Girish Joshi

Girish Joshi is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the Director of Perioperative Medicine and Ambulatory Anesthesia at Parkland Health and Hospital Systems. His career spans medical degrees from India and Ireland, leadership in professional societies, and extensive contributions to perioperative care research.

• Education: MBBS and MD from B.J. Medical College, Pune; MD from University College Dublin; FFARCSI from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.

Research interests focus on perioperative pain management, ambulatory anesthesia, and enhanced recovery protocols. He has pioneered work on GLP-1 receptor agonists in surgical care, opioid-free anesthesia, and regional analgesia techniques.

Recent publications highlight systematic reviews on pain management guidelines, debates on opioid-free anesthesia, and multisociety protocols for managing metabolic drugs in surgical settings.

• Scientific leadership: President of SAMBA, Board member of Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, and editor of anesthesia textbooks.

Awards and affiliations include active roles in the Association of University Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and International Anesthesia Research Society, reflecting his influence in global perioperative care.