Dr. Miakka Nicole Jalloh, MD

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Miakka Nicole Jalloh, who serves patients in Dallas, Texas.

A trusted anesthesiologist, Dr. Jalloh stands as an accomplished and dedicated medical professional, making her mark as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her journey has been characterized by improving the quality of care provided to expectant mothers, particularly focusing on peripartum morbidity and mortality within the African American community. In 2020, she assumed the role of Quality Improvement Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology, which showed her commitment to raising the standards of care provided to women during pregnancy and childbirth.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after she earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where she earned her medical degree with honors. Her passion for anesthesiology led her to UT Southwestern, where she pursued a residency program. Moreover, her dedication to enhancing obstetric care, led to advanced training through a fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology.

As a testament of her continued education, Dr. Jalloh is board-certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Her influence extends beyond the delivery room, as she actively participates in various committees at UT Southwestern, including the Faculty Collaborative on Racial Equality and Diversity, the Obstetrics Anesthesia Complex Case Group, and the Anesthesiology Performance Improvement Committee.

Continuously advancing her efforts, Dr. Jalloh is an active member in professional organizations such as the American Medical Association, the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, they measure the patient’s respiration.

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