The Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine is focused on patient care and research in all aspects of the specialty.

Department of Anesthesiology

About Us

The Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on all aspects of the specialty including critical care, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, simulator-based anesthesiology education, obstetric anesthesia and pain management. Our faculty are champions for the education of medical students, residents, fellows and graduate students. We offer programs that recognize the unique needs of our trainees and work diligently to provide optimum learning experiences for everyone involved in our department.

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Department Chair's Message

View a message from the Department of Anesthesiology Chair James M. Anton, M.D.

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Anesthesiology Faculty

Anesthesiology Faculty

View a listing of Baylor College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology faculty.

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Education Programs

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Clinical Affiliates

See all of our affiliated hospitals/centers where we provide anesthesia care.

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Anesthesiology Research

The Department of Anesthesiology has a basic science research division performing cutting edge anesthesiology related research.

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About Baylor

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Job Opportunities

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Advance Practice Providers

USN Medical Anesthesiology

U.S. News & World Report

The department provides a broad range of educational programs for those interested in the field of anesthesiology. 

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Dr. Bilal Dar & Dr. Krishna Shah on Chronic Pain

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SOAP Center of Excellence Designation

The Department of Anesthesiology received the 2021 SOAP Center of Excellence designation for work in the area of obstetric anesthesia care. 

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Faculty Spotlights

July-September 2026

Administrative Staff: Laura Luis Cuellar

Cardiovascular Anesthesia: Kirk Jackson, M.D.

Harris Health Anesthesia: Wesley Dupriest, CRNA

Critical Care: JoAnn Lewis, DNP

Anesthesia Residency: Noureddeen Hassan Bitar, M.D.

Vintage Hospital: Shreya Patel, M.D.

Veteran Affairs: Michael Tra, M.D.

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Faculty Development Council

The Department of Anesthesiology Faculty Development Council is comprised of faculty from all credentials in the department.

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Department of Anesthesiology
1 Baylor Plaza
MS:BCM120
Houston, TX 77030

Phone: 713-798-7356  /  Fax: 713-798-6374