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Valerie Armstead is a Professor in Clinical Anesthesiology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She specializes in pediatric and critical care anesthesiology with a focus on airway management and healthcare disparities.
- MD from Washington University at St. Louis School of Medicine
- Completed fellowships in Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Anesthesiology (Baylor College of Medicine), Liver Transplant Anesthesiology (University of Pittsburgh), and Pediatric Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (Washington Children's Hospital)
- Board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both general and pediatric anesthesiology
Her clinical interests span regional anesthesia (particularly plane blocks), vascular biology, effects of anesthesia on eukaryotic cells, alternative anesthetic delivery methods, and healthcare disparities in education and nutrition. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on pediatric airway management and pain management strategies.
A member of over 15 professional organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Heart Association, Dr. Armstead has contributed to key clinical guidelines and textbook chapters in her field. Her work on supralaryngeal airways and pediatric sedation methods has been influential in shaping modern anesthetic practices.
- Active in professional societies including Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
- Contributed to the development of ASTM international standards for supralaryngeal airways
- Special interest in reducing healthcare disparities across multiple domains
Dr. Armstead practices at Temple University Hospital's Main Campus in Philadelphia, PA, where she applies her expertise in clinical anesthesiology and trains future medical professionals.
