About Christopher Stalvey, DO

Christopher Stalvey, DO, is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He treats patients at Metro Anesthesia & Pain Management with offices in West Des Moines and Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Stalvey graduated with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He currently serves as the university's adjunct professor. 

Dr. Stalvey completed his anesthesiology residency and fellowship in pain medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Stalvey was a sub/co-investigator for multiple research studies during his fellowship. 

Before medical school, he received his Bachelor of Science in nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Dr. Stalvey is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and the International Anesthesia Research Society.

At Metro Anesthesia & Pain Management, Dr. Stalvey takes the time to explain a patient's condition and treatment plan so they feel confident. His goal is to ensure his patients are never in the dark regarding their health.