Jugdeep Dhesi

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Dr. Jugdeep Dhesi is a leading geriatrician and researcher whose work sits at the vital intersection of geriatric medicine and perioperative care. Her primary research focus is on improving outcomes for older surgical patients, particularly through the development and implementation of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the perioperative setting. Dr. Dhesi is a pioneer in the field of perioperative medicine for older people, having established one of the first dedicated perioperative geriatric services in the UK. Her work has fundamentally shifted clinical practice, demonstrating that proactive, multidisciplinary geriatric input before, during, and after surgery can significantly reduce complications, length of stay, and functional decline. Her most cited work includes the landmark "POPS" (Proactive care of Older People undergoing Surgery) model, which has been widely adopted internationally. With over 100 publications and a citation count exceeding 3,000, Dr. Dhesi’s impact is profound. She is a co-author of national guidelines on perioperative care for older people and a sought-after speaker, recognized for her role in championing patient-centered, evidence-based care that respects the complexity of aging. Her recent work, including a 2023 study on functional trajectories in older women after gynaeoncology surgery, continues to refine the understanding of postoperative recovery in vulnerable populations.