Dr. Chad M. Brummett, MD

Chad M. Brummett, MD is an anesthesiologist based at University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan, recognised internationally for work in pain medicine and opioid prescribing after surgery. He holds the position of Bert N. LaDu Professor of Anesthesiology and Senior Associate Chair for Research.

Work in this area concentrates on persistent opioid use after surgery, evidence-based postoperative opioid prescribing guidelines and centralised pain and fibromyalgia phenotypes.

Anesthesiologists are physicians who keep patients safe, comfortable and stable before, during and after surgery or another procedure. Within that specialty, Dr. Chad Brummett is best known for pain medicine and opioid prescribing after surgery.

Dr. Chad Brummett Credentials And Practice Details

Full Name And Credentials: Chad M. Brummett, MD
Specialty: Anesthesiology
Subspecialty Focus: Pain medicine and opioid prescribing after surgery
Current Position: Bert N. LaDu Professor of Anesthesiology and Senior Associate Chair for Research
Institution: University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Where Dr. Chad Brummett Trained

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

Medical Degree: MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2002
Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Health System, 2006
Fellowship: Pain medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2007
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain medicine

Dr. Chad Brummett Scope Of Practice

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

Persistent opioid use after surgery
Evidence-based postoperative opioid prescribing guidelines
Centralised pain and fibromyalgia phenotypes
Interventional pain medicine
Genetics and precision approaches to pain

Professional Roles And Society Leadership Of Dr. Chad Brummett

Bert N. LaDu Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan
Senior Associate Chair for Research, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan
Co-Director, Opioid Research Institute, University of Michigan
Executive Clinical Director, Overdose Prevention Engagement Network, previously the Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network
Director of Pain Research and Director of Clinical Anesthesia Research
Executive Editor, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and Associate Editor, Anesthesiology
Principal investigator on National Institutes of Health, CDC and state public health research programmes

Dr. Chad Brummett Honours And Scholarly Impact

Delivered the John J. Bonica Lecture in Pain Medicine at the University of Washington
Author of more than 300 publications across anesthesiology and pain medicine, including papers in JAMA, JAMA Surgery, Anesthesiology and Annals of Surgery
Nationally recognised for work that measurably reduced opioid prescribing after surgery
Board service with the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research

Practice Location And Affiliation Of Dr. Chad Brummett

University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 Pain Medicine Involves

Pain medicine is the branch of anesthesiology that treats pain lasting beyond normal healing, as well as severe pain after surgery or from cancer. Care is usually multidisciplinary, combining medication, interventional procedures, physical rehabilitation and psychological support. The aim is to restore function and quality of life rather than simply to raise drug doses.

Subspecialty Colleagues Of Dr. Chad Brummett

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

Dr. Honorio Benzon, pain medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Dr. Ian Gilron, pain medicine at Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Sean Mackey, pain medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care
Dr. Admir Hadzic, regional anesthesia at NYSORA, The New York School of Regional Anesthesia, and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

How Patients Reach Dr. Chad Brummett

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.

Common Questions About Dr. Chad Brummett

Where did Dr. Chad Brummett go to medical school?

MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2002. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Chad Brummett?

Chad M. Brummett, MD. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Health System, 2006. American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain medicine.

Is Dr. Chad Brummett board certified?

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

What position does Dr. Chad Brummett hold?

Dr. Chad Brummett is Bert N. LaDu Professor of Anesthesiology and Senior Associate Chair for Research, based at University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine.

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 pain medicine?

Pain Medicine is the area of anesthesiology concerned with pain medicine and opioid prescribing after surgery. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Chad Brummett, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Source References For Dr. Chad Brummett

Editorial Review And Last Update For Dr. Chad Brummett

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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Important Disclaimer About Dr. Chad Brummett

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine.

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