Peter W. Hsu
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1992 | Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, US, MD |
| 1990 | Boston University College of Liberal Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, US, Medical Science, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2014-2015 | Faculty Leadership Academy, Cohort 14, Professional Leadership, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2012-2012 | Quality Improvement for Chairs and Chiefs, Quality Improvement, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 2008-2009 | Junior Heart of Leadership, Leadership Training, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2005-2006 | Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Education Program, Performance Improvement, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1993-1996 | Resident, Department of Anesthesiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington |
| 1992-1993 | Intern, Internal Medicine, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, New Jersey |
Board Certifications
| 2023 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| 2023 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
| 2021 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) |
| 2021 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) |
| 2014 | American Board of Medical Quality, Certificate of Medical Quality (CMQ) |
| 1997 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2017
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2008
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2000 - 2001
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Division Chief Quality Officer, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Department Chief Quality Officer, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2016
Department Assistant Quality Officer, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2012
Director, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Peer Review Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2018
Committee Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Performance Improvement Committee, Department of Anesthesiology, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2012
Director, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Morbidity & Mortality Conferences, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2014
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, Finance Focus Group, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Departmental Consultant, One Connect Installation, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2018
Member, Clinical Task Force, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2018
Departmental Consultant, EPIC Installation, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2018
Member, Section Leaders, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2018
Consultant to Risk Management, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2018
Consultant to Chaplaincy, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2018
Consultant to Patient Advocacy, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, UT, 2013 - 2018
Consultant to Human Resources, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2018
Chairman, Special Events Analysis Team (SEAT), Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2018
Facilitator, Interdepartmental Liaison, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2018
Graduate, Clinical Safety & Effectiveness Course, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2006
Evaluator, Anesthesia Equipment/New Technology, Houston, 2001 - Present
Civilian Anesthesiologist, 1998 - 2001
Civilian Staff Anesthesiologist, 1996 - 2001
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Divisional Quality Officers Committee, 2016 - 2018
Committee Member, Quality Operations Team, 2016 - 2018
Chairman, Medical Practice Committee, 2015 - 2016
Committee Member, Executive Council of Medical Staff, 2015 - 2016
Committee Member, Medical Practice Committee, 2015 - 2017
Committee Member, Perioperative Services Patient Safety Council, 2014 - 2018
Departmental Representative, Quality Officers Committee, 2014 - 2018
Committee Member, Medical Quality Planning Committee, 2014 - Present
Committee Member, Ad Hoc Medical Quality Planning Committee, 2012 - 2014
Committee Member, Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Algorithm Committee, 2012 - 2012
Departmental Alternate, Clinical Effectiveness Subcommittee, 2012 - Present
Committee Member, Perioperative Enterprise Patient Safety Council, 2010 - 2014
Committee Member, Blood Consent Revision Committee, 2010 - 2010
Consultant, Sedation and Procedures Committee, 2009 - 2010
Committee Member, Institutional Travel Committee, 2003 - 2004
Committee Member, Faculty Senate Finance Committee, 2002 - 2005
Senator, Faculty Senate, 2002 - 2005
Honors & Awards
| 2011 | Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, CADAH |
| 2010 | Director, Board of Directors, CADAH |
| 2010 | Chairman of Continuing Medical Education, CADAH |
| 2006 | Listed among, "America's Top Anesthesiologists", Consumers Research Council of America |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Gandhi SJ, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hsu P, Gombos DS, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Corneal Abrasions after Oncologic Surgery in a Tertiary Cancer Center. International Journal of Anesthetics and Anesthesiology.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Hsu P. Intraoperative Antibiotic Redosing Schedule.
Abstracts
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kwater P, Hsu P. Difficult Airway in a Patient with Cervical Instability in a SOMI Brace Secondary to Neurofibromatosis.
- Hsu P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Ifeanyi I, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions After Oncological Surgery.
Book Chapters
- Hsu, P, Chen K. Concerns for Surgery of the Major Abdominal Organs. In: Acute Care of the Cancer Patient. Taylor and Francis Group Publishing, 2005.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2015. Corneal Abrasions in the Cancer Patient,. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2018. Dental Injuries in the Peri-anesthetic Period; A case study. Conference. Difficult Airway Society Annual Scientific Meeting Booklet. Edinburgh.
- 2015. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions After Oncological Surgery. Conference. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society, Chicago, IL, September 11-13, 2015. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2005. Postoperative Methemoglobinemia Caused by Medicated Vaginal Packing, Poster Presentation. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA, US.
International Presentations
- 2015. Difficult Airway in a Patient with Cervical Instability in a SOMI Brace Secondary to Neurofibromatosis. Conference. World Airway Management (WAMM). Dublin, IE.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 03, 2025