Megan Chacon

Megan Chacon is a Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in the College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology. She holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of Global Health for the Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Director at Nebraska Medicine, and Section Head for Heart and Lung Transplant Anesthesia. As a practicing Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist, her expertise spans cardiothoracic anesthesia, perioperative echocardiography, and global health initiatives.

Education:

• Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Internship: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Internal Medicine
• Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Anesthesiology
• Fellowship: New York University, Langone Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Her research interests focus on cardiothoracic anesthesia techniques, advanced perioperative echocardiography applications, and expanding global health programs through anesthesiology. She is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and holds specialized credentials in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography from the National Board of Echocardiography.

Professional Affiliations:

• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), College of Medicine
• Department of Anesthesiology
• Nebraska Medicine