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Division of Pre-Anesthesia Unit (PAU)

The OU Health Anesthesiology Department operates a referral directed, appointment based, clinic known as the “Perioperative Assessment Unit” or PAU. The mission of the unit is to optimize a patient prior to their surgical/procedural experience so they can achieve the highest quality outcomes.

This is achieved by interacting with our dedicated team of professionals to review each patient’s history and establish a data base that is as complete as possible. From the RNs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, and Attending Physician, all are there to review each patients’ comorbidities and current medical status. Often, there are Medical Records that must be obtained from outside providers and facilities.Those records may include “clearance” from Cardiologist, Pulmonologist or another medical subspecialist as necessary. Our staff is dedicated to obtaining the appropriate studies to assure each patients’ preparedness for their operation or procedure. This may include lab studies, EKG, or imaging. The better we can get to know you and your history, the better you can be prepared for your procedure.

The Perioperative Assessment Unit also serves as the initiation point for multiple lines of Enhanced recover after surgery or “ERAS” protocols. This “perioperative surgical home” aspect of the clinics function has been shown to improve outcomes and continues to be the subject of broad research.

Meet the PAU team

Michael Major, DO
Anesthesiology

Michael Major, DO

Assistant Professor
Co-Medical Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology


920 Stanton L Young Blvd, WP 1140
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

405-271-4351


Clinical Practice:

  • Adult anesthesiology


Education:

  • DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Oklahoma State University
  • BS, Michigan State University


Board Certification(s):

  • American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesia, Qualification in Pain Management
  • American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesia, Anesthesiology


Residency:

  • Anesthesiology, Normandy Hospital
  • Rotating Internship, Hillcrest Health Center


Memberships:

  • Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure (OSBML)


Select Publications:

Dr. Major's publications can be reviewed through PubMed.