Dr. Ian Barbash is an ICU doctor and writer. Ian also survived critical illness as an ICU patient himself, transforming his approach to medicine, life, and writing. He cares for patients during and after critical illness and leads wellbeing programs for physicians. His creative work lies at the intersection of medicine, relationships, and fatherhood.
In interviews, Ian can speak about topics including but not limited to:
- what happens when the dual-perspective of the physician-turned-patient reshapes empathy and understanding
- how cultivating meaning—not just promoting resilience—is essential to wellbeing
- the physical and emotional toll critical illness exacts on both patients and their clinicians
- how human connection promotes healing, for professionals and patients alike
Hospitals swamped with delta cases struggle to care for critical patients
September 3, 2021
Wall Street Journal
Need another reason to get vaccinated? It prevents sepsis, the condition that makes COVID-19 deadly
April 28, 2021
The Philadelphia Inquirer
New York doctors thank UPMC for helping during COVID-19 crisis
April 30, 2020
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Ian Barbash, MD 