Michael Chen, MD - Stanford Hospital

Dr. Praveen Kalra is Board Certified in Anesthesia and in Critical Care. He specializes in trauma, orthopedic, brain and spine surgery, urology, and cancer surgery. He was appointed Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiology (FASA) in 2023. Appointed Medical Director of Sustainability for Stanford Healthcare in Dec 2023.His professional interests include devising protocols for patient safety, informed consent, reducing the impact of anesthetics on the environment, addressing climate change by reducing green house gas emissions in the health care setting, resident education to emphasize evidence based safe care and mentoring medical students. He has been in practice for over 18 years.

Stanford Health Care is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services across a variety of specialties. With a strong emphasis on patient care, the organization offers a range of services from primary care and specialty consultations to urgent and emergency care. In addition to its clinical offerings, Stanford Health Care is at the forefront of medical research and innovation, facilitating programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. The institution also focuses on advancing medical knowledge through conferences, webinars, and podcasts that engage with contemporary health issues. Generated from the website

I am an anesthesiologist who subspecializes in the perioperative care of patients undergoing complex neurosurgical procedures. I regularly publish clinical research and have presented this research at national and international meetings. I am also heavily involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows at Stanford.