Sanaz Ghaffari, M.D.

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Sanaz Ghaffari
Anesthesiologist
Clinical Expertise
Regional Anesthesiology
Other Languages Spoken
Farsi
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
Clinical Teams
Anesthesiology
It is the bond you build with your patients, compassion and empathy for their needs.
 
Whether it's an orphanage in Burma or a clinic for low-income families in Venice, Sanaz Ghaffari M.D., has always made a point of volunteering her time and sharing her expertise.
 
Dr. Ghaffari specializes in regional anesthesia, focusing on a specific part of the body to help reduce pain following surgery. She completed a regional anesthesia fellowship and general anesthesia residency at University of Southern California, after receiving her medical degree at University of Toledo.
 
Dr. Ghaffari also has a technical background, with a degree in electrical engineering. Before entering medical school she worked at the Raytheon Company as a software engineer. “I hope to bring my skills to further innovate and advance patient care at City of Hope,” she says.
Location
Education & Experience
Board Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology Oral Exam

  • American Board of Anesthesiology <em>Part 2</em>

  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular life Support

  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support

  • American Board of Anesthesiology <em>Part 1</em>

  • Medical Board of California, <em>Active</em>

Degrees

  • 2012, M.D., University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH

  • 2004, B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship

  • 2016-2017, Regional Anesthesia, USC Anesthesiology Residency Program, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • 2013-2016, Anesthesiology, USC Anesthesiology Residency Program, Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Internship

  • 2012-2013, Preliminary Medicine, Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2018-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2017-2018, General Anesthesiologist, Bayside Anesthesia Medical Group, Santa Monica, CA

Awards & Memberships
Awards

  • 2010, Academic Excellence Scholarship, The University of Toledo College of Medicine

  • 1999-2003, St. Vincent De Paul Scholarship, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System