Dr. Mo Esfahanian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mo Esfahanian is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, specializing in pediatric anesthesiology. He is board certified in pediatrics, anesthesiology, and pediatric anesthesiology. His clinical focus includes utilizing regional anesthesia techniques to enhance postoperative recovery in children. He has presented nationally on the effectiveness of head and neck blocks, particularly in the context of cleft palate repairs. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Esfahanian is involved in various committees including the Stanford Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship Program and is a member of the Stanford Medicine Children's Health Cleft Craniofacial Care Team. His academic achievements include several awards for teaching and performance in medical knowledge acquisition. Dr. Esfahanian's postdoctoral training includes a fellowship at Stanford University, combined residency training at UC Irvine, and a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to pediatric anesthesia and is actively engaged in scholarly research, specifically exploring the role of regional anesthesia in postoperative recovery.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford • Stanford, CA

Specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and regional techniques to enhance postoperative recovery.

Awards

#2024

Recent Alumni Award

#2022

Teacher of the Year

#2018

Cynthia T. Anderson Award

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.