I am an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Virginia, where I also serve as the medical director of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular (TCV) ICU. With nearly a decade of dedicated clinical experience in caring for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, I am committed to advancing a collaborative care model for complex ICU cases. I actively promote a multidisciplinary approach that brings together surgeons, intensivists, cardiac anesthesiologists, nurses, and advanced care providers to optimize patient outcomes. I teach critical topics, including mechanical ventilation, mechanical circulatory support, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and various shock states. My clinical research focuses on systemic inflammation and the optimization of patient care using both temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support devices, contributing significantly to the medical literature and improving clinical practice.