Andrew B Leibowitz

Andrew B. Leibowitz, MD is a Professor and System Chair in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He also holds a professorship in Surgery. He is based at the Klingenstein Clinical Center in New York, NY, and is actively involved in clinical, educational, and research activities within the Mount Sinai Health System.

Dr. Leibowitz earned his MD from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a residency in Anesthesiology and a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital.

His research and clinical interests center on anesthesiology, critical care medicine, perioperative safety, medical education, and clinical simulation. He has contributed significantly to improving anesthesiologist staffing models, airway management in critically ill patients, and simulation-based training during public health crises. His work integrates patient safety with innovative educational strategies.

His selected publications reflect a strong focus on optimizing clinical workflows, pharmacologic interventions in critical care, and adapting medical education during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Themes across his work include patient safety, interprofessional training, and data-driven decision-making in anesthesia and critical care.

• Teacher of the Year (7/91)
• Fellow of the Year (7/88)
• Outstanding Resident (7/85)
• Teacher of the Year (7/00)
• Leo M. Davidoff Society Award (1984)

Dr. Leibowitz has played a significant role in medical student and resident teaching, earning multiple teaching honors. While no specific grants are mentioned, his leadership in simulation and patient safety suggests involvement in educational and clinical innovation funding. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.

He is actively affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine, where he leads system-wide initiatives as System Chair. His work bridges clinical care, education, and operational improvement in high-acuity settings.