Matthew D. McEvoy

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Matthew D. McEvoy is a leading anesthesiologist and perioperative medicine researcher whose work has fundamentally reshaped how surgical patients are managed before, during, and after operations. His primary research focuses on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, opioid-sparing anesthesia techniques, and perioperative quality improvement. McEvoy’s most influential contribution is his landmark 2018 study on an enhanced recovery program for bariatric surgical patients, which demonstrated a dramatic reduction in perioperative opioid consumption and postoperative nausea—a paper that has garnered 69 citations and become a cornerstone for modern bariatric anesthesia. Beyond this, his broader body of work has helped establish evidence-based pathways that minimize opioid exposure, accelerate recovery, and improve patient outcomes across multiple surgical specialties. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous national guideline contributions, McEvoy’s impact is felt in operating rooms worldwide. He is also a dedicated educator, having received multiple teaching awards, and serves as Vice Chair for Educational Affairs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. For students and clinicians alike, McEvoy exemplifies how rigorous clinical research can directly translate into safer, more effective patient care.