معرفی
Dr. Keith Hernandez is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine and Medical Director at Yale Medicine Shoreline Outpatient Surgical Services in Guilford, CT. His career transitioned from military aviation to medicine after a career-ending lung injury in Iraq. He emphasizes patient safety, structured protocols, and optimizing operating room efficiency, drawing parallels to aviation safety practices.
Education:
- BS: State University of New York at New Paltz (1980)
- MD: University of Arizona (2003)
- Internship: Tucson Hospitals (2004)
- Anesthesiology Residency: Yale University School of Medicine (2007)
Research & Practice Focus: Dr. Hernandez prioritizes patient reassurance and safety during anesthesia, ensuring protocols prevent procedural risks. He rejects training on patients' airways, emphasizing clinical expertise. His role as Medical Director involves overseeing surgical services while maintaining a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Affiliations:
- Medical Director, Yale Medicine Shoreline Outpatient Surgical Services
- Ambulatory Anesthesiology Department
Contact: Located at Yale New Haven Hospital and Shoreline Surgical Center, reachable via 203.785.2802.