Irim Salik, MD
Irim Salik, MD
Treats Children
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About Irim Salik, MD
Caring for children in their most vulnerable moments is both a profound responsibility and a great privilege. I chose pediatric anesthesiology because it allows me to be a steady, compassionate presence at a time when families are placing their deepest trust in a physician. A child arriving in the operating room is not just a patient—they are someone’s whole world. I never lose sight of that.
From the moment I started training in anesthesiology, I was drawn to the complexity and delicacy of pediatric care. Whether managing a critically ill newborn, easing anxiety in a frightened toddler, or reassuring a parent in the pre-operative suite, I am reminded daily of why I entered medicine: to make people feel safe, supported, and seen.
Pediatric anesthesia is not just about providing safe care—it’s about advocacy, precision, empathy, and teamwork. It requires not only medical expertise, but emotional presence. I’m honored to be part of a field where I can blend those qualities in service of children and their families.
Every child I care for teaches me something—about resilience and fearlessness. That trust is sacred to me. And it’s why I approach every case with the same care and commitment I would want for my own family.
Dr. Irim Salik specializes in pediatric anesthesiology, serving on the faculty of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and as an attending anesthesiologist at NewYork‑Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.
Her clinical practice encompasses care for infants, children, and adolescents requiring anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, and procedural interventions. She draws on expertise in perioperative management, airway safety, neurotrauma, and sedation in vulnerable pediatric populations.
Dr. Salik earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2008. She then completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Flushing Hospital Medical Center (2008–2009) and a residency in anesthesiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Morningside‑West (2009–2012). Subsequently, she pursued subspecialty training—a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Tower Health / St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children (2012–2013).
Dr. Salik is board certified in both anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology.
Her scholarly work has focused on pediatric anesthesia, perioperative safety in children with neurologic injury, socioeconomic factors in pediatric trauma care, and sedation standards in pediatric dentistry. At Weill Cornell, Dr. Salik holds the title of Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. She is an active contributor to both clinical and educational missions, mentoring residents and fellows in pediatric anesthesiology, advancing perioperative safety protocols, and engaging in collaborative research efforts bridging anesthesiology, neurosurgery, trauma, and pediatric care.
Outside of her academic and clinical roles, Dr. Salik remains deeply committed to health equity, particularly in the care of children from underserved communities and those with traumatic injuries. Her research interest in socioeconomic disparities in pediatric outcomes reflects this commitment.
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M.D.State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine2008
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B.A.New York University2004
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Assistant Attending AnesthesiologistNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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Assistant Professor of Clinical AnesthesiologyWeill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
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