Klaus Kjaer

Klaus Kjaer, M.D., is a Clinical Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, with dual appointments in the Department of Anesthesiology and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He serves as an Attending Anesthesiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and has held leadership roles such as Co-Director of Obstetric Anesthesia (since 2004) and Program Director of the ACGME-accredited fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology (since 2013). Dr. Kjaer also acts as an examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology.

• Education:
• M.B.A., Columbia Business School, Columbia University (2010)
• M.D., University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (1995)
• A.B., B.S., Stanford University (1990)

Dr. Kjaer’s research focuses on obstetric anesthesia and maternal health, with special emphasis on comorbidity indices, opioid use in surgical patients, and temperature regulation during delivery. His work spans clinical outcomes, healthcare economics, and quality improvement in labor and delivery settings.

Key trends in his recent publications include analyses of racial disparities in obstetric comorbidity indices, economic impacts of private equity investment on anesthesia costs, and quality assurance frameworks for delivery room safety. He has also contributed to studies on postoperative pain management after otorhinolaryngologic and plastic surgeries.

• Scientific Recognition:
• America's Top Doctors

Dr. Kjaer’s administrative expertise complements his clinical and academic work, including roles at New York Presbyterian Hospital and leadership in anesthesia fellowships. His professional network includes membership in the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology.