A POD Leader is a crucial member of the anesthesia team, responsible for overseeing a group of operating rooms (POD – Perioperative Department) to ensure optimal patient care and operational efficiency. They support anesthesia providers (MDs, CRNAs, residents, trainees) by managing resources, maintaining appropriate OR time-break ratios, and being available in crisis situations. POD Leaders also facilitate communication with other teams, coordinate daily schedules, manage staffing for the next day, and participate in safety and quality projects.

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Portrait of Ziyan  Song, MD

Ziyan Song, MD

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology; POD 3 Leader

Portrait of Swarup Varaday, MD

Swarup Varaday, MD

Professor, Anesthesiology; POD 1 Leader

Portrait of Max Wolfson, MD

Max Wolfson, MD

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology; POD 4 Leader

Portrait of Jonathan Zoller, MD

Jonathan Zoller, MD

Associate Director of Clinical Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital; Associate Professor, Anesthesiology; PACU POD Leader

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