Dr. Bernd Saugel, MD, EDIC

Bernd Saugel, MD, EDIC is an anesthesiologist affiliated with University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine in Hamburg, Germany, specialising in haemodynamic monitoring and perioperative blood pressure management. Dr. Bernd Saugel holds the post of Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology.

The research and clinical emphasis of Dr. Bernd Saugel falls on personalised haemodynamic management in surgery and critical care, intraoperative hypotension and blood pressure targets and advanced and minimally invasive cardiac output monitoring.

Physician anesthesiologists plan and deliver anaesthesia, manage pain and monitor vital functions throughout surgery and recovery. Dr. Bernd Saugel contributes to this specialty through haemodynamic monitoring and perioperative blood pressure management.

Dr. Bernd Saugel Profile Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Bernd Saugel, MD, EDIC
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Haemodynamic monitoring and perioperative blood pressure management
• Current Position: Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology
• Institution: University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• Location: Hamburg, Germany

Academic Background Of Dr. Bernd Saugel

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

• Medical Degree: MD, with specialist training in Germany
• Board Certification: Board certified specialist in anesthesiology, in intensive care medicine and in internal medicine
• Further Qualification: European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
• Academic Appointment: Professor of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Dr. Bernd Saugel Clinical Interests

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

• Personalised haemodynamic management in surgery and critical care
• Intraoperative hypotension and blood pressure targets
• Advanced and minimally invasive cardiac output monitoring
• Continuous monitoring of patients on general wards
• Perioperative outcomes in high-risk surgical patients

Institutional And Society Roles Of Dr. Bernd Saugel

• Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
• Major Regional Director, Outcomes Research Consortium
• Visiting Professor collaborating with the Department of Outcomes Research at the Cleveland Clinic Anesthesiology Institute
• Editor, British Journal of Anaesthesia
• Leader of a research group on personalised haemodynamic management

Notable Achievements Of Dr. Bernd Saugel

• Author of more than 250 original articles and didactic reviews in peer-reviewed journals
• Triple board certification across anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and internal medicine
• Internationally recognised authority on intraoperative hypotension and advanced haemodynamic monitoring

Dr. Bernd Saugel Hospital Affiliation

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine

Hamburg, Germany. 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.

Why Haemodynamic Monitoring Matters For Surgical Patients

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.

Other Specialists In Haemodynamic Monitoring

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

• 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
• Dr. Michael Avidan, perioperative outcomes research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Making An Enquiry About Dr. Bernd Saugel

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bernd Saugel

Where did Dr. Bernd Saugel go to medical school?

MD, with specialist training in Germany. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Bernd Saugel?

Bernd Saugel, MD, EDIC. Board certified specialist in anesthesiology, in intensive care medicine and in internal medicine.

Is Dr. Bernd Saugel board certified?

Board certified specialist in anesthesiology, in intensive care medicine and in internal medicine. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Bernd Saugel hold?

Dr. Bernd Saugel is Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, based at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.

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 haemodynamic monitoring?

Haemodynamic Monitoring is the area of anesthesiology concerned with haemodynamic monitoring and perioperative blood pressure management. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Bernd Saugel, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Information Sources For Dr. Bernd Saugel

• University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• Outcomes Research Consortium leadership profile
• British Journal of Anaesthesia editorial board

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Bernd Saugel Profile

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.

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Reader Notice For This Haemodynamic Monitoring Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.