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Advancing anesthesia through breakthrough discovery and education.

The Department of Anesthesiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine provides comprehensive medical care for patients before, during and after surgery. We are committed to advancing the future of this field through innovative research and the development of its next generation of leaders.

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Education

We help our students, residents and fellows maximize their potential and develop into future leaders in anesthesiology.

Our Education Programs
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Clinical Care

We provide the highest quality of care through the state-of-the-art facilities of our affiliated hospitals.

Clinical Care
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Research

We're actively exploring new ways to minimize pain and maximize comfort for patients in clinical settings.

Our Research

Faculty Spotlight

Steven Cohen, MD

Steve Cohen, MD is pioneering hydrodissection, an ultrasound-guided procedure where fluid to separate scar tissues from nerves, for managing pain. His study, the first to employ this technique for pain relief, works with Ukrainian military and civilian amputees, offering a unique research opportunity.

This innovative approach could transform the lives of millions suffering from limb loss pain.

Read our coverage in Crain's Chicago Business

Mozzi Etemadi, MD, PhD

Mozzi Etemadi, MD, PhD has a groundbreaking study on the first generative AI model embedded in clinical radiology was published in JAMA. His research demonstrated improved radiologist documentation efficiency while maintaining clinical quality, suggesting that collaboration between radiologists and generative AI could enhance clinical care delivery.

Feyce Peralta, MD, MS

Feyce Peralta, MD, MS and previous fellow Ines Debbiche created an educational program at Westinghouse College Prep for juniors with the support of an ASA Mentorship Grant. The program consisted of case-based learning sessions focused on anesthesiology concepts, culminating in a hands-on simulation experience at Northwestern, where students practiced intubation, mask ventilation and ultrasound skills.

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