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Richard Novak, MD, Anesthesiology, Palo Alto, CA

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Anesthesiology • Palo Alto, CA

Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University Hospital; Medical Director, Waverley Surgery Center; Partner, Associated Anesthesiologists Medical Group, Palo Alto, California.

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  • Office

    2237 Alma Street
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Phone+1 650-323-0617
    Fax+1 650-323-4229

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Anesthesiology, 1984 - 1986
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1992 - 2006
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2004
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha University of Chicago, 1980

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Call From the Jailhouse 
    Rick NovakExtasy Books2023
  • Doctor Vita 
    Rick NovakAll Things That Matter Press2019
  • Modern Microtia Reconstruction: Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques 
    Chapter: Anesthesia Considerations in Ear Reconstruction 
    Reinisch J and Tahiri YEditors: Reinisch J and Tahiri Y.SpringerEdition 1st,2019
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Females Recover from Anesthesia Faster Than Males
    Females Recover from Anesthesia Faster Than MalesNovember 25th, 2024
  • Direct Laryngoscopy: Basic Skill or Obsolete Technology?
    Direct Laryngoscopy: Basic Skill or Obsolete Technology?August 15th, 2024
  • Preoperative Evaluation in Private Practice Anesthesia
    Preoperative Evaluation in Private Practice AnesthesiaMay 28th, 2024
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Committees

  • Voting Member, Stanford Medical Executive Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Voting Member, Stanford Medical Executive Committee 2006 - 2015
  • Chairman, Waverley Surgery Center QA Committee 2002 - 2020

Professional Memberships

External Links

Dr. Richard Novak, Dr. Richard Novak, MD, Dr. R Novak, Dr. Richard John Novak