About

Our mission is excellence in patient-centered care that is guided by innovative research, education, and our commitment to health equity. Our vision is to advance perioperative care by cultivating the next generation of leaders in our field.

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Message from the Chair

It is a privilege and a pleasure to lead the UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, one of the preeminent departments in the world. 

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Specialties

We have a wide range of specialties, each dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, pioneering research, and advanced education. Our specialties are designed to address specific needs, from the unique requirements of infants and expecting mothers to the complexities of critical care, pain management, neurosurgery, and regional anesthesia.

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Sites

Our sites include the UCSF Helen Diller Medical Centers at Mission Bay and Parnassus Heights, the UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, the VA Medical Center, and the Zuckerberg San Francisco Hospital. Explore our sites to learn more about how UCSF Anesthesia is shaping the future of health care.

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