معرفی
Robert Chow, MD, MBA, is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Division Chief of the Outpatient Pain Service at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in interventional pain management, focusing on chronic pain conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, and Long COVID symptoms like anosmia. His research emphasizes opioid-sparing strategies, pain management in elderly patients, and neuromodulation techniques like peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation.
Education & Training:
- BS in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2005)
- MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine (2010)
- Anesthesiology Residency, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2014)
- Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital (2015)
- MBA, Yale School of Management (2025)
Research Interests:
Dr. Chow’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing gaps in pain management through innovations like neuromodulation and multimodal analgesia. He explores the impact of diet on postoperative pain, opioid tolerance in elderly patients, and improving patient outcomes via evidence-based practices.
Articles Trends:
His recent publications focus on optimizing pain care for vulnerable populations (e.g., elderly, opioid-tolerant patients) and advancing minimally invasive interventions. Key themes include steroid efficacy in epidural injections, catastrophizing’s role in pain outcomes, and leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to enhance pain relief.
Awards & Grants:
No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text.
Advising & Clinical Work:
As a clinician-researcher, Dr. Chow advises on pain management protocols and collaborates on studies to refine treatment modalities. He actively mentors trainees in interventional pain medicine.
