Victor Davila, MD
Anesthesiologist, Associate Professor
Anesthesia Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology
Conditions and expertise
- Critical Illness
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Anesthesiology
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Anesthesiology
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- French, Spanish
Biography
As an anesthesiologist, I specialize in caring for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. I serve as Director of Critical Care for the Department of Anesthesiology, and I am the Education Director for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. I am proud to lead such an exceptional unit and help expand its clinical, academic and operational impact in ways that benefit our patients and communities.
I chose medicine, and anesthesiology in particular, because it combines technical precision with the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. Whether in the operating room or the intensive care unit, I provide steady, evidence-based care that prioritizes patient safety, clear communication and compassion.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, mentoring learners has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my academic career. It has shaped how I lead them, teach them and help them grow as professionals, reinforcing the importance of clarity, structure and lifelong learning in both clinical care and education. My current role includes helping to educate the next generation of physicians as an associate clinical professor of Anesthesiology in The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I also lead my department’s Resident Quality Improvement Program.
In addition, I am a nationally recognized educator and trusted expert in graduate medical training, with a focus on quality improvement and systems-based practices. I serve as a faculty educator for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s initiative called the Program Directors Patient Safety and Quality (PDPQ) Educators Network.
Conditions and expertise
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Illness
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/1/2015 - Fellowship - Critical Care Medicine
- University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 - Residency - Anesthesiology
- University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2012 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond Heights, MO, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009 - Other
- Universidad de Monterrey, Garcia 66238, Mexico
7/1/2005 - 8/15/2006 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Universidad de Monterrey, Garcia 66238, Mexico
8/15/1999 - 12/1/2005
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
4/18/2024 -
American Board of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine
9/7/2013 -
American Board of Anesthesiology
4/19/2013
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Davila has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Mindray USA
- Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
- The American Society of Anesthesiologists
- The Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists