Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Mike Guertin, Professor of Anesthesiology and Chief Perioperative Medical Director at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Jun 24, 2025
Dr. Mike Guertin, a seasoned Professor of Anesthesiology and Chief Perioperative Medical Director at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, shares valuable insights from his extensive career. He discusses his leadership lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects on his transformative MBA experience. The conversation highlights the critical anesthesia shortage, its causes, and the challenges it poses to healthcare delivery. Guertin emphasizes the importance of mentorship, resilience, and having meaningful conversations to prevent burnout and foster growth in the medical field.
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Dr. Guertin's Career Journey
- Dr. Guertin's career spanned faculty roles, starting a physician-owned surgery center, and leadership at Ohio State.
- He adapted continuously, earning an MBA and expanding his healthcare leadership amid growth and change.
Value of Lifelong Learning
- Lifelong learning adds critical value to leadership development.
- Engaging with younger professionals during Ohio State's MBA working program enriched Dr. Guertin's perspective.
Complex Causes of Anesthesia Shortage
- The anesthesia shortage stems from many factors including pandemic retirements and low government reimbursement.
- Innovations like new medical treatments are starting to reduce surgical demand, easing pressures somewhat.