Dr. Christina Ratto

Christina Ratto, M.D.

Medical Director of Anesthesia Services, Orthopedic Surgery Hospital at USC

Assistant Professor, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Board Certified, American Board of Anesthesiology (2021)

Focus: Orthopedic anesthesia | Regional anesthesia | Acute pain management

Dr. Ratto specializes in orthopedic anesthesia and regional anesthesia techniques at USC's Orthopedic Surgery Hospital. She leads quality initiatives and serves as medical director while maintaining an active teaching role. Her clinical practice emphasizes ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, multimodal pain strategies, and evidence-based perioperative care.

Clinical Focus

Specializing in orthopedic anesthesia with expertise in regional techniques, ultrasound-guided blocks, and acute pain management for surgical patients.

Leadership and Quality

Medical Director at USC's Orthopedic Surgery Hospital, leading quality improvement initiatives and developing protocols for enhanced patient outcomes.

Academic Work

Assistant Professor teaching residents and fellows. Published author with presentations at national conferences and contributions to medical education.

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