Dr. Michael Bottros

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Bottros, MD, is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and the Medical Director of Pain Services. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist specializing in pain medicine, known for his leadership in acute and chronic pain management. He founded the Acute Pain Service at Washington University in St. Louis in 2013, significantly impacting perioperative care for thousands of patients each year. Dr. Bottros has received numerous teaching awards, including the Department of Anesthesiology Teacher of the Year Award and the Department of Surgery 'Friend to Surgery Resident Award.' He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, contributing to the fields of Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. His clinical interests encompass a range of pain management techniques including ultrasound-guided procedures, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. He is dedicated to providing personalized and effective multimodal pain management techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Keck School of Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Professor Anesthesiology and Medical Director of Pain Services.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.