Maia Chakerian, M.D.

Dr. Maia Chakerian is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, and is the founder and principal investigator at Samaritan Center for Medical Research.

“My philosophy in treating pain is to treat early and aggressively, work towards minimizing disability, and utilize all effective and appropriate pain management options available.”  At Sereno Pain Management our goal is to be accessible and responsive to our patients’ needs.  We pride ourselves on taking the time to get to know our patients.  We do not rush through appointments, and we aim to be flexible with scheduling appointments at our patients’ convenience.

Education & Experience


  • Undergraduate
    • Pomona College, cum laude 1979
  • Medical School
    • University of New Mexico, 1984
  • Residency Training
    • University of New Mexico – General Surgery, 1987
    • University of New Mexico – Anesthesiology, 1991
  • Fellowships
    • University of New Mexico – Burn and Trauma, 1988
    • University of Washington – Pain Management, 1992
  • Board Certifications
    • American Board of Anesthesiology, 1992
    • American Board of Anesthesiology, Added Qualifications in Pain Medicine, 1993, 2003, 2013
  • Affiliations
    • Santa Clara County Medical Association
    • California Medical Association
    • Spinal Intervention Society
    • American Medical Women’s Association, South Bay Chapter
    • North American Neuromodulation Society
  • Hospital Affiliations