Daniel Engelman

Dr. Daniel Engelman is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at UMass Chan Medical School’s Baystate Regional Campus, with a secondary position in the Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences. He holds an MD from New York University and a BA in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania.

His research focuses on optimizing perioperative care through Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, particularly in cardiac surgery. Key areas include acute kidney injury prevention, mechanical circulatory support, and blood management strategies. He has authored over 200 publications, with recent emphasis on consensus guidelines for ERAS and cardiogenic shock management.

Dr. Engelman’s work bridges clinical practice and innovation, emphasizing evidence-based protocols to reduce complications and improve outcomes. He collaborates extensively with professional societies like the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Notable contributions include seminal papers on ERAS turnkey order sets, the role of alpha-1-microglobulin in kidney protection, and systematic reviews of enhanced recovery programs in cardiac surgery.