Stephen P. Glasser

About the Author

Stephen P. Glasser, MD, is a distinguished cardiologist and professor emeritus of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he has dedicated over four decades to advancing cardiovascular care and surgical risk assessment. With a career spanning clinical practice, research, and education, Dr. Glasser has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on perioperative medicine, focusing on optimizing outcomes for patients with heart conditions undergoing noncardiac procedures. His seminal work, 'Noncardiac Surgery in the Cardiac Patient: Management and Assessment,' serves as a cornerstone resource for surgeons, anesthesiologists, and cardiologists, offering evidence-based strategies to mitigate risks and enhance patient safety in high-stakes surgical environments. A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Glasser's contributions continue to shape guidelines in perioperative cardiology, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to complex patient management.