Anjana Kundu
Physician Executive | Anesthesiologist-in-Chief | Pediatric Pain & Perioperative Leader | Strategic Healthcare Innovator | Global Consultant | Safety & QI Advocate
- Role
- President at Proactive Pain Solutions
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anjana Kundu
As a physician-executive and global leader in anesthesiology, pain medicine, palliative care and integrative medicine, I bring over two decades of experience advancing high-impact clinical programs, operational transformation, and strategic initiatives across top academic medical centers.Currently serving as Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at Golisano Children’s Hospital and Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester, I lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive innovation in perioperative care, pediatric pain, and wellness. My leadership has resulted in significant operational improvements — including increasing OR utilization from 70% to over 80% — and the development of pioneering programs such as a pediatric pain medicine service, pediatric QI, and a pediatric interventional radiology suite.As founder and President of Proactive Pain Solutions, I consult globally with healthcare organizations, providing strategic frameworks for building sustainable, customized pediatric pain programs. I specialize in leadership development, team-building, strategic planning, and quality improvement — all anchored in a deep commitment to equitable, patient-centered care.From directing national fellowship programs to collaborating on international pain initiatives, my work spans clinical, academic, and operational domains — with measurable improvements in access, quality, and institutional growth. I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, organizational leadership, and strategic foresight to drive lasting impact in complex healthcare systems.
Experience
President
Mar 2017 — Present
Proactive Pain Solutions provides expert consultation for developing customized, sustainable, and robust pediatric pain care solutions for institutions, clinicians, patients and families, uniquely suited to serve the unmet needs of pediatric pain care, by enhancing access, quality and expertise. Few highlights of our services include- Detailed onsite Assessment, Strategic Plan development, Building a team with expertise, Leadership coaching and mentorship, provider-provider consultations- Clinician expertise development- Patient and family education resources
Education
K E M Hospital, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College
DA, Anesthesiology Residency Program
1993 — 1995
University of Washington - School of Medicine
Certification in Integrative Health, Integrative Medicine
2007 — 2008
University of Washington - School of Medicine
Certification in Leadership and Education Training
2005 — 2006
Harvard Medical School
Medical Acupuncture
2002 — 2003
Pandit BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, India
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
1986 — 1991
Harvard Medical School
Fellowship training, Pediatric Pain Medicine
2002 — 2003
Medical College of Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Anesthesiology Residency Program
1998 — 2002
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Pediatrics
- Non-Profit Volunteering
- Integrative Medicine
- Global Health
- Acupuncture
- Pain Management
- Life Sciences
- Mind-Body
- Palliative Care
- Medical Education
- Telemedicine
- Public Speaking
- Public Health
- Anesthesiology
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