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Anesthesiology

Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology strives to provide exemplary patient care, advance standards through development of innovative applications of processes and technology, and pursue research that defines novel therapies in a dynamic academic environment.

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Patient Care

Providing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary and compassionate care of the highest quality

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Education

Educating and developing the next generation of physicians and scientists

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Residency

Providing training with world-class physicians at outstanding hospitals

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Fellowships

Offering advanced training in seven anesthesiology subspecialties

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Research

Discovering and translating new knowledge in the biomedical sciences

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Cynthia Lien, MD, Anesthesiology Department Chair

Welcome From the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin!

Our Department focuses on advancing the practice of anesthesiology and the science of medicine. This mission – combined with our rich history – informs all that we do.

Since our establishment as an independent Department in 1965, we have experienced dramatic clinical, scientific and academic growth; and throughout the years have consistently been recognized by our peers in the Medical College of Wisconsin and its affiliated hospitals for our leadership and our innovation.

About Us

History and background

MCW's Department of Anesthesiology was established in 1957 as a division of the Department of Surgery. By 1965, Anesthesiology had become an independent department. Since then, the scope of Resident and Fellowship training, research and patient care have continually increased. Approximately 100 Interns, Residents and Fellows are involved in training annually. Both clinical and research faculty pursue clinical and scientific research.

MCW's Anesthesiology Residency Program is the only anesthesiology training program in Southeast Wisconsin. Our residents receive an exclusive opportunity to learn and to participate in patient care at several outstanding, affiliated area hospitals. The broad diversity and sheer number of anesthetic cases allow MCW residents the opportunity to care for a variety of patients and to train in a full range of surgical procedures.

ACGME approved Fellowships are available in Critical Care, Pain Management, Cardiothoracic, Obstetrics and Pediatric Anesthesia; the Department also offers fellowships in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Services and Neurosurgical Anesthesia.

Our Mission

The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology will:

  • Provide exemplary, compassionate patient care through a consistent commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered medicine.
  • Advance the standards for delivery of outstanding patient care through the development of innovative application of processes and technology.
  • Pursue research that will define novel therapies in a dynamic academic environment.
  • Improve the quality of the communities we serve through respect, collaboration, mindful practice, and continuous education.

Contact Us

Medical College of Wisconsin

Department of Anesthesiology

9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53226

anesthgen@mcw.edu

(414) 805-8700
(414) 805-6147 (fax)

 

Interested in joining the Anesthesiology team? 

Reach out to Department Recruitment Specialist Joe Przybylski

Or check out the MCW Careers page for available positions!

 

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Cynthia A. Lien, MD
Department Chair

 

Julie Freed, MD, PhD
Executive Vice Chair

Jens Krombach, MD
Vice Chair, Froedtert Hospital Clinical Operations

John Laur, MD
Vice Chair, Ambulatory & Community Practice

Kathryn Lauer, MD
Vice Chair, Quality & Safety

John Arend, MHA
Department Administrator

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