Dr. Rupert M. Pearse, OBE, MBBS, MD(Res), FRCA, FFICM

Rupert M. Pearse, OBE, MBBS, MD(Res), FRCA, FFICM is an anesthesiologist based at University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital in Guildford and London, United Kingdom, recognised internationally for work in intensive care medicine and perioperative medicine. He holds the position of Professor of Intensive Care Medicine and Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine.

He was previously NIHR Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at Queen Mary University of London; appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey in 2026. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 2024 New Year Honours.

Anesthesiologists are physicians who keep patients safe, comfortable and stable before, during and after surgery or another procedure. Within that specialty, Dr. Rupert Pearse is best known for intensive care medicine and perioperative medicine.

Who Dr. Rupert Pearse Is

• Full Name And Credentials: Rupert M. Pearse, OBE, MBBS, MD(Res), FRCA, FFICM
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Intensive care medicine and perioperative medicine
• Current Position: Professor of Intensive Care Medicine and Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
• Institution: University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital
• Location: Guildford and London, United Kingdom
• Previous Appointments: Previously NIHR Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at Queen Mary University of London; appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey in 2026

How Dr. Rupert Pearse Trained

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

• Medical Degree: MBBS, St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London, 1996
• Residency: Postgraduate training in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine in the South-West Thames region, including St George’s Hospital
• Specialist Certification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine
• Academic Appointments: Senior Lecturer in Intensive Care Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, 2006, promoted to Professor in 2014

Clinical And Research Interests Of Dr. Rupert Pearse

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

• Outcomes after major surgery in high-risk patients
• Perioperative haemodynamic optimisation
• Large multicentre randomised trials and epidemiological studies
• Global surgery and perioperative care in low and middle income countries
• Critical illness and organ support

Appointments And Leadership Roles Of Dr. Rupert Pearse

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey
• Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Adult Critical Care Unit, Royal London Hospital, where he has worked since 2005
• Founding Director, Perioperative Medicine Clinical Trials Network
• Emeritus NIHR Research Professor and NIHR Senior Investigator
• Former Director of Clinical Research, Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, 2017 to 2025
• Chair, NIHR Health Technology Assessment Commissioning Committee, 2022 to 2027
• Founder and former lead of the Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group
• Chief investigator of the PRISM trial, with leading roles in OPTIMISE II and EPOCH

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Rupert Pearse

• Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 2024 New Year Honours, for services to intensive care medicine
• NIHR Research Professorship, one of the most competitive research awards in United Kingdom health research
• NIHR Senior Investigator
• Oversaw a fivefold increase in research publications at one of England’s largest NHS trusts

Practice Setting For Dr. Rupert Pearse

University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital

Guildford and London, United Kingdom. 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.

Understanding Perioperative And Critical Care

Critical care anaesthesia covers patients whose breathing, circulation or other organ systems need active support, whether after major surgery or because of severe illness. Anesthesiologists trained in intensive care manage ventilation, sedation and organ support, and they often lead the teams caring for the sickest patients in a hospital.

Other Anesthesiologists In Perioperative And Critical Care

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

• Dr. Michael Gropper, critical care anesthesia at University of California, San Francisco
• 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

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Appointment And Coverage Guidance For Dr. Rupert Pearse

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.

What People Ask About Dr. Rupert Pearse

What does Dr. Rupert Pearse specialise in?

Dr. Rupert Pearse is an anesthesiologist whose work centres on intensive care medicine and perioperative medicine. Particular areas of focus include outcomes after major surgery in high-risk patients and perioperative haemodynamic optimisation.

Where does Dr. Rupert Pearse practise?

Dr. Rupert Pearse is based at University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital in Guildford and London, United Kingdom.

Where did Dr. Rupert Pearse go to medical school?

MBBS, St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London, 1996. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Rupert Pearse?

Rupert M. Pearse, OBE, MBBS, MD(Res), FRCA, FFICM. Specialist training in Postgraduate training in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine in the South-West Thames region, including St George’s Hospital. Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

Is Dr. Rupert Pearse board certified?

Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and of the Faculty of Intensive 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. Rupert Pearse hold?

Dr. Rupert Pearse is Professor of Intensive Care Medicine and Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, based at University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital.

Primary Sources For The Dr. Rupert Pearse Profile

• University of Surrey staff profile
• Queen Mary University of London, William Harvey Research Institute
• Perioperative Medicine Clinical Trials Network

Accuracy And Review Of This Dr. Rupert Pearse 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.

Update note: Previously NIHR Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at Queen Mary University of London; appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey in 2026.

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Important Notice About This Dr. Rupert Pearse Listing

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital.