A board-certified physician anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who after college completed four years of medical school and an additional four years of residency training in anesthesiology. Some physician anesthesiologists also complete an additional year or more of fellowship training in subspecialties of anesthesiology (e.g. cardiothoracic anesthesia, critical care medicine, pain management). All of our physician anesthesiologists are board certified by The American Board of Anesthesiology. Board certification is awarded to physicians who have completed approved medical school and residency training, successfully passed rigorous written and oral board examinations, and are continuing to participate in ongoing medical education to stay at the forefront of their field.