Ruben J Azocar MD MHCM, FCCM, FASA, FACHE
Critical Care Medicine, Perioperative Care
Sol And Meryl Israel Chair of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Tulane University | Strategic Innovation | Growth Catalyst | Quality Enhancement | Community Engagement | Academic Medicine
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Tulane University School of Medicine1430 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
Phone+1 617-667-3110
Fax+1 781-407-0998
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Summary
- Dr. Ruben Azocar is an anesthesiologist based in New Orleans, LA, with subspecialties in critical care and perioperative care. He completed his medical education at Central University of Venezuela, followed by residencies and a fellowship in the United States, including a master's degree in healthcare management from Harvard University. He currently serves as the Department Chairman at Tulane University School of Medicine, having previously held leadership positions at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Azocar is experienced in geriatrics, healthcare management, trauma anesthesiology, and simulation in healthcare. He has published several articles on related topics and holds honors such as being a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and receiving the True Blue Award from Tufts Medical Center.
Education & Training
Harvard UniversityMHCM, Master in Healthcare Management , 2014 - 2016
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology), 2000 - 2001
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1997 - 2000
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook CountyCritical Care Medicine, 1996 - 1997
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2025 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
IL State Medical License 1996 - 1999
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Board Member Samaritans of Boston, 2023
- Fellow American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA) American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2017
- True Blue Award Tufts Medical Center, 2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- From the Bedside to the Boardroom: Developing Physician Leaders to Manage Tomorrow's Healthcare Challenges.James L Hill Jr, Joanne M Conroy, Ruben J Azocar
Frontiers of Health Services Management. 2024-11-19 - 4 citationsOptimizing ergonomics in the operating room: A vital factor for anesthesia care.Juan P Espinosa-Leon, Gabriel G Alvarez, Ruben J Azocar
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2024-10-01 - 1 citations"The Big Three" of geriatrics: A review of perioperative cognitive impairment, frailty and malnutrition.Houman Amirfarzan, Ruben J Azocar, Alexander D Shapeton
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia. 2023-08-18
Lectures
- Hot Topics in Anesthesia + ACLS + NRP + PALSNorthwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada - 9/9/2013
- 7th Ellison Pierce Symposium: Positioning Your ORs for the Future, a Business, Risk & Clinical UpdateBoston University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education, Boston, Massachusetts - 5/3/2012
Committees
- Chair, ASA Committee in Geriatric Anesthesiology 2012 - 2014
Professional Memberships
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- House of Delegates
Other Languages
- Spanish
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