UVA Prescription Drug Take Back Event | April 2026
2/24/2026
Drop Off Unused Medications for Free, Without Leaving Your Car To safely dispose of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia will hold a free, drive-through prescription drug take-back event…
UVA Anesthesiology Expands Acute Pain Care with New Cryoablation Technique
2/19/2026
The UVA Anesthesiology Acute Pain Service is now offering cryoablation. The technique involves the application of very cold temperatures to specific nerves under ultrasound guidance to treat painful conditions. UVA has offered…
Lindsey Sites, MSN, CRNA Appointed CRNA Director for Perioperative Services
2/19/2026
We are pleased to announce that Lindsey Sites, MSN, CRNA has been selected to step into the role of CRNA Director for Perioperative Services effective March 1, after serving as Interim…
Dr. Mike Mazzeffi Appointed Chair of UVA Department of Anesthesiology
2/11/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, MSc, FASA, FCCM, as chair of the UVA Department of Anesthesiology, effective today, February 11th. Dr. Mazzeffi, an…
1/21/2026
Our Cardiac Anesthesiology Division has earned Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), making us one of the first facilities in the nation to receive this designation.…
11/12/2025
For the first time, the annual UVA Health Day Camp was hosted off grounds and in the community, meeting students where they are. In collaboration with the Housestaff Community Development…
10/21/2025
UVA Anesthesiology faculty and trainees had a remarkable presence at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in San Antonio, TX (October 10–15), leading sessions, workshops, panels,…
How Virtual Reality is Reshaping Medical Education at UVA
10/1/2025
The University of Virginia Department of Anesthesiology is embracing the future of medical education with plans to incorporate Vantari VR, an award-winning, high-fidelity virtual reality training platform, into its curriculum…
9/25/2025
On September 24, 2025, the Department of Anesthesiology held its semiannual Equipment Expo in the ERC, giving faculty, residents, fellows, and CRNAs the chance to refresh skills, stay compliant, and…
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Celebration of Research!
7/2/2025
We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements in research across our department at the 2025 Celebration of Research. This annual event showcases the dedication, innovation, and…
