Dr. Pamela Flood, MD

Pamela Flood, MD is an anesthesiologist at Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care in Stanford and Redwood City, California and a leading figure in obstetric anesthesiology and pain medicine. She is appointed as Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine.

Particular areas of attention include obstetric anesthesia and labour analgesia, prevention of chronic pain after childbirth and chronic pelvic pain and women’s health.

An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who manages anaesthesia and the physiological care of patients around surgery. The subspecialty work of Dr. Pamela Flood lies in obstetric anesthesiology and pain medicine.

Who Dr. Pamela Flood Is

• Full Name And Credentials: Pamela Flood, MD
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Obstetric anesthesiology and pain medicine
• Current Position: Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Institution: Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care
• Location: Stanford and Redwood City, California

How Dr. Pamela Flood Trained

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

• Medical Degree: MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1990
• Fellowship: Obstetric anesthesiology
• Fellowship: Pain medicine, Stanford University Pain Management Fellowship, 2016
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology

Where Dr. Pamela Flood Focuses Clinically

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

• Obstetric anesthesia and labour analgesia
• Prevention of chronic pain after childbirth
• Chronic pelvic pain and women’s health
• Multimodal treatment of chronic pain
• Prevention of persistent opioid use

Institutional And Society Roles Of Dr. Pamela Flood

• Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, since 2014, holding an adjunct clinical professorship
• Clinician in the Stanford tertiary care pain management clinic
• Co-editor of a principal reference text on pharmacology and physiology in anesthetic practice
• Previously a faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco

Dr. Pamela Flood Research Output And Awards

• Research spanning detailed pharmacodynamic analysis, clinical trials and population health
• Recognised for work on the prevention of chronic pain after childbirth
• Widely published on anesthetic pharmacology and women’s pain

Where Dr. Pamela Flood Practises

Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care

Stanford and Redwood City, 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.

The Role Of Obstetric Anesthesia In Modern Surgery

Obstetric anaesthesia covers pain relief in labour, anaesthesia for caesarean birth and the care of mothers with medical complications. Beyond comfort during delivery, this field increasingly studies how to prevent persistent pain and persistent opioid use after childbirth, and how to keep high risk mothers safe.

Other Anesthesiologists In Obstetric Anesthesia

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

• Dr. Chad Brummett, pain medicine at University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine
• 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

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Referral Pathway And Insurance For Dr. Pamela Flood

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.

Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Pamela Flood

Is Dr. Pamela Flood board certified?

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

What position does Dr. Pamela Flood hold?

Dr. Pamela Flood is Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, based at Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care.

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 obstetric anesthesia?

Obstetric Anesthesia is the area of anesthesiology concerned with obstetric anesthesiology and pain medicine. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Pamela Flood, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Has Dr. Pamela Flood received professional recognition?

Yes. Research spanning detailed pharmacodynamic analysis, clinical trials and population health. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Pamela Flood hold leadership roles in the specialty?

Yes. Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, since 2014, holding an adjunct clinical professorship. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Where The Information About Dr. Pamela Flood Comes From

• Stanford Medicine faculty profile
• Stanford Health Care physician directory
• Stanford Division of Pain Medicine

Accuracy, Sourcing And Review Date For Dr. Pamela Flood

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. Pamela Flood Profile

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