Roxana M. Grasu, M.D.
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
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1989 | Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Gr. T. Popa, Romania, Iasi, ROM, MD, Medicine |
Board Certifications
| 2005 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate 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, 2012 - 2019
Assistant 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, 2005 - 2012
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Team Lead Neuroanesthesia for spine surgery, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - Present
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Educational Track Subcommittee for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, N/A, 2014 - 2016
Member of the Policy & Procedures Departmental Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2019
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Awareness Subcommittee (Diversity Council), 2016 - 2018
Member, Clinical Research Committee (CRC) 4, 2015 - 2023
Member, Diversity Council, 2015 - 2018
Member, Institutional Policy and Procedures Subcommittee (Diversity Council), 2015 - 2016
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Grasu RM, Costelloe CM, Boddu K. Revisiting Anatomic Landmarks: Lateral Popliteal Approach for Sciatic Nerve Block Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Reg Anesth Pain Med 35(3):227-230, 2010. PMID: 20921831.
- Naghavi M, John R, Naguib S, Siadaty MS, Grasu R, Kurian KC, Van Winkle WB, Soller B, Litovsky S, Madjid M, Willerson JT, Casscells W. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques; a new insight into detection of vulnerable plaque. Atherosclerosis 164(1):27-35, 2002. PMID: 12119190.
- Grasu R, Kurian KC, van Winkle B, Snuggs MB, Siadaty S, John R, Naghavi M, Willerson JT, Casscells W. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques. Circulation 100(18):542-542, 1999.
Book Chapters
- Grasu R, et. al. Basic Craniotomy for Tumor: Frontal, Parietal, Temporal. In: NeuRecipes. 1st. Author House: Houston, 15, 2008.
- Grasu R.. Posterior Fossa/Occipital Craniotomy. In: NeuRecipes. 1st. AuthorHouse: Houston, 38, 2008.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified December 07, 2023