Rana Badr

Dr. Rana Badr is an Associate Professor at the UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and the Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology. As a former resident of the UMass anesthesia program, she emphasizes mentorship and collaborative learning with trainees.

• Education: MD from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (1993)
• Residency: General Surgery (1993-1998) at National (Beheshti) University of Medical Science, Anesthesiology (2003-2005) at UMass Memorial Medical Center
• Fellowship: Cardiac Anesthesiology (2008-2009) at Massachusetts General Hospital

Dr. Badr specializes in anesthesia for cardiac surgery patients, focusing on complex perioperative management and safety. Her clinical interests include pediatric, thoracic, and trauma anesthesia, with expertise in fiberoptic intubations, regional blocks, and invasive line placement. Her research aligns with intraoperative monitoring, cardiac neoplasms, and echocardiography applications in anesthesia.

Key Collaborations: Networks with experts in cardiology (e.g., Barry Maron) and works alongside colleagues in the UMass anesthesia department (Elifce Cosar, Brian Gebhardt).