About Alexis R. Tovar, MD
Alexis Tovar, MD, is a pediatric anesthesiologist specializing in care for newborns through young adults.
After earning her medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Tovar completed an anesthesiology residency at the University of Arizona and then a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She is certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology and holds American Red Cross certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Life Support.
Dr. Tovar is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Medical Association, the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia and the Arizona Medical Association. Dr. Tovar contributes to advancing her field by contributing to research and education through articles published in professional journals and presentations given at professional meetings and conferences.
When she's not working, Dr. Tovar enjoys attending concerts and travel.
Medical School / Education
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX
Residency
(Anesthesiology) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Anesthesiology) Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA
Anesthesiology, Subspecialty-Pediatric Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Medical Association
Society of Pediatric Anesthesia
Arizona Medical Association
Alexis Tovar, Allison Thoeny. "Unveiling What is Absent Within: Illustrating Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient with Hydranencephaly - A Case Report" BMC Anesthesiol. 2020 Sep 5;20(1):224. doi: 10.1186/s12871-020-01142-3. PMID: 32891119 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-020-01142-3
Alexis Tovar, Allison Thoeny. "Airway Management in a 5-month-old with Hydranencephaly" Arizona Society of Anesthesia. Phoenix, AZ, USA. Western Anesthesia Regional Conference. Denver, CO, USA. Presentation.
Alexis Tovar, Nellie Forman, Rebecca Margolis, Marisa Bell. "Learning in the Time of COVID: Resident Trainee Experience" Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. Presentation.
David Betancourth, Carl Lo, Sang Le, Drew Vogler, Alexis Tovar. "Multidisciplinary Collaboration for a Neonate Undergoing Giant Basal Meningoencephalocele Repair: A Case Report" Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. Tampa, FL, USA. Presentation.
