Dr. Murali Srikrishna Patri

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Murali Srikrishna Patri, who serves patients in Michigan.

An experienced anesthesiologist specializing in pain medicine and sports medicine, Dr. Patri is an attending physician at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan & Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

For over 100 years, Henry Ford Hospital has been a leader in advancing medicine and delivering the most innovative treatments. It is a state-of-the-art academic hospital and research center located in Detroit’s New Center area. The 877-bed hospital is recognized for clinical excellence in the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, transplant, and cancer. It is the flagship hospital of Henry Ford Health System, one of the nation’s leading comprehensive integrated health systems.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital operates a 191-bed hospital nestled on 80 tranquil acres in Oakland County. The hospital’s open, modern design features soaring ceilings, natural stone, and abundant green plant life. Here, patients have access to the expertise of Henry Ford Medical Group physicians, nurses, care coordinators, dietitians, and other providers. They offer emergency care services and a Primary Stroke Center. 

An Indian native, Dr. Patri received his medical degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College in 1996. After relocating to the United States, he completed his internship and residency in anesthesiology at Henry Ford Hospital, and his fellowship in pain management & anesthesia at the University of Washington Medical Center.

With over 25 years of experience in the field, he is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, they measure the patient’s respiration.

In addition to English, Dr. Patri is fluent in Hindi and Telugu.

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