Edward Kim

Dr. T. Edward Kim is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, specializing in regional anesthesia, acute pain medicine, and perioperative patient safety. His work focuses on optimizing postoperative care through multimodal analgesia, opioid reduction protocols, and simulation-based medical education.

• Education: MD from University of Virginia School of Medicine, Residency at Stanford University School of Medicine, Fellowship at University of California San Diego Medical Center.

His research interests include ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, clinical pathway implementation, and patient engagement strategies to improve surgical outcomes. He has extensively studied intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in critical care settings.

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize intra-abdominal pressure monitoring, opioid stewardship in orthopedic surgery, and simulation training for regional anesthesia. His work bridges clinical practice, critical care, and surgical safety.

Dr. Kim has published in journals like Pain Medicine, Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, often collaborating with teams at Stanford and Veterans Affairs hospitals.