our mission is to foster close patient-doctor relationships, where people feel safe, comfortable, and feel better after every visit.
To us, care is more than treating your condition. We aim to create a safe space to share your concerns, work to understand you as a whole, minimize risks, and get you the best results possible. Plus, you'll be fully informed about your options every step of the way.
Meet the doctor
Dr. Robert Savala MD is a board certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist practicing medicine in San Francisco and Marin, California for over 30 years. His love of medicine comes from his genuine desire to help you the best way possible to treat and solve your pain problems.
The 2022 San Francisco Magazine’s poll of doctors voted Dr. Savala as the Best Pain Management Physician in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Medical School & Residency
Fellowship | Pain Medicine, UCSF/Mt. Zion, 1996-1997
Residency | Anesthesiology, UCSF, 1993-1996
Internship | Internal Medicine, UCSF/Mt. Zion, 1992-1993
Certifications & Licensure
Certified in Anesthesiology
Active through 2026
Specialty
Pain conditions
Interventional pain management techniques
Spinal injections
Nerve blocks
Spinal cord stimulation
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation
Neuroablation
We strongly believe in quality care where
Compassion
Meets Expertise
Driven by a lifelong love of medicine and helping people, Dr. Savala combines 30+ years of experience with a compassionate approach to ensure you feel understood and receive the best possible treatment.
empathy
+
safety
+
care
+
expertise
These core values guide his daily practice, grounded in best practices and honed by his years of focused one-on-one patient care.
Over 50+ Recognitions of Excellence
Outside of medicine
Dr. Savala lives in Marin with his wife Christa and four children. He enjoys working in his garden on Mt. Tam, tennis, swimming, and skiing.
