Jessica L. Galey

Jessica L. Galey, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She serves as the Anesthesiology Director for the Procedure Readiness Evaluation & Preparation (PREP) Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).

Education:

• 2004: B.S. in Physiology/Neurobiology, University of Maryland College Park
• 2009: M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine
• 2009-2012: Residency in Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
• 2012-2013: Chief Resident in Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
• 2013-2014: Fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Galey specializes in obstetric anesthesiology with research interests spanning high-risk pregnancy management, perioperative care for complex obstetric cases, and surgical outcomes in maternal-fetal medicine. Her work particularly focuses on rare conditions affecting anesthesia management during pregnancy and delivery, as well as innovations in managing placental disorders like placenta accreta.

Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on clinical challenges in obstetric anesthesia, with particular attention to rare syndromes, surgical complications, and blood management strategies during cesarean deliveries. Her most recent work addresses surgical advances in placenta accreta spectrum disorders, reflecting her commitment to improving outcomes in high-risk obstetric cases.

As Anesthesiology Director for the PREP Center at UMMC, Dr. Galey oversees preoperative evaluation and preparation protocols, ensuring optimal readiness for surgical procedures. Her administrative role complements her clinical and academic work in obstetric anesthesiology, where she continues to contribute to both patient care standards and medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.