
Joshua Kirz
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Practices at
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Bio
Joshua Kirz, PhD, received his PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He trained at the UCSD School of Medicine and came to Stanford in 1998. He created a CBT program for the inpatient Psychiatry service and then transitioned to the Pain Management Center.
Dr. Kirz’s main focus is psychological evaluations of individuals suffering from chronic pain. He has a particular interest in work-related injuries (workers’ compensation). Additional areas of focus include CBT, functional restoration, the mind-body connection, and student supervision and training. He developed a clinical practicum for psychology trainees at Stanford. He lectures widely on topics involving pain management and work injuries.
Clinical Focus
- Pain Management
- Psychology
- Work Injuries
- Pre-Surgical/Interventional Psychological Evaluations
- Supervision and Training
- pain psychology
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Academic Appointments
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Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Professional Education
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Fellowship: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (1998) CA
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Residency: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (1996) CA
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PhD Training: University of Wisconsin Medical School (1996) WI
2021-22 Courses
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Independent Studies (5)
- Directed Reading in Anesthesiology
ANES 299 (Win, Spr) - Early Clinical Experience in Anesthesia
ANES 280 (Win, Spr) - Graduate Research
ANES 399 (Win, Spr) - Medical Scholars Research
ANES 370 (Win, Spr) - Undergraduate Research
ANES 199 (Win, Spr)
- Directed Reading in Anesthesiology