Eric Piacenza

Eric Piacenza, MD, serves as a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in Anesthesiology with dual board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology and National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative TEE). His clinical expertise centers on Acute Pain management and echocardiography applications in perioperative settings, with fluency in Italian and Old Spanish supporting patient communication.

His academic training includes:

• B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• M.D. from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
• Preliminary Internship in Internal Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin
• Residency and Chief Residency in Anesthesiology at University of Utah Hospital
• Fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology at University of Colorado School of Medicine

Research focuses on innovative pain management strategies, particularly non-pharmacological interventions to enhance patient outcomes during anesthesia. His investigation into audiovisual distraction techniques demonstrates commitment to reducing sedation requirements while maintaining patient comfort during spinal procedures.

His 2020 randomized trial reveals emerging trends in patient-centered anesthesia approaches, integrating behavioral techniques with traditional pharmacological methods to optimize sedation control in spinal anesthesia contexts.

No scientific awards are documented in the available materials.

Information regarding student mentorship and research funding remains unspecified in current records.

Research team affiliations and laboratory facilities are not referenced in the provided documentation.