Anesthesiology
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80 Faculty
6 Fellows
27 Residents (CA1-3)
9 Interns (CBY)
99 CRNAs
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Kirk T. Benson, M.D. Professorship
Department of Anesthesiology
Mail Stop 1034
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160-7415
913.588.6670
For Pain Clinic Appointments Call
913-588-9900
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Now Hiring!
We are actively recruiting fellowship trained anesthesiologists to become part of our team. Click here for more information.
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Dr. Holwerda receives K-INBRE award!
The K-INBRE has awarded Seth Holwerda, PhD a 2-year $150,000 research grant to examine vascular dysfunction in insulin resistance and obesity. This research award is part of the Developmental Research Program to support promising young Kansas faculty. Congratulations Dr. Holwerda!

Dr. Hendren named Inaugural Vice Chair for Education, Department of Anesthesiology
Congratulations to Dr. Hendren on being named Inaugural Vice Chair of Education for the department of Anesthesiology. Find the announcement here.
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Congratulations to the 2021 Nursing Excellence Award Nominees
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Listen to the new podcast from CAE's Amar Patel: Doctors of Ingenuity: Is this Portable Contagion Tent the Next Big Device?
Congratulations to Dr. Brigid Flynn she has been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She is being recognized for her academic acumen! Learn more about the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
The Academy of Medical Educators has recommended Dr. Jared Staab to an Associate Membership. The Academy of Medical Educators advances medical education through innovation, scholarship and faculty development. View details of Academy of Medical Educators membership categories.
KU Anesthesiologists create a portable, affordable, negative pressure environment to protect heathcare workers from #COVID and other aerosolized pathogens while conserving #PPE. Watch the COVID-19 update from The University of Kansas Health System.
Seth W. Holwerda, Ph.D. submitted his application to the Administrative Core of the Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) for a Developmental Research Project Program grant entitled "Vascular dysfunction in insulin resistance and obesity" and it has been approved.
Seth W. Holwerda, Ph.D. recently had a manuscript, "Standardizing methodology for assessing spontaneous baroreflex control of muscel sympathetic nerve activity in humans" published in AJP-Heart and Circulatory Physiology as a Cores of Reproducibility in Physiology (Unsolicited).
Seth W. Holwerda, Ph.D. is presenting at the Annual American Autonomic Society meeting November 6th and 7th, 2020. His presentation poster: Evidence of sympathetic regulation of the choroid circulation by baroreceptors in humans.
Dr. Andrea Nicol was honored to be featured on the NPR program: "All Things Considered" with her approach to treating pain for addiction patients. View the NPR article.
Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Kovac on his article, Updates in the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, in Advances in Anesthesia.
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"The Anesthesiology team was all around excellent, however, Jason Asher deserves recognition. Not only was he caring and compassionate, but a calming energy. I consider myself lucky to have been under his care."
"The Anesthesiologists, Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Williams went above and beyond listening to me, explaining things to me, thinking things through. Wonderful!! My post-op course was one of the smoothest ever!"
"The anesthesiologist listened to my pre-surgery concern and altered my care so that I was not sick after surgery"
"My anesthesiologist for my surgery was phenomenal as it was the only time I came out of a surgery without a migraine headache"
"Anesthesia staff were excellent in explaining the nerve block. They saw me every day after O.R. and were very encouraging."
"Anesthesia was very helpful during C-section explaining what was happening and supportive afterwards during panic attack."
"PACU and Pre-Operation great, especially Anesthesiologist."
"Anesthesia team was amazing."
"The anesthesia staff and their residents did a great job controlling pain during and after surgery."
"Very impressed with all the physicians, especially the Anesthesiology residents."