About this site At San Francisco VA Health Care System, our mission is to honor Veterans, their families, and caregivers by offering exceptional care that improves their health and well-being. With an unparalleled reputation as providers of the most complex care across VHA, we have a long history of conducting cutting-edge research, establishing innovative medical programs, and providing compassionate care. Notably, for over 60 years, the Medical Center's affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) ensures that all physicians are jointly recruited with UCSF School of Medicine. The San Francisco VA Health Care System Medical Center provides state of the art tertiary medical care to veterans. The SF VA Anesthesiology Service has extensive research, education, and simulation programs reducing perioperative risk, morbidity, and mortality in addition to providing exceptional clinical care. Site leadership Arthur Wallace, MD, PhD Professor Emeritus, Vice Chair, Chief of Anesthesia, VAMC Specialties supported at this site Acute and Chronic Pain Services Airway Management Cardiology Emergency Services ICU Services Psychiatry Radiology Surgical Services Access clinical resources connected to this site See Resources on C8
