CSA Mission Statement
Cultivate excellence through innovation, education, and leadership Support, promote, and protect the highest standards in anesthesia care Advocate for patients and anesthesiologists
Vision
Empowering anesthesiologists to lead patient-centered healthcare.
Core Values
Community
Inclusion
Integrity
CSA Then and Now.
The California Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. is the recognized component society of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. The CSA was founded in 1948 and incorporated in 1953 as a voluntary, non-profit association of physicians interested in the practice of anesthesiology. Today, CSA’s members, elected officers, and Board of Directors are volunteer anesthesiologists advocating on behalf patients, patient safety, and the highest standards of anesthesiology. The CSA works closely with the ASA to advocate for these interests at the state, local, and national levels.
Meet the People Behind CSA’s Success.
CSA’s staff are all uniquely skilled to run the day-to-day operations and ensure the sucess of the association.
Get Involved in CSA Governance
Find out how you can become a CSA Delegate, District Director, or CSA Officer.
Supporting Our Specialty’s Future
Greater Anesthesia Services PAC
GASPAC is the Political Action Committee of the California Society of Anesthesiologists.
Foundation for Education
The CSA Foundation for Education is a California nonprofit dedicated to the future of anesthesiology through the support of scientific education in highschools.
Legal Defense Fund
The CSA Legal Defense Fund provides funding for court challenges on issues that affect anesthesiologists and their patients.
History of Anesthesia
Find out how California’s anesthesiologists have contributed to our modern practice.
Distingished Service Award
The award recognizes the distinguished and meritorious service by members of the CSA.
