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The Rhode Island Society of Anesthesiologists (RISA) serves the Rhode Island Community as an advocate for the delivery of competent and safe care to all patients requiring anesthesia and pain relief. RISA is an educational, networking and advocacy professional membership organization of physicians.

Latest Central Line Podcast!

Dr. George Tewfik, guest editor of the March ASA Monitor, and Dr. Emily Methangkool, contributor, discuss ambulatory anesthesia with Dr. Zach Deutch. Learn how ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are transforming care, how practicing in an ASC differs from the inpatient setting, what is on the horizon, and more. Recorded January 2026.