Farida M.F. Gadalla

Dr. Farida M.F. Gadalla is a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. Her primary affiliations include NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she specializes in obstetrical and bariatric anesthesia. She holds leadership roles in quality and patient safety, including Director of Quality and Patient Safety in the Department of Anesthesiology, and serves on committees for Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell and the New York Society for Anesthesia (NYSSA).

Dr. Gadalla completed her medical degree (M.B., Ch.B.) at the University of Alexandria, Egypt, in 1974. Her clinical expertise includes regional anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, and general anesthesia. She has contributed to research on topics such as perioperative safety, complications during anesthesia, and bariatric surgery management.

Her research interests span quality improvement, patient safety protocols, and anesthesia techniques for high-risk surgical populations. She has published extensively since the 1990s, focusing on innovations in catheter placement, pain management, and minimizing intraoperative complications. Despite her prolific contributions, she has no reported scientific awards or external grants listed in institutional records.

Dr. Gadalla’s work emphasizes collaborative approaches to enhancing healthcare safety and outcomes, particularly in obstetric and bariatric surgical settings. She actively participates in multidisciplinary teams to address systemic challenges in perioperative care and risk mitigation.