Rhashedah A. Ekeoduru

Rhashedah A. Ekeoduru, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Her clinical and research expertise spans pediatric airway emergencies, critical care ethics, and perioperative management of complex pediatric cases.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Grinnell College (1999–2003)
• Doctor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine (2004–2008)
• Preliminary Medicine Internship, Case Western University Hospitals of Cleveland (2008–2009)
• Anesthesiology Residency, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine (2009–2010) and UT Southwestern School of Medicine (2010–2012)
• Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, USC Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (2012–2013)

Research Focus: Dr. Ekeoduru specializes in high-risk pediatric anesthesia, with emphasis on airway complications in neonates, trauma resuscitation, and ethical dilemmas in critical care. Her work frequently addresses multidisciplinary approaches to rare clinical scenarios.

Publications: Her recent articles (2017–2018) predominantly feature case reports analyzing anesthetic challenges in pediatric trauma, congenital disorders, and postoperative emergencies. Common themes include airway obstruction management, neonatal critical care, and ethical decision-making frameworks.