Neil S. Bailard, MD, CMQ
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer
Clinical Interests
Management of the Difficult Airway
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, US, MD |
| 1992 | University of California, Los Angeles, California, US, Psychology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2002-2005 | Clinical Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 2001-2002 | Clinical Internship, Harbor-UCLA Hospital, Los Angeles, California |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2017 | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| 2006 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
| 2005 | Texas Medical Board |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2021
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2016
Master Teacher, Graduate Educational Scholars Fellowship Program, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2009
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2015
Instructor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2007
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Section Chief, Head and Neck Anesthesia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
EHR Officer, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2022
Other Professional Positions
Medical Director, Ben Taub General Hospital Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2016
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2022
Member, Utilization Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Committee Member, Institutional Review Board - Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - 2015
Committee Member, Blood Utilization and Procedure Case Review - Ben Taub General Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2014
Intern Class Mentor, Anesthesiology Mentoring Committee at Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2014
Honors & Awards
| 2011 | Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching and Evaluation, Fulbright and Jaworski, L.L.P |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2021. Intravenous vs. Volatile Anesthesia for the Cancer Patient - Time for a Leap of Faith?. Conference. Intravenous vs. Volatile Anesthesia for the Cancer Patient - Time for a Leap of Faith?. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Infection Control in Anesthesia. Conference. Infection Control in Anesthesia. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Difficult Airway Extubation with emphasis on airway extubation planning. Conference. Difficult Airway Extubation with emphasis on airway extubation planning. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Assessing Volume Status in the Intubated Trauma Patient. Conference. Assessing Volume Status in the Intubated Trauma Patient. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2023. It's Anesthesia Resident Jeopardy!!!. Conference. It's Anesthesia Resident Jeopardy!!!. Round Rock, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2020. TIVA vs. Inhalational Anesthesia in the Cancer Patient – What do we know? (Cancelled due to COVID). Conference. TIVA vs. Inhalational Anesthesia in the Cancer Patient – What do we know? (Cancelled due to COVID). Aspen, CO, US.
- 2019. Asleep Fiber Optic Intubation - How I Do It. Conference. Asleep Fiber Optic Intubation - How I Do It. Mexico City, US.
- 2018. In-Service Education Enhances Transitions of Care after Perioperative Administration of Sugammadex and Aprepitant. Conference. In-Service Education Enhances Transitions of Care after Perioperative Administration of Sugammadex and Aprepitant. Miami, FL, US.
- 2011. Distance Learning vs. Face-to-Face Learning. Conference. Distance Learning vs. Face-to-Face Learning. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2011. Trauma and the Difficult Airway. Conference. Trauma and the Difficult Airway. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. TAP Blocks for Caesarean Section. Conference. TAP Blocks for Caesarean Section. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Hands-On Workshop Session - Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. Conference. Hands-On Workshop Session - Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Pro-Con Debate as a Tool for Teaching Core Competencies. Conference. Pro-Con Debate as a Tool for Teaching Core Competencies. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
- 2004. The anesthetic management of a child with chronic hypotension for renal transplantation. Conference. The anesthetic management of a child with chronic hypotension for renal transplantation. Phoenix, AZ, US.
International Presentations
- 2023. The Global Burden of Cancer and the Road Ahead. Conference. The Global Burden of Cancer and the Road Ahead. Mexico City, MX.
- 2020. What FiO2 before/during/after anesthesia? (Cancelled due to COVID). Conference. What FiO2 before/during/after anesthesia? (Cancelled due to COVID). Mexico City, MX.
- 2020. Intravenous versus Volatile Anesthetics for the Cancer Patient (Cancelled due to COVID). Conference. Intravenous versus Volatile Anesthetics for the Cancer Patient (Cancelled due to COVID). Lima, PE.
- 2019. Diagnostic imaging in the preoperative airway assessment: cervical spine destabilization from metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. Conference. Diagnostic imaging in the preoperative airway assessment: cervical spine destabilization from metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2019. Lingual amyloidosis resulting in a difficult airway. Conference. Lingual amyloidosis resulting in a difficult airway. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2019. Extubation of the Patient with the Difficult Airway. Conference. Extubation of the Patient with the Difficult Airway. Mexico City, MX.
- 2019. Basics of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia - Workshop. Conference. Basics of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia - Workshop. Amman, JO.
- 2019. Intravenous vs Volatile Anesthesia in Cancer Patients. Conference. Intravenous vs Volatile Anesthesia in Cancer Patients. Amman, JO.
- 2019. Hyponatremia in Cancer Patients – Bad Guy or Innocent Bystander?. Conference. Hyponatremia in Cancer Patients – Bad Guy or Innocent Bystander?. Cancun, MX.
- 2019. TIVA vs. Inhalational Anesthesia in the Cancer Patient – What do we know?. Conference. TIVA vs. Inhalational Anesthesia in the Cancer Patient – What do we know?. Cancun, MX.
- 2019. Hyponatremia and Mortality in the Cancer Patient. Conference. Hyponatremia and Mortality in the Cancer Patient. Lima, PE.
- 2019. Hands-On Workshop Session - Basics of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia. Conference. Hands-On Workshop Session - Basics of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia. Lima, PE.
- 2018. Hands-On Workshop Session - Fiber Optic Intubation. Conference. Hands-On Workshop Session - Fiber Optic Intubation. Lima, PE.
- 2018. Infection Control in Anesthesia. Conference. Infection Control in Anesthesia. Lima, PE.
- 2017. Difficult Airway Extubation with emphasis on airway extubation planning. Conference. Difficult Airway Extubation with emphasis on airway extubation planning. Hangzhou, CN.
- 2017. Hands-On Workshop Session - Fiber Optic Intubation. Conference. Hands-On Workshop Session - Fiber Optic Intubation. Hangzhou, CN.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Andring, L, Corrigan, KL, Reeve, BB, Meyer, LA, Wang, XS, Smith, GL, Bailard, NS, Domingo, M, Fellman, B, Varkey, J, Foster-Mills, T, Lin, L, Jhingran, A, Colbert, LE, Eifel, PJ, Klopp, AH, Joyner, MM. The Value of Patient-Reported Outcomes to Predict Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life After Chemoradiation for Cervical Cancer. Practical radiation oncology 14(5):e353-e361, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38825227.
- Bailard, NS, Cukierman, DS, Guerra-Londono, JJ, Brown, EB, Hagberg, C, Sauer, AK, Cata, JP. Use of a Combination Lavender/Peppermint Aromatherapy Patch During Port Catheter Placement Under Monitored Anesthesia Care Does Not Reduce Time to Discharge Readiness. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 30(9):840-847, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38502819.
- Andring LM, Corrigan KL, Rooney M, Bailard N, Domingo M, Fellman B, Varkey J, Foster-Mills T, Kazantsev T, Lin L, Jhingran A, Colbert L, Eifel P, Klopp AH, Joyner M. Patient Reported Outcomes for Women Undergoing Definitive Chemoradiation for Gynecologic Cancer: A Prospective Clinical Trial. Pract Radiat Oncol 13(6):e538-e546, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37597615.
- Vu CN, Lewis CM, Bailard NS, Kapoor R, Rubin ML, Zheng G. Association Between Multimodal Analgesia Administration and Perioperative Opioid Requirements in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery With Free Flap Reconstruction. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 146(8):708-713, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32556065.
- Vu CN, Lewis CM, Bailard NS, Kapoor R, Rubin ML, Zheng G. Association Between Multimodal Analgesia Administration and Perioperative Opioid Requirements in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery With Free Flap Reconstruction. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Ning MS, Venkatesan AM, Stafford RJ, Bui TP, Carlson R, Bailard NS, Vedam S, Davis R, Olivieri ND, Guzman AB, Incalcaterra JR, McKelvey FA, Thaker NG, Rauch GM, Tang C, Frank SJ, Joyner MM, Lin LL, Jhingran A, Eifel PJ, Klopp AH. Developing an intraoperative 3T MRI-guided brachytherapy program within a diagnostic imaging suite: Methods, process workflow and value-based analysis. Brachytherapy 19(4):427-437, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31786169.
- Ning MS, Venkatesan AM, Stafford RJ, Bui TP, Carlson R, Bailard NS, Vedam S, Davis R, Olivieri ND, Guzman AB, Incalcaterra JR, McKelvey FA, Thaker NG, Rauch GM, Tang C, Frank SJ, Joyner MM, Lin LL, Jhingran A, Eifel PJ, Klopp AH. Developing an intraoperative 3T MRI-guided brachytherapy program within a diagnostic imaging suite: Methods, process workflow and value-based analysis. Brachytherapy 19, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31786169.
- Ortiz J, Suliburk JW, Wu K, Bailard NS, Mason C, Minard CG, Palvadi RR. Bilateral transversus abdominis plane block does not decrease postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy when compared with local anesthetic infiltration of trocar insertion sites. Reg Anesth Pain Med 37(2):188-92, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22330261.
- Ortiz J, Suliburk JW, Wu K, Bailard NS, Mason C, Minard CG, Palvadi RR. Bilateral transversus abdominis plane block does not decrease postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy when compared with local anesthetic infiltration of trocar insertion sites. Reg Anesth Pain Med 37(2):188-92, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22330261.
- Kim TW, Bailard N, Coveler LA. The anesthetic management of a child with chronic hypotension for renal transplantation. J Clin Anesth 18(4):297-299, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 16797433.
Review Articles
- Bailard NS, Ortiz J, Flores RA. Additives to local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blocks: Evidence, limitations, and recommendations. Am J Health Syst Pharm 71(5):373-385, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24534592.
- Bailard NS, Ortiz J, Flores RA. Additives to local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blocks: Evidence, limitations, and recommendations. Am J Health Syst Pharm 71(5):373-385, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24534592.
- Chang LC, Raty SR, Ortiz J, Bailard NS, Mathew SJ. The emerging use of ketamine for anesthesia and sedation in traumatic brain injuries. CNS Neurosci Ther 19(6):390-395, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23480625.
- Chang LC, Raty SR, Ortiz J, Bailard NS, Mathew SJ. The emerging use of ketamine for anesthesia and sedation in traumatic brain injuries. CNS Neurosci Ther 19(6):390-395, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23480625.
Abstracts
- Lauren M Andring MD, Kelsey Corrigan MD MPH, Neil Bailard MD, Rooney M, MD, Maliah Domingo BS, AGNP JV, AGNP TF, Bryan Fellman MS, Thoa Kazantsev MSN, Lilie Lin MD, Anuja Jhingran MD, Lauren Colbert MD, Patricia Eifel MD, MD PhD AHK, and Melissa Joyner MD MBA. The role for an ERAS pathway for gynecologic cancer patients receiving brachytherapy: A prospective clinical trial. European Society for RadioTherapy and Oncology, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Delgado K, Zavala A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Idowu T, Bailard N, Kee S, Dangler L, Owusu-Agyemang, Meter A. Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for an exploratory laparotomy. SPA/APP Pediatric Anesthesiology Meeting, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Bailard N, Pham V, Owusu-Agyemang P, Ruiz J, Ferson D, Samuel N, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, and Zavala A. Lingual amyloidosis resulting in a difficult airway. World Airway Management Meeting, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Tsai J, Huang Y, Alnatour O, Williams UU, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bailard N, Speer B, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful anesthetic management of medialization thyroplasty for vagus nerve damage from breast cancer recurrence. World Airway Management Meeting, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Williams W, Bailard N, Tsai J. Diagnostic imaging in the preoperative airway assessment: cervical spine destabilization from metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma. World Airway Management Meeting, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Urso C, Laserna A, Nguyen L, Zavala AM, Law L, Fowler C, Bailard, N, Kwater P. Yoga as an Antidote to Burnout and Related Disorders for Healthcare Providers: A Literature Review. Burnout to Brilliance Physician Wellness Symposium, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Bailard N, Hernandez M, Puthenparampil E, Ok S, Sosa C, Rebello E. In-Service Education Enhances Transitions of Care after Perioperative Administration of Sugammadex and Aprepitant. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Nguyen L, Bailard N, Vu C, Kwater P, McHugh T, Bellard B, Rebello E. A Technique to Preserve Eyelash Integrity in a Patient with Madarosis in the Perioperative Environment. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Nguyen L, Vu C, Kwater P, Bailard N, McHugh T, Belllard B, Rebello E. Anesthetic Implications of an Ectopic Pancreas. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Nguyen LT, Kowalski A, Vu C, et al BN. Disruptive behavior, bullying and burnout in the perioperative environment. Burnout to Brilliance Physician Wellness Symposium, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Bailard N, Porche VL, Porche B, Sawires Y, Owusu-Agyemang. Successful intubation of a patient with a large thyroid mass, laryngeal nerve dysfunction, and stridor using a videolaryngoscope. Society for Airway Management 20th Annual Conference, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Bailard N, Kapoor R. Case Report: Incidental finding of a high-riding innominate artery encountered during routine sternal notch palpation to confirm endotracheal tube position. Society for Airway Management 20th Annual Conference, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Moseley SM, Bailard NS. Perioperative Management of Rabdomyolysis. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Patel R, Bailard NS. Perioperative Management of Patients on Bleomycin Therapy. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Kim TW, Bailard N, Coveler LA. The anesthetic management of a child with chronic hypotension for renal transplantation. Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Winter Meeting, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Book Chapters
- Bailard NS. Medication safety: Unique aspects in ASCs. In: A Manual of Practice Management for Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Springer, 2019.
- Hiller KN, Bailard N, Hagberg CA. Combitube to Tracheal Tube Exchange. In: Video Atlas of Upper and Lower Airway Management, 2e. 2e. Wolters Kluwer.
- Hiller KN, Bailard N, Hagberg CA. Nasal to Oral Tube Exchange. In: Video Atlas of Upper and Lower Airway Management, 2e. 2e. Wolters Kluwer.
- Hiller KN, Bailard N, Hagberg CA. Intraoperative Oral to Nasal Tracheal Tube Exchange. In: Video Atlas of Upper and Lower Airway Management, 2e. 2e. Wolters Kluwer.
- Hiller KN, Bailard N, Hagberg CA. Failed Direct Laryngotracheal Intubation Rescue. In: Video Atlas of Upper and Lower Airway Management, 2e. 2e. Wolters Kluwer.
Letters to the Editor
- Bailard N, Rebello E. Aprepitant and fosaprepitant decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. Br J Clin Pharmacol 84: 602-603, 2018.
- Bailard N, Rebello E. Aprepitant and fosaprepitant decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. Br J Clin Pharmacol 84: 602-603, 2018.
- Bailard NS, Flores RA. Could Opioid sparing, rather than a direct non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug effect, be responsible for improved survival after conservative breast surgery?. Br J Anaesth 114: 527, 2015.
- Bailard NS, Flores RA. Could Opioid sparing, rather than a direct non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug effect, be responsible for improved survival after conservative breast surgery?. Br J Anaesth 114: 527, 2015.
- Flores RA, Bailard N, Palvadi R. Methodological weaknesses of block study make analyzing results very difficult. AANA J 82: 336, 2014.
- Flores RA, Bailard N, Palvadi R. Methodological weaknesses of block study make analyzing results very difficult. AANA J 82: 336, 2014.
- Gil Franco F, Bailard N. Peripheral nerve stimulator response triggered by proximity to electrosurgical unit. Anesth Analg 14: 1142-1143, 2012.
- Gil Franco F, Bailard N. Peripheral nerve stimulator response triggered by proximity to electrosurgical unit. Anesth Analg 14: 1142-1143, 2012.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 22, 2026