Peter Shearer A.A. Anesthesiologist Assistant

Originating from Dubuque, Iowa, and now making his home in Dania Beach, Florida, Peter Shearer A.A. Anesthesiologist Assistant stands as a distinguished figure in the medical realm with over three decades of dedicated service in anesthesiology. Beyond his professional achievements, his life is enriched by an array of personal passions that include snow skiing, road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, and triathlon participation, illustrating a dynamic balance between his medical career and personal pursuits.

Renowned for Peter's mastery in all phases of anesthetic care—from pre-operative evaluation to meticulous intraoperative management and thorough post-operative support—His influence extends well beyond the operating theater. He has played a crucial role in educating the next generation of medical professionals, offering guidance to medical students, anesthetist trainees, and early-career anesthesia residents. His significant contributions have notably enhanced the University of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology, where he spent 28 enriching years. Currently, he continues to apply his profound expertise in outpatient surgical centers across South Florida.

His leadership and vision were instrumental in the formation of the Wisconsin Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (WAAA), where his efforts as a board member were pivotal in achieving licensure for Anesthesiologist Assistants in Wisconsin. His proactive engagement with the Wisconsin Medical Board, healthcare leaders, and policymakers facilitated the licensure process, thereby opening up new career avenues for numerous anesthesiologist assistants within the state.

Peter Shearer A.A. Anesthesiologist Assistant's academic path is distinguished by his acquisition of a Master of Medical Science in Anesthesiology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, building on a solid foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry from Loras College. His dedication and professional excellence have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Frank Meyers Award for Outstanding Clinical Colleague in 2013 from the University of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology and the David E Nagel Award for Outstanding Clinical Excellence from Emory University's Department of Anesthesiology. Moreover, his significant role in mentoring upcoming anesthesiologist assistants, underscored by his graduation from Emory University School of Medicine's anesthesiologist assistant class of 1989, highlights his enduring impact on the field and the professionals within it.