Natalia Ivascu Girardi, MD, is a leading anesthesiologist and intensivist at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in critical care medicine and perioperative management. She has extensive experience in managing complex surgical patients, including those undergoing cardiac and high-risk procedures. Dr. Girardi’s academic focus includes leadership in critical care education and clinical innovation aimed at improving patient safety and multidisciplinary coordination. She has contributed to several academic publications and textbooks, reflecting her commitment to advancing evidence-based approaches to anesthesia and intensive care medicine.