Dr. Clifford, MD, FASA, is an anesthesiologist with UofL Health and a Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He has served as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine since 2017, overseeing anesthesia services across a multi-hospital health system. His clinical practice spans the specialty, with particular interests in regional and obstetric anesthesiology. His leadership emphasizes high-quality perioperative care, operating room efficiency, resident and fellow education, and the expansion of research and scholarly activity through strong collaboration across surgical and medical specialties.