Anesthesiology Patient Care

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Advancing Our Field

We strive to advance the field of anesthesia through research and education, all in order to fulfill our mission of providing personalized care of the highest quality to every patient.

The Department of Anesthesiology performs nearly 100,000 procedures a year in locations across Michigan Medicine. Throughout our work, we focus our efforts on meeting the unique needs of every patient and their family.

The main office of the Department of Anesthesiology is located on the first floor of the University Hospital. For our other locations, please click on the links below. Our main office address is:

Department of Anesthesiology
1H247 UH, SPC 5048
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5048

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Department News

New project aims to predict depressive symptoms after surgery

A new University of Michigan Medical School project aims to predict whether patients are at risk of developing depressive symptoms after surgery.
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Department News

Twelve Anesthesiology faculty members earn promotions

The University of Michigan Regents approved 12 U-M Medical School Department of Anesthesiology faculty promotions during their May 2026 meeting. Promotions will go into effect September 1.
Attendees discuss research posters during the Department of Anesthesiology Research Retreat in a bright atrium at the North Campus Research Complex.
Department News

Research Retreat spotlights impact and collaboration across the Department of Anesthesiology

Nearly 100 members of the Department of Anesthesiology gathered April 25 at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) for the annual Research Retreat, highlighting departmental research and creating space for new connections and collaborations.
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Health Lab

To reduce chronic pain, a new digital program could help

A new study tested a program called Promoting Resilience with Innovative Self-Management, which combines traditional cognitive behavioral therapy skills for pain with additional activities intended to promote resilience and positive emotion.
Students practice using diagnostic tools to examine ears and noses during a hands-on clinical skills session at Michigan Medicine Day at UM-Dearborn.
Department News

Michigan Medicine at UM-Dearborn Day offers specialty exploration for undergraduate students

Michigan Medicine Day at UM-Dearborn took place March 21 with more than 70 students in attendance. This year, Michigan Medicine volunteers from the Departments of Dermatology, Family Medicine and Anesthesiology visited campus to connect with undergraduates on pre-health tracks and offer a closer look at different clinical paths.
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Health Lab

What does cannabis 'rescheduling' mean for science and society?

Medical cannabis (marijuana) has been rescheduled on the federal level, which could open the door for much more research than was possible before. Four Michigan Medicine experts comment.