About CSA

CSA Mission Statement

The California Society of Anesthesiologists is a physician organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of the profession of anesthesiology, to fostering excellence through continuing medical education, and to serving as an advocate for anesthesiologists and their patients.

CSA Then

The California Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. is the recognized component society of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc., in the state of California. CSA was founded in 1948 and incorporated in 1953 as a voluntary, non-profit association of physicians interested in the practice of anesthesiology.

CSA Today

Today, the elected officers and Board of Directors are individuals dedicated to the preservation of the unique specialty of anesthesiology. CSA works closely with ASA to protect the interests of all anesthesiologists, on a national, state and local level.

CSA's Mission and Policy Statement and Bylaws are available for your review. You must have a copy of Acrobat Reader to read or print copies of the Bylaws of CSA. This is available for free downloading. Please click the Button at the bottom of this page.

This Web site is for you, the members of CSA, as well as any individuals with an interest in anesthesiology. Please contact the central office with any questions or comments.