Past Fellows

Cameron Lambert, DO

Dr. Cameron Lambert was raised in rural Kentucky and completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Eastern Kentucky University before attending medical school at Lincoln Memorial University. Alongside his medical education, he pursued a Master’s in Business Administration, specializing in healthcare management. He chose Miami for his anesthesiology residency due to its renowned clinical experience and expertise in high acuity cases at Ryder Trauma Center, University of Miami, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Shortly after, he discovered his passion for working with children and addressing their unique medical considerations. He was eager to accept a fellowship position in pediatric anesthesiology at UM/Jackson where he plans to focus on congenital heart defects and pediatric cardiovascular surgery. Beyond medicine, he enjoys Miami's outdoor offerings, engaging in sports, cycling, paddleboarding, and unwinding by the beach.

After completing his fellowship in August 2024, he went on to complete a one year Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital.

Lindsey Jane Laux, DO

Dr. Lindsey Laux is a Florida native, born and raised in Tallahassee, FL. She attended Florida State University for both her undergraduate degree and medical school before coming to Miami for residency at UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Now calling Miami home, she is excited to continue her fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at UM/Jackson and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. At work, she finds a special interest in peer mentoring and educational efforts.

Outside of work, Dr. Laux hangs out with her 10-year-old chocolate lab called Bear, who goes everywhere with her, except possibly hot yoga. She likes to cook and bake cakes. If Dr. Laux doesn’t feel like cooking, you might find her at Byblos in South Beach, eating authentic southern food at Blue Collar, or in line at El Bagel right before they open for breakfast on the weekend.

After completing her fellowship in August 2024, she went on to join a private practice in South Florida.

Michael Armstrong, M.D.

Karen Jackson, M.D.

I am from Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to medical school, I studied biology and played volleyball for the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders. After undergrad, I chose to attend the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia which allowed me to serve the underserved communities of Atlanta while training at the renowned Grady Hospital. After my time at Grady, I was confident that Jackson Memorial was exactly what my career needed. At Jackson Memorial, we often practice medicine through uncommon encounters that come with the diversity of our patients from the U.S., the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This type of one-of-a-kind experience is invaluable. I am confident that through the unique challenges of medical practice we see at Jackson, I am advanced beyond where I might be in other programs at this point in my career. Beyond what the residency program has to offer, South Florida is great. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, toddler son, and our two dogs and, soon, we will have a newborn daughter joining us! We enjoy the local restaurant scene near our Fort Lauderdale home and love knowing the beach is always a short drive away. Practicing medicine in South Florida is truly unique!

Carmen D. Manresa, M.D

I was born in Havana, Cuba and lived there until the age of 7 when my mother and I were fortunate to immigrate to the United States. Since arriving to the US, Miami has always been my home. It’s a culturally rich and diverse city with so much to offer. Whether your interests are laying on a sunny beach (something that can be enjoyed year round), enjoying authentic Cuban food and coffee, cycling or running along ocean views, catching a Miami Heat game, or enjoying some local art around Wynwood Walls, there’s always something to do in Miami. I attended University of Miami for medical school and stayed to complete both my Anesthesiology residency and Pediatric Anesthesia fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Jackson Memorial Hospital has some of the best training to offer with diverse patient population and a wide breadth of cases, but our training is not limited to Jackson only. As fellows we rotate through several institutions including Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and St. Jude Research Hospital. Our Pediatric Anesthesia department fosters a supportive environment with a mission of lifelong learning and I consider myself lucky to be a part of it. My career goals are to grow continuously to provide the best care possible to my patients and my interests include pediatric regional anesthesia, optimization of systems based practice, and patient safety and quality improvement projects.

Ana Mavarez, M.D.

I was born and raised in Venezuela. Both of my parents are doctors and taught me the beauty of medicine since I was a little child. I had the fortune to graduate with honors from medical school and then worked during 2 years in undeserved and impoverished areas in Venezuela. I moved abroad to Miami, Florida, where I soon began working on clinical and basic science research at the University of Miami. During research, I worked with Dr. Candiotti evaluating the epigenetic mechanisms of pain and nicotine in animal models as well as participating in several clinical trials studying postoperative pain management and PONV. I completed my anesthesia residency training at University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital and I wanted to stay for Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship. This program offers a high volume of complex pediatric cases and manages an extensive variety of surgical pathologies. The experience we get as Pediatric Anesthesia fellows is very diverse, going from: pediatric eye surgery cases to complex multi-organ transplantation surgeries. My main goal is to provide the best anesthesia care to this kids and learn the most from this amazing experience. As fellows, we also rotate through several main pavilions and health systems such as: Holtz, Nicklaus, Saint Jude Children’s Hospitals and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, besides a mission trip to Haiti; offering us a truly-full pediatric anesthesia clinical experience. This clinical exposure, combined with amazing meaningful research opportunities, excellent mentorship and camaraderie makes this institution a fantastic place to train. I can proudly say that I am part of a new loving family called the pediatric anesthesia team. I am sure that after finishing my fellowship, I will be capable to provide excellent anesthesia care for my pediatric patients. Despite a busy work schedule, I enjoy my time off work with my husband, family and friends. This wonderful city has a lot to offer, from a great Cuban coffee in calle ocho to an artsy day at Wynnwod, a fancy restaurant in Brickell or a sunny day in Miami Beach.

Erika Tainsh, M.D.