Dr. Andrea Kurz, MD

Andrea Kurz, MD is an anesthesiologist affiliated with Medical University of Graz in Graz, Austria, specialising in anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and perioperative outcomes research. Dr. Andrea Kurz holds the post of Rector of the Medical University of Graz.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Andrea Kurz was previously Chair of the Department of General Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of Outcomes Research at the Cleveland Clinic Anesthesiology Institute.

Physician anesthesiologists plan and deliver anaesthesia, manage pain and monitor vital functions throughout surgery and recovery. Dr. Andrea Kurz contributes to this specialty through anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and perioperative outcomes research.

Dr. Andrea Kurz At A Glance

• Full Name And Credentials: Andrea Kurz, MD
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and perioperative outcomes research
• Current Position: Rector of the Medical University of Graz
• Institution: Medical University of Graz
• Location: Graz, Austria
• Previous Appointments: Previously Chair of the Department of General Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of Outcomes Research at the Cleveland Clinic Anesthesiology Institute

How Dr. Andrea Kurz Trained

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, Medical University of Vienna, 1989
• Residency: Anesthesiology and intensive care medicine, Medical University of Vienna
• Habilitation: Completed at the Medical University of Vienna

Where Dr. Andrea Kurz Focuses Clinically

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Andrea Kurz as centred on:

• Perioperative thermoregulation and warming
• Surgical site infection prevention
• Anesthesia and intensive care outcomes
• Large randomised perioperative trials
• Perioperative organ protection

Positions And Editorial Roles Of Dr. Andrea Kurz

• Rector, Medical University of Graz
• Former Chair, Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic
• Former Vice Chair of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic Anesthesiology Institute
• Former Chair of Anesthesiology, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
• Former Director of the Division of Clinical Research, Washington University
• Field Chief Editor, Frontiers in Anesthesiology

Awards And Honours Received By Dr. Andrea Kurz

• Appointed Rector of a leading European medical university
• Author of more than 250 scientific articles, including papers in the New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet
• Nearly 25 years of clinical research leadership

Clinical Base Of Dr. Andrea Kurz

Medical University of Graz

Graz, Austria. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Perioperative Outcomes Research Explained

Perioperative medicine looks at the whole surgical journey rather than the hours in theatre alone, from preparing a patient beforehand to recovery weeks later. Large randomised trials in this field test which drugs, fluids, temperatures and blood pressure targets genuinely improve survival and recovery. Findings from this work shape routine practice in hospitals worldwide.

Related Doctors In Perioperative Outcomes Research

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Bernd Saugel, haemodynamic monitoring at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• Dr. Daniel Sessler, perioperative outcomes research at UTHealth Houston
• Dr. Duminda Wijeysundera, perioperative medicine at University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
• Dr. Kate Leslie, perioperative medicine at Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

How Patients Reach Dr. Andrea Kurz

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Andrea Kurz

What are the qualifications of Dr. Andrea Kurz?

Andrea Kurz, MD. Specialist training in Anesthesiology and intensive care medicine, Medical University of Vienna. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Andrea Kurz hold?

Dr. Andrea Kurz is Rector of the Medical University of Graz, based at Medical University of Graz.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is perioperative outcomes research?

Perioperative Outcomes Research is the area of anesthesiology concerned with anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and perioperative outcomes research. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Andrea Kurz, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Has Dr. Andrea Kurz received professional recognition?

Yes. Appointed Rector of a leading European medical university. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Andrea Kurz hold leadership roles in the specialty?

Yes. Rector, Medical University of Graz. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Sources Used For This Profile Of Dr. Andrea Kurz

• Medical University of Graz, Office of the Rector
• Cleveland Clinic Department of Outcomes Research
• Frontiers in Anesthesiology editorial board

Profile Verification And Review Date For Dr. Andrea Kurz

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Previously Chair of the Department of General Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of Outcomes Research at the Cleveland Clinic Anesthesiology Institute.

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Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Medical University of Graz.