Bret Alvis

Bret Alvis has a diverse work experience in the field of anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Bret began their career as an Anesthesiology Resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in July 2009 and completed their residency in June 2012. Bret then served as the Chief Anesthesia Resident from July 2012 to June 2013.

Continuing their journey at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Bret Alvis pursued a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from July 2013 to June 2014. Following this, they took on multiple roles, including Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine (starting in July 2014), Director of the Vascular Waveform Analysis Group (starting in August 2019), Associate Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (starting in September 2020), and Associate Chair of the Sedation Committee (starting in July 2018).

In addition to their roles at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Bret Alvis also worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from October 2015 onwards, serving as an Intensivist and the Perioperative Care Service Medical Director.

Furthermore, Bret Alvis held the position of Chief Scientific Officer at VoluMetrix, a company specializing in healthcare technology, starting from June 2020.

Currently, Bret Alvis holds the position of Medical Advisor and Chief Anesthesia Officer at Goldfinch Health, a role they have undertaken since February 2021.

Finally, Bret Alvis has been an active member of the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists since January 2019, serving on the Research Committee until April 2022.

Bret Alvis completed their education at the University of Iowa, where they earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine between the years 2005 and 2009. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Iowa, graduating in 2005.

In addition to their education, Bret Alvis also holds certifications in the medical field. Bret is a certified Physician Anesthesiologist, having obtained this certification from The American Board of Anesthesiology in April 2011. Bret also holds a Certification in Anesthesiology: Critical Care Medicine, although specific details about the institution and year of attainment are unavailable.