Dr. Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA

Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA is an anesthesiologist at Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Stanford and Palo Alto, California and a leading figure in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. He is appointed as Professor and Senior Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine.

The research and clinical emphasis of Dr. Edward Mariano falls on peripheral nerve blocks and perineural catheters, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and acute and postoperative pain management.

An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who manages anaesthesia and the physiological care of patients around surgery. The subspecialty work of Dr. Edward Mariano lies in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.

Quick Reference For Dr. Edward Mariano

• Full Name And Credentials: Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine
• Current Position: Professor and Senior Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Institution: Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Location: Stanford and Palo Alto, California

Dr. Edward Mariano Medical Education And Training

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1999
• Internship: Transitional year, Georgetown University and Inova Fairfax Hospital, 2000
• Residency: Anesthesiology, Stanford University Medical Center, 2003
• Fellowship: Pediatric anesthesiology, Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, 2004
• Further Study: Master of Advanced Studies in clinical research, University of California, San Diego, 2008
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesiology, 2004, and in Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2013

What Dr. Edward Mariano Specialises In

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Edward Mariano as centred on:

• Peripheral nerve blocks and perineural catheters
• Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia
• Acute and postoperative pain management
• Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways
• Opioid-sparing analgesia and implementation science

Appointments And Leadership Roles Of Dr. Edward Mariano

• Professor and Senior Vice Chair, Stanford Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Chief, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Past President, California Society of Anesthesiologists
• Chair, Section on Education and Research, American Society of Anesthesiologists
• Editor, Anaesthesia
• Board of Directors, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2015 to 2020
• Chair, ACGME Milestones for Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship
• Member, National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Countering the US Opioid Epidemic

Notable Achievements Of Dr. Edward Mariano

• Distinguished Service Award, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2023
• Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology, American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Education in Anesthesia, 2024
• John D. Chase Award for Executive Excellence, Veterans Health Administration, 2015
• Ellis N. Cohen, MD Achievement Award, Stanford, 2017
• Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2021
• Fellow of ASRA Pain Medicine, 2023

Dr. Edward Mariano Hospital Affiliation

Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Stanford and Palo Alto, California. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

What To Expect From Regional Anesthesia Care

Regional anesthesia uses targeted injections of local anaesthetic near nerves to numb a specific part of the body, often instead of or alongside general anaesthesia. Ultrasound guidance lets the anesthesiologist see the nerve and the needle in real time, which has made these blocks more precise. For patients this can mean less pain after surgery, lower opioid requirements, less nausea and in many cases a faster return home.

Specialists To Compare With Dr. Edward Mariano

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Joseph Neal, regional anesthesia at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
• Dr. Sugantha Ganapathy, regional anesthesia at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, and London Health Sciences Centre
• Dr. Vincent Chan, regional anesthesia at University of Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network
• Dr. Xavier Capdevila, regional anesthesia at University of Montpellier and Lapeyronie University Hospital

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Booking And Insurance Information For Dr. Edward Mariano

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Answers To Common Questions About Dr. Edward Mariano

Is Dr. Edward Mariano board certified?

American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesiology, 2004, and in Pediatric Anesthesiology, 2013. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Edward Mariano hold?

Dr. Edward Mariano is Professor and Senior Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, based at Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is regional anesthesia?

Regional Anesthesia is the area of anesthesiology concerned with regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Edward Mariano, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Has Dr. Edward Mariano received professional recognition?

Yes. Distinguished Service Award, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2023. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Edward Mariano hold leadership roles in the specialty?

Yes. Professor and Senior Vice Chair, Stanford Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

References Supporting This Dr. Edward Mariano Profile

• Stanford Medicine faculty profile
• Stanford Health Care physician directory
• ASRA Pain Medicine Distinguished Service Award announcement

Editorial Review And Last Update For Dr. Edward Mariano

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Medical Disclaimer For The Dr. Edward Mariano Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System.