Asad Ali Usman

Dr. Asad Ali Usman serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He practices at multiple Penn Medicine facilities including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Hospital, providing specialized care for patients requiring advanced anesthetic and critical care services.

Dr. Usman's research focuses on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), mechanical circulatory support, and critical care applications in cardiac and pulmonary surgery. His work examines right ventricular support strategies, ECMO complications management, and innovative techniques for lung transplantation patients. Recent publications demonstrate his expertise in applying ECMO for pulmonary hypertension, optimizing mechanical circulatory support during complex surgeries, and developing protocols for ECMO in trauma and critical care settings.

His publication record shows consistent productivity with numerous high-impact articles in leading journals including Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, ASAIO Journal, and Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. The research demonstrates a clear trajectory from technical innovations to clinical applications and consensus guideline development.

Dr. Usman has contributed to important collaborative efforts including the PRORVnet study for right ventricular injury management and the development of multicenter registries for resuscitation-focused transesophageal echocardiography. His work frequently bridges clinical practice with research to improve outcomes for critically ill patients requiring advanced life support.

As a clinician-educator, Dr. Usman trains the next generation of anesthesiologists and critical care specialists while advancing the field through his research and clinical innovations in mechanical circulatory support and critical care medicine.