Dr. Michael A. Gropper, MD, PhD

Michael A. Gropper, MD, PhD practises as an anesthesiologist at University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, California, with a career centred on anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He serves as Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care.

His principal interests are anesthesia for high-risk and complex surgery, surgical and medical intensive care and acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury.

Anesthesiology covers anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, intensive care and pain management. Dr. Michael Gropper is most closely associated with anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

Dr. Michael Gropper Profile Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Michael A. Gropper, MD, PhD
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Anesthesiology and critical care medicine
• Current Position: Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care
• Institution: University of California, San Francisco
• Location: San Francisco, California

Dr. Michael Gropper Education History

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

• Medical Degree: MD, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1989
• Doctorate: PhD in physiology, University of California, San Francisco
• Internship: Internal medicine, UCSF
• Residency: Anesthesiology, University of California, San Francisco, 1993
• Fellowship: Critical care medicine, University of California, San Francisco, 1994
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, in Anesthesiology and in Critical Care Medicine

Clinical And Research Interests Of Dr. Michael Gropper

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

• Anesthesia for high-risk and complex surgery
• Surgical and medical intensive care
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury
• Perioperative organ protection
• Ventilator management and respiratory failure

Dr. Michael Gropper Current And Past Appointments

• Distinguished Professor and Chair, UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, since 2015
• Interim Chair of the department from April 2014
• Senior editor of Miller’s Anesthesia, the principal reference text in the specialty
• Director of critical care medicine at UCSF Medical Center

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Michael Gropper

• Named Distinguished Professor at UCSF
• Leadership roles with the Association of University Anesthesiologists

Practice Details For Dr. Michael Gropper

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, 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.

Why Critical Care Anesthesia Matters For Surgical Patients

Critical care anaesthesia covers patients whose breathing, circulation or other organ systems need active support, whether after major surgery or because of severe illness. Anesthesiologists trained in intensive care manage ventilation, sedation and organ support, and they often lead the teams caring for the sickest patients in a hospital.

Other Anesthesiologists In Critical Care Anesthesia

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

• Dr. Rupert Pearse, perioperative and critical care at University of Surrey, and Barts Health NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital
• Dr. Andrea Kurz, perioperative outcomes research at Medical University of Graz
• Dr. Bernd Saugel, haemodynamic monitoring at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• Dr. Daniel Sessler, perioperative outcomes research at UTHealth Houston

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Appointments And Insurance For Dr. Michael Gropper

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.

Dr. Michael Gropper Frequently Asked Questions

Where did Dr. Michael Gropper go to medical school?

MD, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1989. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Michael Gropper?

Michael A. Gropper, MD, PhD. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, University of California, San Francisco, 1993. American Board of Anesthesiology, in Anesthesiology and in Critical Care Medicine.

Is Dr. Michael Gropper board certified?

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

What position does Dr. Michael Gropper hold?

Dr. Michael Gropper is Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, based at University of California, San Francisco.

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 critical care anesthesia?

Critical Care Anesthesia is the area of anesthesiology concerned with anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Michael Gropper, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Source List For Dr. Michael Gropper

• UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care faculty profile
• UCSF Health provider directory
• UCSF Profiles research and publication record

Accuracy, Sourcing And Review Date For Dr. Michael Gropper

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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Disclaimer For This Critical Care Anesthesia Listing

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University of California, San Francisco.