Dr. Ban C. H. Tsui, BSc, BPharm, MSc(Pharm), MD, FRCPC, FASRA

Ban C. H. Tsui, BSc, BPharm, MSc(Pharm), MD, FRCPC, FASRA is an anesthesiologist affiliated with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University in Shenzhen, China, and Stanford, California, specialising in regional anesthesia, pediatric regional anesthesia and airway management. Dr. Ban Tsui holds the post of Presidential Chair Professor; Chair and Chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine.

He was previously full Professor and Director of Stanford University Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, where he now holds an adjunct professorship.

Physician anesthesiologists plan and deliver anaesthesia, manage pain and monitor vital functions throughout surgery and recovery. Dr. Ban Tsui contributes to this specialty through regional anesthesia, pediatric regional anesthesia and airway management.

Dr. Ban Tsui Professional Profile

• Full Name And Credentials: Ban C. H. Tsui, BSc, BPharm, MSc(Pharm), MD, FRCPC, FASRA
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Regional anesthesia, pediatric regional anesthesia and airway management
• Current Position: Presidential Chair Professor; Chair and Chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
• Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University
• Location: Shenzhen, China, and Stanford, California
• Previous Appointments: Previously full Professor and Director of Stanford University Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, where he now holds an adjunct professorship

Medical Training Record For Dr. Ban Tsui

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

• Undergraduate: Diploma in Engineering, BSc in mathematics and BSc in pharmacy, Dalhousie University
• Graduate Degree: MSc in pharmacy, Dalhousie University, 1991
• Medical Degree: MD, Dalhousie University, Halifax, 1995
• Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, 2000
• Further Training: Pediatric anesthesia experience at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Vancouver; postgraduate diploma in echocardiography; certificate in medical acupuncture, University of Alberta
• Board Certification: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Dr. Ban Tsui Scope Of Practice

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

• Ultrasound-guided and nerve stimulation guided regional anesthesia
• Pediatric regional anesthesia and epidural techniques
• Advanced airway management
• Regional anesthesia for cardiac surgery
• Medical device design and nerve stimulation

Leadership Positions Held By Dr. Ban Tsui

• Presidential Chair Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
• Executive Associate Dean and Head of Clinical Medicine and Hospital Network, CUHK Shenzhen
• Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Editor, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
• Founding chair of the Ultrasound Regional and Point of Care Ultrasound Special Interest Group, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
• Editorial board, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 2006 to 2018
• Author of the first atlas of ultrasound and nerve stimulation guided regional anesthesia

Dr. Ban Tsui Research Output And Awards

• Gaston Labat Award, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2025
• Distinguished Service Award, ASRA Pain Medicine, 2022
• Fellow of ASRA Pain Medicine
• Named among the world’s top two percent of scientists
• Described the Tsui test for epidural catheter placement confirmation

Dr. Ban Tsui Primary Practice Location

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University

Shenzhen, China, and Stanford, 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 Regional Anesthesia Involves

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 With Expertise Comparable To Dr. Ban Tsui

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

• 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
• 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

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Making An Enquiry About Dr. Ban Tsui

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.

Key Questions About Dr. Ban Tsui

What does Dr. Ban Tsui specialise in?

Dr. Ban Tsui is an anesthesiologist whose work centres on regional anesthesia, pediatric regional anesthesia and airway management. Particular areas of focus include ultrasound-guided and nerve stimulation guided regional anesthesia and pediatric regional anesthesia and epidural techniques.

Where does Dr. Ban Tsui practise?

Dr. Ban Tsui is based at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University in Shenzhen, China, and Stanford, California.

Where did Dr. Ban Tsui go to medical school?

MD, Dalhousie University, Halifax, 1995. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Ban Tsui?

Ban C. H. Tsui, BSc, BPharm, MSc(Pharm), MD, FRCPC, FASRA. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, 2000. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Is Dr. Ban Tsui board certified?

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Ban Tsui hold?

Dr. Ban Tsui is Presidential Chair Professor; Chair and Chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, based at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University.

Where The Information About Dr. Ban Tsui Comes From

• Stanford Medicine faculty profile
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen faculty profile
• ASRA Pain Medicine Gaston Labat Award

Accuracy And Review Of This Dr. Ban Tsui Profile

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.

Update note: Previously full Professor and Director of Stanford University Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, where he now holds an adjunct professorship.

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Reader Notice For This Regional Anesthesia Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University.