Arney S. Abcejo

Arnoley S. Abcejo, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, serving as a Consultant in the Division of Neuroanesthesia and Vice Chair for Innovation and Transformation in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. His work focuses on neuroanesthesia, perioperative patient safety, and the physiological impacts of concussion and venous air embolism.

• Doctorate of Medicine, Twin Cities Medical School, University of Minnesota (2012)
• Post-Baccalaureate Studies, University of Pennsylvania (2008)
• BSE, University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science (2007)
• Residency and Fellowship, Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology and Division of Neuroanesthesia (2016-2017)

Dr. Abcejo’s research explores:

• Risk of mild cognitive impairment after anesthesia in patients with recent concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
• Venous air embolism physiology and patient safety during neurosurgical procedures.
• Development of anesthesia protocols for non-cardiac surgery in patients with coronary artery stents.
• Innovations in medical education and virtual recruitment.

His publications span anesthesiology, neurosurgery, and emergency medicine, emphasizing perioperative safety, neurocognitive outcomes, and technical skill training. Recent work includes studies on venous air embolism detection tools, remimazolam in cardiac anesthesia, and SGLT2 inhibitors in perioperative care.

Dr. Abcejo has received numerous awards, including:

• 2019 Ellison C. 'Jeep' Pierce, Jr., M.D., Merit Award
• 2021 Catalyst Award for educational innovation
• 2018 Distinguished Anesthesia Faculty Educator Award
• 2023 Keynote Graduation Speaker for Mayo Clinic Nurse Anesthesia Program

He actively contributes to professional committees, including founding the Innovation and Transformation Committee (2024–present) and serving on the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation’s Editorial Board (2021–present).