Novak Richard J MD

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

Dr. Michael Chen is a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford Hospital, with a focus on pediatric anesthesia and neuroanesthesia. His extensive education includes a medical degree from Tulane University and residency training at Stanford University and the University of Hawaii. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Chen holds several administrative appointments, including Chair of the Medication Safety Committee and Co-Director of Solutions at Stanford Medicine. He has contributed to numerous publications in the field, emphasizing advancements in anesthesia techniques and patient safety. Generated from the website