Who We Are
The mission of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center's is to advance excellence in teaching, clinical care, and research. These pillars of our institutional mission support multidisciplinary collaboration and strengthen our shared focus on improving patient care.
As one of the six largest residency programs in the country, we are proud to train the next generation of physicians to become exceptional anesthesiologists and leaders in our field. Across our department, we bring together expert physician researchers and clinicians who foster a culture of teaching and discovery. The passion of our faculty, residents, fellows, and staff drives our mission to provide exceptional patient care and the continued advancement of our specialty.
Our People
Department Leadership
Department Chair
Aditee Ambardekar, M.D., MS.Ed.
Vice-Chair, Education
Vice-Chair, Faculty Affairs
Executive Site Director, Scheduling
Executive Site Director, Parkland Health & Hospital System
Vice-Chair, Research (Interim)
Executive Site Director, Children's Medical Center
Executive Site Director, University Hospitals
Clinical Leadership
Clinical Operations Director, Clear Fork
Clinical Operations Director, Parkland Health & Hospital System
Clinical Operations Director, Simmons Ambulatory Surgical Center
Clinical Operations Director, University Hospital Outpatient Surgical Center
Clinical Operations Director, Bright Building
Clinical Operations Director, Pediatric Anesthesiology (offsite)
Clinical Operations Director, Children's Medical Center Plano
Clinical Operations Director, Zale Lipshy Pavilion