James D. Beckman, M.D.
Attending Anesthesiologist

Dr. James D. Beckman is a board-certified anesthesiologist, practicing since 1997.  Dr. Beckman teaches clinical regional anesthesia, including brachial plexus block techniques, physiology and complications, spinals, epidurals, combined spinal-epidural anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks for analgesia. Dr. Beckman is a member of the Department's dedicated Spine Team and an expert in management of the difficult airway.  Dr. Beckman is also the Director of the Department's Residency and Fellowship Training Programs.

Academic Appointment

• Assistant Clinical Professor in Anesthesiology
  Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Specialty
Spine Surgery 
Regional Anesthesia

Board Certification

• American Board of Anesthesiology - 1997
• The National Board of Medical Examiners - 1992

Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Residency
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Chief Resident, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center

Fellowship
Fellow in Regional Anesthesia, Hospital for Special Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

• New York State Society of Anesthesiologists 
• American Society of Anesthesiologists
• American Medical Association