Dr. Jerrold H. Levy, MD, FAHA, FCCM

Jerrold H. Levy, MD, FAHA, FCCM is an anesthesiologist based at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, recognised internationally for work in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, critical care and perioperative hemostasis. He holds the position of Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology and Professor of Surgery in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Particular areas of attention include perioperative bleeding and anticoagulant reversal, coagulation and hemostasis in cardiac surgery and cardiothoracic intensive care.

Anesthesiologists are physicians who keep patients safe, comfortable and stable before, during and after surgery or another procedure. Within that specialty, Dr. Jerrold Levy is best known for cardiothoracic anesthesiology, critical care and perioperative hemostasis.

Who Dr. Jerrold Levy Is

• Full Name And Credentials: Jerrold H. Levy, MD, FAHA, FCCM
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Cardiothoracic anesthesiology, critical care and perioperative hemostasis
• Current Position: Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology and Professor of Surgery in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Institution: Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center
• Location: Durham, North Carolina

Academic Background Of Dr. Jerrold Levy

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

• Undergraduate: University of Michigan
• Medical Degree: MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1978
• Internship: Internal medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, 1979
• Residency: Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, serving as chief resident
• Fellowship: Cardiothoracic anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Fellowship: Critical care medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology; Fellow of the American Heart Association and of the American College of Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Jerrold Levy Clinical Interests

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

• Perioperative bleeding and anticoagulant reversal
• Coagulation and hemostasis in cardiac surgery
• Cardiothoracic intensive care
• Treatment of shock and acute inflammation
• Cardiovascular pharmacology

Leadership Positions Held By Dr. Jerrold Levy

• Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine
• Professor in Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University, 2017 to 2025
• Former Co-Director, Cardiothoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Duke University Medical Center, 2013 to 2020
• Former Professor, Deputy Chair for Research and Chief of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
• Co-Chair, Scientific and Standardization Committee on Perioperative Thrombosis and Hemostasis, International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Recognition And Academic Standing Of Dr. Jerrold Levy

• Fellow of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2013
• Fellow of the American Heart Association
• Internationally recognised authority on perioperative bleeding and coagulation management
• Widely cited for research on surgical bleeding, anticoagulant reversal and cardiovascular pharmacology

Dr. Jerrold Levy Primary Practice Location

Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina. 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.

What Cardiac Anesthesia Involves

Cardiac anesthesiology covers anaesthesia for heart and major vascular surgery, among the highest risk operations in medicine. These anesthesiologists manage cardiopulmonary bypass, interpret transoesophageal echocardiography during the operation and handle bleeding and clotting problems. Their decisions in theatre directly affect heart, kidney and brain function afterwards.

Specialists To Compare With Dr. Jerrold Levy

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

• Dr. Stanton Shernan, cardiac anesthesia at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Dr. Hilary Grocott, cardiac anesthesia at University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital
• Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, perioperative bleeding management at Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University
• Dr. Rupert Pearse, perioperative and critical care at University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Insurance And Scheduling Notes For Dr. Jerrold Levy

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.

Key Questions About Dr. Jerrold Levy

What does Dr. Jerrold Levy specialise in?

Dr. Jerrold Levy is an anesthesiologist whose work centres on cardiothoracic anesthesiology, critical care and perioperative hemostasis. Particular areas of focus include perioperative bleeding and anticoagulant reversal and coagulation and hemostasis in cardiac surgery.

Where does Dr. Jerrold Levy practise?

Dr. Jerrold Levy is based at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.

Where did Dr. Jerrold Levy go to medical school?

MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1978. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Jerrold Levy?

Jerrold H. Levy, MD, FAHA, FCCM. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, serving as chief resident. American Board of Anesthesiology; Fellow of the American Heart Association and of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.

Is Dr. Jerrold Levy board certified?

American Board of Anesthesiology; Fellow of the American Heart Association and of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Jerrold Levy hold?

Dr. Jerrold Levy is Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology and Professor of Surgery in Cardiothoracic Surgery, based at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center.

Where The Information About Dr. Jerrold Levy Comes From

• Scholars at Duke faculty profile
• Duke Anesthesiology department directory
• International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

How This Profile Of Dr. Jerrold Levy Was Compiled

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. Jerrold Levy

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