Transfusion-Free Medicine & Surgery

Our Team Leaders

William Cioffi, MDWilliam Cioffi, MD
Medical Director

William Cioffi, MD is the surgeon-in- chief at Rhode Island Hospital and an expert in the care of critically ill surgical patients. Cioffi served for seven years as chief of trauma surgery at Rhode Island Hospital before assuming his present role in 2001. As medical director, in addition to providing clinical care for patients under his supervision, he directs the medical aspects of transfusion-free care and advises other physicians and surgeons in blood conservation techniques.

WrightKevin Wright
Program Manager

Kevin Wright has been involved with bloodless medicine and surgery for nearly 15 years, including several years as a member of the Los Angeles/Orange County California Hospital Liaison Committee. He is a member of the Rhode Island Hospital Transfusion Committee and a member of the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM). He works closely with patients, coordinating their care and providing appropriate directives. He acts as liaison among patients, physicians and staff.

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