Dr. Chris “Tag” Veal

Background

Dr. Veal attended Creighton University School of Medicine before completing anesthesiology residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center where he was selected as a Chief Resident. He went on to complete a pain management fellowship at Virginia Mason. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. He has worked at St. Francis hospital for 8 years, serving on the Medical Executive Committee of the Franciscan organization and being selected as the Medical Staff Vice-President for St. Francis.

Dr. Veal helped develop an expanded regional anesthesia program at St. Francis, overseeing the inclusion of peripheral nerve catheters and expanding the use of regional anesthesia throughout multiple specialties. Dr. Veal’s emphasis includes fluoroscopic (x-ray) and ultrasound-guided procedures, peripheral nerve blocks, CRPS, and neuromodulation.

When not at work, Dr. Veal spends time with his 3 kids, enjoying their soccer games, ballet, or Taekwondo and hiking or snowshoeing.