Anesthesiology

2026-2027 Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow Physicians

Our 2026-27 Fellow Physicians:

  • Michael LoBasso, MD
  • Laura Lowe, MD
  • Sonali Nayak, MD
  • Alexander Rodriguez, MD
Michael LoBasso, MD

Michael LoBasso, MD

  • Hometown: Long Beach, CA
  • Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
  • Medical School: UC Irvine School of Medicine
  • Residency: UCLA
  • About Me: Michael enjoys long-distance running, cheering for LA sports teams, hiking and backpacking, reading historical fiction, and traveling around the world.
  • Why I Chose UCLA: My passion for cardiac anesthesiology blossomed at UCLA under the mentorship of the Cardiac Anesthesiology Division. I was drawn to the teamwork and leadership across the entire perioperative team, the camaraderie within the division, and the shared commitment to clinical excellence among the fellows and faculty. Once I decided to pursue a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship, it was clear to me that UCLA offered the ideal environment to foster my interests and help me become the best cardiac anesthesiologist I can be. I am extremely excited and honored to join the division this year.
Laura Lowe, MD

Laura Lowe, MD

  • Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
  • Undergraduate: UC San Diego
  • Medical School: UC Riverside
  • Residency: UCLA
  • About Me: Dr. Laura Lowe is not only an anesthesiologist, but also a bit of a magician! While on call, she’s been known to pull out a deck of cards to entertain colleagues with a trick or two (or three). She is also an avid hot sauce enthusiast, even hosting annual “Hot Ones” challenges for her residency class. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Lowe enjoys running, weightlifting, binge watching Survivor, and sushi-eating.
  • Why I Chose UCLA: Completing four years of residency at UCLA, I experienced firsthand the world-class clinical training, research opportunities, and mentorship consistently available to trainees. The complexity and volume of cases, along with the exceptionally high clinical standards at UCLA, made the decision to stay for fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology an easy one. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to work even more closely with my long-time mentors in Cardiac Anesthesiology as a fellow. To me, pursuing fellowship at UCLA means graduating with the confidence and expertise to manage the most complex patients. And of course, staying in sunny Los Angeles, surrounded by friendly people and incredible food, is a wonderful added bonus!
Sonali Nayak, MD

Sonali Nayak, MD

  • Hometown: La Mirada, CA
  • Undergraduate: Northwestern University
  • Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Residency: UCLA
  • About Me: In my free time, I enjoy hiking, drinking iced vanilla oat lattes, catching up on reality TV shows, and spending time with friends and family.
  • Why I Chose UCLA: As a resident, I was exposed to the high acuity and complex cardiac case volume at UCLA. I knew this program would provide me with excellent clinical training and prepare me for life beyond fellowship. In many ways, it felt like the natural next step of my academic journey.

Alexander Rodriguez, MD

Coming soon!