About Us

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) is the largest subspecialty medical society in anesthesiology. It is our vision to be the leader in regional anesthesia and acute and chronic pain medicine through innovations in education and research. Our mission is to advance the science and practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine. We do that by addressing the clinical and professional educational needs of physicians and scientists; ensuring excellence in patient care utilizing regional anesthesia and pain medicine; and investigating the scientific basis of the specialty.

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia was founded on August 2, 1923. The Society was reborn in 1975. ASRA is the largest subspecialty society in anesthesiology. There are approximately 4000 members, including physicians and scientists and a rich international distribution.

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The logo of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine depicts the core of the Society's mission and includes features that embellish the essence of that mission in a symbolic way.

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Please Note New Address:

Leonard Mafrica, MBA, CAE, Executive Director
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
239 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1714, Pittsburgh PA 15222
lmafrica@kenes.com
Tel. +1 412-471-2718