Shreyas P. Bhavsar, D.O., M.S.
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2002 | University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas, US, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, DO |
| 2021 | UTHealth, Houston, TX, US, Biomedical Informatics, Master' in Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2024-2025 | Postgraduate Fellow, Data Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2017-2017 | Lean Methodology Certification, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2017-2017 | Clinical Safety and Effectiveness, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2013-2014 | Leadership College, Texas Medical Association, Austin, Texas |
| 2011-2012 | Leadership Training, Heart of Leadership, Houston, Texas |
| 2006-2009 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 2002-2005 | Clinical Residency, Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2017 | American Board of Medical Quality |
| 2010 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
| 2006 | California Osteopathic State Board |
| 2006 | American Board of Emergency Medicine |
| 2005 | Texas State Board of Medical Examiners |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2023
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2017
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Head of Medical Affairs, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Anesthesia MRI Liaison, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - Present
Other Professional Positions
Attending Anesthesiologist, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2010
Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, ECI, Inc, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2006
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Dermatology Chair Search Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2024
Voting Member, MRI Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, Perioperative Efficiency Taskforce, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Voting Member, Perioperative Informatics Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, Virtual Care Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2020
Member, Faculty Senate Promotion and Tenure Issues Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2016
Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2016
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | Best Health/Medical Short or Long Form Documentary, EMMY |
| 2022 | Excellence in Safety Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2018 | Silver, Digital Health Awards |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2023. Awake Craniotomy. Invited. Lecture to summer research program students. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Data Streams in the OR. Panelist. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. High Reliability Organization. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Failed Tracheostomy. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Patient Care Challenges in the CT/MRI Environment. Conference. Radiology Pro's. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Lecture. Conference. Radiology Pro's. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Lecture. Conference. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Lecture. Conference. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Lecture. Conference. Radiology Pro's. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Lecture. Conference. Radiology Pro's. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2021. Awake Craniotomy in 2021. Conference. Texas Medical Association, US.
- 2013. Lecture. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians. Austin, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Forecasting intraoperative hypotension during hepatobiliary surgery. Invited. 2024 AI in Healthcare Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Development and Implementation of a Data Process for an Institutional ERP. Conference. ERAS USA, US.
- 2019. Extubation of the Difficult Airway. Conference. Anesthesia Technology Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Perioperative Considerations for an Awake Craniotomy in the iMRI Suite Incorporating a Musical Instrument as part of Motor and Cognitive Monitoring. Invited. Intraoperative Imaging Society. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Perioperative Hyperglycemia is Not Associated with Decreased Survival in Patients with Glioblastoma. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Use of Scalp Block in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy: A Retrospective Review of Patients at a Large Cancer Center. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Pediatric ALS Patient and Stem Cell Transplantation. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2015. Anesthesia for Brain Tumor Surgery. Invited. American Brain Tumor Association and Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: Challenges for Management in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2014. Severe Respiratory Acidosis Resulting from Compromise of the Inspiratory Limb of a Coaxial Circle Breathing Circuit During Craniotomy Utilizing Intraoperative MRI Guidance. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2011. 16th Annual Hands-On Workshop for the Difficult Airway. Invited. University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. Post-Operative Leg Pain After A Suboccipital Craniotomy: A Case of Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh Resulting From the Park Bench Position. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiology. Orlando, FL, US.
International Presentations
- 2016. Extubation of the Difficult Airway. Invited. 4th Military Medical University Somatological Hospital. Xian, CN.
- 2016. Implementation of ERAS Program for Spine. Conference. European Enhanced Recovery Society. Lisbon, PT.
- 2016. Anesthetic Challenges in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. Invited. Anesthetic Challenges in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. Ho Chi Minh City, VN.
- 2016. Anesthetic Challenges in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. Invited. Dr. Juan Alejandro Urquizo Soriano. Lima, PE.
- 2015. Physiologic Monitoring Challenges in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. Invited. Intraoperative Imaging Society. New Delhi, IN.
- 2014. "Integrative Approach to Oncologic Procedures: Guided Self-Hypnosis During Bone Marrow Aspirations and/or Biopsies". Conference. 11th International Conference of the Society of Integrative Oncology. Houston, US.
Formal Peers
- 2015. Panel Discussion of Anesthetic Management Techniques for Patients Undergoing Craniotomy in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. Invited. New Delhi, IN.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2024 - Present |
| Title: | Novel models of machine learning in the prediction of perioperative outcomes |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Co-I |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Cata, JP, Soni, B, Bhavsar, S, Pillai, P, Rypinski, T, Deva, A, Siewerdsen, JH, Soliz, J. Forecasting intraoperative hypotension during hepatobiliary surgery. Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing 39(1):107-118, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39317921.
- Huang Huang, Bhavsar SP. Comparison of Intraoperative Fentanyl Usage and Waste After Transition from 100-mug Vials to 50-mug Preloaded Syringes: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Int J Anesth Clin Med, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39665116.
- Seif M, Kruse BC, Keramati CA, Aloia TA, Amaku RA, Bhavsar S, DeCarlo KR, D Erfe RJ, Eska JS, Iniesta MD, Prakash LR, Zhang T, Gottumukkala V. Development and implementation of an institutional enhanced recovery program data process. Health Information Management Journal 52(3):151-156, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35695132.
- Paredes-Flores MA, Lasala JD, Moon T, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Huepenbecker S, Carram NP, Ramirez MF, Maheswari K, Feng L, Cata JP. Incidence of acute kidney injury after noncardiac surgery in patients receiving intraoperative dexmedetomidine: a retrospective study. BJA Open 6:100136, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37588172.
- Asman P, Pellizzer G, Tummala S, Tasnim I, Bastos D, Bhavsar S, Prabhu S, Ince NF. Long-latency gamma modulation after median nerve stimulation delineates the central sulcus and contrasts the states of consciousness. Clinical Neurophysiology 145:1-10, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36370685.
- Asman P, Prabhu S, Bastos D, Tummala S, Bhavsar S, McHugh TM, Ince NF. Unsupervised machine learning can delineate central sulcus by using the spatiotemporal characteristic of somatosensory evoked potentials. Journal of Neural Engineering 18(4), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33836520.
- Jiang T, Pellizzer G, Asman P, Bastos D, Bhavsar S, Tummala S, Prabhu S, Ince NF. Power Modulations of ECoG Alpha/Beta and Gamma Bands Correlate With Time-Derivative of Force During Hand Grasp. Front Neurosci 14:100, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32116533.
- Grasu RM, Cata JP, Dang AQ, Tatsui CE, Rhines LD, Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Raty SR, Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Arnold BA, McHugh TM, Bird JE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Hernandez M, Popat KU. Implementation of an enhanced recovery after spine surgery program at a large cancer center: a preliminary analysis. J Neurosurg Spine 29(5):588-598, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30117797.
- Banerjee U, Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Grasu R, Dang A, McCutcheon IE, Suarez M, Gottumukkala V, Cata JP. Association between intravenous acetaminophen and reduction in intraoperative opioid consumption during transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 34(4):465-471, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30787509.
- Cata JP, Bhavsar S, Hagan KB, Arunkumar R, Shi T, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Popat K, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Raty S, Nguyen AT, McHugh TM, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. Scalp blocks for brain tumor craniotomies: A retrospective survival analysis of a propensity match cohort of patients. J Clin Neurosci 51:46-51, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29514747.
- Cata JP, Bhavsar S, Hagan KB, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Popat K, Rao G, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Ratty S, Nguyen AT, McHugh T, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. Intraoperative serum lactate is not a predictor of survival after glioblastoma surgery. J Clin Neurosci 43:224-228, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28601568.
- Cata JP, Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, McHugh T, Jimenez F, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. The use of isoflurane and desflurane as inhalational agents for glioblastoma surgery. A survival analysis. J Clin Neurosci 35:82-87, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27765559.
- Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Cowles C, Arnold B, Potylchansky Y, Rahlfs TF, Lipski I, Walsh C, Jimenez F, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Cata JP. Association Between Perioperative Hyperglycemia and Survival in Patients with Glioblastoma. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 29(1):21-29, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27438798.
- Tatsui CE, Lee SH, Amini B, Rao G, Suki D, Oro M, Brown PD, Ghia AJ, Bhavsar S, Popat K, Rhines LD, Stafford RJ, Li J. Spinal Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy: A Novel Alternative to Surgery for Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression. Neurosurgery 79 Suppl 1:S73-S82, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27861327.
- Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Cowles C, Arnold B, Rahlfs TF, Lipski I, Walsh C, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Cata JP. Preoperative statin use is not associated with improvement in survival after glioblastoma surgery. J Clin Neurosci 31:176-80, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27396375.
- Popat K, Grasu R, Tatsui C, Bird J, Cahoun J, Cata J, Bhavsar S, Rhines L. Implementation of an enhanced recovery programme in spine surgery. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e47, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531717.
- Dang A, Tsai J, Ferson D, Bhavsar S. S12. Total Recall: the Evolution of Awake Craniotomies. J Anesth Hist 1(3):92, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26930093.
Review Articles
- Privorotskiy A, Bhavsar SP, Lang FF, Hu J, Cata JP. Impact of anesthesia and analgesia techniques on glioblastoma progression. A narrative review. Neurooncol Adv 2(1):vdaa123, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33205044.
- Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Raza SM, Arnold B, Arunkumar R, Dang A, Gottumukkala V, Popat K, Pratt G, Rahlfs T, Cata JP. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Oncological Craniotomies. J Clin Neurosci 24:10-6, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26474504.
Professional Educational Materials
- Tan J, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Lasala J. An Alternative Succinct Checklist Offered for PACU Handoff Communication, 2015.
Abstracts
- Seif MA, Kruse BC, Keramati CA, Aloia TA, Amaku RA, Bhavsar S, DeCarlo KR, Erfe RJD, Eska JS, Iniesta MD, Prakash LR, Zhang T, Gottumukkala V. Development and Implementation of a Data Process for an Institutional ER, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Grasu RM, Cata JP, Dang AQ, Tatsui CE, Rhines LD, Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Raty SR, Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Arnold BA, McHugh TM, Bird JE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Hernandez M, Popat KU. The implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program for Spine Surgery (ERSS) shortens the length of stay and improves postoperative pain in major spine surgery for metastatic tumors at a cancer center, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Bhavsar S, Cata J, Hagan C. Perioperative Hyperglycemia is Not Associated with Decreased Survival in Patients with Glioblastoma, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27438798.
- Grasu R, Dang AQ, Cata JP, Carlson RF, Arunkumar R, Raty SR, Arnold BA, Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Lipski I, Davis MS, Peng SA, Rahlfs TF. Use of Scalp Block in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy: A Retrospective Review of Patients at a Large Cancer Center, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Popat K, Grasu R, Tatsui C, Bird J, Calhoun J, Cata J, Bhavsar S, Rhines L. Implementation of ERAS Program for Spine, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Arunkumar A, Bhavsar S, McCutheon I. Pediatric ALS Patient and Stem Cell Transplantation, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Bhavsar S, Dang A, Rozner M. Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: Challenges for Management in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Dang A, Bhavsar S, Cournoyer N, Rozner M. Severe Respiratory Acidosis Resulting from Compromise of the Inspiratory Limb of a Coaxial Circle Breathing Circuit During Craniotomy Utilizing Intraoperative MRI Guidance, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Lipski I, Sapire K, Bhavsar S, Singh JH, Cohen L, Chaoul A, Spelman A. Integrative Approach to Oncologic Procedures: Guided Self-Hypnosis During Bone Marrow Aspirations and/or Biopsies, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Bhavsar SP. Comparison of Intraoperative Fentanyl Usage and Waste After Transition from 100mcg Vial to 50mcg Pre-Loaded Syringe: A Single-Center Observational Study. World Congress of Anesthesiology.
- Bhavsar S, Dang A, Rozner M. Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: Challenges for Management in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment. American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Book Chapters
- Bhavsar S. Post Endoscopy Chest Pain. In: Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology Cases. McGraw-Hill, 2020.
- Bhavsar S. Postoperative Hypotension After Laparoscopic Splenectomy. In: Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology Cases. McGraw-Hill, 2020.
- Cata J, Bhavsar S. Pharmacology of Opioids. In: Basic Sciences in Anesthesia. Springer Science & Business Media, 123-137, 2018.
- Bhavsar S. Intracranial Hypertension. In: 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
- Bhavsar S. Trauma. In: 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
- Bhavsar S. Intraocular Pressure Measurement (Tonometry). In: Pocket Atlas of Emergency Procedures (Current Procedures). McGraw-Hill, 2006.
- Bhavsar S. Bartholin Gland Abscess or Cyst Incision and Drainage. In: Pocket Atlas of Emergency Procedures (Current Procedures). McGraw-Hill, 2006.
- Bhavsar S. Nasal Septal Hematoma Evacuation. In: Pocket Atlas of Emergency Procedures (Current Procedures). McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Letters to the Editor
- Cata, JP, Soni, B, Bhavsar, S, Soliz, J, Siewerdsen, JH. Response to Dr. Wang's comment. Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing 39: 795-796, 2025.
- Bhavsar S, Dang AQ. Anaesthetic considerations in measuring Aldrete score and long-term outcomes in craniotomy patients. Eur J Anaesthesiol 30: 576-7, 2013.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 22, 2026