We have many different anesthesiology and pain management specialty areas. You can find a UC Davis Health anesthesiologist to support you for every type of health condition and concern.

We use the latest anesthesia techniques and drugs to manage pain and keep you safe. Our team works closely with your other providers to ensure you get the highest level of anesthesia care.

We work with other divisions and departments within UC Davis Health and beyond to perform medical research. Our innovative research leads to better care for all our patients.

We use regional anesthesia to numb a larger area of your body, such as your entire arm or everything below your waist. You may receive an epidural, spinal anesthesia or peripheral nerve block. In addition, we often use sedation to make you more comfortable. You remain conscious during regional anesthesia, so you will likely have some level of awareness and memory of your care.

We often use sedation for minor procedures and surgeries, such as cardiac catheterization or a colonoscopy. We deliver pain-relieving medication through an IV to help you relax. During your procedure we work to give you the right balance of sleepiness, comfort and safety. Levels of sedation vary from awake to unconscious for short periods of time.

We use general anesthesia during major surgeries, such as brain, abdominal or heart surgery. We give you medications that make you lose consciousness and stay asleep — unable to feel any sensation — throughout the procedure. Our team may use additional medication or special equipment to support your breathing and other vital functions.

We use ambulatory anesthesia for procedures where you don’t need to stay overnight in the hospital. We offer general, local and regional anesthesia, as well as sedation, depending on what’s most appropriate for your medical needs.

We offer cardiac anesthesia for patients having heart (cardiac), lung (thoracic) or blood vessel (vascular) procedures. Our cardiac anesthesiologists have specialized training in monitoring heart function.

We provide anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures, including aneurisms, brain tumors, cervical spine surgeries and traumatic brain injuries. We use both general anesthesia and sedation, as needed.

We provide anesthesia and pain-relieving medications (analgesia) to women who are pregnant or have just given birth. Our obstetric anesthesiology team is on call 24 hours a day.

We collaborate with internists, psychologists, psychiatrists and physical therapists to provide advanced treatment options for patients with chronic pain.

We provide pain relief for your child before, during and after their procedure or surgery at UC Davis Children’s Hospital and other hospital sites. Our providers are available 24 hours a day.

We offer anesthesia to block pain in part of your body, such as your arms, legs or lower body, during medical procedures or to control pain afterwards. Our team specializes in figuring out the best type of regional anesthesia for your situation.

Our specialists care for patients with all types of injuries. UC Davis Health trauma anesthesiologists are available for emergencies 24 hours a day.