Hi
Dr. Dharam Persaud-Sharma, MD, PhD
Physician Leader in Anesthesiology & Perioperative Strategy
Board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with a PhD in biomedical engineering.
CORE FOCUS AREAS
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation
Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation
Biomedical Engineering & Systems Design
Biomedical Engineering & Systems Design
AI-Enabled Perioperative Optimization
AI-Enabled Perioperative Optimization
About me
Dr. Dharam Persaud-Sharma, MD, PhD is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with a doctoral background in biomedical engineering. His career spans academic and community health systems, with a focus on complex anesthesia care, pain medicine, perioperative optimization, and system-level problem solving.
He brings an engineering-informed approach to clinical operations, with particular interest in AI-enabled decision support, workflow design, and the integration of technology into perioperative medicine. His work emphasizes reliability, scalability, and alignment between clinical teams and health-system leadership.
Clinical & Operational Expertise
Complex Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
High-acuity perioperative care
High-acuity perioperative care
Reliability-focused clinical execution
Reliability-focused clinical execution
Team-based care in complex environments
Team-based care in complex environments
Acute & Chronic Pain Medicine
Multimodal pain strategies
Multimodal pain strategies
Interventional pain management
Interventional pain management
Longitudinal patient-centered care
Longitudinal patient-centered care
Neuromodulation
Device-based therapies
Device-based therapies
Clinical integration of neuromodulation technologies
Clinical integration of neuromodulation technologies
Translational focus on outcomes and safety
Translational focus on outcomes and safety
Perioperative Workflows & OR Efficiency
Preoperative assessment optimization
Preoperative assessment optimization
OR throughput and efficiency
OR throughput and efficiency
Postoperative care pathways
Postoperative care pathways
Biomedical Engineering Foundation (PhD)
Biomaterials and biodegradable materials
Biomaterials and biodegradable materials
Biomedical instrumentation and design
Biomedical instrumentation and design
Cell surface science and biocompatibility
Cell surface science and biocompatibility
Translational applications in medicine
Translational applications in medicine
Leadership & Innovation
System Design Thinking
Engineering-informed approaches to clinical operations focused on clarity, reliability, and scalability.
System Design Thinking
Engineering-informed approaches to clinical operations focused on clarity, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborative & Advisory Engagement
Engagement with clinical leaders, administrators, and partners to align strategy, operations, and patient care.
Collaborative & Advisory Engagement
Engagement with clinical leaders, administrators, and partners to align strategy, operations, and patient care.
Hospital Growth & Transition Environments
Experience contributing to perioperative systems during periods of expansion and operational transition, with respect for institutional governance and collaboration.
Hospital Growth & Transition Environments
Experience contributing to perioperative systems during periods of expansion and operational transition, with respect for institutional governance and collaboration.
AI & Perioperative Innovation
Responsible application of artificial intelligence as decision-support and workflow optimization tools to enhance clinical reliability without increasing cognitive burden.
AI & Perioperative Innovation
Responsible application of artificial intelligence as decision-support and workflow optimization tools to enhance clinical reliability without increasing cognitive burden.
ACADEMIC & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Teaching & Mentorship
Resident and fellow education
Resident and fellow education
Board preparation and structured mentorship
Board preparation and structured mentorship
Clinical reasoning, procedural judgment, and systems-based thinking
Clinical reasoning, procedural judgment, and systems-based thinking
Voluntary faculty teaching and mentorship
Voluntary faculty teaching and mentorship
Selected Publications & Commentary
Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Work
Neuromodulation Applications for Chronic Pain — Journal of Medical Devices
Neuromodulation Applications for Chronic Pain — Journal of Medical Devices
Physics of Neuraxial Anesthesia: Understanding Procedural Mechanics and Troubleshooting Pitfalls — Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Physics of Neuraxial Anesthesia: Understanding Procedural Mechanics and Troubleshooting Pitfalls — Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care
“GatorSign” for Severe Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis — Acta Radiologica
“GatorSign” for Severe Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis — Acta Radiologica
Efficacy of Endoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Interventional Pain Medicine
Efficacy of Endoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Interventional Pain Medicine
Selected Commentary & Opinion
In-flight medical emergencies: Are planes prepared? — KevinMD
In-flight medical emergencies: Are planes prepared? — KevinMD
A Tribute to Kobe Bryant: Inspiration Beyond the Game — KevinMD
A Tribute to Kobe Bryant: Inspiration Beyond the Game — KevinMD
A Doctor’s Broken Heart: Lessons Learned from a Failed Relationship — KevinMD
A Doctor’s Broken Heart: Lessons Learned from a Failed Relationship — KevinMD
The Civic Responsibility of Physicians in Our Community — KevinMD
The Civic Responsibility of Physicians in Our Community — KevinMD
Scholarly Interests
Biomedical engineering applications in anesthesia and pain medicine
Biomedical engineering applications in anesthesia and pain medicine
Biomaterials and device–tissue interfaces
Biomaterials and device–tissue interfaces
Neuromodulation science
Neuromodulation science
AI-enabled perioperative decision support
AI-enabled perioperative decision support
Workflow design and reliability engineering
Workflow design and reliability engineering
Collaboration
Industry-sponsored interventional pain and neuromodulation trials
Industry-sponsored interventional pain and neuromodulation trials
AI system integration in perioperative medicine
AI system integration in perioperative medicine
Academic anesthesiology teaching and mentorship
Academic anesthesiology teaching and mentorship
Innovation initiatives aligned with perioperative care
Innovation initiatives aligned with perioperative care
Full curriculum vitae available upon request.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Credentials
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Physician
Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Physician
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Focus
Complex anesthesia and perioperative medicine
Complex anesthesia and perioperative medicine
Acute and chronic pain management
Acute and chronic pain management
Neuromodulation therapies
Neuromodulation therapies
Academic & Innovation
Voluntary faculty engagement
Voluntary faculty engagement
Biomedical engineering–informed system design
Biomedical engineering–informed system design
AI-enabled perioperative optimization
AI-enabled perioperative optimization
Full curriculum vitae available upon request.
Hi
Dr. Dharam Persaud-Sharma, MD, PhD
Physician Leader in Anesthesiology & Perioperative Strategy
Board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with a PhD in biomedical engineering.
CORE FOCUS AREAS
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation
Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation
Biomedical Engineering & Systems Design
Biomedical Engineering & Systems Design
AI-Enabled Perioperative Optimization
AI-Enabled Perioperative Optimization
About me
Dr. Dharam Persaud-Sharma, MD, PhD is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with a doctoral background in biomedical engineering. His career spans academic and community health systems, with a focus on complex anesthesia care, pain medicine, perioperative optimization, and system-level problem solving.
He brings an engineering-informed approach to clinical operations, with particular interest in AI-enabled decision support, workflow design, and the integration of technology into perioperative medicine. His work emphasizes reliability, scalability, and alignment between clinical teams and health-system leadership.
Clinical & Operational Expertise
Complex Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
High-acuity perioperative care
High-acuity perioperative care
Reliability-focused clinical execution
Reliability-focused clinical execution
Team-based care in complex environments
Team-based care in complex environments
Acute & Chronic Pain Medicine
Multimodal pain strategies
Multimodal pain strategies
Interventional pain management
Interventional pain management
Longitudinal patient-centered care
Longitudinal patient-centered care
Neuromodulation
Device-based therapies
Device-based therapies
Clinical integration of neuromodulation technologies
Clinical integration of neuromodulation technologies
Translational focus on outcomes and safety
Translational focus on outcomes and safety
Perioperative Workflows & OR Efficiency
Preoperative assessment optimization
Preoperative assessment optimization
OR throughput and efficiency
OR throughput and efficiency
Postoperative care pathways
Postoperative care pathways
Biomedical Engineering Foundation (PhD)
Biomaterials and biodegradable materials
Biomaterials and biodegradable materials
Biomedical instrumentation and design
Biomedical instrumentation and design
Cell surface science and biocompatibility
Cell surface science and biocompatibility
Translational applications in medicine
Translational applications in medicine
Leadership & Innovation
System Design Thinking
Engineering-informed approaches to clinical operations focused on clarity, reliability, and scalability.
System Design Thinking
Engineering-informed approaches to clinical operations focused on clarity, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborative & Advisory Engagement
Engagement with clinical leaders, administrators, and partners to align strategy, operations, and patient care.
Collaborative & Advisory Engagement
Engagement with clinical leaders, administrators, and partners to align strategy, operations, and patient care.
Hospital Growth & Transition Environments
Experience contributing to perioperative systems during periods of expansion and operational transition, with respect for institutional governance and collaboration.
Hospital Growth & Transition Environments
Experience contributing to perioperative systems during periods of expansion and operational transition, with respect for institutional governance and collaboration.
AI & Perioperative Innovation
Responsible application of artificial intelligence as decision-support and workflow optimization tools to enhance clinical reliability without increasing cognitive burden.
AI & Perioperative Innovation
Responsible application of artificial intelligence as decision-support and workflow optimization tools to enhance clinical reliability without increasing cognitive burden.
ACADEMIC & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Teaching & Mentorship
Resident and fellow education
Resident and fellow education
Board preparation and structured mentorship
Board preparation and structured mentorship
Clinical reasoning, procedural judgment, and systems-based thinking
Clinical reasoning, procedural judgment, and systems-based thinking
Voluntary faculty teaching and mentorship
Voluntary faculty teaching and mentorship
Selected Publications & Commentary
Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Work
Neuromodulation Applications for Chronic Pain — Journal of Medical Devices
Neuromodulation Applications for Chronic Pain — Journal of Medical Devices
Physics of Neuraxial Anesthesia: Understanding Procedural Mechanics and Troubleshooting Pitfalls — Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Physics of Neuraxial Anesthesia: Understanding Procedural Mechanics and Troubleshooting Pitfalls — Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care
“GatorSign” for Severe Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis — Acta Radiologica
“GatorSign” for Severe Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis — Acta Radiologica
Efficacy of Endoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Interventional Pain Medicine
Efficacy of Endoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Interventional Pain Medicine
Selected Commentary & Opinion
In-flight medical emergencies: Are planes prepared? — KevinMD
In-flight medical emergencies: Are planes prepared? — KevinMD
A Tribute to Kobe Bryant: Inspiration Beyond the Game — KevinMD
A Tribute to Kobe Bryant: Inspiration Beyond the Game — KevinMD
A Doctor’s Broken Heart: Lessons Learned from a Failed Relationship — KevinMD
A Doctor’s Broken Heart: Lessons Learned from a Failed Relationship — KevinMD
The Civic Responsibility of Physicians in Our Community — KevinMD
The Civic Responsibility of Physicians in Our Community — KevinMD
Scholarly Interests
Biomedical engineering applications in anesthesia and pain medicine
Biomedical engineering applications in anesthesia and pain medicine
Biomaterials and device–tissue interfaces
Biomaterials and device–tissue interfaces
Neuromodulation science
Neuromodulation science
AI-enabled perioperative decision support
AI-enabled perioperative decision support
Workflow design and reliability engineering
Workflow design and reliability engineering
Collaboration
Industry-sponsored interventional pain and neuromodulation trials
Industry-sponsored interventional pain and neuromodulation trials
AI system integration in perioperative medicine
AI system integration in perioperative medicine
Academic anesthesiology teaching and mentorship
Academic anesthesiology teaching and mentorship
Innovation initiatives aligned with perioperative care
Innovation initiatives aligned with perioperative care
Full curriculum vitae available upon request.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Credentials
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Physician
Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Physician
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Focus
Complex anesthesia and perioperative medicine
Complex anesthesia and perioperative medicine
Acute and chronic pain management
Acute and chronic pain management
Neuromodulation therapies
Neuromodulation therapies
Academic & Innovation
Voluntary faculty engagement
Voluntary faculty engagement
Biomedical engineering–informed system design
Biomedical engineering–informed system design
AI-enabled perioperative optimization
AI-enabled perioperative optimization
Full curriculum vitae available upon request.
Hi
Dr. Dharam Persaud-Sharma, MD, PhD
Physician Leader in Anesthesiology & Perioperative Strategy
Board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with a PhD in biomedical engineering.
CORE FOCUS AREAS
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation
Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation
Biomedical Engineering & Systems Design
Biomedical Engineering & Systems Design
AI-Enabled Perioperative Optimization
AI-Enabled Perioperative Optimization
About me
Dr. Dharam Persaud-Sharma, MD, PhD is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician with a doctoral background in biomedical engineering. His career spans academic and community health systems, with a focus on complex anesthesia care, pain medicine, perioperative optimization, and system-level problem solving.
He brings an engineering-informed approach to clinical operations, with particular interest in AI-enabled decision support, workflow design, and the integration of technology into perioperative medicine. His work emphasizes reliability, scalability, and alignment between clinical teams and health-system leadership.
Clinical & Operational Expertise
Complex Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
High-acuity perioperative care
High-acuity perioperative care
Reliability-focused clinical execution
Reliability-focused clinical execution
Team-based care in complex environments
Team-based care in complex environments
Acute & Chronic Pain Medicine
Multimodal pain strategies
Multimodal pain strategies
Interventional pain management
Interventional pain management
Longitudinal patient-centered care
Longitudinal patient-centered care
Neuromodulation
Device-based therapies
Device-based therapies
Clinical integration of neuromodulation technologies
Clinical integration of neuromodulation technologies
Translational focus on outcomes and safety
Translational focus on outcomes and safety
Perioperative Workflows & OR Efficiency
Preoperative assessment optimization
Preoperative assessment optimization
OR throughput and efficiency
OR throughput and efficiency
Postoperative care pathways
Postoperative care pathways
Biomedical Engineering Foundation (PhD)
Biomaterials and biodegradable materials
Biomaterials and biodegradable materials
Biomedical instrumentation and design
Biomedical instrumentation and design
Cell surface science and biocompatibility
Cell surface science and biocompatibility
Translational applications in medicine
Translational applications in medicine
Leadership & Innovation
System Design Thinking
Engineering-informed approaches to clinical operations focused on clarity, reliability, and scalability.
System Design Thinking
Engineering-informed approaches to clinical operations focused on clarity, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborative & Advisory Engagement
Engagement with clinical leaders, administrators, and partners to align strategy, operations, and patient care.
Collaborative & Advisory Engagement
Engagement with clinical leaders, administrators, and partners to align strategy, operations, and patient care.
Hospital Growth & Transition Environments
Experience contributing to perioperative systems during periods of expansion and operational transition, with respect for institutional governance and collaboration.
Hospital Growth & Transition Environments
Experience contributing to perioperative systems during periods of expansion and operational transition, with respect for institutional governance and collaboration.
AI & Perioperative Innovation
Responsible application of artificial intelligence as decision-support and workflow optimization tools to enhance clinical reliability without increasing cognitive burden.
AI & Perioperative Innovation
Responsible application of artificial intelligence as decision-support and workflow optimization tools to enhance clinical reliability without increasing cognitive burden.
ACADEMIC & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Teaching & Mentorship
Resident and fellow education
Resident and fellow education
Board preparation and structured mentorship
Board preparation and structured mentorship
Clinical reasoning, procedural judgment, and systems-based thinking
Clinical reasoning, procedural judgment, and systems-based thinking
Voluntary faculty teaching and mentorship
Voluntary faculty teaching and mentorship
Selected Publications & Commentary
Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Work
Neuromodulation Applications for Chronic Pain — Journal of Medical Devices
Neuromodulation Applications for Chronic Pain — Journal of Medical Devices
Physics of Neuraxial Anesthesia: Understanding Procedural Mechanics and Troubleshooting Pitfalls — Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Physics of Neuraxial Anesthesia: Understanding Procedural Mechanics and Troubleshooting Pitfalls — Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care
“GatorSign” for Severe Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis — Acta Radiologica
“GatorSign” for Severe Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis — Acta Radiologica
Efficacy of Endoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Interventional Pain Medicine
Efficacy of Endoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Interventional Pain Medicine
Selected Commentary & Opinion
In-flight medical emergencies: Are planes prepared? — KevinMD
In-flight medical emergencies: Are planes prepared? — KevinMD
A Tribute to Kobe Bryant: Inspiration Beyond the Game — KevinMD
A Tribute to Kobe Bryant: Inspiration Beyond the Game — KevinMD
A Doctor’s Broken Heart: Lessons Learned from a Failed Relationship — KevinMD
A Doctor’s Broken Heart: Lessons Learned from a Failed Relationship — KevinMD
The Civic Responsibility of Physicians in Our Community — KevinMD
The Civic Responsibility of Physicians in Our Community — KevinMD
Scholarly Interests
Biomedical engineering applications in anesthesia and pain medicine
Biomedical engineering applications in anesthesia and pain medicine
Biomaterials and device–tissue interfaces
Biomaterials and device–tissue interfaces
Neuromodulation science
Neuromodulation science
AI-enabled perioperative decision support
AI-enabled perioperative decision support
Workflow design and reliability engineering
Workflow design and reliability engineering
Collaboration
Industry-sponsored interventional pain and neuromodulation trials
Industry-sponsored interventional pain and neuromodulation trials
AI system integration in perioperative medicine
AI system integration in perioperative medicine
Academic anesthesiology teaching and mentorship
Academic anesthesiology teaching and mentorship
Innovation initiatives aligned with perioperative care
Innovation initiatives aligned with perioperative care
Full curriculum vitae available upon request.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Credentials
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Physician
Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Physician
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Focus
Complex anesthesia and perioperative medicine
Complex anesthesia and perioperative medicine
Acute and chronic pain management
Acute and chronic pain management
Neuromodulation therapies
Neuromodulation therapies
Academic & Innovation
Voluntary faculty engagement
Voluntary faculty engagement
Biomedical engineering–informed system design
Biomedical engineering–informed system design
AI-enabled perioperative optimization
AI-enabled perioperative optimization
Full curriculum vitae available upon request.