Prior to Dr. Keith Jones, ten permanent and interim chairs have led the Department of Anesthesiology since its inception in 1948. Former Chairs include the following individuals:
James A. Boyce, M.D.
Interim, 2005 - 2006
David H. Chestnut, M.D.
1994 - 2005
Paul N. Samuelson, M.D.
Interim, 1992 - 1994
Simon Gelman, M.D.
1989 - 1992
Edward A. Ernst, M.D.
1978 - 1989
Francisco Gutierrez, M.D.
Interim, 1977 - 1978
Guenter Corssen, M.D.
1968 - 1977
Rudolpho Allarde, M.D.
Interim, 1967 - 1968
Chester W. White, Jr., M.D.
1961 - 1967
Alice McNeal, M.D.
1948 - 1961