Froedtert Hospital & Medical College of Wisconsin
Professional Roles and Affiliations
Jens William Krombach, MD, MHA currently holds multiple key leadership and academic positions within the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) health network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
- Senior Medical Director, Perioperative Services at Froedtert Hospital (since February 2023)
- Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin (since February 2023)
- Professor of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin (since April 2022)
Froedtert Hospital functions as the only academic medical center and Level I adult Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin, partnering closely with MCW to advance patient care, medical research, and education.
Clinical Specialization
- Board-certified in Anesthesiology, Dr. Krombach’s primary specialty lies in perioperative clinical care, with significant leadership in anesthesia operations and clinical workflow optimization.
Education and Training
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 1994
- Residency in Anesthesia:
- Orthopedic University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany (1994–1995)
- Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany (1996)
- University Hospital Cologne, Germany (1996–1999)
- Fellowship in Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Germany (2000–2001)
- Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, Los Angeles, CA (2019–2020) — Graduated with a 3.9 GPA
Career Timeline (Selected Highlights)
- 2023–Present: Vice Chair Clinical Operations, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2023–Present: Senior Medical Director, Perioperative Services, Froedtert Hospital
- 2022–Present: Professor of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2015–2024: Medical Consultant and Educator, Teleflex Incorporated
- 2013–2022: Medical Advisor, ChatrHealth
- 2004–2022: Professor of Clinical Anesthesia; Medical Director Perioperative Services; Clinical Director Anesthesia at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center / UCSF
- 1986–2004: Paramedic and EMT instructor roles in Germany (German Red Cross, Malteser Hilfsdienst, Cologne Fire Department)
Research and Publications
Dr. Krombach has contributed extensively to anesthesia safety and perioperative care research, with at least 19 peer-reviewed publications. His work emphasizes patient safety and clinical process improvements, notably:
- Developed and promoted checklists for routine anesthesia care to reduce omissions and improve patient outcomes (e.g., pre- and post-induction anesthesia checklists published in Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2015).
- Research on persistent high rates of omissions during anesthesia induction demonstrated significant reduction through checklist utilization.
- Publications encompass areas such as cognitive aids in trauma anesthesia, anesthesia workflow optimization, and perioperative safety protocols.
- His research contributions include enhancing anesthesia induction safety and improving perioperative clinical operations.
Languages
- German (native or bilingual proficiency)
- English (full professional proficiency)
- Spanish (limited working proficiency)
- French (limited working proficiency)
Professional Impact and Recognition
- Dr. Krombach is recognized as a clinical and administrative leader in perioperative services, combining deep clinical expertise with healthcare management skills acquired through his executive MHA degree.
- His career demonstrates sustained commitment to anesthesiology education, clinical innovation, and operations leadership across prestigious academic medical centers.
- Holds significant influence within Froedtert Hospital and MCW through leadership roles focused on clinical operations and perioperative service delivery.
Contact and Location
- Work Address: Froedtert Hospital, 900 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Phone: 414-805-3000 (Main hospital contact)
- Professional Profile and Further Details: [Froedtert Doctor Profile](https://www.froedtert.com/doctors/jens-krombach-1881762870) | [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwkmd)
- Followers on LinkedIn: 648+
Additional Relevant Insights
- Dr. Krombach's background in both clinical anesthesiology and healthcare administration positions him as a decision-maker and influencer in the delivery and improvement of perioperative care services.
- His direct involvement with Teleflex Incorporated as a medical consultant for nearly a decade suggests familiarity with medical device technologies and clinical education, which may inform his perspectives on technology adoption in anesthesia and perioperative environments.
- Leadership roles at Froedtert Hospital and MCW include oversight responsibilities likely encompassing resource allocation, clinical workflow optimization, quality assurance, and operational efficiency in anesthesiology services.
This profile reflects a comprehensive aggregation of Dr. Jens Krombach’s professional background relevant to clinical anesthesiology, perioperative services leadership, and healthcare operations at Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin.
