Albert Cheung

Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (Cardiac)

Clinical Focus

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Cardiovascular Surgical Critical Care Medicine
Anesthesia

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Member, Cardiovascular Institute

Administrative Appointments

Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, School of Medicine (2014 - Present)

Honors & Awards

John Morgan Society, University of Pennsylvania (2000-present)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Member, American Heart Association (2016 - Present)
Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists (2016 - Present)
Member, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (2016 - Present)
President-Elect, Association of Cardiac Anesthesiologists (2016 - Present)

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (1991)
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (1990) MA
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Anesthesiology Residency (1989) MA
Internship: Baystate Medical Center (1986)
Medical Education: UC San Diego Office of the Registrar (1985) CA
Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care (2014)
Fellowship, Cardiac Anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1990)
Fellowship, Department of Anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1990)
Residency, Department of Anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1989)
Internship, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA (1986)
M.D., University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California (1985)
B.A., John Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland (1981)

Contact

Academic atcheung@stanford.edu Tel: (650) 736-6928

Alternate Contact Karlee Joice Adult Cardiac Anesthesia Division Adminitstrator kjoice@stanford.edu Tel: 650.736.6928

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Anesthesia 300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3580 MC 5640 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-6412 Fax: (650) 725-8544

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Anesthesiology
  ANES 299 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Early Clinical Experience in Anesthesia
  ANES 280 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Graduate Research
  ANES 399 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Medical Scholars Research
  ANES 370 (Aut, Win, Spr)
- Undergraduate Research
  ANES 199 (Win, Spr)

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Cardiac Anesthesia (Fellowship Program)
Critical Care Medicine (Fellowship Program)

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