Dr. Zenaide Nicacio Quezado, MD

Zena Quezado, MD, is an internationally renowned pediatric anesthesiologist. In addition to her role as an anesthesiologist at Children’s National, she is also director of the Pain Neurobiology Lab at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.

Prior to Children’s, Dr. Quezado was chief of the Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Services at the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. An active researcher, Quezado has published more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in clinical and scientific medical journals.

Dr. Quezado is the recipient of multiple NIH awards for excellence in patient care, including the 2005 Director’s Award for dedication to the Magnusons Clinical Center’s mission and her leadership of anesthesia services.