Vivek K. Moitra, MD

Dr. Vivek K. Moitra, the Allen I. Hyman Professor of Critical Care Anesthesiology at Columbia University Medical Center, is a distinguished leader in critical care medicine. As Chief of the Division of Critical Care in the Department of Anesthesiology and Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic and Surgical Intensive Care Units, Dr. Moitra brings extensive expertise to his roles. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, subspecialty certified in Critical Care Medicine and Neurocritical Care, and a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Moitra's national influence is evident through his positions as an Oral Board Examiner, the American Society of Anesthesiologists' liaison to the American Heart Association, and co-author of the 2015 Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines. As Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship and instructor of the "Crisis Resource Management" course, he plays a crucial role in educating the next generation of critical care specialists. Dr. Moitra's multifaceted contributions to clinical practice, education, and national guideline development cement his status as a key figure in advancing critical care anesthesiology.