Sean P Antosh, MD

Dr. Sean Antosh is a pediatric anesthesiologist who is specially trained to care for babies, kids, and teens by helping them fall asleep gently for surgery, carefully watching their heart and lungs during the surgery, and helping them wake up safely. He cares for the whole child during moments that can feel scary, with a special focus on neurodiverse children, including those with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or developmental differences. Dr. Antosh takes time to understand how each child communicates and what helps them feel calm and secure. He works closely with families and the care team to create personalized, sensory‑friendly plans that reduce stress and support a positive experience.

Dr. Antosh is especially passionate about helping neurodiverse patients feel understood and respected. He finds the greatest reward in seeing children and families relax when they feel seen and supported. He also shares his expertise through national teaching, helping improve pediatric anesthesia care for families far beyond the local community.

awards and honors

• Dayton Business Journal 2023 Health Care Hero (Innovation)
• Dayton Business Journal 2023 "40 Under 40"
• Dayton Children's Hospital, Division of Nursing - "Collaborator in Caring" (May 2022) 
• Parents Magazine. “Top 15 Children's Hospitals in Innovation and Technology - Dayton Children’s Hospital: A Sensory-Friendly Surgery Experience." (January 2021) Dayton Children’s Hospital: Robert C. Cohn Memorial Research Grant. May 2021.

organizations

• American Society of Anesthesiologists
• Member Society of Pediatric Anesthesia – Member
• Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Member
• Special Interest Group: Perioperative Care of Children with Special Developmental and/or Behavioral Health Needs – Chair
• Society of Pediatric Pain Medicine - Member

Book Chapters

• Antosh, S., Lane-Fall, M. “Anesthesia”, in The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide, Fourth Edition. LWW; September 25, 2015.

Case Reports

• Antosh, S. Improving the Perioperative Experience for Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients. The Beryl Institute. May 2020. Available: https://www.theberylinstitute.org/page/CASE0520.

Original Research

• Elkassabany, N., Antosh, S., Ahmed, M., Nelson, C., Israelite, C., Badiola, I., Cai, L., Williams, R., Hughes, C., Mariano, Edward R. ., Liu, J. The Risk of Falls After Total Knee Arthroplasty with the Use of a Femoral Nerve Block Versus an Adductor Canal Block: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Study. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2016 May;122(5):1696-703.

Lectures

• Perioperative Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. DCH Perioperative Nursing Education Session. August 2020. 
• Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management for Treacher Collins Syndrome. Treacher Collins Network Annual Retreat. Philadelphia, PA. June 2019
• Anesthetic Concerns in the Ex-Premature Infant. Grand Rounds & Visiting Professorship, University of Florida College of Medicine. (First in a 4-part series on Pediatric Anesthesiology) March 24, 2021.
• Co-Presenter: Deepika (Naina) Rao, MD, Associate Program Director of Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship & Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology - Cincinnati Children's Hospital
•  Preoperative Assessment of the Pediatric Patient. Grand Rounds & Visiting Professorship, University of Florida College of Medicine. (Second in a 4-part series on Pediatric Anesthesiology) April 7, 2021.
• Co-Presenter: Sara Robertson MD, Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center & Batson Children’s Hospital  
• Common Pediatric Emergencies/Trauma. Grand Rounds & Visiting Professorship, University of Florida College of Medicine. (Third in a 4-part series on Pediatric Anesthesiology) April 14, 2021.
• Co-Presenter: Ashley Smith MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, The Ohio State University Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine & Nationwide Children's Hospital
• Common Perioperative Complications in Pediatrics. Grand Rounds & Visiting Professorship, University of Florida College of Medicine. (Fourth in a 4-part series on Pediatric Anesthesiology) April 21, 2021.