Monica Shanta Vavilala, M.D.

Dr. Vavilala is a UW associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine and pediatrics. She is also an adjunct associate professor of neurological surgery and radiology, and the associate director of the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center.

Patient Care Philosophy
"I believe in patient-centered care, where the team of health-care providers strives to provide evidence-based medical care to improve outcomes."

Personal Interests
She enjoys cooking, music, theater and being a mom.

Clinical Interests
Neuroanesthesia and pediatric trauma.

Research Interests
Acute care of traumatic brain injury, outcomes after traumatic brain injury and the translation of evidence-based guidelines into practice.

Teaching Interests
Neurophysiology and critical thinking.

Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu

Expertise
Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Trauma