Bio
Dr. Hennessey is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University and her medical degree at Saint Louis University. Following an internship at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, she completed her anesthesia and critical care training at Stanford University. Dr. Hennessey is board certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. She joined the faculty at Stanford in 2012 and performs clinical duties on the following services: general anesthesia, anesthesia preoperative care clinic, cardiothoracic intensive care unit, and medical-surgical intensive care unit. Clinical areas of study include early mobility and delirium management of critically ill patients as well as patient-family interaction in the ICU. She currently serves as the Program Director of the Anesthesia Critical Care Medicine Fellowship and as the Rotation Director for the Critical Care Core Clerkship at Stanford School of Medicine. Her medical education interests include simulation, flipped-classroom models, quality-improvement training for trainees, methods of assessment, and patient-doctor communication skills.
Clinical Focus
- Critical Care
- Anesthesia
- Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation
- Medical Education
- Patient Simulation
Administrative Appointments
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Co-Medical Director of Stanford LifeFlight, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2012 - 2014)
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Associate Program Director, Anesthesia Critical Care Fellowship, Stanford University (2013 - 2015)
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Program Director, Anesthesia Critical Care Fellowship, Stanford Medicine (2015 - Present)
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Rotation Director, Critical Care Core Clerkship, Stanford University School of Medicine (2015 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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John Thompson, M.D. Memorial Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Award - Teaching Award, Stanford University (2012)
Professional Education
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Medical Education: St Louis University School of Medicine (2007) MO
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Residency: Stanford University Anesthesiology Residency (2011) CA
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Internship: St. John's Mercy Medical Center aka Mercy Hospital St. Louis (2008) MO
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Fellowship: Stanford University Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (2012) CA
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Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine (2012)
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Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2012)
Community and International Work
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IndoAnesthesia Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia
Topic
US Guided Techniques in Anesthesia and Obstetric Critical Care
Populations Served
Local Anesthesiologists in Indonesia
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes
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Medical Mission, Cumana, Venezuela
Topic
Anesthesia for Cleft Lip and Palate
Partnering Organization(s)
RotaPlast
Populations Served
Children and adults with facial deformities requiring surgical repair
Location
International
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes