Dejan Vuckovic

Dejan Vuckovic, MD serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, specializing in cardiothoracic anesthesia and echocardiography. His clinical expertise focuses on high-acuity cardiac surgical procedures and advanced perioperative monitoring.

His academic journey includes:

• Medical Degree: University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, Nis, Serbia
• Surgery Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Anesthesiology Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship: Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Vuckovic holds dual board certifications in Anesthesiology and Echocardiography, with research interests centered on optimizing hemodynamic management during complex cardiac surgeries and advancing transesophageal echocardiography applications in the operating room.

His distinguished recognitions include:

• Diplomate of The National Board of Echocardiography
• Outstanding Graduate Resident Award from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• Thomas Jefferson Medical College Alumni Award

As an educator, he trains medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical anesthesiology with emphasis on cardiothoracic subspecialty techniques, maintaining active clinical practice while contributing to academic curriculum development at CMSRU.