Dr. William Longton

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Dr. William Longton

Faculty at Stanford Medical Center
Dr. William Longton trained at Stanford University where he participated in
a number of studies related to how pain affects the human body. After
completing his residency and fellowship in anesthesiology and pain
medicine, Dr. Longton stayed on as faculty at Stanford Medical Center
attending the operating rooms and the pain clinic. He trained and taught
side by side with some of the original leaders in the field of pain
therapy. He has held leadership positions in the field of pain management
at Stanford University, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center as well as John
Muir Hospital. John Muir rose to a position of national excellence with his
implementation of advanced pain medicine and regional anesthesia
techniques. He has almost 20 years of experience being board certified in
both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He has expertise in
multidisciplinary care, cancer pain management and particular experience in
spinal cord stimulation and spinal medication delivery systems. A previous
world-class athlete and finalist in the US Olympic Trials in swimming, Dr.
Longton is an avid cyclist, skier and windsurfer. Works as a consultant and
advisor, as well as a board member for WellBrain.