understands that the treatment and expectations of the these patients and their families can be very different from a neurotypical population in a dental setting. Dr. Sabo serves as an office anesthesia evaluator for the Dental Board of California. She also owns and manages her own general dental practice, and her husband is an oral surgeon. Between the two of them they have a very large experience treating dental patients for various dental problems. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children outdoors in San Francisco playing tennis, going to Warriors games and skiing.

Dustin Coyle, MD

Dr. Dustin Coyle graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He was always interested in Pediatric Medicine, so he completed an internship in pediatrics prior to his residency in Anesthesiology, both also at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is board certified in Anesthesiology. Dr Coyle spent three years as a staff Anesthesiologist at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Salt Lake before returning to The University Of Utah as an Associate professor where he stayed for the next 13 years. He then moved to Southern California where he has been in private practice before joining BAMA. Dr. Coyle has held multiple leadership and administrative positions throughout his career and also has an interest in medical mission work having travelled to several continents to provide care for the underserved. He continues to take of care patients in hospitals as well as dental offices. When he is not working, Dustin enjoys spending time with his wife and fully grown children seeking out new adventures in Southern California.

Claire Hargrove, MD

Dr. Claire Hargrove grew up in Austin, Texas. She attended Rice University and University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She moved to New York City for Anesthesiology Residency at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. She completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles before moving to the Bay Area in 2005. Since then, she has practiced pediatric anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital Oakland and at pediatric dental offices throughout the Bay Area. She is Board-Certified in Anesthesiology.

Dr. Hargrove lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children. They enjoy going to Warriors games, skiing and snowboarding, and foraging for mushrooms. She is passionate about providing a safe and comfortable experience for children requiring anesthesia.

Susan Cheng, MD

Dr. Susan Cheng graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and then completed a residency in Anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She later completed a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology. She served as the Director of Pediatric Anesthesia at Maimonides Medical Center in New York before moving to California. Since being in the Bay Area, she has been practicing for over 25 years at UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland and served as the co-director of the pediatric acute pain service for many years. Dr. Cheng continues to provide anesthesia for pediatric patients in many settings including hospital, surgery center and dental office. She has two grown children and enjoys playing tennis in her spare time.

Sabah R’id, MD, MEd

Dr. Sabah R’id is a Board-Certified Pediatric Anesthesiologist who specializes in keeping children safe and comfortable during dental treatments. She possesses extensive experience providing general anesthesia in non-operating room locations, making her uniquely qualified for office-based care.

Dr. R’id’s training includes a Pediatric residency at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, an Anesthesiology residency at Yale, and specialized pediatric anesthesiology fellowship training at Stanford University. As a former Director of Resident and Fellow Education, she is an expert in pediatric physiology and airway management. Dr. R’id is dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the highest standard of medical care in a familiar and less intimidating environment.

Khodadad Namiranian, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Khodadad Namiranian is a board-certified anesthesiologist who brings a wealth of academic rigor and specialized clinical experience to our perioperative team. After earning his M.D. from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, he completed his anesthesia residency and internship at Baylor, where he gained invaluable experience rotating through world-renowned institutions including MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and the Texas Heart Institute.

Dr. Namiranian’s career is defined by a commitment to clinical excellence and medical education. He has served as an Assistant Professor for the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and he continues to mentor the next generation of physicians as a residency site director. His professional background also includes serving as an Intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic and as an anesthesiologist within the VA Health Care Systems in Maryland and California. Dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in the operating room, Dr. Namiranian balances his technical expertise with a variety of creative personal interests, including sculpting balloon animals, playing the ukulele, and gardening

Charles Minh, MD

Dr. Charles Minh is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with extensive experience in outpatient anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and complex hospital based care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency at Case Western Reserve University where he distinguished himself as Chief Resident.

For more than a decade Dr. Minh has provided comprehensive perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties. His background includes leadership and partnership roles within established anesthesia groups and years of practice in high acuity environments caring for medically complex patients. He has presented clinical work at national anesthesiology conferences and maintains a steadfast focus on patient safety, efficiency, and evidence based practice.

Outside of the operating room Dr. Minh is an explorer and creator at heart. An avid traveler and photographer, he can often be found on scenic hiking trails with his wife and their Australian Shepherd. When not capturing the outdoors or planning their next adventure Dr. Minh enjoys hands on woodworking and unwinding with the immersive challenges of computer games.

Chester Ho-Yin Chan, MD

Dr. Chester Ho-Yin Chan is a board-certified anesthesiologist who brings a diverse background in technology and education to his medical practice. After earning his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, Dr. Chan pursued a passion for teaching by completing a Master of Science for Teachers and serving as a high school teacher in New York through Teach For America. He then transitioned to medicine, receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan and completing his residency training in Anesthesiology at UCLA, where he was elected to serve as Chief Resident.

With a career that spans both clinical practice and healthcare innovation, Dr. Chan has a particular interest in health informatics and patient safety. He has served as a HealthConnect Champion and a Perioperative Optimization Program Champion, focusing on streamlining medical records and ensuring patients are in the best possible health prior to elective surgeries. In addition to his clinical roles at the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, he has contributed to medical education as an admissions interviewer for both the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine and the University of Michigan. Dr. Chan is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care while utilizing his technical expertise to improve the surgical experience for every patient.

Marek Domanski, MD

Dr. Marek Domanski is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a subspecialty certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology. His medical career spans over two decades and includes extensive international experience across Poland and South Africa. After serving as Chief Resident at New York Methodist Hospital, he completed a specialized Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship at the University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital.

Since 2011, Dr. Domanski has been a dedicated provider in the Central Valley, focusing on the comfort and safety of children during surgical procedures. He spent thirteen years as a pediatric anesthesiologist at Valley Children’s Hospital and continues to serve the community as an independent contractor affiliated with Valley Children’s Healthcare.

Marino R. Fernandez, MD

Dr. Marino R. Fernandez is a physician with an impressive background and a wealth of experience. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree Cum Laude from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic. His training includes a residency in Pediatrics at Henry Ford Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident. He then pursued a residency in Anesthesiology at Boston University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital in Boston.

With years of dedicated practice as an anesthesiologist, Dr. Fernandez has been affiliated with several hospitals and surgical centers. His affiliations include Valley Children’s Hospital, Palm Bluffs Surgery Center, and Community Medical Centers. A member of both the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Fresno Madera Medical Society, he is board-certified in anesthesia and has a passion for his field. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Elizabeth Cudilo, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Cudilo graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine before finishing her residency in Anesthesiology at the University of California-Irvine Medical Center and her fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She’s been in practice for more than 10 years and remains double-board certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Dr. Cudilo provides anesthesia for pediatric patients in many settings including hospitals, surgery centers, and dental offices.

She’s passionate about multi-modal pain care and serving patients with special needs—especially patients with autism spectrum disorders.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Central California, and cooking dishes she encountered from her travels. Dr. Cudilo is fluent in Polish and speaks some Spanish.

Josemine Carey, MD

Dr. Josemine Carey holds board certifications in both Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology. After earning her B.A. in both Integrative Biology and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and M.D. at the University of California, San Francisco, she completed anesthesiology residency and pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at UCSF. She has worked with patients of all ages on staff at UCSF, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Valley Children’s Hospital. Within anesthesiology, she has special interests in regional anesthesia and pre-operative preparation. Outside of medicine she enjoys spending time with her husband and children and at church; dancing, singing, and baking.

Dallas A. Gonzalez, Medical Assistant

Dallas plays a vital role in our anesthesia team, specializing in patient care throughout the pre-operative and post-operative phases of pediatric dental procedures. In the pre-operative stage, he conducts thorough assessments, ensuring all medical documentation is in order and recording essential vital signs. Post-operatively, he remains dedicated to patient safety by assisting with the close monitoring of children as they recover.

A graduate of California State University, Fresno, Dallas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his academic journey. His clinical expertise is supported by his background as an EMT and certifications in EMT-1, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Fluent in Spanish with a Certificate of Biliteracy, Dallas provides essential communication and translation support for our families while he continues his studies toward a nursing degree.

Magaly Cisneros, Medical Assistant

Magaly is an empathetic medical professional who brings a wealth of experience in pre-hospital emergency medicine and advanced life support to our mobile anesthesia team. In her role, she assists our providers in delivering specialized care to pediatric patients within dental office settings, primarily focusing on pre-operative and post-operative support. She ensures every case starts safely by meticulously reviewing all patient documentation and vital signs, and she continues that dedicated care into the recovery phase by closely monitoring patients as they wake.

Drawing from her extensive background as a licensed Paramedic and ER Technician, Magaly is highly skilled at prioritizing patient safety, maintaining medical equipment, and providing effective clinical support. Her technical expertise is further bolstered by advanced certifications, including ACLS, PALS, BCLS, and PHTLS. As a bilingual provider, Magaly also bridges communication gaps by providing fluent Spanish translation, ensuring that both young patients and their parents feel informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. Her commitment to excellence is evidenced by her degree in Biology from Fresno City College and her Paramedic licensure, while her exceptional clinical performance has been recognized with multiple “Code Save” awards for life-saving interventions.

Megan Oswald, Patient Care Coordinator and Anesthesiologist Scheduler

Megan Oswald is a Scheduling Coordinator with a strong background in oral surgery administration and patient care. With experience managing complex schedules, supporting providers, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, Megan brings organization, communication, and compassion to every interaction. She is committed to creating a positive experience for both patients and team members and takes pride in helping clinics run efficiently and effectively.

Ryan Malatesta, Finance Director

Ryan Malatesta received his bachelor’s degree in business economics with a computing specialization and accounting emphasis from the University of California, Los Angeles. He began his professional career as an auditor, working with public, private and non-profit organizations, and also served as an internal controls consultant for Sarbanes Oxley requirements. While serving as an auditor he obtained his license as a certified public accountant. In addition to auditing, he has spent time managing accounting and finance departments, including nearly a decade managing the West Coast anesthesia finance and accounting functions of a national medical group. He has been a team member supporting the Bay Area Mobile Anesthesia practice since January 2017.