Department of Anesthesia

Welcome to the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Iowa. We are located on campus at the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Department of Anesthesia provides exceptional patient experiences and a positive work environment through excellence, compassionate care, continuous improvement, innovative research, and collaborative learning.

Education

See the exciting ways that our faculty are teaching the next generation of physicians.

Education

Our Divisions

The department conducts outpatient services in multiple clinics across UI Health Care’s university and downtown campus.

Our Divisions

About Us

See what it's like to be a part of our department on a day to day basis.

About Us

Research

Our department specializes in top-notch research. See our process.

Research

Alumni

We invite alumni to reconnect with our department and one another.

Let's Reconnect

19,726

MAIN OR CASES ANNUALLY

10,338

AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER CASES ANNUALLY

6,214

STEAD FAMILY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CASES ANNUALLY

Our Latest News

Anesthesia Match Day: Congratulations to Our Externs!

Friday, March 27, 2026

MATCH Day 2026 Results Are In!

Friday, March 27, 2026

Cancer Center Pain Clinic 2026 Grand Opening

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Carver College of Medicine Events

Neuroscience and Pharmacology Seminar - Scott Mittelstadt, PhD

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am

Medical Education Research Facility

Preclinical Safety in Drug Development

Scott Mittelstadt, PhD
Vice President of Preclinical Safety
AbbVie Inc.

Pain Interest Group Workshop - Zahra Amerian (Ruth Chimenti Lab)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00am to 10:00am

Bowen Science Building

Preliminary Exploration of Ultrasound Imaging Biomarker for the Myofascial Component of Heel Pain

Zahra Amerian, MS
PhD Student in Dr. Ruth Chimenti's Lab

Study Hall

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.

Have a general question or want to learn more?

Please reach out to us and we'd be happy to assist.

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