Stanley Dale MacMurdo, MD, who retired from our department in 2018, passed away suddenly last week.
Dr. MacMurdo was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency training with us in 1979. After his fellowship training in regional anesthesiology at the University of Washington, he began his career with our department in 1981 initially as a faculty member and staff anesthesiologist at UPMC Eye and Ear Hospital. He served as Associate Director of our Pain Clinic from 1981-83, Director of Regional Anesthesia from 1982-84, and Director of Post-Anesthesia Recovery from 1983-1984. He worked at UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore for many years, as well as at Butler Memorial Hospital (where he served as President of the Medical Staff), St. Clair Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital (prior to its incorporation into UPMC).
Throughout his career, Dr. MacMurdo was engaged in educational efforts both at UPMC and Butler Health System. He was a clinical teacher for SRNAs and residents and taught airway management techniques to Butler County Paramedics for 12 years. He was a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Association of the Study of Pain, the American Pain Society, and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia.
We extend our sympathy to Dr. MacMurdo's family and friends. He will be greatly missed.