Stanford Analgesia & Regional Anesthesia (SARA) Division

Advancing Global Leadership in Pain Care

Stanford’s Regional Anesthesia Division is a world leader in perioperative pain management, home to top experts shaping the field. As a premier research institution, we drive innovation and set global standards in regional anesthesia.

Our mission is to prevent and treat pain before, during, and after surgery in a holistic approach—enhancing recovery, reducing opioid use, and improving outcomes. Through cutting-edge techniques, education, and research, we develop global leadership, foster collaboration, and pioneer enhanced recovery pathways, ensuring world-class, patient-centered care.

Regional Anesthesia Fellowships

Stanford University offers a 12-month ACGME-accredited fellowship in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.

Research

Our faculty have research interests including a variety of topics related to regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.