Joel K. Grigsby

Joel K. Grigsby, M.D. serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine and holds a secondary appointment in Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He practices as a board-certified anesthesiologist and critical care specialist at The University of Kansas Health System.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pittsburg State University
• Doctor of Medicine from University of Kansas Medical Center
• Executive MBA from Rockhurst University
• Anesthesiology Residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center
• Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at University Hospitals Case Medical Center

Dr. Grigsby's clinical and research focus centers on Critical Care Medicine within Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, emphasizing perioperative management of critically ill patients. His dual appointments reflect integration of anesthesiology principles with cardiovascular critical care.

He maintains active certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, alongside licensure from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

As an educator, Dr. Grigsby contributes to medical training within the Anesthesiology department while applying his MBA expertise to healthcare administration initiatives. His clinical work directly supports The University of Kansas Health System's critical care services.