Dr. Elliot Krane

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Elliot Krane is a Professor Emeritus in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Tucson, he attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon before completing his MD at the University of Arizona. He has extensive training in pediatric anesthesiology, having completed his fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital after his medical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. With a career spanning over four decades, Krane has practiced anesthesiology, pediatric critical care medicine, and pain medicine, and he is recognized for starting pediatric pain centers across North America. Throughout his profession, he has held pivotal roles including Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Stanford and has made significant contributions to the field through his research and clinical practice. He has received numerous awards recognizing his work in pediatric anesthesiology and pain management, including several grants from prestigious organizations such as the NIH and the Mayday Fund, which have supported research into new treatments for pediatric pain. Krane has been actively involved in various professional organizations and has held editorial positions, advocating for improvements in pediatric pain management.

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