Hebah Ismail

Dr. Hebah Ismail serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, specializing in obstetric anesthesiology for operating rooms, procedural sites, and labor/delivery at the Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns.

Her educational background includes:

• M.D. from New York University School of Medicine (2016)
• J.D. from Harvard Law School (2010)
• A.B. from Harvard College (2006)

Dr. Ismail's research integrates clinical anesthesia with global health innovation, focusing on obstetric care systems in Africa. Her work employs digital tools like WhatsApp for maternal health referrals in Ghana and analyzes surgical training frameworks in Zambia. As a dedicated global health advocate, she conducts fieldwork across Botswana, China, Zambia, and Rwanda while pursuing advanced training through Weill Cornell's Global Health Fellowship.

Her publication trends (2017-2022) reveal consistent focus on health system strengthening in resource-limited settings, with emphasis on technology-enabled solutions for maternal mortality reduction and surgical education capacity building.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Global Health Research Award (during medical school)
• Finalist, Gertie Marx Research Competition

Dr. Ismail actively contributes to clinical education and global health initiatives through collaborative partnerships with African institutions, though specific grant details aren't documented in source materials. Her dual medical-legal expertise uniquely informs health policy approaches within international clinical teams.

She currently participates in the Department of Anesthesiology Global Health Fellowship, directing projects that bridge clinical practice, health technology, and medical education across multiple continents.