Bio
Dr. Thomas Caruso specializes in the treatment of pediatric anesthesiology. Dr. Caruso has a special interest in regional anesthesia, quality and safety, medical education, and immersive technologies used for childhood pain and anxiety reduction.
Clinical Focus
- Anesthesia
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
Administrative Appointments
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Co-chair Type IV MOC Portfolio, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (2017 - Present)
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Co-chair Value Based Selection Committee, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (2017 - Present)
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Graduate Medical Education Faculty Adviser, Stanford University Department of Graduate Medical Education (2014 - Present)
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Physician Lead for Perioperative Improvement, Lucile Packard Center for Quality and Clinical Effectiveness (2013 - Present)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member, International Anesthesia Research Society (2019 - Present)
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Member, International Pediatric Simulation Society (2019 - Present)
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Vice-Chair Regional Anesthesia for Cardiac Enhanced Recovery Special Interest Group, American Society of Regional Anesthesia (2018 - Present)
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Member, Society of Technology in Anesthesiology (2017 - Present)
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Member, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (2017 - Present)
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Education Committee, California Society of Anesthesiologists (2012 - Present)
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Member, Society of Pediatric Anesthesia (2011 - Present)
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Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists (2009 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship:Stanford University Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship (2013) CA
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Internship:Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Internal Medicine Residency (2009) CA
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Medical Education:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (2008) CA
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M.Ed., Johns Hopkins School of Education, Masters Degree in Education for the Health Professional (2015)
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Board Certification: Anesthesia, American Board of Anesthesiology (2013)
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Board Certification: Pediatric Anesthesia, American Board of Anesthesiology (2013)
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Residency:Massachusetts General Hospital (2012) MA
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Bachelor of Science, University of Virginia, Chemistry with a subspecialty in Biochemistry, High Distinction (2004)