Robert Small, MD
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiology
Conditions and expertise
- Anesthesiology
Academic information
Department: Anesthesiology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified anesthesiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in providing anesthesia care for obstetrical procedures, including labor pain relief and anesthesia for surgical deliveries. My focus is on ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the delivery experience.
My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about advancing the field of anesthesiology, ophthalmology and biomedical engineering through education and innovation in research. I serve as a Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and as participating faculty in Biomedical Engineering. I contribute to research in both clinical and bench research projects.
Conditions and expertise
- Anesthesiology
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Anesthesiology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1993 - 6/1/1996 - Internship - Transitional Year
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1993 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/1988 - 6/1/1992
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
1/31/2008 -
American Board of Anesthesiology
4/24/1998
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Small has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- International Refractive Surgery Society
- Oculus Optikgerate GmbH
- Refractive Surgery Alliance
- Ziemer Group