George J. Despotis

George J. Despotis is an Associate Professor at Washington University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and the Division of Laboratory & Genomic Medicine. His clinical and research focus spans coagulation, platelet function, and transfusion medicine, with applications in cardiac surgery and anticoagulation therapy.

• Education: BA in Biology & Chemistry from Greenville College (1981), MD from St. Louis University School of Medicine (1985)

Research interests include optimizing perioperative bleeding management via point-of-care diagnostic systems, heparin/protamine dosing in cardiac surgery, and preservation of coagulation factors during extracorporeal circulation. His work also explores novel antithrombotic agents for ventricular assist devices and transfusion medicine practices in platelet donor safety.

• Board Certifications:
  • National Board of Medical Examiners (1986)
  • Anesthesiology (1990)
  • Transfusion Medicine (2003)