Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Sergio B. Navarrete, DO. Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Sergio B. Navarrete is an anesthesiologist and critical care specialist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his dual fellowship in Transplant Anesthesia and Surgical Critical Care at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Dr. Navarrete's expertise lies in transplant anesthesia, perioperative care, and critical care, with a focus on enhancing patient safety and improving surgical outcomes.
Throughout his career, Dr. Navarrete has made significant contributions to clinical research, particularly in the fields of Liver Transplant Anesthesia, Transthoracic Echocardiography, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, Hemodynamic Monitoring, and Perioperative Fluid Management. His research has been presented at national and international conferences, and he has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Navarrete is actively involved in teaching and mentoring residents and fellows, contributing to the development of the next generation of anesthesiologists.
Selected Contributions to Science
1. Goeddel L, Navarrete SB, et al. Association Between Left Ventricular Geometry, Systolic Ejection Time, and eGFR in Ambulatory Patients with Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction. Cardiology. 2024.
2. Thakrar SP, Navarrete SB, et al. A Process-Based Standardization of an Intraoperative Escalation Protocol in Anesthesiology. Anesth Analg. 2024.
3. Pustavoitau A, Navarrete SB, et al. Comprehensive Quality Initiative Leads to Immediate Postoperative Extubation Following Liver Transplant. J Clin Anesth. 2023.