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Jeanna Blitz

Medical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology

Overview


As an anesthesiologist who specializes in perioperative medicine,  I currently serve as director of the Perioperative Anesthesia and Surgical Screening (PASS) clinic and PeriOperative Enhancement Teams (POET).  Our large multidisciplinary team is the foundation of an internationally renowned perioperative and population health program that provides value-based, high-quality care to Duke patients in need of surgery or procedures under anesthesia.  I seek opportunities to improve patients’ long-term health via a holistic approach focused on enhancing each patient’s physical and mental resilience, and I enjoy creating cross-disciplinary collaborations to improve patient outcomes.

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Medical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology · 2026 - Present Anesthesiology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Scholarly Works


Advancing Perioperative Medicine: A Multistakeholder Perspective.

Journal article Anesthesiology · July 1, 2026 Perioperative medicine spans the entire surgical care continuum, improving patient outcomes while reducing morbidity and mortality. Anesthesiology is uniquely positioned to influence the continued development of perioperative medicine. Recognizing this opp ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education


Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine · 2002 M.D.