Daniel Gessner

Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Clinical Focus

Anesthesia

Academic Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Honors & Awards

Watson Fellowship, Thomas J. Watson Foundation (2009)

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2019)
Fellowship, Stanford Hospital/VA Palo Alto, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine (2019)
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Anesthesiology Residency (2018) MA
Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2014) CA

Contact

Academic dgessner@stanford.edu

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.

Stanford University Dept of Anesthesia 300 Pasteur Dr MC 5640 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-6415 Fax: (650) 725-0009

Additional Clinical Info

2023-24 Courses

Independent Studies
- Medical Scholars Research
  ANES 370 (Spr, Sum)

Stanford Advisees

Med Scholar Project Advisor
Jonathan Shi

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Anesthesia (Fellowship Program)
Pain Management (Fellowship Program)

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