David Jeffrey Kopman

David Jeffrey Kopman, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Appointed to the faculty since 2007, he directs the CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) program and holds dual clinical appointments on the Neurosurgical and Obstetrical Anesthesia Teams at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center campus.

His educational credentials include:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Columbia University (1996)
• M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2001)
• Anesthesiology Residency, Weill Cornell Medical College
• Internship, St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center

Kopman’s research centers on neuroanesthesia optimization and neuromuscular monitoring precision, with landmark publications analyzing TOF-watch algorithms and intraoperative CT workflows. His work bridges clinical anesthesia with quantitative pharmacology, particularly in reversal agents for profound neuromuscular blockade. Recent efforts focus on emergency neurosurgical access protocols using real-time imaging.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Marjorie J. Topkins Award (2010)
• Teacher of the Year distinction

As Director of Education for the Neuroanesthesia Rotation, Kopman shapes resident training in complex neurosurgical cases while maintaining active clinical duties across obstetrical and neurosurgical domains. His leadership extends to CRNA program oversight and departmental educational strategy.

He operates within the Department of Anesthesiology’s specialized clinical teams, contributing to neurosurgical safety protocols and obstetrical anesthesia standards at NewYork-Presbyterian’s flagship academic medical center.