Michael J ScottMichael James Scott is a Professor and Chief of Critical Care Medicine in Penn Medicine, USA. He has over 25-year experience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, and his research interest includes pathophysiology of surgery and perioperativeoutcomes, analgesia, functional outcomes and opioid sparing.

Dr. Scott's work in basic sciences and quality improvement has led to worldwide acceptance of a new approach to care of the surgical patient - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). In 2003 his department's published work has helped build the evidence base that rapid recovery after surgery leads to improved outcomes, reduced complications and reduced costs. Read More Read Less