Robert Helfand, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1999 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
General Anesthesiology
Biographical Sketch
Robert Helfand, MD, is the Section Head for Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He also directs the Perioperative Autotransfusion Service.
Dr. Helfand graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He trained in internal medicine at Stanford University Hospital and in anesthesia at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He is board-certified in internal medicine and anesthesiology.
Dr. Helfand is active in research and education. He is a member of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, the American Association of Blood Banks, the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the International Anesthesia Research Foundation.
His main interests are perioperative blood conservation, preoperative evaluation and regional anesthesia techniques.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
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| Internship: | Stanford University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Stanford, CA |
| Residency: | University Hospitals of Cleveland, Anesthesiology, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Stanford University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Stanford, CA |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
Certifications
Anesthesiology
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Anesthesia for liver transplantation, blood conservation, general anesthesia, regional anesthesiology.
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Society for Ambulatory Anesthesiologists
- American Association of Blood Banks
Industry Relationships
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