David R. Wetzel

David R. Wetzel, M.D., is a physician scientist at the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic. Affiliated with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, his work focuses on critical care medicine in transplantation and high-risk surgical scenarios. His roles span clinical practice and research in Rochester, Minnesota.

• Education: Doctorate of Medicine (Wayne State University), Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology (Mayo Clinic), Residency in Anesthesiology (Mayo Clinic), Preliminary Internal Medicine Residency (Mayo Clinic)

Research Interests: Specializing in liver transplant anesthesia and critical care medicine, Dr. Wetzel investigates perioperative complications in high-risk surgical environments. His work addresses cardiac arrest incidence during liver transplants, acute respiratory distress syndrome in transplant recipients, and management protocols for patients with left ventricular assist devices.

Scientific Contributions: His publications analyze multi-center surgical data, critical care diagnostics, and neurological complications from synthetic drug use. Key collaborations include studies with international critical care societies and clinical teams across the United States.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
• Member, International Liver Transplant Society
• Former Member, Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Member, American Medical Association