Suwarna Anand, MD

Suwarna Anand, MD

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Gender: Female

Biography: Suwarna Anand is a board-certified Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist who pursued her residency and fellowship from one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. She is not only proficient in providing anesthesia for open heart, thoracic, major complex vascular and organ transplant surgeries but is also a board certified Transesophageal Echocardiographer. She renders her TEE skills to help guide interventions in the operating room and during percutaneous interventional cardiology procedures like occlusion of interatrial septal defect, left atrial appendage occlusion device, transcatheter mitral and aortic valve procedures. She was one of the first 3 anesthesiologists at UMMC who helped establish the successful Liver transplant program. Her passion for education has led her to practice in an academic institution where she enjoys being actively involved in the training and mentoring of residents and fellows and has been honored with multiple teacher of the year awards. She is spearheading the perioperative glycemic control program at UMMC. She is a member of the Credentialing Committee for the staff at UMMC. She is the Program director of the Cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowship and Director of the Anesthesia Transplant program. One of her favorite quotes “There are mysteries to this universe we were never meant to solve, who we are and why we are here are not among them, those answers we carry inside us.”

My Approach to Healthcare

As a cardiac anesthesiologist, I specialize in the care of patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgeries—where every second is critical and each decision carries significant weight. With the growing adoption of minimally invasive, percutaneous cardiac procedures performed in the catheterization lab, my role as a cardiac anesthesiologist has evolved significantly. I play a vital role in supporting these complex interventions by providing real-time hemodynamic management and expertise.in advance transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). My knowledge and skill enhance the precision and safety of these procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes in this rapidly advancing area of cardiovascular care. While my primary focus is in cardiac anesthesia, I am also privileged to provide care for patients undergoing a broad range of surgical procedures.
In my role as Program Director of the Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship, I am committed to lifelong learning and the continuous development of new skills to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the field. I am equally dedicated to training the next generation of anesthesiologists, helping them grow into highly competent and compassionate physicians.
My overarching goal is to ensure patient safety and improve outcomes through thorough preoperative evaluation, advanced intraoperative monitoring, and seamless collaboration with surgical and critical care teams. Beyond the administration of anesthesia, I place a strong emphasis on optimal pain management and enhanced recovery protocols, guiding patients through some of the most complex and vulnerable stages of their medical journey.
My approach to health care is rooted in precision, vigilance, and a deep commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.

Education

Board Certification: Anesthesiology
Fellowship:Yale-New Haven Hospital
Internship:Henry Ford Hospital
Medical Education:Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College
Medical Education:Children's Hospital of Michigan
Residency:Henry Ford Hospital

Experience

Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 3921607/2021 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, ACLS, American Heart Association04/2025 - Present
Certification, Subspecialty certification in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology, The American Board of Anesthesiology12/2023 - 12/2033
Certification, Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists01/2023 - Present
NPI, CMS
Re-certification, Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Anesthesiology2017 - 12/2026
Certification, Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, The National Board of Echocardiography12/2017 - 12/2027
Licensure, Arkansas State Medical Licensure, Arkansas State Medical Board10/2005 - 10/2012
Certification, BLS, The American Heart Association
Licensure, Michigan State Medical Licensure, Michigan Medical Board03/2005 - 01/2021
Licensure, Texas State Medical Licensure, Texas State Medical Board04/2009 - 05/2021
Certification, Diplomate, American Board ofAnesthesiology04/2006 - 12/2026
Certification, ECFMG, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates12/1999 - Present
DEA, Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, U.S. Dept. of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration06/2025
Licensure, State of Mississippi Medical License, MS State Board of Medical Licensure01/2009 - 06/2026

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Faculty Honor Roll, UMMC Dept of Anesthesia Chair2025
PBLD selected as a “Hot Topic” PBLD for ASA 2024 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2024 in Philadelphia, American Society of Anesthesiology-Educational Track2024
Induction into the Academy for Excellence in Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center2023
Trailblazer Teaching Award, The Office of Medical Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center2023
Fellow of American Society iof Anesthesiologists (FASA), ASA2023
Director of Transplant Anesthesiology, UMMC Department of Anesthesiology2021
Program Director Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship, Department of Anesthesiology UMMC2020
Teacher of the Year 2019/2020, University of Mississippi Medical Center-Anesthesiology Residency Program2020
Teacher of the Year 2014/2015, University of Mississippi Medical Center-Anesthesiology Residency Program2015
Certificate of Merit- First Year Junior College, Sangameshwar College1990