James Kurfess, MD

James Kurfess, MD, is an anesthesiologist who works in general anesthesiology, neurosurgical anesthesiology, and obstetric anesthesiology. He provides anesthesia care for intracranial and spine surgery, neuro-endovascular procedures, and head and neck surgeries, employing advanced techniques such as neuromonitoring, which involves tracking nerve activity.

As an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Kurfess conducts research on clinical quality improvement. peri-operative glycemic management.

Dr. Kurfess earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and underwent residency in anesthesiology, as well as a fellowship in neuroanesthesia, at Yale New Haven Hospital.