T. Adam Akbar

T. Adam Akbar, MD is an Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, specializing in Multispecialty Anesthesiology. He holds a BBA from the University of Georgia (2013) and an MD from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2017), followed by postgraduate training including a preliminary surgery internship at Medical University of South Carolina (2018), anesthesiology residency at the University of North Carolina (2021), and a pain management fellowship at the University of Michigan (2022). Board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, his research focuses on postsurgical pain management, opioid use, genetic factors in pain response, and clinical outcomes in orthopedic trauma care.

• Education:
  • BBA: University of Georgia (2013)
  • MD: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2017)
• Postgraduate Training:
  • Intern: Medical University of South Carolina, Preliminary Surgery (2018)
  • Resident: University of North Carolina, Anesthesiology (2021)
  • Fellow: University of Michigan, Pain Management (2022)

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genetics, anesthesiology, and pain management, particularly examining opioid-related risks, postsurgical pain mechanisms, and perioperative care optimization. Professional affiliations include membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists (since 2018) and service on the ASA Equipment and Facilities Committee (2024–present).