Krishnan Ramanujan

Krishnan Ramanujan, M.D., is a physician scientist affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His work integrates clinical practice with research in medical ethics, molecular biology, and perioperative care.

• Education:
  • MD (2018), Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • BA (2014), Harvard College
  • Clinical Fellowship (2023), Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

His research bridges anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and molecular mechanisms, with a focus on informed consent practices, hyperoxia in cardiac surgery, and epigenetic factors in pain syndromes. Earlier studies explored skeletal muscle differentiation and oncogenic pathways.

Recent publications emphasize perioperative optimization, clinical documentation challenges, and ethical considerations in anesthesiology. Collaborative work spans institutions like Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University, and Harvard, reflecting interdisciplinary and translational themes.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Department of Anesthesiology Career Development Award (2025)
• Teacher of the Year in Anesthesiology (2024-2025)
• Outstanding Achievement Awards in Patient Safety, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Vascular-Hepatic Anesthesia (2022)
• Top 10% ABA BASIC Exam (2020)
• David E. and Barbara L. Rogers Endowed Scholarship (2014)
• Thomas T. Hoopes Prize (2014)

Ramanujan actively participates in resident education, institutional committees, and professional societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists.