Niraja Rajan

Niraja Rajan, MBBS, is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Her research focuses on advancing ambulatory anesthesia practices and optimizing perioperative care for both adult and pediatric patients, particularly in outpatient surgical settings.

Research Interests:

• Ambulatory anesthesia techniques beyond traditional operating rooms
• Pediatric perioperative care standards for tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
• Preoperative medication management (e.g., ACE inhibitors, ARBs)
• Healthcare service expansion in ambulatory surgery centers
• Cost-effective outpatient care models

Research Trends: Her recent work emphasizes clinical guidelines for ambulatory anesthesia, pediatric surgical safety, and administrative strategies for service line implementation in healthcare facilities.