Candice K. Morrissey

Candice K. Morrissey, MD, MSPH, MSc, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology. She is a board-certified anesthesiologist with specialty certification in cardiothoracic anesthesiology and holds level three certification in echocardiography. Her clinical practice spans cardiac anesthesia, perioperative echocardiography, preoperative assessment, and obstetric anesthesia services.

Her educational trajectory includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Minor: Chemistry) from Maharishi University of Management
• Postbaccalaureate Studies in Pre-medicine at the University of Utah
• Master of Science in Public Health and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah
• Internal Medicine Internship and Anesthesiology Residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Perioperative Echocardiography Fellowship at the University of Utah
• Advanced training through the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship (National Academy of Medicine), Harvard Leadership Development for Physicians, and Johns Hopkins Patient Safety Scholar programs

Dr. Morrissey's research integrates five foundational pillars: advancing cardiac anesthesiology via perioperative echocardiography and quality systems; innovating echocardiography education methodologies; implementing patient safety frameworks in clinical practice; optimizing care for pregnant patients with complex cardiac conditions; and expanding safe anesthesia access in global surgical settings. Her work bridges clinical excellence with systemic healthcare improvement.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship

Actively engaged across multiple clinical divisions, Dr. Morrissey contributes to the Cardiac Anesthesia, Perioperative Echo, Preoperative Clinic, and Obstetric Anesthesia teams. Her academic mission focuses on transforming perioperative cardiovascular medicine through clinical innovation, education, and quality-driven practice evolution.