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Cristina Chandler, M.D.
Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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Locations and Contact
Patient Support Services Building
Patient Support Services Building
4150 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-734-5031
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Philosophy of Care
My primary goal is always to render specialized anesthesia care in a respectful, compassionate, noble way. I believe in treating my patients as valued individuals with empathy and consideration. Effective communication with patients and families alike is of utmost importance in order to be able to work together to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Chandler is a general anesthesiologist with a particular interest and experience in obstetric anesthesia. She provides anesthesia services to pregnant patients undergoing complex obstetric procedures - her focus being primarily on high risk pregnancies. Dr. Chandler strongly believes in promoting an evidence-based medicine to deliver the highest possible quality care to all her patients.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Chandler’s research is primarily focused on improving the outcomes of the specific problems related to the peripartum period, as well as promotion of the best practices in obstetric anesthesia care. She is committed to fostering the medical education of both medical students and residents alike. Dr. Chandler’s teaching philosophy is based on student-focused learning emphasizing understanding and skills transfer in the classroom; at the patient’s bedside; or via simulation scenarios in UC Davis’ state-of-the-art Center for Virtual Care.
Division
General Anesthesiology
Center/Program Affiliation
Medical School
M.D., Carol Davila University of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania 1994
Residency
Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania 1995-1998
Fellowship
Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Far East Rand Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa 1998-2001
Graduated in Top One-third, Carol Davila School of Medicine, 1994
Lide B, Mcguire S, Liu H, Chandler C. Mast cell activation syndrome-anesthetic challenges in two different clinical scenarios. J Biomed Res. 2022 May 28;36(6):435-439. doi:10.7555/JBR.36.20220071. PMID:35660674.
Morey BP, Liu H, Chandler C. Anesthetic management in a parturient with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis undergoing dilation and curettage. Translational Perioperative and Pain Medicine. 2021;8(4):381-384.
Wolfson J, Liaghat J, Liu H, Chandler C. Intrathecal hematoma and sacral radiculitis following repeat epidural blood patch. J Biomed Res. 2020 Sep 25;35(1):68-71. doi:10.7555/JBR.34.20200076. PMID:33273149.