Komal Kamra

Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Clinical Focus

Anesthesia
Pediatric anesthesia
Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
Clinical Informatics

Academic Appointments

Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Administrative Appointments

Staff Physician, Anesthesia (2002 - 2003)
Clinical Instructor, Anesthesia (2003 - 2004)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesia (2004 - 2011)
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesia (2011 - 2018)
Clinical Professor, Anesthesia (2018 - Present)

Profesional Education

Internship: Louisiana State University Hospital (1998) LA
Fellowship: Stanford University Anesthesiology Fellowships (2002) CA
Residency: University of Wisconsin Anesthesiology Residency (2001) WI
Residency: Louisiana State University Anesthesiology Residency (1999) LA
MMI, Northwestern University, Master of Science in Medical Informatics (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesia (2013)
Diplomate in Perioperative TEE, NBE, Perioperative TEE (2007)
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2003)
MBBS, RNT Medical College-INDIA, Medicine (1995)
Medical Education: RNT Medical College (1993) India

Community and International Work

Mission, Madras, India

Topic

Congenital Heart Disease

Partnering Organization(s)

University of Wisconsin

Populations Served

Underserved

Location

International

Ongoing Project

false

Opportunities for Student Involvement

false

Contact

Academic kkamra@stanford.edu

Clinical Anesthesia Department 300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3580 MC 5640 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-5728 Fax: (650) 725-8544

2020-21 Courses

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

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Anesthesia (Fellowship Program)

All Publications

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