Erik Strauss

Erik Strauss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His clinical practice at the University of Maryland Medical Center focuses on cardiothoracic anesthesiology, including intraoperative management for cardiac xenotransplantation and mitral valve repair. He also serves as a primary anesthesiologist and echocardiographer for translational research projects.

• B.S. in Biology, University of Maryland Baltimore County (2004)
• M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine (2008)
• Internship in Internal Medicine, Mercy Medical Center (2008–2009)
• Residency in Anesthesiology, UMMC (2009–2012)
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, UMMC (2012–2013)

His research spans cardiac xenotransplantation, antifibrinolytic pharmacokinetics, and mitral valve repair translational models. He specializes in echocardiographic guidance for novel surgical devices and coagulation management in complex cardiac procedures.

Recent publications highlight advancements in orthotopic xenotransplantation, endovascular aortic repair, and ethical frameworks for pioneering surgeries. His work integrates pharmacodynamic assessments and intraoperative imaging to optimize patient outcomes.

• 2003 Alpha Chi Honor Society
• 2004 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
• 2012 National Society of Collegiate Scholars

As a primary educator for cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellows, he leads research on TEE probe inertial measurement and antifibrinolytic regimens. His lab roles include co-investigator on NIH-funded projects examining genetic modifications in xenotransplantation and coagulation factor dynamics during ECMO.