Makoto Nagoshi

Makoto Nagoshi, MD, PhD, serves as a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinician Educator) at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, with clinical practice at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). His role integrates clinician education with specialized pediatric anesthesia care.

His research focuses on high-risk pediatric anesthesia scenarios, including obstructive sleep apnea management during adenotonsillectomies, anesthesia protocols for neurological conditions like anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, and quality improvement initiatives for respiratory complications in oncology patients. Key projects address opioid-sparing techniques, CPAP application for atelectasis prevention, and optimized sedation for MRI procedures.

Analysis of his 2016-2022 publications reveals a consistent emphasis on retrospective observational methodologies to solve perioperative challenges in vulnerable pediatric populations. Dominant themes include airway management innovations, reduction of opioid dependence, and adaptation of protocols for comorbid conditions, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based safety improvements in pediatric anesthesiology.