Emily Ratner

Staff Emeritus Retiree, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Academic Appointments

Staff Emeritus Retiree, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Administrative Appointments

Co-director, Division of Medical Acupuncture (2004 - Present)

Honors & Awards

Interdisciplinary Professor of the Year, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (1999)

Professional Education

Fellowship, University of Arizona, Integrative Medicine (2009)
Board Certification, American Board of Medical Acupuncture, Medical Acupuncture (2004)
Board Certification, American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology (1992)
Residency, Stanford University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology (1991)
Internship, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Transitional Internship (1988)
M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Medicine (1987)

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Clinical effectiveness of acupuncture in medical conditions, use of acupuncture in perioperative settings to reduce opiate and antiemetic use, use of acupuncture in pregnancy for the treatment of nausea, vomiting and other conditions, use of acupuncture in the treatment of the side effects in cancer patients.

2023-24 Courses

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

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