David R. Hirschauer, D.O.

Chief of Pain Management
Diplomate, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Diplomate, American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology
Additional Board Certification: Pain Management

Since 1995, Dr. Hirschauer has been instrumental in helping patients at The Bonati Institute find relief from pain. As Director of The Pain Management Department, he is responsible for assisting Dr. Bonati in determining pain-alleviating methods and treatments for each patient.

A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Hirschauer received his Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University and his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines. Dr. Hirschauer completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the world-renowned University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Program.

Dr. Hirschauer is a Diplomate of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. He has board certifications in Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

He is also a member of several state and national professional and honor societies, and is a Medical Advisor to several health care corporate boards.

As a Commander in the United States Navy Medical Corps, Dr. Hirschauer continues to serve his country proudly.

Education

• May 1988 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences Des Moines, IA
• May 1984 Bachelor of Science South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
• July 1989 - June 1992 Residency (Anesthesiology) University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
• July 1988 - June 1989 Internship (Rotating) Wellington Regional Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL
• Additional residency training in Cardiovascular, Pain Management, Obstetric & Pediatric Anesthesia

Hospital Affiliatuons

• July 1992 - October 1994 St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL (Chief of Anesthesia, May 1994 - October 1994)
• January 1993 - Present Edward White Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
• June 1994 - June 1995 Physicians Community Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL

Military Appointments

• June 1988 - Present Commissioned Commander, United States Naval Reserve Medical Corps

Honors

• Diplomate, American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology, April 1994.
• Diplomate, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, March 1989.

Professional Society Memberships

• American Osteopathic Association
• American Society of Anesthesiologists
• American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists
• Florida Medical Association
• Florida Society of Anesthesiology
• International Anesthesia Research Society
• Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
• Society of Regional Anesthesia
• Naval Reserve Association