Gainesville, FL- Rene Przkora, M.D., Ph.D. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and Medical Education in recognition of his role as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at UF College of Medicine.
With excellence at the forefront of the clinical and
educational values of the University Of Florida College Of Medicine, he is
devoted to providing “an environment that develops great physician leaders,
through education, research, innovation, and the care of our patients.”
Acknowledged as an outstanding professional in the field of Pain Medicine,
Anesthesiology and Medical Education, Dr. Przkora is an esteemed professional
known for his exceptional contributions to the specialty. Throughout his
career, Dr. Przkora has attained extensive expertise in the areas of Pain
Medicine and Anesthesiology. Intrigued by the revolutionary advancements in his
medical practice, Dr. Przkora attributes his success to his use of
“state-of-the-art pain management and anesthesia approaches.” When asked his
advice to newcomers to Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, Dr. Przkora emphasizes
the importance of staying humble and to “know your deficits and be persistent
in achieving your goals.”
Early in his career, Dr. Przkora attained his Medical Degree from the
University of Wurzburg in Germany. Thereafter, Dr. Przkora would go on to
obtain his PhD from the University of Bonn in Germany. Dr. Przkora completed a two
year post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Medical
Branch in Galveston and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the
University of Florida and his Pain Medicine Fellowship at the Massachusetts
General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
In an effort to further enhance his professional development, Dr. Przkora is an
esteemed member of several organizations including the American Society of
Anesthesiologists, , the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain
Medicine, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Currently acting as Program Director of the Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine
Fellowship, Dr. Przkora received a certificate in business administration from
the American Society of Anesthesiology. Board Certified in Pain Medicine and
Anesthesiology, Dr. Przkora serves as Division Chief of the Pain Medicine
Division. Dr. Przkora is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Association of Pain
Program Directors, elected to become president of this organization in 2019.
The Association of Pain Program Directors is the head organization of Pain
Medicine Fellowship Directors and is the key voice to advocate for
state-of-the-art education in pain medicine.
A luminous scholar, Dr. Przkora serves as junior editor for the American Board
of Anesthesiology and a reviewer for scientific journals. In his current
capacity, Dr. Przkora has published over 45 articles in peer-reviewed journals
and book chapters. His research interest focusses on Pain Medicine, Interventional
Pain Medicine Techniques (spinal cord stimulation and minimally invasive pain
procedures such as lumbar decompression), Opioid Therapy, Rehabilitation and
Functional Restauration as well as Anesthesiology. Dr. Przkora`s research is
supported by various grants.
Dr. Przkora dedicates this recognition to his Chairman, Dr. Morey, his Vice
Chair of Education, Dr. Martin and to his previous Residency Director, Dr. Mahla.
For more information, please visit http://anest.ufl.edu/
