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Michael Fettiplace, MD, Anesthesiology, Chicago, IL

Michael Robert Fettiplace MD PhD

Neuroanesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology


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  • 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612

  • Phone+1 410-900-4498

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Summary

  • Michael Fettiplace, MD, is an anesthesiologist based in Chicago, IL, specializing in neuroanesthesiology and regional anesthesiology. He completed his M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2017 followed by a residency in anesthesiology at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital from 2017 to 2021. He has an academic background in brain and cognitive sciences from MIT and bioengineering from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Fettiplace is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Hospital and previously served as an Instructor at Massachusetts General Hospital. His experience includes regional and transplant anesthesiology, as well as neuroanesthesiology. He has published on topics such as local anesthetic-associated adverse events and artificial intelligence in medical writing.

Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology, 2017 - 2021
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2017, M.D. Ph.D.
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityM.S.E., Bioengineering, 2008 - 2010
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyS.B., Brain & Cognitive Sciences, 2002 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Lidocaine Poisoning Reports Have Increased Since 2010
    Lidocaine Poisoning Reports Have Increased Since 2010October 22nd, 2025
  • Lidocaine Deaths Rising: A Dangerous Over-the-Counter Anesthetic
    Lidocaine Deaths Rising: A Dangerous Over-the-Counter AnestheticAugust 4th, 2025
  • High-Dose Emergency IV Lidocaine Drives Surge in Poisonings, Deaths
    High-Dose Emergency IV Lidocaine Drives Surge in Poisonings, DeathsJuly 24th, 2025

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