Dr. Jinlei Li

Biography

Jinlei Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Yale University. He holds an MD from McGill University and a PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Li's residency and fellowship were completed at Yale University, focusing on regional anesthesia and acute pain management. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and serves as the Director of Regional Anesthesia at Yale New Haven Health. His clinical practice is centered on the application of regional anesthesia techniques to enhance postoperative recovery and reduce opioid usage among patients undergoing various surgeries, including total joint replacements and hip fracture management. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Li is actively involved in teaching residents and fellows, imparting essential skills in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. His research interests primarily involve developing innovative opioid-sparing regional anesthesia protocols and optimizing pain management strategies in surgical patients. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and participates in both national and international clinical studies on regional anesthesia.

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