Jeffrey Apfelbaum

Dr. Jeffrey Apfelbaum is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Chicago. His work focuses on anesthesiology, perioperative care, and pharmacogenomics. He has contributed extensively to clinical guidelines for difficult airway management, central venous access, and postanesthetic care through his leadership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Forces.

• Research Trends: Analysis of 26+ publications (1993–2022) reveals expertise in Anesthesiology, Pharmacogenomics, Critical Care, and Pain Management. Subfields include airway management, perioperative decision support, genetic influences on drug response, and ambulatory surgery.
• Education: MB ChB from University of Birmingham Medical School, FRCA from Royal College of Anaesthetists.
• Honors: Pask Certificate of Honour (2010, 2012) from the Association of Anesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Collaborations: Frequent co-authorship with Avery Tung, James Zacny, and Thomas Cutter across clinical trials and guideline development.