Dr. Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA, FASA

Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA, FASA practises as an anesthesiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, with a career centred on perioperative care, procedural sedation and operating room management. He serves as Jay J. Jacoby MD, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology.

He was previously Associate Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and a staff anesthesiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Anesthesiology covers anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, intensive care and pain management. Dr. Richard Urman is most closely associated with perioperative care, procedural sedation and operating room management.

Dr. Richard Urman At A Glance

• Full Name And Credentials: Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA, FASA
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Perioperative care, procedural sedation and operating room management
• Current Position: Jay J. Jacoby MD, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
• Institution: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Previous Appointments: Previously Associate Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and a staff anesthesiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Training Pathway Of Dr. Richard Urman

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

• Medical Degree: MD, Harvard Medical School, 2002
• Business Degree: MBA, Harvard Business School
• Internship: General surgery
• Residency: Anesthesiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, 2003 to 2006
• Further Training: Additional formal training at Harvard in medical education, business and ethics, with further work in quality improvement
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2008

Clinical Focus Of Dr. Richard Urman

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

• Non-operating room anesthesia and procedural sedation
• Perioperative quality improvement and patient safety
• Operating room efficiency and healthcare operations
• Multimodal analgesia and enhanced recovery
• Anesthesia education and leadership development

Positions And Editorial Roles Of Dr. Richard Urman

• Jay J. Jacoby Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University, since November 2022
• Former Director, Center for Perioperative Research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Former Chief of Anesthesia Service, Brigham and Women’s Health Care Center at Chestnut Hill
• Former Medical Director of Sedation for Interventional Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Certified Physician Executive
• Editor of numerous anesthesiology textbooks, including works on obstetric anesthesia procedures and moderate sedation

Dr. Richard Urman Research Output And Awards

• Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
• Widely published author and editor across perioperative medicine, sedation and healthcare operations
• Recognised nationally for work on non-operating room anesthesia and perioperative systems

Dr. Richard Urman Clinical Appointments By Location

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine

Columbus, Ohio. 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 To Expect From Perioperative Systems Care

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.

Specialists With Expertise Comparable To Dr. Richard Urman

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

• Dr. Alex Macario, perioperative systems at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Dr. Franklin Dexter, operating room management at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• 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

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

How Patients Reach Dr. Richard Urman

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.

Patient Questions About Dr. Richard Urman Answered

What does Dr. Richard Urman specialise in?

Dr. Richard Urman is an anesthesiologist whose work centres on perioperative care, procedural sedation and operating room management. Particular areas of focus include non-operating room anesthesia and procedural sedation and perioperative quality improvement and patient safety.

Where does Dr. Richard Urman practise?

Dr. Richard Urman is based at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Where did Dr. Richard Urman go to medical school?

MD, Harvard Medical School, 2002. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Richard Urman?

Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA, FASA. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, 2003 to 2006. American Board of Anesthesiology, 2008.

Is Dr. Richard Urman board certified?

American Board of Anesthesiology, 2008. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Richard Urman hold?

Dr. Richard Urman is Jay J. Jacoby MD, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, based at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.

References And Sources For This Dr. Richard Urman Profile

• Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center physician directory
• Ohio State University Department of Anesthesiology
• Ohio State College of Medicine chair appointment announcement

Compilation And Review Notes For Dr. Richard Urman

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 Associate Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and a staff anesthesiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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