About Us
The Department of Anesthesiology at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ of Medicine focuses on all aspects of the specialty including critical care, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, simulator-based anesthesiology education, obstetric anesthesia and pain management. Our faculty are champions for the education of medical students, residents, fellows and graduate students. We offer programs that recognize the unique needs of our trainees and work diligently to provide optimum learning experiences for everyone involved in our department.
Department Chair's Message
View a message from the Department of Anesthesiology Chair James M. Anton, M.D.
Anesthesiology Faculty
View a listing of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology faculty.
Education Programs
Learn more about the Department of Anesthesiology Educational Programs.
Clinical Affiliates
See all of our affiliated hospitals/centers where we provide anesthesia care.
Anesthesiology Research
The Department of Anesthesiology has a basic science research division performing cutting edge anesthesiology related research.
About Baylor
Job Opportunities
M.D.
Advance Practice Providers
U.S. News & World Report
The department provides a broad range of educational programs for those interested in the field of anesthesiology.
Dr. Bilal Dar & Dr. Krishna Shah on Chronic Pain
Watch the full interview.
SOAP Center of Excellence Designation
The Department of Anesthesiology received the 2021 SOAP Center of Excellence designation for work in the area of obstetric anesthesia care.
Faculty Spotlights
Jan-March 2026
Administrative Staff: Michelle Farley
Cardiovascular Anesthesia: Ali Khalifa, M.D.
Baylor St. Luke's General Anesthesia: Jason Sobieski, CAA
Harris Health Anesthesia: Michael Byars, CRNA
Cardiovascular Fellowship: Jacob Conroy M.D.
Anesthesia Residency: Emily Phan, M.D.
Faculty Development Council
The Department of Anesthesiology Faculty Development Council is comprised of faculty from all credentials in the department.
Department of Anesthesiology
One Baylor Plaza
MS:BCM120
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-798-7356 / Fax: 713-798-6374