Dietrich Gravenstein, MD
Professor
Executive Vice Chair
Contact
111 South 11th Street
Gibbon, Suite 8290
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Dietrich Gravenstein, MD
Professor
Executive Vice Chair
Specialization
My research interests include development of medical instrumentation with special interest in noninvasive hemoglobinometry. My educational interests lie with the use of full- and partial-task simulators and trainers to facilitate learning basic and advanced clinical concepts. My clinical areas of interest include Neuroanesthesia and difficult airway management.
Education
Medical School
MD, University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - 1989
Residency
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - 1993
Fellowship
Bioengineering Research, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT - 1994
Neuroanesthesiology, University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - 1997
Publications
- Cost comparison of direct laryngoscopy to a portable video laryngoscope in a large academic center
- A single consent for serial anesthetics in burn surgery
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy
- Anesthesiology leadership rounding: identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Automatic computerized endotracheal tube position verification: An animal model evaluation
Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Board of Anesthesiology, Diplomate
Awards
- 2022 - Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- 2011, 2010 - Exemplary Teacher Award, Department of Anesthesiology. University of Florida
- 2011 - Who’s Who in America
- 2010 - Haven M. Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award, Department of Anesthesiology
- 2004 - Shands Star for Unwavering Commitment to Quality and Quality Measurement, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
- 2002 - Shands Star for Medical Director of the PACU, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
- 2001 - Ellison C. Pierce Award for Best Scientific Exhibit on Patient Safety (with S Lampotang, EB Liem, D Lizdas), American Society of Anesthesiologists
- 2000 - Best Abstract for the Application of Technology to Education (with S Lampotang, W Dobbins, M Good, N Gravenstein), Society for Technology in Anesthesia
- 1999, 1997 - T.W. Andersen Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Anesthesiology. University of Florida
- 1998 - Outstanding Abstract for Technology Innovation (with S. Lampotang, R. Melker), Society for Technology in Anesthesia
- 1998 - Second Place for Scientific Exhibit (with Lampotang S, Melker RJ), International Anesthesia Research Society
- 1997 - Ellison C. Pierce Award for Best Scientific Exhibit on Patient Safety (with Lampotang S, Melker R, Doviak R, Hall J), American Society of Anesthesiologists
- 1982 - Charter Certificate of Merit, Outstanding Student Contribution to the University, Case Western Reserve University
Committees
- Drug Diversion Prevention Management Committee (2023)
- SKMC Faculty Advisory Council (2022)
- Value Analysis Committee (2021)
- American Association of University Professors (2020)
- 1101 Chestnut Design Committee (2019)
- Operating Room Committee, (2018)
- Surgical and Interventional Platform (SIP) Executive Committee (2018)