Nicholas G Bircher MD FCCM
Critical Care Medicine
Associate Professor Eneritus, Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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1210 N. Highland Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone+1 412-661-7321
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Bircher is an anesthesiologist based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a subspecialty in critical care medicine. He completed his critical care medicine fellowship in 1989 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center following his medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His residency in anesthesiology was completed at UPMC Medical Education. Dr. Bircher has published numerous articles, including works focused on glycemic control, nursing workforce effects, corneal injury risks, and cardiac arrest survival. He is also recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology), 1988 - 1989- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Anesthesiology, 1981 - 1984
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1982 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1984 - 1992
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FCCM) American College of Critical Care Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsComparison of Intensive Versus Conventional Glycemic Control Targets: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the 2024 Society of Critical Care Medicine Guid...Michael Sirimaturos, Kimia Honarmand, Micah T Long, Jean-Charles Preiser, A Dave Nagpal
Critical Care Medicine. 2026-08-01 - 91 citationsSociety of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Glycemic Control for Critically Ill Children and Adults 2024.Kimia Honarmand, Michael Sirimaturos, Eliotte L Hirshberg, Nicholas G Bircher, Michael S D Agus
Critical Care Medicine. 2024-04-01 - 9 citationsSociety of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Glycemic Control for Critically Ill Children and Adults 2024: Executive Summary.Kimia Honarmand, Michael Sirimaturos, Eliotte L Hirshberg, Nicholas G Bircher, Michael S D Agus
Critical Care Medicine. 2024-04-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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