Format

Print and Online

Website

https://journals.lww.com/anesthesiology

Specialty

Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine

Content Focus

Anesthesiology, the official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, leads the world in publication of peer-reviewed novel research that transforms clinical practice and fundamental understanding in perioperative, critical care, and pain medicine.

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Anesthesiology ranks #3 in total readers, average issue readers, and average page exposures
(Source: Anesthesiology Tables 402 & 403, Medical/Surgical Media Measurement 2026, M3 MI)

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Organizational Affiliation

Official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Impact Factor

9.4

Impact Factor Ranking

2/72 in Anesthesiology category

Editor-in-Chief

James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School
Department of Anesthesiology, Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Frequency

12 issues per year

Bonus Distribution / Special Issues

The October issue will have bonus distribution at the 2027 ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting

Advertising Guidelines

Subject to approval by Editor and the ASA. New copy must be received by the Publisher two weeks before closing date. View the ASA Advertising Policy.