Michael J Babiak, MD
Assistant Professor/Clinical
I have 42 years of practice experience in anesthesiology and a decade plus in chronic pain management. My practice settings have included both academic centers and private practice, and I have a career long interest in safety, continuous learning, and building cohesive teams. As I enter the final phase of my career, I welcome the challenges and opportunities provided by UT Health San Antonio.
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Professional Background
Education
- 1979 - MD - University of Calgary
- Medical Residency - Anesthesia - University of Alberta
- Fellowship - Critical Care - Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center San Francisco, CA
- Fellowship - Pain Management - OHSU Portland, OR
Highlights
The most rewarding aspects of my career have been the privilege of building cohesive care teams starting with recognizing individual differences and then creating a Mutually satisfactory environment for team members to learn and grow.
Appointments
- 2O15-2026 - Anesthesiologist - Ascendant Anesthesia. Dallas TX
- 2014-2015 - Assistant Professor of Anesthesia - UTSW Dallas TX
- 2005-2014 - Staff Anesthesiologist - Community Hospital Grand Junction, C0
- 2003-2005 - Staff Anesthesiologist - St Clare Hospital Lakewood, WA
- 2000-2003 - Clinical Instructor in Anesthesia - Beth Israel Deaconess Boston, MA
- 1999-2000 - Staff Anesthesiologist - Hillcrest Medical Center Tulsa, OK
- t993-1999 - Staff Anesthesiologist - American River Hospital Carmichael, CA
- 1987-1992 - Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology - UC lrvine Medical Center. Orange, CA
- 1984-1987 - Staff Anesthesiologist Perinatal Associates - Mt Zion Hospital San Francisco, CA
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- Instruction & Training
- Clinical