Katie Speirs M.D.

Bio

Dr. Speirs is a practicing Anesthesiologist at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. She is a member of the multi-specialty division with a focus on Head and Neck and Thoracic Anesthesia subdivisions. Passionate about education, Dr. Speirs values highly the art of teaching and excellence in clinical care within the medical community. She participates in the education of all levels of student ranging from undergraduate to fellow. She is an advocate for green initiatives and sustainability in healthcare. Dr. Speirs strives to enhance collaboration and communication within the medical field and was involved in the introduction of personalized scrub caps to the operating rooms at Stanford. With a unique blend of medical expertise, dedication to education, and environmental consciousness, Dr. Speirs is at the forefront of shaping a holistic approach to high quality healthcare at Stanford.

Clinical Focus

• Anesthesiology
• Perioperative Care
• Medical Education
• Pediatric Anesthesia

Academic Appointments

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

• Department of Anesthesia Representative, Surgical Services Care Review Committee (CRC) (2024 - Present)

Professional Education

• Medical Education: University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (2018) NV
• Board Certification, American Board of Anesthesiology, CA (2023)
• Residency: Stanford University Anesthesiology Residency (2022) CA
• Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2019) CA
• Undergraduate Degree, University of Nevada Reno - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, NV (2014)