Matthew Bertram, MD
Anesthesiologist
About Dr. Bertram
Dr. Matthew Bertram is a board certified anesthesiologist at HSS. Having completed his residency training at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Hospital for Special Surgery in 2005, he embarked on a career focused on enhancing patient care from his early days as a Clinical Instructor of Anesthesia at Weill Cornell Medical Center to a 14-year tenure at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
As Director of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Perioperative Pain Management, Dr. Bertram played a pivotal role in establishing the CPMC Fast Track Total Joint Pathway and implementing ambulatory total joint replacement in multiple outpatient centers, revolutionizing orthopedic care for enhanced efficiency and patient convenience. He also served as a Senior Team Leader on the Liver Transplant Team.
After returning to New York City, Dr. Bertram led as Director of Anesthesia for Gramercy Surgery Center in Manhattan and Queens, while simultaneously serving as Vice Chair for Optum Tristate Department of Anesthesiology. His professional interests include advancing anesthesia techniques for total joint replacement in the ambulatory setting and participating in orthopedic medical missions in developing countries.
Special Expertise
Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia
Ambulatory Anesthesia
Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Anesthesiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
Affiliations
American Society of Anesthesiologists
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
Certifications
Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology
Awards
Sadel Wortis Klein Award - Excellence in Clinical Performance, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 2005
Resident Award for Clinical Excellence in Regional Anesthesia, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2005
Education
Medical: University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 2001
Internship:Hennepin County Medical Center, 2002
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College, 2005
State Licensure
New York
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Bertram
Patient Education
Research
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of February 23, 2024, Dr. Bertram reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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