History

The Orthopaedics, Plastics and Regional Anesthesiology Division, also known as the “Regional Division,” has attracted multitalented individuals since its inception in 1998. Dr. Fran D’Ercole, the inaugural division chief, brought together a group that was committed to expanding the use of regional anesthetic techniques in order to improve patient outcomes. This is still the case today, as the division has continued to grow and expand under the past leadership of Dr. Gavin Martin. The division is currently led by Dr. Jeff Gadsden. As one of the premiere regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine divisions in the country, the faculty continue to push the boundaries of the subspecialty with, as their mission statement reads, “sustained and dedicated engagement in clinical innovation, scholarship and extraordinary education.”