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Ranjit Deshpande, MD, MBA, FCCM

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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
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Additional Titles

Vice Chair Finance & Strategy, Anesthesiology

Director, Transplant Anesthesiology

Contact Info

ranjit.deshpande@yale.edu

Anesthesiology

PO Box 208051

New Haven, CT 06520-8051

United States

About

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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Vice Chair Finance & Strategy, Anesthesiology; Director, Transplant Anesthesiology

Biography

Dr. Ranjit Deshpande is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Director of Transplant Anesthesiology, and Vice Chair of Finance and Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

He began his medical training at BJ Medical College in Pune, India, and completed residency at the University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Since joining Yale in 2012, Dr. Deshpande has worked to advance programs that improve patient care and resident education. He led the development of Yale’s perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program, now a core part of both bedside clinical practice and training.

His clinical focus includes complex abdominal organ transplantation and critical care, where collaboration across teams is key to success.

In 2024, Dr. Deshpande earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management, strengthening his work in healthcare leadership, strategy, and operations. As Vice Chair, he helps guide department planning, workforce models, and financial stewardship while aligning these efforts with broader institutional priorities.

Dr. Deshpande is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physician leaders and developing collaborative systems that deliver value throughout the perioperative continuum. His work increasingly intersects with broader efforts in care integration and system-level collaboration, highlighting the evolving role of anesthesiologists in advancing healthcare delivery.

Last Updated on July 02, 2025.

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Education & Training

Fellowship
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2012)
Residency
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital (2011)
Internship
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital (2008)
Internship
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College (2004)

Research

Overview

Medical Research Interests

Critical Care; Education; Operations Research; Perioperative Period; Transplantation

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Ranjit Deshpande's published research.

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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

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    Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)

    2012 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsVolunteer
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    Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia (SATA)

    2018 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsTreasurer
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    BJA Education

    2024 - PresentJournal ServiceAssociate Editor
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    Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA)

    2014 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsVolunteer
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    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    2008 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsVolunteer
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Clinical Care

Overview

Ranjit Deshpande, MD, MBA is a transplant anesthesiologist and critical care physician specializing in the care of patients undergoing complex abdominal organ transplants, including liver and kidney transplants. He also treats critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, working closely with surgical and medical teams to coordinate safe, effective care.

Dr. Deshpande has helped develop a comprehensive, team-based approach that supports transplant patients throughout their surgical journey. This includes a dedicated preoperative consult clinic for risk assessment and optimization, intraoperative care tailored to high-risk physiology, and standardized postoperative critical care protocols that ensure continuity, safety, and improved outcomes.

He also led the creation of Yale’s perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program, enabling anesthesiologists to make real-time, bedside decisions that improve patient care. His clinical philosophy emphasizes technology-enabled care, collaboration, and clear communication with patients and their families.

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Deshpande serves as vice chair for finance and strategy for Yale’s Department of Anesthesiology. He earned his MBA from Yale School of Management and is actively involved in improving how care teams function and how health systems can better serve patients, with the patient always at the center of these efforts.

“I believe in building a seamless experience for patients from their first visit to the operating room and through recovery,” he says. “Our goal is to anticipate challenges and support patients every step of the way.”

Clinical Specialties

Anesthesiology; Critical Care Anesthesiology

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Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology)

    Certification Organization
    AB of Anesthesiology
    Original Certification Date
    2012

  • Anesthesiology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Anesthesiology
    Original Certification Date
    2012

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Anesthesiology

PO Box 208051

New Haven, CT 06520-8051

United States

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