Tiffany Tedore

Tiffany Tedore, M.D. is a board-certified Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College. She serves as Co-Director of Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine and Director of the Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship. Her clinical expertise spans regional anesthesia, orthopedic anesthesia, and acute pain management, with affiliations to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Iowa College of Medicine (2001)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of Iowa (1997)

Dr. Tedore specializes in regional anesthesia techniques to improve surgical outcomes, particularly in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements. Her research explores the impact of anesthetic choices on perioperative mortality, recovery trajectories, and healthcare disparities. She has pioneered competency-based fellowship curricula and investigated ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for precision pain control.

Her publications focus on regional anesthesia modalities, acute pain management, and perioperative quality improvement, with recent work analyzing spinal anesthesia efficacy, safety-net hospital impacts, and pain control innovations. She leads fellowships and contributes to national debates on evidence-based practices.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Salutatorian, University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts (1997)
  • Alpha Omega Honor Society, University of Iowa College of Medicine (2000)
  • Chief Resident, Weill Cornell Anesthesiology (2004-2005)
  • HSS Clinical Excellence Award (2006)
  • Teacher of the Year, Weill Cornell Anesthesiology (2011)
  • Weill Cornell Excellence in Teaching (2013)

Dr. Tedore actively trains residents and fellows in regional anesthesiology, emphasizing innovative educational frameworks and clinical excellence. Her work bridges medical education and translational research, with collaborations focused on advancing patient care through anesthesia optimization.