Lori Ann Dangler, MD, MBA, FASA
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
About Dr. Lori A Dangler
Dr. Lori A. Dangler, MD, MBA is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine practicing at the University of Texas MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX. She is also designated as a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA).
She grew up in Ohio and attended The Ohio State University and received a BS in Nursing. She then worked at Grady Memorial, the leading public academic hospital in Atlanta, Georgia treating trauma victims and the underserved of Fulton County.
She soon went on to receive her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1993, completed Anesthesiology residency at the University of Florida, and fulfilled her fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA.
She then earned her consultant status at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and was instrumental in initiating their first preoperative clinic and teamed up to start their ambulatory peripheral nerve block service to help alleviate orthopedic surgical pain. Subsequently, she taught and mentored both anesthesia residents and fellows at the University of Florida. During that time, she completed her MBA from the University of South Florida at Tampa with highest honors.
In 2006, Dr. Dangler accepted a position at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Anesthesiology where she now provides clinical anesthesiology services primarily to ambulatory cancer patients. She also holds a joint appointment in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She has been involved in numerous academic and administrative duties throughout her department, division and institution including finance, diversity, quality improvement assessment boards, policy and procedure, steering committees, and task force facilitation.
She is an active member of the TMA, TSA, and ASA. In these societies, she has had varying roles and participated as an alternate delegate, speaker, moderator, and meeting planner. Committee membership has included the TSA Art, History, Practice Management Committee and Long-Range Planning Committees and within the ASA, she has been engaged with the Committee on Professional Diversity, Professional Wellness, Occupational Health and more recently with Palliative Care.
Her clinical research interests are in pain medicine, vasopressor use in flap surgery, enhanced recovery options, and anesthesia techniques impacting oncologic surgery. Here latest achievement is being named a section editor for Current Opinions in Anesthesiology .
She lives in Pearland, TX with her husband George. When not providing perioperative care and fulfilling academic pursuits, Dr. Dangler stays busy near home with improvements and property management. However, her true passion is traveling the world and enjoying other cultures.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Clinical Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Research Interests
Current research interests are in ambulatory surgery, pain medicine, oncologic surgery, and enhanced recovery options.
Clinical Interests
Board Certified in Anesthesiology with a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Care. Currently providing subspecialty anesthesiology care for Ambulatory Surgery and Non-Operating Room locations.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2005 | University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, US, Master of Business Administration, MBA |
| 1993 | Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, US, Medicine, MD |
| 1989 | Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, US, Post-baccalaureate |
| 1986 | The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, US, Bachelor of Science Nursing, BSN |
Postgraduate Training
| 1997-1998 | Clinical Fellowship, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle, Washington |
| 1993-1997 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida |
| 1992-1993 | Graduate Assistant in Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA |
Board Certifications
| 2024 | BLS, ACLS |
| 1999 | American Board of Anesthesiology-No Expiration |
| 1994 | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 2012 - 2015
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2015
Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2012
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2012
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, 2004 - 2006
Senior Associate Consultant, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, 2001 - 2004
Consultant and Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, 1998 - 2001
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Subcommittee Committee Co-Chair, DACCPM Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2023
Department of Anesthesiology Chair Search Advisory Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2022
Division Executive Committee, Senate Member, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2020
Committee Chair, Departmental Policy, and Procedures Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2017
Medical Director, Anesthesia Assessment Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2010
Fellowship Program Director, Department of Regional Anesthesia (Research), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2006 - 2006
Section Chief, Department of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2005 - 2006
Interim Medical Director, Department of Ambulatory Center, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, 2003 - 2004
Medical Director, Preoperative Assessment, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, 2002 - 2004
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Staff Registered Nurse, Critical Care and Operating Room, Grady Health System, Georgia, FL, 1986 - 1990
Institutional Committee Activities
Held, Senior Faculty Committee, 2023 - Present
Chair, Faculty Senate Travel Subcommittee, 2021 - 2023
Member, PRS Executive Council, 2020 - 2022
Member, DACCPM Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 2020 - 2023
Member, Faculty Senate Salary Review, 2019 - 2022
Member, Faculty Senate Faculty Welfare, 2019 - Present
Ex-Officio Member, Diversity Council, 2019 - 2023
Member, Faculty Recruitment Advisory Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Clinical Program Review Team: Sub-team of Operational Priority Program, 2019 - 2020
Member, CME Advisory Committee, 2018 - Present
Member, Samuel J. Hassenbusch MD, PhD PRS Leadership & Institutional Service Award (LISA) Nomination and Selection Committee, 2018 - 2020
Member, Cross Functional Interventions and Transformation Team, 2017 - 2019
Member, PRS Budget and Finance Committee, 2017 - 2019
Member, Diversity Champions Steering Committee, 2016 - 2019
Member, Upward Evaluation Shared Governance Sub-committee, 2016 - 2018
Runner-up, Faculty Senate ECFS, 2016 - 2017
Chair, Faculty Welfare Committee, 2016 - 2017
Member, Faculty Senate, 2015 - 2021
Member, PRS Retirement Board, 2015 - 2017
Team Lead, Faculty Promotions/Tenure Subcommittee, 2015 - 2019
Co-Lead, Super User, One Connect Intraoperative Section, 2014 - Present
Co-chair, Diversity Council Sub-Committee, Strategic Planning, 2014 - 2019
Member, Faculty Selection Committee, 2014 - 2019
Member, GI Steering Committee, 2014 - 2015
Member, Diversity Council, 2014 - 2019
Member, Departmental CME Committee, 2011 - Present
Member, Project Reviewer, Quality Improvement Assessment Board, 2009 - Present
Member, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, 2009 - 2013
Member, Perioperative Enterprise Patient Flow, 2008 - 2010
Member, Perioperative Medicine Workgroup, 2007 - 2010
Member, Pain Pact, ad hoc, 2007 - 2009
Multi-term Senator, Faculty Senate, 2005 - 2006
Coordinator, Transition to Practice Committee, 2004 - 2006
Chair, Performance Improvement, 2003 - 2004
Member, Practice Team Member, 2003 - 2004
Member, Operating Room Pharmacist Selection Committee, 2003 - 2004
Member, Electronic Medical Record Committee, 2003 - 2004
Member, Administrative Committee, 2003 - 2004
Member, Anesthesia Drug Cost Management, 2003 - 2004
Member, Clinical Competency Committee, 2003 - 2006
Member, Department of Education Committee, 2002 - 2004
Member, Operating Room Utilization Task Force, 2002 - 2004
Member, Orthopedics Management Committee, 2001 - 2003
Member, CME Sub-committee, 2000 - 2003
Member, Equipment Committee, 1999 - 2004
Member, Anesthesia CME Committee, 1999 - 2004
Honors & Awards
| 2020 | Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA), American Society of Anesthesiology |
| 2019 | American College of Healthcare Executive Status, American College of Healthcare Executives |
| 2019 | Diversity Champion Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2019 | Diversity Council Recognition-Ad hoc Service, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2019 | Faculty Excellence Educational and Mentorship Advancement Honoree, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center MD Anderson |
| 2006 | Beta Kappa Sigma, University of South Florida |
| 2006 | Phi Kappa Phi, University of South Florida |
| 2001 | Education Scholarship, Mayo Clinic |
| 1996 | Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical College of Georgia |
| 1992 | Dean's Externship in Anesthesiology, Medical College of Georgia |
| 1989 | Medical School Scholarship, Medical College of Georgia |
| 1989 | Z.W. Gramling Award for Excellence in Anesthesia, Medical College of Georgia |
| 1988 | Imhotep Leadership Society, Medical College of Georgia |
| 1988 | Student Government Representative, Medical College of Georgia |
| 1987 | Dean's List, Medical College of Georgia |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Short TG, Campbell D, Frampton C, Chan MTV, Myles PS, Corcoran TB, Sessler DI, Mills GH, Cata JP, Painter T, Byrne K, Han R, Chu MHM, McAllister DJ, Leslie K, Australian, Trials Network NZCOAC, Study Group BA. Anaesthetic depth and complications after major surgery: an international, randomized controlled trial. Lancet 394(10212):1907-1914, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31645286.
- Cata JP, Owusu-Agyeang P, Nguyen LT, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Van Meter A, Dangler LA, Feng L. An Assessment of the Survival Impact of Multimodal Anesthesia/Analgesia Technique in Adults Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. International Journal of Hyperthermia 36(2019-Issue 1), 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30829082.
- Dangler LA. Bees, Puffballs and Richardson. J Anest Hist 4(January 2018), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Dangler LA. Methoxyflurane: Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes. J Anesth Hist 1(3):90-1, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26930091.
- Wang RD, Dangler LA, Radson E, Howe BL, Greengrass R. Foundation, and early history of the international association for ambulatory surgery: 1995-2001. Ambulatory Surgery 13(2), 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Wang RD, Dangler LA. Management of peripheral nerve catheters at home. Ambulatory Surg 13(2):7-50, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Dangler LA, Wilku H, Mace J, Good M, Mahla M. Transition to practice (TTP): A pilot PGY-4 private practice clinical simulation designed to refine and assess ACGME core competencies, abstracted. Anesthesiology 103:A1216, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- Wang RD, Dangler LA. Update on Ropivacaine. Expert Opinion Pharmacother 2:2051-2063, 2001. e-Pub 2001. PMID: 11825334.
- Dangler LA. Thornton Herapath Dispels B.W. Richardson and John Snow's Widely Accepted Theory of Puffball Narcotism. J Anest Hist.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Dangler LA, Rahlfs T. Recruiting for Diversity, 2020.
- Dangler LA. A Diverse Perioperative Physician Workforce Includes Those with Disabilities, 2019.
- Dangler LA. Anesthesia Toolbox- A software application for mobile devices; PACU Podcast 8, Fixing Acute Pain in the PACU: The How and Why of What to Use in Your Toolbox.
Book Chapters
- Dangler LA. Oliguria. In: Morgan and Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology Case Study Textbook. McGraw- Hill, 2020.
- Dangler LA. Hyponatremia. In: Morgan and Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology Case Study Textbook. McGraw- Hill, 2020.
- Robinson A, Dangler LA. Chapter 15. Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. In: Acute Pain Medicine (American Academy of Pain Medicine). Oxford, 2019.
- Dangler LA. Bone Marrow Harvest Transplantation. In: Five-Minute Anesthesia Consults. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2003. Femoral Neuropathy. Visiting. Gainesville, FL, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2021. Bridging the Interprofessional Educational Gap regarding Hospital Sustainability with Greening the Operating Room at MD Anderson Cancer Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Conference. Shine Academy Annual Meeting (Virtual). Austin, TX, US.
- 2020. Robotic and minimal access surgery: Is it a strong value proposition?. Conference. TSA 2020 (Cancelled). Lost Pines, Texas, US.
- 2019. Ketamine as part of a Multimodal Opioid Sparing Regimen: Is there a Role?. Conference. TSA Annual Meeting. Lost Pines, Texas, US.
- 2010. Optimal Perioperative Care of the Elderly: It Takes a Village. Conference. TMA Spring Meeting. Dallas, Texas, US.
- 2009. Preoperative Evaluation Could Be Performed by the Internist. Conference. TSA Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Perioperative DNR (Submitted). Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2023. Bringing Palliative Care into the Conversation (Virtual). Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2022. Going Greener in Ophthalmology. Conference. ASORN. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Infection control for Anesthesia Providers. Conference. Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference 2020(Cancelled). Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Adding Emotional Intelligence to the Strategic Hiring Process for Anesthesiologists. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2019. Optimal Perioperative Care of the Elderly: It Takes a Village. Conference. Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference 2019. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. From Peripherals to Ports: What you need to know about Intravenous Access. Conference. Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference 2018. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Methoxyflurane-The Story of a New Ether: Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes. Conference. AHA Spring Meeting 2015. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Practice Management, The Final Frontier in Anesthesiology Graduate Medical Education. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2009. Back to School: The Importance of Advanced Training in Practice Management. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2003. Standardizing perioperative education for multidisciplinary resident education through a web-based teaching tool. Conference. SEA Annual Meeting. Montreal, US.
International Presentations
- 2023. Ketamine as a Part of a Multimodal Opioid Sparing Regimen. Conference. INCAN 2023. Mexico City, MX.
- 2022. Ketamine. Conference. INCAN2022 (Postponed). Mexico City, MX.
- 2021. Ketamine. Conference. INCAN 2021(Postponed). Mexico City, MX.
- 2020. Ketamine. Conference. INCAN 2020 (Postponed). Mexico City, MX.
- 2020. Management of prolonged recovery from paralysis: a case report of undiagnosed pseudocholinesterase deficiency with a normal dibucaine number. Conference. 17th WFSA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (Postponed). Prague, CZ.
- 2020. Can We Reduce Cognitive Impairment in the Perioperative Setting? A Brief Update on the Management of Post-operative Delirium. Conference. SANCON 2020(Cancelled). Kathmandu, NP.
- 2018. Could this Patient Have Increased Intracranial Pressure?. Conference. ASPA Annual Meeting. Bangkok, TH.
- 2018. Anesthetic Considerations in Patients with Maffucci's Syndrome. Conference. Global Academic Program (GAP) 2018. Stockholm, SE.
- 2017. Prolonged neuromuscular paralysis avoided in pseudocholinesterase deficient patient for off-site palliative endoscopic procedures. Conference. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine. London, GB.
- 2017. An interesting tale on narcotism: bees, puffballs, and Richardson. Conference. 9th International Symposium on the History of Anesthesia (ISHA). Boston, US.
- 2017. Avoiding prolonged neuromuscular paralysis in the pseudocholinesterase deficient patient. Conference. Global Academic Program (GAP) 2017. Houston, US.
- 2002. Obstetrics and the Electronic Environment. Conference. Mayo Clinic Symposium on Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, BS.
Formal Peers
- 2020. Regional Anesthesia Workshop: TAP & PVB Station (Postponed). Invited. Regional Anesthesia Workshop: TAP & PVB Station (Postponed). Mexico City, MX.
- 2012. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Invited. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Ultrasound Upper Extremities Regional Workshop. Invited. Ultrasound Upper Extremities Regional Workshop. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2010. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Invited. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Invited. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Invited. Biannual Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. Regional Anesthesia Workshop on Upper Extremities. Invited. Regional Anesthesia Workshop on Upper Extremities. Jacksonville, FL, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2002 - 2004 |
| Title: | A randomized, prospective trial comparing paravertebral block and general anesthesia for operative treatment of breast cancer |
| Funding Source: | US Department of Defense |
| Role: | Co-I |
| Date: | 2002 - 2003 |
| Title: | Efficacy of axillary brachial plexus blockade using Doppler ultrasound versus nerve stimulator for upper extremity surgery: A pilot study |
| Funding Source: | NIH-LBJ Development |
| Role: | Co-I |
| Date: | 2002 - 2003 |
| Title: | A multicenter, phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study of ADL 8-2698 in opioid-induced postoperative bowel dysfunction/postoperative ileus |
| Funding Source: | Adolor Corporation |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| Title: | A multi-dose, double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel group study of oral hydrocodone/acetaminophen in combination with naltrexone in postoperative total abdominal hysterectomy subjects experiencing moderate to severe pain |
| Funding Source: | No Sponsor |
| Role: | Co-PI |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 03, 2025