R. Alex Aitken, MD

• Undergrad: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, B.S. in Biology

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• Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans, M.D.

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• Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Anesthesiology 

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• Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Critical Care Medicine Fellow and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow

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• Board Certified: American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified in Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiology

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• Professional Awards/Recognitions: Chief Resident, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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• Professional Associations: American Society of Anesthesiologists, Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

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• Personal Interests & Hobbies: Enjoys weightlifting, cooking, and spending time with family.  

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