Allan R. Escher DO FAOCA, HEC-C
Pain Medicine
Associate Member, Anesthesiology Moffitt Cancer Center, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Associate Professor, Oncologic Sciences
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12902 USF Magnolia Dr2nd Floor-AnestTampa, FL 33612
Phone+1 813-745-8486
Fax+1 813-979-3064
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Summary
- Dr. Allan Escher is an anesthesiologist in Tampa, FL and is affiliated with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. He received his medical degree from Kansas City University and his residency at University of Michigan. He completed a fellowship in pain management at Morsani College of Medicine-USF. Dr Escher is a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant. He serves as President-elect on the Board of Governors for the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists.
Education & Training
Cleveland ClinicCleveland Clinic's Clinical Ethics Immersion Program (CLEIP), Center for Bioethics, 2023
University of South Florida MorsaniFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2001 - 2002
University of MichiganResidency, Anesthesiology, 1998 - 2001
Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1997, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Alamo Scholarship Recipient
Certifications & Licensure
FL State License 2001 - 2028
MI State License 1999 - 2020
ND State License 2008 - 2016
AOA Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology- AOA Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine (CAQ)
American Society of Bioethics & Humanities, Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HCEC) Certification Commission Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Physician of the Year Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, 2026
- Physician of the Year HIllsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society, 2025
- Vice President/President-elect American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Diaphragm Training in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Narrative Review of Rehabilitation and Clinical Implications.Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Allan R Escher
Cureus. 2025-12-01 - 1 citationsProposal for a New Questionnaire for the Early Identification of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Bruno Morabito, Allan R Escher
Cureus. 2025-11-01 - Diaphragm's Role as a Systems-Connector Muscle: A Narrative Review.Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Allan R Escher
Cureus. 2025-10-01
Journal Articles
- Pericardial Adhesion and Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain following Thoracentesis: An Osteopathic ApproachBordoni B, Escher A, Clinics and Practice, 10/25/2023
- AOCA: Promoting Osteopathic Excellence in AnesthesiologyEscher, AR Jr, ASA Monitor, 8/1/2020
- Medicare Coverage and Compliance in Pain ManagementEscher, Allan, ASA Newsletter, 11/1/2001
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Pericardial Adhesion and Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain Following Thoracentesis: An Osteopathic Approach.Bordoni B, Escher A, Preprints.org, 9/20/2023
Other
- Abstract: A new noninvasive test to evaluate diaphragm functionBordoni B, Escher AR, Research Square
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU31QINEC0c
Durham, NC - 1/7/2022 - Healthcare Reform, What does the ACA mean for you?Escher, Allan, http://yourhealth.org/?p=1287
Podcast - 12/21/2012
Authored Content
- American Osteopathic Board of AnesthesiologyNovember 2019
Press Mentions
CALL HER COL. KATE - KENTUCKY, THAT ISAugust 27th, 2021
VIRTUAL MEDICINE, REAL DRUGSAugust 27th, 2021
Few doctors speak up for databaseAugust 27th, 2021
Committees
- Vice Chair/Member, Ethics 2020 - Present
- Secretary/Treasurer, Medical Executive 2022 - 2022
- Co-Chair, Pain Medicine and Opioid Standards 2018 - 2021
- Member, Credentials, Moffitt 2014 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- American Osteopathic College of AnesthesiologistsMember
- Member
- American Society of Bioethics and HumanitiesMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Moffitt Cancer Centerhttps://moffitt.org/providers/allan-escher/
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-escher-4446748
- Google Scholarhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2utRA2MAAAAJ&hl=en
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