Academic Position: Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Fellowship/Subspecialties: Critical Care Medicine 

Hospital: Imam Hossein Hospital

Brief Biography: Dr. Mehran Kouchek is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences with more than three decades of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and research. Since beginning his career as an anesthesiologist in 1989, he has developed extensive expertise in critical care medicine, regional anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, and chronic interventional pain management. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kouchek has been actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows while contributing to research in anesthesiology and intensive care medicine. His professional interests focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based perioperative care, critical care management, and innovative pain treatment strategies. He remains actively engaged in both clinical practice and academic research, with a commitment to advancing anesthesiology and critical care services.

Research Interests (3–8 keywords):

• Critical Care Medicine

• Regional Anesthesia

• Cardiac Anesthesia

• Interventional Pain Medicine

• Intensive Care Pharmacology

• Antibiotic Stewardship

• Blood Product Management

• Perioperative Medicine

Current Research Focus: Dr. Kouchek’s current research focuses on optimizing care for critically ill patients through the study of drug interactions in intensive care units, patterns of antibiotic resistance, and the utilization of blood products in critical care settings. His work aims to improve patient safety, support evidence-based prescribing practices, and enhance resource utilization in the ICU.

Email Address: mehrankouchek@yahoo.com