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Richard Novak, MD, Anesthesiology, Menlo Park, CA

Richard John Novak MD

Anesthesiology•Menlo Park, CA

Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University Hospital; Medical Director, Waverley Surgery Center; Partner, Associated Anesthesiologists Medical Group, Palo Alto, California.

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  • 885 Oak Grove AvenueSuite 207Menlo Park, CA 94025

  • Phone+1 650-323-0617

  • Fax+1 650-323-4229

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Novak is an anesthesiologist located in Palo Alto, CA, with subspecialties in ambulatory anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, and perioperative care. He completed his residencies at Stanford Health Care-sponsored Stanford University and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1980. He currently serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor and an Anesthesiologist at Stanford Health Care and has been the Medical Director at Waverley Surgery Center since 2002. Dr. Novak is experienced in ambulatory medicine and perioperative care and has served as an expert witness consultant. He has authored several publications and received the Alpha Omega Alpha honor from the University of Chicago in 1980.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Anesthesiology, 1984 - 1986
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1992 - 2006
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2004
  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha University of Chicago, 1980

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Call From the Jailhouse 
    Rick NovakExtasy Books2023
  • Doctor Vita 
    Rick NovakAll Things That Matter Press2019
  • Modern Microtia Reconstruction: Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques 
    Chapter: Anesthesia Considerations in Ear Reconstruction 
    Reinisch J and Tahiri YEditors: Reinisch J and Tahiri Y.SpringerEdition 1st,2019
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Is Suspended Animation Possible?
    Is Suspended Animation Possible?March 9th, 2025
  • How Risky Is Your Anesthesia Practice?
    How Risky Is Your Anesthesia Practice?February 6th, 2025
  • Anesthesia in 2025: What’s Changed in 25 Years?
    Anesthesia in 2025: What’s Changed in 25 Years?January 6th, 2025
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Committees

  • Voting Member, Stanford Medical Executive Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Voting Member, Stanford Medical Executive Committee 2006 - 2015
  • Chairman, Waverley Surgery Center QA Committee 2002 - 2020

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