What We Do:
Neurosurgical procedures are extremely delicate and require a collaborative effort to ensure that patients maintain good blood flow, oxygen levels, and appropriate level of consciousness. The anesthesiologists in the Neuroanesthesia Division play a critical role in controlling and monitoring patient conditions in addition to ensuring pain management during and after these procedures. Our neuroanesthesiologists provide care in the general neurosurgical operating rooms and in the neurointerventional radiology suites at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Patients in these settings receive personalized anesthetic combinations to accomplish the surgical goals of these complex and nuanced procedures.
Dr. Christina Miller Named ACCM Neuroanesthesia Division Chief
We are pleased to share that Dr. Christina Miller, MD, has accepted the position of Division Chief of Neuroanesthesia at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Following a comprehensive national search, Dr. Miller emerged as an exceptional candidate whose clinical expertise, leadership experience, and deep institutional knowledge distinguish her as the ideal person to lead the division. She has served Johns Hopkins with distinction for over 15 years and is widely respected by anesthesiology colleagues, neurosurgical partners, trainees, and multidisciplinary teams across the hospital.
Dr. Miller is an accomplished neuroanesthesiologist with extensive experience in the care of complex neurosurgical patients, functional neurosurgery, and neurointerventional procedures. In addition to her clinical excellence, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership in perioperative operations, education, simulation, and patient safety. Many of you know her through her long-standing roles in neuroanesthesia and general OR coordination, simulation education, and as Medical Director of Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
As Division Chief, Dr. Miller will focus on strengthening collaboration with neurosurgery, advancing clinical and translational research, enhancing resident, fellow, faculty and CRNA education, and fostering a professional, inclusive, and collegial culture within the division. Her vision emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence in patient care.
Division Faculty and Clinical Associates
Christina Miller, MD
Division Chief for Neuroanesthesiology
ECT Anesthesia Director, Multidisciplinary Airway Course Director, Simulation Education Co-Director
Allan Gottschalk, MD, PhD
Director, Anesthesiology Research Training Program (T32)
Marek Mirski, MD, PhD
Thai Nguyen, MD, PhD
Neuroanesthesiology Quality and Safety Director
Kathryn Rosenblatt, MD
Fellowship Director, Director of Outreach
Alyson Russo, MD
Fellowship Director, Director of Neuroanesthesia Resident Education
John B. Sampson, MD
Executive Director Austere Anesthesia Health Outcomes Research Group
Adam Schiavi, MD, PhD, MS.
Center for Immersive Simulation and Telemedicine Director, Simulation Education Co-Director
Shruti Sudhakar, MD
Robert Thomsen, MD, FASA
Vice Chair for Human Resources and Patient Experience; Medical Director, Endoscopy; Maryland ASA Director
John A. Ulatowski, MD, PhD, MBA
Distinguished Service University Professor
Neuroanesthesia Cohort
CRNAs are able to provide anesthesia for a variety of challenging cases in neurosurgery and trauma at Johns Hopkins. They provide anesthesia for cases such as craniotomies, including awake, complex, cervical spine surgeries; posterior fossa tumor resections; endoscopic procedures; spinal fusions; and level I emergency procedures for aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and acute trauma to the cervical spine. The CRNAs in this cohort also provide anesthesia for neuro-interventional procedures. Trust and respect are instilled in this group of CRNAs that stems from the attending anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff. It is a unique area in which to specialize because a patient’s quality of life is involved and constant vigilance is required.