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Carin Hagberg, MD, Anesthesiology, Houston, TX

Carin A Hagberg MD FASA, FACHE (She/her)

Neuroanesthesiology


Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Bud Johnson Clinical Distinguished Chair, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Adjunct Professor, UT Health McGovern Medical School

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  • 7007 Bertner Ave.Unit 1788Houston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-745-4495

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Summary

  • Dr. Carin A. Hagberg is the Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she oversees faculty academic life, faculty wellness, professionalism, and the education of the student body. She holds the Bud Johnson Clinical Distinguished Chair, is a Professor with Tenure at MD Anderson, and an Adjunct Professor at UTHealth McGovern Medical School.

    A renowned expert in Neuroanesthesia and difficult airway management, Dr. Hagberg has significantly contributed to clinical practice and education in these fields. Internationally acknowledged as a leader in airway management, she has served as the Past President and Immediate Past Executive Director of the Society for Airway Management. Her outstanding service to SAM was honored with the Distinguished Service Award in 2012. She received the equivalent award from the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists in 2023. She played a key role in shaping the American Society of Anesthesiology's Difficult Airway Guidelines, most recently co-chairing the 2022 update. She also chairs the Project for Universal Management of Airways, an international initiative to improve airway management practices.

    Dr. Hagberg's achievements have earned her numerous awards, such as the 2019 Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare, the Sir William Macewan Medal from the Difficult Airway Society and most recently the UT System Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award recognizing her passion for teaching and mentoring. She has contributed to over 125 peer-reviewed articles, 51 book chapters, and multiple textbooks, including the 5th edition of Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management.

    Dr. Hagberg remains actively involved in clinical work and research, continuing to shape the future of airway management and medical education.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1988
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    University of Massachusetts, AmherstBS, Biology, Psychology, 1980 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • MD Anderson Unveils Groundbreaking Advances in Research
    MD Anderson Unveils Groundbreaking Advances in ResearchOctober 16th, 2025
  • MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs
    MD Anderson Shares Latest Research BreakthroughsOctober 16th, 2025
  • MD Anderson Research Highlights for October 30, 2024
    MD Anderson Research Highlights for October 30, 2024October 30th, 2024

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