Vivian H. Porche
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
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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
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1986 | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US, Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, Rotating Intern |
| 1985 | The University of Texas, Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
| 1981 | The University of Texas, Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Medicine, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 1989-1990 | Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Texas Children's Hospital, (Baylor College of Medicine), Houston, Texas |
| 1986-1989 | Anesthesiology Residency, July, 1986 - July 1987; November, 1987 - September, 1989 (Note: 3 months maternity leave) Including 9 months CV training as a PGY4, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 1985-1986 | Rotating Internship, Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2019 | PALS |
| 2019 | ACLS |
| 1993 | American Board of Anesthesiology, Diplomate |
| 1985 | FLEX |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1997 - 2006
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1990 - 1997
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
President, McGovern Alumnae Association, 2025 - 2027
Vice President, Alumnae Association, 2023 - 2025
Member, Faculty Senate, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2010
Alternate Member for Medical Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - Present
Member, Women's Faculty Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2023
Medical Director of Anesthesia for Proton Therapy Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2016
Advisor to Office of Institutional Diversity, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2000
Director of Minority Faculty Initiatives, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998 - 2000
Director of Acute Pain Service (Ad-Interim), Department of Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1995 - 1995
Director of Sedation Service, Department of Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1995 - 2001
Director of Acute Pain Service, Department of Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1995 - 1999
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Adjunct, ASA, 2024 - 2025
Adjunct, University of Houston, Houston, Tx, 2024 - Present
Adjunct, ASA’s Committee on Ambulatory Surgical Care, Houston, TX, 2023 - 2026
Member, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Co-Chair, Diversity Outreach, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2023
Member, ASA committee on Professional Diversity, 2021 - 2024
Secretary, Alumni Board, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2023
Treasurer, Alumnae Association, 2019 - 2021
Member, McGovern Medical School Alumnae Board, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Member, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - Present
Member, Women's Faculty Advising Committee, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2011
Member, Faculty Senate, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2010
Member, UT Minority Faculty Association, Houston, TX, 1992 - Present
Member, Houston Medical Forum, Houston, TX, 1991 - Present
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, CFRC, 2018 - 2022
Member, IRB 4, 2016 - Present
Member, PRS Retirement Committee, 2013 - 2016
Member, CRC1, 2013 - 2016
Member, PRS Retirement Committee, 2010 - 2013
Member, CRC3, 2010 - 2013
Member, Patient Care Award Subcommittee, 2004 - 2004
Member, Anesthesiology Departmental Employee Satisfaction Committee, 2003 - 2003
Member, Department of Endocrine Neoplasia & Hormonal Disorders (Division of Internal Medicine) Chairman Search Committee, 2003 - 2003
Vice-Chair, Clinical Faculty, 2000 - 2000
Member, Pediatric Chairman Search Committee, 1999 - 2001
Chairman, Sedation and Procedures Committee, 1999 - 2001
Member, Pediatric Supportive Care Committee, 1996 - 1996
Chairman, Minority Faculty and Administrators Committee, 1993 - 1994
Member, Continuing Medical Education Committee, 1993 - 1994
Member, Pre-Admission Testing Guidelines Group, 1993 - 1994
Member, Infection Control Committee, Subcommittee of Executive Committee of Medical Staff, 1993 - 1993
Member, Search Committee for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Chairman, 1992 - 1993
Member, Minority Faculty Subcommittee of the Committee to Evaluate the Status of Minority and Women Faculty, Faculty Administrators, and Administrative Staff, 1992 - 1994
Member, Minority Faculty and Administrators Organization Executive Committee, 1992 - 1995
Honors & Awards
| IMPACT Award for Medicine, Wheeler Baptist Church, Houston, Texas | |
| Distinguished Alumnae, UT Houston Medical School | |
| Black Graduation Commencement Address, UT Austin | |
| Leadership and Institutional Service Award | |
| Greater Houston Women Chamber of Commerce Role Model | |
| Member of Faculty Award Selection Committee, MD Anderson Cancer Center | |
| Distinguished Service Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center | |
| Cooperative Agreement, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | |
| MD Anderson Pioneer Series, UTMD Anderson Cancer Center | |
| Professionalism Recognition Award, M D Anderson Cancer Center | |
| Anesthesiology and Periop Med, MD ANDERSON COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Feng L, Porche VH, Williams UU, Cata JP. Race, ethnicity, and the use of regional anesthesia in cancer patients undergoing open abdominal surgery: A single-center retrospective cohort study. None:10, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: None.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Feng L, Porche VH, Williams UU, Cata JP. Race, ethnicity, and the use of regional anesthesia in cancer patients undergoing open abdominal surgery: A single-center retrospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 9(None):950444, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36059836.
- Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche VH, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic challenges and successful management of a child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease using general and caudal anesthesia. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 34(2):250-251, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30104840.
- Owusu-Agyemang, Pascal, Porche VH, Williams, Ursula U, Meter V, Antoinette, Popovich, Shannon M, Cowles, Charles E, Holmes, Allen A, Grasu, Roxana, Casarez, Vianey, Zavala, Acsa M. Multiple Anesthetics for Proton-Radiotherapy in a Child with Costello Syndrome. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 1(9):1-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: None.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Grosshans D, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, Popovich S, Zavala A, Williams C, Ruiz J, Hernandez M, Mahajan A, Porche V. Non-Invasive Anesthesia for Children Undergoing Proton Radiation Therapy. Radiother Oncol 111(1):30-4, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24560754.
- Gruber M, Molke KL, Siegel E, DeJesus Y, Roquemore J, Shannon V, Porche VH, Luther KM. Development of an outcome/variance tracking tool for sedation and non-surgical procedures. Gastroenterol Nurs 24(6):276-280, 2001. e-Pub 2001. PMID: 11837212.
- Dougherty TB, Porche VH, Thall PF. Maximum tolerated dose of Nalmefene in patients receiving epidural fentanyl and dilute bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia. Anesthesiology 92(4):1010-6, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 10754620.
- Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche VH, Owusu-Agyemang P. Case report: Anaesthetic Challenges and Successful Management of a Child with Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease Using General and Caudal Anaesthesia. Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Pharmacology. PMID: None.
- Porche, Vivian H. Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxant Cross-classification Resistance: A Case Report. AANA Journal. PMID: None.
- Chang J, Porche V, Vachhani S, Zavala A. Airway Management in a patient with Klippel-Feil Syndrome presenting for bronchoscopy and thyroidectomy. None. PMID: None.
Invited Articles
- Porche, V. Effects of Opiates and Considerations in Pain Patients. National Medical Association, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: None.
- Mason CL, Porche VH. National Medical Association: Positively impacting health care and medical education. ASA Monitor 80(5):58-59, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: None.
- Porche, VH. Fear Factor. Life & Letters College of Liberal Arts Magazine(Fall 2013):36, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: None.
- Dougherty TB, Porche VH, Thall PF. Maximum tolerated dose of Nalmefene in patients receiving epidural fentanyl and dilute bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia. Anesthesiology 92(4):1010-1016, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: None.
- Porche VH. Anesthetic considerations in radiologic procedures performed outside the operating room. Int Anesthesiol Clin 36(3):9-19, 1998. e-Pub 1998. PMID: 10812412.
- Holder KA, Dougherty TB, Porche VH, Chiang JS. Postoperative pain management. Int Anesthesiol Clin 36(3):71-86, 1998. e-Pub 1998. PMID: 10812417.
Other Articles
- Popovich P, MD, Zavala AM, MD, Grosshans DR, MD, PHD, Van Meter AK, MD, Williams UU, MD, Holmes AA, MD, Arunkumar R, MD, Rebello E, MD, McAleer MF, MD, Porche V, MD, Mahajan A, MD A Multi-Institutional Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. None. PMID: None.
Abstracts
- Dangler L, Porche V. Adding Emotional Intelligence to the Strategic Hiring Process for Anesthesiologists. Adding Emotional Intelligence to the Strategic Hiring Process for Anesthesiologists. e-Pub 2019. PMID: None.
- Dangler L, Porche V. Adding Emotional Intelligence to the Strategic Hiring Process for Anesthesiologists. Adding Emotional Intelligence to the Strategic Hiring Process for Anesthesiologists. e-Pub 2019. PMID: None.
- Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche VH, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic challenges and successful management of a child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease using general and caudal anesthesia. Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Pharmacology 34(2):250-1, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: None.
- Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche V, Bryant S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Poster: Successful Anesthetic Management of a Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Using General and Caudal Anesthesia: A Case Report. 14th Conference of Asian Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: None.
- Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams U, Porche VH, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Anesthetic Management of a Child with Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease Using General and Caudeal Anesthesia: A Case Report. 14th Conference of Asian Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: None.
- Porche, al ZE. Poster: Case report of a successful intubation of a patient with a large thyroid mass, laryngeal nerve dysfunction, and stridor using a video laryngoscope. 2017 SAM annual meeting in Newport Beach, California, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: None.
- Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams UU, Ruiz, R, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Poster: Daily sedation required for pediatric patient with egg allergy: the safe use of propofol. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: None.
- Meter V, Antoinette, Williams, Ursula U, Porche, Vivian H, Vachhani, Shital, Ruiz, Javier, Owusu-Agyemang, Pascal. Poster: Fracture of a Port-a-cath in a pediatric patient presenting for proton radiation therap. Pediatric Society of Anesthesia Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: None.
- Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Porche V, Vachhani S, Ruiz J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Fracture of a port catheter in a pediatric patient presenting for proton radiation therapy. Pediatric Society of Anesthesia Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: None.
- Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. PGA 2015: 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology. New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: None.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Popovich SM, MD, Zavala AM, MD, Grosshans DR, MD, PHD, Van Meter AK, MD, Williams UU, MD, Holmes AA, MD, Arunkumar R, MD, Rebello E, MD, McAleer MF, MD, Porche V, MD, Mahajan A, MD. An International Pilot Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. None, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: None.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Popovich SM, Zavala AM, Grosshans DR, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Holmes AA, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, McAleer MF, Porche V, Mahajan A. A multi-institutional pilot survey of anesthesia practices during proton radiation therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol 6(3):155-9, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: None.
- Shannon P, Porche V. Anesthesia for Pediatric Proton Therapy Patients: An International Survey. None, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: None.
- Porche VH, Elizabeth R. Minority Women in Medicine. None, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: None.
Book Chapters
- Porche PH. CT, Radiotherapy and off-site anesthesia. In: Essence of Anesthesia 3rd Edition. None. None, 2010.
- Porche VH. Radiotherapy and CT Scan as It Relates to Perioperative Care. In: Essence of Anesthesia Practice. None. None, 2002.
- Porche VH. Radiotherapy and CT Scan as It Relates to Perioperative Care. In: Essence of Anesthesia Practice. None. None, 1997.
- Massengill J, Nesbitt KK, Porche V. Pediatric Anesthesia. In: Pediatric Surgical Oncology. None. W.B. Saunders, 35-69, 1996.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2004. Sedation and the Radiology Nurse. Conference. ARNA Annual Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2005. Inside, Outside, Upside Down: Anesthesia Out of the OR. Conference. Texas Medical Association. Grapevine, TX, US.
- 1995. Anesthesia Outside OR. Conference. Texas Medical Association/Anesthesia Section. Dallas, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2023. CRS and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): Anesthesia Pearls and Pitfalls. Conference. ASA. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. A Randomized Controlled Trial of the LMA®Gastro™ Compared to Nasal Cannula for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Perioperative Considerations of New Cancer Therapies. Invited. ASA. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Implications of using preoperative topical cocaine in awake fiberoptic intubation. Conference. SOCIETY OF AIRWAY MANAGEMENT. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2022. Are We Too Premature? Ambulatory Anesthesia for Pre-Terms Infants. Invited. ASA. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2022. CAR T-Cell Therapy. Invited. ASA. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2022. Management of a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Artery. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2022. Making Lemonade out of Lemons- Liabilities in Anesthesia and how to Manage them Effectively. Invited. ASA Snap-Talk, LA, US.
- 2022. Understanding Equity, Equality, and Diversity in Patient care. Invited. TSCCM 2022 Annual Symposium. Austin, TX, US.
- 2022. Head neutral fiberoptic intubation in a case of cervical spine tumor. Conference. ASA, LA, US.
- 2022. Multiple techniques to access the airway through a Procedural Oxygen Mask. Conference. Multiple techniques to access the airway through a Procedural Oxygen Mask, US.
- 2021. Survey of Anesthesia and Sedation Practices for Children undergoing Repetitive Cranial or Cranio-spinal Radiotherapy. Conference. SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2021 Virtual Meeting, US.
- 2020. Diversity in Residency - Why does it Matter. Invited. ASA Annual Meeting, US.
- 2019. When the Rules are Fair, but the Game Isn't: A Look at the Intersectionality of Race, Ethnicity and Gender in the Workplace. Conference. ASA, US.
- 2019. When the rules are Fair, but the Game Isn't: A look at the Intersectionality of Race, Ethnicity and Gender in the Workplace. Invited. ASA 2019 Race and Intersectionality, US.
- 2019. Adding Emotional Intelligence to the Strategic Hiring Process for Anesthesiologists. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2016. Pediatric patient With Eggs-Allergy Needing Daily Sedation: The Safe Use of Propofol. Conference. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Pediatric Patient With Egg-Allergy Needing Daily Sedation: The Safe Use of Propofol. Conference. Society for Pediatric Anesthesia 2016, US.
- 2008. Inside, Outside, Upside Down: Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room. Invited. Current Trends in Oncology Nursing. Park City, UT, US.
- 2007. Perioperative Management of the African American Patient. Invited. NMA Region 5 Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 1996. Medications Used in Sedation. Invited. Nursing 2000 National Conference in Oncology. Houston, TX, US.
- New Cancer therapies Affecting Your Practice. Invited. ASA 2020- Snap-Talk, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. Preoperative Evaluation When There Are Resource Constraints. Invited. 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists. Singapore, US.
- 2024. Opioid Crisis and Challenges for Acute Pain Management in Ambulatory Setting. Invited. 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists. Singapore, US.
- 2016. Effects of Opiates and Considerations in Pain Patients. Invited. National Medical Association Conference. Farmington, US.
- 2012. Inside, Outside, Upside Down. An Update on Off Site Anesthesia. Conference. National Medical Association (NMA). New Orleans, US.
- 2008. Re-Credentialing: Important Information to Know. Invited. National Medical Association Annual Convention. Atlanta, US.
- 2007. Anesthesiology Section. Invited. National Medical Association Annual Meeting. Honolulu, US.
- 2006. Moderator for Anesthesia Session. Invited. National Medical Association Annual Convention. Dallas, US.
- 2005. Post-Operative Pelvic Pain. Invited. National Medical Association Annual Convention. New York City, US.
Formal Peers
- 2025. Getting into Medical School: What does it take?, NY, US.
- 2024. Pediatric Anesthesia. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Getting into Medical School: What does it take?. Invited. Rowan University school of Osteopathic Medicine, NY, US.
- 2023. The study of Anesthesia. Invited. Rowan University school of Osteopathic Medince, NY, US.
- 2023. Anesthesiology Interest Group. Invited. Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Anesthesiology Interest Group, TX, US.
- 2017. Being A Minority in Science. Invited. University of Texas Medical School. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Update on Opioid Use and Abuse. Visiting. National Medical Association Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Pediatric Recovery Room Emergencies. Visiting. Houston Chapter-PACU. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Pediatric Recovery Room Emergencies. Visiting. Houston Chapter - PACU. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Anesthesia Airway Update. Visiting. Proton Therapy Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Anesthesia out of the OR, and what to expect. Visiting. Texas Association of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses. Houston, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Mirrored Mentorship |
| Funding Source: | American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Committee on Professional Diversity Mentoring Grant Program |
| Role: | Mentor |
| Title: | NO TITLE PROVIDED |
| Funding Source: | Ohmeda Pharmaceuticals |
| Role: |
| Title: | NO TITLE PROVIDED |
| Funding Source: | Astra Pharmaceuticals |
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CV information above last modified February 19, 2025