Mikita Fuchita, MD
Sr. Instructor, Anesthesiology

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Medical School:
  • MD, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan (2013)
Residency:
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program, Anesthesiology (2019)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Critical Care Medicine (2021)
  • University of Colorado, Clinical Research (2022)
Languages: English, Japanese
Department: Anesthesiology

Professional Titles

  • Research Fellow

Recognition & Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine (2019)
  • Resident Scholar, Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (2017)

Teaching

  • Senior Instructor (2022)
    School of Medicine, Anesthesiology

Publications

  • Fuchita M, Ridgeway KJ, Fernandez-Bustamante A. Pain and Mobilization after Surgery: Comment. Anesthesiology. 2022 May. PMID: 35588465.
  • Fuchita M, Khan SH, Perkins AJ, Gao S, Wang S, Kesler KA, Khan BA. Perioperative Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul;108(1):190-195. PubMed PMID: 30817919
  • Fuchita M, Khan SH, Khan BA. Reply. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec;108(6):1925. PubMed PMID: 31761265
  • Khan BA, Perkins AJ, Campbell NL, Gao S, Khan SH, Wang S, Fuchita M, Weber DJ, Zarzaur BL, Boustani MA, Kesler K. Preventing Postoperative Delirium After Major Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery-A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018 Dec;66(12):2289-2297. PubMed PMID: 30460981

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member
  • International Anesthesia Research Society, Member
  • European Society of Intensive Medicine, Member
  • Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology
  • Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2021)
  • Critical Care Medicine, Board Certification (2021)
Clinical Interests
My areas of interests include post-intensive care syndrome, delirium, sedation optimization in the ICU, early mobilization, ventilator management, implementation science, and Agile science.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for each patient by practicing evidence-based medicine and understanding their unique values and perspectives. I also believe that humanity remains the essential guidance in medicine and value honest conversations with my patients.

Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan (2013)
Residency Programs:
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program, Anesthesiology (2019)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Critical Care Medicine (2021)
  • University of Colorado, Clinical Research (2022)
Languages: English, Japanese
Department: Anesthesiology
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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