Neil Borad

Neil Borad, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He serves as an Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and directs education operations and informatics within his department. Dr. Borad is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he practices regional anesthesia, acute pain medicine, and thoracic anesthesia.

• Education: M.D. from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2019), B.A./B.S. from The College of New Jersey (2015)
• Residency: Anesthesiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Fellowship: Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center

Dr. Borad specializes in regional anesthesia and ultrasound-guided procedures, with a focus on peripheral nerve blocks and acute pain management. His research explores clinical informatics, surgical outcomes, and sensory neuroscience, particularly TRPM8 channels in itch and pain modulation. He also investigates the impact of lifestyle factors like smoking on surgical recovery.

Dr. Borad's publications highlight interdisciplinary work spanning

• Medical Informatics (2021) in quality assurance systems
• Surgical Outcomes (2018) comparing laparoscopic and open techniques
• Neuroscience (2017) on cooling-induced itch relief
• Public Health (2017) analyzing smoking's surgical risks

Scientific Awards:

• NYP Faculty Role Model of the Year (2025)
• Marjorie Topkins NYP Teacher of the Year (2025)
• Timothy M. Connolly Attending Award (2025)
• Chief Resident in Anesthesiology (2022-2023)
• Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies

Dr. Borad actively mentors medical students, residents, and fellows while developing informatics systems to improve clinical and educational operations. His clinical work covers regional anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, and thoracic anesthesia, with technical expertise in catheter placements and nerve blocks across multiple anatomical regions.