Rahel Selassie

Rahel Selassie, M.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, with dual clinical roles as Medical Director of Anesthesia Services at Jamail Specialty Care Center and key leadership positions at Houston Hospital for Specialized Surgery.

Educational background:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Houston (1999)
• M.D., Baylor College of Medicine (2008)
• Anesthesiology Residency, Baylor College of Medicine (2012) with Chief Resident appointment

Her professional focus centers on optimizing ambulatory anesthesia delivery through resident education initiatives, patient safety protocols, and efficient operating room management. She emphasizes patient-centered communication to alleviate preoperative concerns while maintaining rigorous safety standards in outpatient surgical settings.

Professional recognition:

• Gold Humanism Honor Society (2008)

Current leadership appointments:

• Chief of Anesthesia Services, Houston Hospital for Specialized Surgery (2013-present)
• Chair, Credentialing and Peer Review Committee, Houston Hospital for Specialized Surgery (2013-present)
• Medical Executive Committee Member, Houston Hospital for Specialized Surgery (2013-present)

Active professional affiliations include American Society of Anesthesiologists (2008-present), Texas Society of Anesthesiologists (Alternate Delegate, District 7 since 2008), and Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia. Presented at "The 'Skinny' on Obesity - Anesthetic Implications Conference" (2012) for Texas Medical Association.