Dr. Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, FASA

Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, FASA is an anesthesiologist affiliated with University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, specialising in operating room management and anesthesia economics. Dr. Franklin Dexter holds the post of Dr. Samir D. Gergis Professor of Anesthesia and Director of the Division of Management Consulting.

Particular areas of attention include operating room scheduling, staffing and utilisation, economics of anesthesia drugs, devices and supplies and anesthesia group management and productivity.

Physician anesthesiologists plan and deliver anaesthesia, manage pain and monitor vital functions throughout surgery and recovery. Dr. Franklin Dexter contributes to this specialty through operating room management and anesthesia economics.

Dr. Franklin Dexter At A Glance

• Full Name And Credentials: Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, FASA
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Operating room management and anesthesia economics
• Current Position: Dr. Samir D. Gergis Professor of Anesthesia and Director of the Division of Management Consulting
• Institution: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Dr. Franklin Dexter Qualifications And Certification

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

• Undergraduate: BSc in applied mathematics and biology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
• Graduate Degree: MS in biomedical engineering, Case Western Reserve University
• Doctorate: PhD in biomedical engineering, Case Western Reserve University
• Medical Degree: MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1990 to 1993
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology; Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Dr. Franklin Dexter Subspecialty Expertise

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

• Operating room scheduling, staffing and utilisation
• Economics of anesthesia drugs, devices and supplies
• Anesthesia group management and productivity
• Statistical methods for perioperative operations research
• Infection control practice in the operating room

Positions And Editorial Roles Of Dr. Franklin Dexter

• Dr. Samir D. Gergis Professor, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, appointed 2026
• Professor of Anesthesia and of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa
• Director, Division of Management Consulting, Department of Anesthesia
• Teaches a four-day intensive course in operating room management several times a year
• Statistical editor and reviewer for leading anesthesia and health systems journals

Recognition And Academic Standing Of Dr. Franklin Dexter

• Appointed to the Dr. Samir D. Gergis Professorship in recognition of three decades of anesthesia and operating room management research
• Author of more than 775 peer-reviewed publications
• More than 195 invited presentations worldwide
• Completed more than 140 consultations for companies and surgical suites internationally
• Credited with developing much of the underlying science of anesthesia group and operating room management

Dr. Franklin Dexter Clinical Appointments By Location

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Iowa City, Iowa. 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.

Background On Operating Room Management

Operating room and perioperative management applies operational science to surgical care: how theatre lists are scheduled, how staff and equipment are allocated and what a minute of theatre time actually costs. Done well, this work shortens waiting times and reduces cancellations without asking clinicians to work less safely.

Related Doctors In Operating Room Management

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

• Dr. Richard Urman, perioperative systems at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine
• Dr. Alex Macario, perioperative systems at Stanford University School of Medicine
• 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

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Appointments And Insurance For Dr. Franklin Dexter

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.

Dr. Franklin Dexter Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Franklin Dexter specialise in?

Dr. Franklin Dexter is an anesthesiologist whose work centres on operating room management and anesthesia economics. Particular areas of focus include operating room scheduling, staffing and utilisation and economics of anesthesia drugs, devices and supplies.

Where does Dr. Franklin Dexter practise?

Dr. Franklin Dexter is based at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Where did Dr. Franklin Dexter go to medical school?

MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Franklin Dexter?

Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, FASA. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1990 to 1993. American Board of Anesthesiology; Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Is Dr. Franklin Dexter board certified?

American Board of Anesthesiology; Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Franklin Dexter hold?

Dr. Franklin Dexter is Dr. Samir D. Gergis Professor of Anesthesia and Director of the Division of Management Consulting, based at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Source References For Dr. Franklin Dexter

• University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia faculty profile
• University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia news on the Gergis Professorship
• Division of Management Consulting, University of Iowa

Last Reviewed And Sourcing For Dr. Franklin Dexter

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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Important Disclaimer About Dr. Franklin Dexter

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.