The Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine offers children, families and health care professionals an integrated program of patient care, education and research.
The Department’s role extends outside the operating room setting to include pain management, remote anesthesiology, clinical consultation and critical care services.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Together, our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units serve more than 2,500 patients annually, while the Comfort & Pain Management Program makes 4,000 patient visits each year. Nearly 18,000 anesthetics are performed each year.
Through the Laura P. and Leland K. Whittier Virtual Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the Department is extending its resources worldwide.
The faculty is comprised of more than 40 members, board-certified in pediatric anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Many of our physicians also are certified in pediatrics. Our History
DEPARTMENT RESEARCH
The Department has contributed significantly to anesthesia literature over the past several decades, furthering the understanding and growth of this specialty. Learn More
The Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine has an active, highly regarded fellowship program for anesthesiology and pediatric critical care.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR RANDALL C. WETZEL, MB, BS, FCCM, FAAP
The Department is led by Randall C. Wetzel, MB, MBA. Dr. Wetzel has specialized expertise in the use of telemedicine and informatics to provide cutting-edge care for seriously ill chldren.
