Dr. Einar Ottestad

Professor

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Biography

Einar Ottestad is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University specializing in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine. Since joining Stanford's faculty in 2007, he became the Director of the Acute Pain Service in 2009. Dr. Ottestad manages acute and postoperative pain, along with inpatient pain consultations for cancer pain at Stanford Hospital. He is dedicated to the Stanford Pain Center's multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with chronic pain. His areas of expertise include advanced interventions with intrathecal medications, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, cryotherapy, and radiofrequency neuromodulation, as well as ultrasound-guided procedures. Dr. Ottestad has authored multiple book chapters and papers on pain management and has been an invited lecturer at over 60 international and 100 national conferences over the past 16 years. He has served as the past president of the World Academy of Pain Medicine Ultrasonography and holds several board certifications in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. His clinical focus includes both acute and chronic pain management, emphasizing the use of ultrasound in treatment diagnostics.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Redwood City, CA

Specializes in anesthesiology and pain medicine.

Director, Acute Pain Service

— Present

Stanford University Hospital • Redwood City, CA

Leads the acute pain service.

Awards

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President

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Vice President

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.