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Peter DeSocio, DO, Anesthesiology, Columbus, OH

PeterAnthonyDeSocioDO,MBA, MHA, MFin, FACHE, FASA( _)

Anesthesiology Columbus, OH

Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology

Director of Anesthesia Services UH East Hospital, Professor- Clinical Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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  • Office

    The Department of Anesthesiology
    181 Taylor Avenue- Room C507
    Columbus, OH 43203
    Phone+1 614-366-2226
    Fax+1 614-293-8153

Summary

  • Dr. Peter DeSocio is a physician anesthesiologist who currently serves at the director for anesthesia services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, East Hospital. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and received Anesthesiology Board Certification in 2008 following anesthesia residency training in 2007 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center/Bethesda Naval Medical Center (National Capital Consortium) in Washington D.C. and has been in practice for 14 years. During his military career, Dr. DeSocio served as the Associate Chief, and Interim Chief of the Anesthesia Department at The US Army's Institute of Surgical Research and Burn Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.
    He specializes in ambulatory anesthesiology and regional anesthesiology and is experienced in advanced trauma life support, general anesthesiology, regional anesthesiology, ambulatory anesthesia, and military medicine.

    During his career at The Ohio State Medical Center, Dr. DeSocio completed his MBA at The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business and is undergoing a MFIN through Penn State University and MHA through UNC Chapel Hill Gilling's School of Public Health

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Public Health
    University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Public HealthMHA, 2022 - 2024
  • Penn State University
    Penn State UniversityMFin, General Finance, 2021 - 2023
  • The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
    The Ohio State University Fisher College of BusinessMBA, 2015 - 2016
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Anesthesiology, 2005 - 2007
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    Madigan Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton HillClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2009 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2007 - 2014
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State License 2007 - 2007
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Association for Physician LeadershipCertified Physician Executitve (CPE)
  • American College of Healthcare ExecutivesFellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
  • Northwestern Kellogg School of ManagementExecutive Physician Leadership Program
  • The Institute for Medical SimulationIMS Comprehensive Instructor Workshop
  • UMass Memorial Health Care Center for Innovation and Transformational ChangeLean Yellow Belt Training

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024, 2024
  • The Meritorious Service Medal Commander United States Army Institute of Surgical Research and Army Burn Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, 2007-2010
  • The National Defense Service Medal United States Army, United States Department of Defense, 2003-2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Perioperative Anesthetic Considerations for Burn Patients  
    Maani CV, Hansen JJ, Fortner PA, Cancio LC, DeSocio PA, Perioperative Nursing Clinics, 2012

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Video Game Therapy helping Soldiers
    Video Game Therapy helping SoldiersJanuary 1st, 2009
  • Virtual Reality System Eases Pain of Burn Care for Wounded Soilders
    Virtual Reality System Eases Pain of Burn Care for Wounded SoildersJanuary 1st, 2009

Committees

  • Appointed Member, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesiology (SAMBA) Committee on Membership 2020 - Present
  • Appointed Member, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesiology (SAMBA) Committee on Finance 2020 - Present
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Committee on Ambulatory Surgical Care 2017 - Present
  • Member, The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA), Membership Committee 2014 - Present
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Committee on Membership 2014 - Present
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Committee on Economics 2017 - 2019
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Committee on Patient Safety and Education 2017 - 2019
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Committee on Patient Safety and Education 2017 - 2019
  • Committee Chair, The Ohio State University (OSU) Department of Anesthesiology Simulation Education Committee 2012 - 2018
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Young Physicians Committee 2012 - 2015
  • Member, The Amerian Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Uniformed Services and Veterans Affairs 2011 - 2019
  • Appointed Member, The American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Committee on Trauma and Emergency Preparedness 2011 - 2017
  • Appointed Member, The Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists (OSA) Committee on Governmental Affairs 2011 - 2014

Professional Memberships