Dr. Admir Hadzic, MD, PhD

Admir Hadzic, MD, PhD is an anesthesiologist at NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg in Genk, Belgium, and New York, New York and a leading figure in regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and acute pain medicine. He is appointed as Founder and Medical Director of NYSORA, and Consultant Anesthesiologist.

His principal interests are ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, regional anesthesia for orthopaedic surgery and acute and postoperative pain medicine.

An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who manages anaesthesia and the physiological care of patients around surgery. The subspecialty work of Dr. Admir Hadzic lies in regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and acute pain medicine.

Dr. Admir Hadzic Credentials And Practice Details

• Full Name And Credentials: Admir Hadzic, MD, PhD
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and acute pain medicine
• Current Position: Founder and Medical Director of NYSORA, and Consultant Anesthesiologist
• Institution: NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
• Location: Genk, Belgium, and New York, New York

Dr. Admir Hadzic Degrees, Residency And Fellowships

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

• Medical Degree: MD, followed by a PhD in medical sciences
• Residency: Internal medicine, Columbia University
• Residency: Anesthesiology, completed in the United States
• Board Certification: Board certified in both anesthesiology and internal medicine

Where Dr. Admir Hadzic Focuses Clinically

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

• Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
• Regional anesthesia for orthopaedic surgery
• Acute and postoperative pain medicine
• Anatomy for regional anesthesia
• Simulation and e-learning in regional anesthesia

Institutional And Society Roles Of Dr. Admir Hadzic

• Founder and Medical Director, NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, established in 1995
• Consultant Anesthesiologist, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
• Former Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology in New York
• Lead author and editor of Hadzic’s Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Anatomy for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia, now in its third edition
• Editor of the Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management and the NYSORA Nerve Block Manual
• Director of international regional anesthesia fellowship and boot camp programmes

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Admir Hadzic

• Honorary doctorate, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland, 2016
• Featured in the New York Times Magazine Best Doctors listing
• Recipient of multiple awards for research and medical education
• Built one of the largest global anesthesiology education platforms, reaching millions of clinicians

Practice Details For Dr. Admir Hadzic

NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg

Genk, Belgium, and New York, New York. 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.

How Regional Anesthesia Affects Patient 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.

Other Anesthesiologists In Regional Anesthesia

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

• Dr. Alain Borgeat, regional anesthesia at University of Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital
• Dr. Ban Tsui, regional anesthesia at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University
• Dr. Edward Mariano, regional anesthesia at Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Dr. Joseph Neal, regional anesthesia at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Appointment And Coverage Guidance For Dr. Admir Hadzic

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.

Quick Answers About Dr. Admir Hadzic

Is Dr. Admir Hadzic board certified?

Board certified in both anesthesiology and internal medicine. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Admir Hadzic hold?

Dr. Admir Hadzic is Founder and Medical Director of NYSORA, and Consultant Anesthesiologist, based at NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg.

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 anesthesia, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and acute pain medicine. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Admir Hadzic, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Has Dr. Admir Hadzic received professional recognition?

Yes. Honorary doctorate, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland, 2016. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Admir Hadzic hold leadership roles in the specialty?

Yes. Founder and Medical Director, NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, established in 1995. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Verified Sources For Dr. Admir Hadzic

• NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia
• Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
• Poznan University of Medical Sciences honorary doctorate record

Compilation And Review Notes For Dr. Admir Hadzic

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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Notice To Readers Of The Dr. Admir Hadzic Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg.