Alex Macario

Alex Macario, MD, MBA is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He serves as Vice-Chair for Education and has held leadership roles including President of the American Board of Anesthesiology. His academic career spans over 28 years at Stanford, where he founded programs like the Management of Perioperative Services Fellowship and the Stanford Fellowship in Anesthesia Research and Medicine.

Dr. Macario earned his MD and MBA from the University of Rochester, followed by anesthesiology residency and fellowship at Stanford. His research focuses on healthcare economics, operating room management efficiency, and medical education innovation. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications with an H-Index of 59 and I-10 Index of 157.

Notable achievements include the Excellence in Education Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Ellis N. Cohen Achievement Award. His global health work includes collaborations in Zimbabwe to improve anesthesia education. He has also authored an award-winning travel memoir, A Sabbatical in Madrid: A Diary of Spain.

Dr. Macario's administrative roles include Program Director for multiple residency programs and leadership in organizations like the ACGME Anesthesiology Review Committee. His educational innovations emphasize competency-based assessments and holistic applicant review to address biases in recruitment.