Department of Anesthesiology
A Tradition of Excellence Since 1949

As one of the earliest academic departments for anesthesiology in the nation, our mission continues today by providing the highest quality patient care, education, and research — all within a diverse and inclusive community. 

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Advancing the Field

We prepare specialists in the field of anesthesia with the knowledge, clinical expertise and interpersonal skills necessary to become the consummate medical professional. We strive to be the preeminent academic anesthesiology department in the world by making major advances in the field of anesthesiology, as well as medicine and science in general; and we are committed to developing the next generation of outstanding researchers.

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Department of Anesthesiology
1H247 UH, SPC 5048
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5048
Phone: 734-936-4280
ABOUT

Learn more about the goals and vision that define the Department of Anesthesiology.

EDUCATION

Our training programs provide trainees with the skills required to both meet and exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.

RESEARCH

We focus on making major advances in the following research areas: outcomes, pain and opioids, and neuroscience.

PEOPLE

Our faculty is committed to making positive contributions to medicine, science and society.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Learn more about our clinical locations.

CRNAs

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) have allowed the department to meet the growing demands for anesthesia services, specifically in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) settings.

YOUR GIFT IS INVALUABLE

Philanthropy makes a significant contribution toward improving patient care, enhancing our students' education and advancing our medical research. There are many ways to give, including annual gifts from alumni and friends, corporate gifts, memorial gifts and more.

Learn more and contribute today
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to leading the national conversation on diversity within the field and developing a pipeline for diversity in academic anesthesiology — from supporting college students and early-career professionals to providing resources for leadership to develop more inclusive practices and departments.

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Managing Chronic Pain for Patients with Long COVID
Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID.
Anesthesiology Match 2024
Department News
Meet the Class of 2028
Michigan Anesthesiology welcomes 27 newly matched residents to our residency program.
Rachel Bergmans PhD
Department News
Rachel Bergmans, PhD, selected as a U-M public engagement fellow
The Office of the Vice President for Research has selected Rachel Bergmans, PhD, as one of 14 public engagement fellows.
Michael Mathis
Department News
Michael Mathis, MD, awarded NIH grant to compare inotrope practice variation in cardiac surgery
A new study led by Michael Mathis, MD, is setting out to better understand variation in inotrope decision-making and outcomes across hospitals, as well as the barriers and facilitators to inotrope practice change. Mathis recently received National Institutes of Health funding through the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to support this research.
88% Reduction in GHG Emissions
Department News
Green Anesthesia Initiative exceeds lofty goals for reduction in emissions
The Department of Anesthesiology’s Green Anesthesia Initiative (GAIA) has taken an ambitious approach to environmental sustainability resulting in an 88% reduction of inhaled anesthetic greenhouse gas emissions.
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Health Lab
Long COVID-19 is linked to chronic pain conditions
Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID-19
Anesthesiology Internal Website

Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

Anesthesiology Intranet