John McNelis

State University of New York, Jacobi Medical Center

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John McNelis is a pioneering researcher in surgical critical care and telemedicine, with a focus on integrating robotic remote presence technology into intensive care settings. His work addresses the national shortage of intensivists by exploring how robotic telerounding can extend physician availability and enhance patient care in surgical ICUs. In his highly cited 2012 study, "Robotic remote presence technology in the surgical intensive care unit" (33 citations), McNelis demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of remote presence technology for 24/7 ICU coverage. He further advanced this field with his 2014 paper, "The effect of robotic telerounding in the surgical intensive care units impact on medical education" (20 citations), which examined how these technologies influence medical training and resident education. McNelis’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping modern tele-ICU practices, offering scalable solutions to staffing challenges while maintaining high standards of care. His work is widely recognized for bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical application, making him a key figure in the evolution of remote critical care.