Anthony Tomassoni, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT
Associate Professor of Emergency MedicineCards
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Medical Director, Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
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Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical Director, Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
Biography
Anthony J. Tomassoni, M.D., M.S, FACEP, FACMT practices and teaches Emergency Medicine and Toxicology at Yale University. Dr. Tomassoni received a B.A. degree in Science Education and a M.S. in Human Biochemistry. His interest in medicine and toxicology was born from a foundation of analytical and clinical chemistry. Prior to entering medicine he taught basic sciences and computer applications to gifted students and to educators. He received his MD degree from UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine and a fellowship in Medical Toxicology at the University of Cincinnati (UC). While at UC he served as an EMS medical director and as a flight physician for 5 years. In his previous position Dr. Tomassoni contributed to the growth and certification of the collaborative Northern New England Poison Center which he served as Medical Director; while at the Maine CDC he was the architect of three Regional Resource Centers for Public Health Emergency Preparedness created to span preparedness gaps between public health, healthcare organizations and other response organizations in Maine.
Tony's current research interests focus on medical education particularly with respect to medical simulation, medical toxicology and disaster medicine. The theme that unites most of his work is injury prevention and consequences mitigation through education, planning - and when those fail - medical response. Through the Yale New Haven Health System he serves as Medical Director of the Yale Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP). Tony’s projects with YNH-CEPDR included the drafting of diagnostic and treatment guidelines for chemical and radiological emergencies. He remains passionate about the practice of clinical toxicology and promotes the recognition of the specialty and its practitioners through frequent lectures. In addition to scientific papers and abstracts, his publications include contributions to 3 toxicology texts, 2 international EM texts and 2 electronic references. In addition he was the recipient of the 2008 Faculty Teaching Award in Emergency Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians National Teaching Award in 2010. He is an active member of CT DMAT-1 and past Medical Team Manager of US&R MA TF-1, both federal emergency response teams.
Tony’s most satisfying accomplishments stem from participating in the growth of individuals and programs. He values teamwork, sharing in collaborative and creative synergism to meet partners’ needs. He continues to sharpen his strategic planning and implementation skills learned in teaching and private enterprise, at the Maine Poison Center, as a member of the Medical Advisory Committee to the Maine Board of Pesticides Control, contributing to strategic planning in the Maine CDC’s Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness where he served as the medical director, the Northern New England Metropolitan Medical Response Systems Steering Committee (and Commander of the Maine Medical Strike Team before coming to Yale), Emergency Medicine at Yale, as Senior Leadership at the Yale New Haven - Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response, and with the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Appointments
Emergency Medicine
Associate Professor on TermPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Fellow
- University of Cincinnati Hospitals (1995)
- Resident
- University of Cincinnati Hospitals (1993)
- MD
- UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1989)
- MS
- Fairleigh Dickinson University (1984)
- BA
- Fairleigh Dickinson University (1979)
Research
Overview
Areas of special interest include medical toxicology; disaster medicine, hazard vulnerability analysis and related response planning, and injury prevention through education, mitigation and planning - and when those fail - through medical response.
Medical Research Interests
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Federico E Vaca, MD, MPH
Sharon Anoush Chekijian, MD, MPH
Publications
2020
Covid-19 and the N95 respirator shortage: Closing the gap
Nogee D, Tomassoni A. Covid-19 and the N95 respirator shortage: Closing the gap. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2020, 41: 958-958. PMID: 32279694, PMCID: PMC7205548, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and Concepts
2017
Alpha-2 Adrenergic and Imidazoline Receptor Agonists: Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, and Related Antihypertensives, Decongestants, and Sedatives
Tomassoni A. Alpha-2 Adrenergic and Imidazoline Receptor Agonists: Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, and Related Antihypertensives, Decongestants, and Sedatives. 2017, 751-769. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17900-1_27.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Alpha-2 Adrenergic and Imidazoline Receptor Agonists: Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, and Related Antihypertensives, Decongestants, and Sedatives
Tomassoni A. Alpha-2 Adrenergic and Imidazoline Receptor Agonists: Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, and Related Antihypertensives, Decongestants, and Sedatives. 2016, 1-19. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-20790-2_27-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
The Global Burden of Road Injury: Its Relevance to the Emergency Physician
Chekijian S, Paul M, Kohl VP, Walker DM, Tomassoni AJ, Cone DC, Vaca FE. The Global Burden of Road Injury: Its Relevance to the Emergency Physician. Emergency Medicine International 2014, 2014: 139219. PMID: 24719768, PMCID: PMC3956281, DOI: 10.1155/2014/139219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRoad traffic injuriesGlobal burdenTraffic injuriesAcute trauma careEmergency medicineFifth leading causeEmergency medicine physiciansInjury burdenDisease burdenLeading causeEmergency physiciansTrauma careInjury preventionMedicine physiciansPrehospital servicesRoad traffic crash fatalitiesPrevention programsInjuryGlobal InitiativeRoad injuriesMorbidityBurdenTraffic crash fatalitiesMortalityDisease
2012
Use of haloperidol in PCP-intoxicated individuals
Macneal JJ, Cone DC, Sinha V, Tomassoni AJ. Use of haloperidol in PCP-intoxicated individuals. Journal Of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology 2012, 50: 851-853. PMID: 22970762, DOI: 10.3109/15563650.2012.722222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsChemical restraintAdverse eventsPCP-positive patientsUse of haloperidolRetrospective case seriesTertiary care hospitalFurther prospective studiesElectronic medical recordsEmergency medical workersChart reviewAdult patientsCase seriesPatient dispositionProspective studyToxicology screenIntoxicated patientsMedical recordsIdentified casesHaloperidolPatientsMedical workersPCPSedationHospitalDoses
2011
Resource allocation: an approach for enhancing hospital resiliency.
Smith D, Paturas JL, Tomassoni A, Albanese J. Resource allocation: an approach for enhancing hospital resiliency. Journal Of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning 2011, 5: 140-9. PMID: 21835752, DOI: 10.69554/dvgd1055.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Expert Consensus Guidelines for Stocking of Antidotes in Hospitals That Provide Emergency Care
Dart R, Borron S, Caravati E, Cobaugh D, Curry S, Falk J, Goldfrank L, Gorman S, Groft S, Heard K, Miller K, Olson K, O'Malley G, Seger D, Seifert S, Sivilotti M, Schaeffer T, Tomassoni A, Wise R, Bogdan G, Alhelail M, Buchanan J, Hoppe J, Lavonas E, Mlynarchek S, Phua D, Rhyee S, Varney S, Zosel A, Group A. Expert Consensus Guidelines for Stocking of Antidotes in Hospitals That Provide Emergency Care. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2009, 54: 386-394.e1. PMID: 19406507, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2009.01.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsEmergency careStocking of antidotesExpert consensus guidelinesConsensus guidelinesEmergency departmentImmediate administrationAntidote stockingPrimary reviewerStandardized summaryHospitalPatient arrivalMedical literatureMost hospitalsHospital pharmacyExpert panelExpert recommendationsAdequate antidotePrompt deliveryCareFirst hourAntidoteFull panelHoursGuidelinesDelivery
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
Professional OrganizationsAdvisorDetailsBoard of Trustees09/30/2008 - Presentactivity Advanced HazMat Life Support, Regional Director
Advisory BoardsAdvisorDetailsUniversity of Arizona and AACT10/01/2020 - Presenthonor Emergency Medicine Resident Teaching Award 2023
Yale School of Medicine AwardDetails06/22/2023United Stateshonor Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Program Outstanding Clinician and Teacher Award
Yale School of Medicine AwardYale Emergency MedicineDetails12/07/2021, 12/11/2018United Stateshonor National Teaching Faculty Award
National AwardAmerican College of Emergency PhysiciansDetails09/30/2010United States
Clinical Care
Overview
Anthony Tomassoni, MD, is an emergency medicine specialist and medical toxicologist. He specializes in wound care, adverse drug reactions, chest trauma and injury, and asthma.
“Being able to treat patients who need emergency care is the best part of my job,” he says.
Dr. Tomassoni also appreciates problem-solving the most challenging patient cases. “I reassure patients that I will work with them to treat their condition,” he says.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tomassoni educates medical providers about disaster medicine and clinical toxicology.
Clinical Specialties
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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Board Certifications
Medical Toxicology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Emergency Medicine
- Latest Certification Date
- 2012
- Original Certification Date
- 1997
Emergency Medicine
- Certification Organization
- AB of Emergency Medicine
- Latest Certification Date
- 2012
- Original Certification Date
- 1994
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- March 07, 2024Source: The New York Times Magazine
It Was Like the Vigor Had Suddenly Been Sucked Out of His Body. What Was It?
- February 08, 2017Source: Yale Medicine
When a heart stops working properly, time is of the essence
- February 01, 2017
Lessons learned from an overdose outbreak
- January 21, 2015
Dr. Tomassoni awarded by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
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