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.

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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

Department of Anesthesia Faculty Member Receives $2.5 million NIH R01 award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to lead a groundbreaking clinical study

Monday, October 19, 2026

Smith Laboratory

Department of Anesthesia Faculty Member Receives $3.6 Million NIH R01 Award to Study Prenatal Opioid Exposure and Early Heart Development

Monday, October 19, 2026

Obal Laboratory

Congratulations to Dr. Toshihiro Kitamoto, as he has received an R01 grant for research!

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Carver College of Medicine Events

Study Hall

Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Study Hall

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Health Sciences Research Day 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

The Carver College of Medicine Office of Research will celebrate and showcase the breadth of research taking place on campus at the 2026 Health Sciences Research Day. This event features keynote speaker David Clapham, MD, PhD, a poster session, and a reception. Come see what your friends and colleagues are discovering!

We encourage all researchers, faculty, staff, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students to participate in the poster session.
Abstracts must be submitted...

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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