Zacherie Conover, MD, is a pediatric anesthesiologist. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Conover serves as the medical director of the Phoenix Children's Aerodigestive Surgery Center, where he is also the anesthesia team lead.

The chance to return to his home state and work at the highest level within his specialty led Dr. Conover to Phoenix Children's. He values that caring for children with a wide range of conditions keeps his skills sharp and allows him to continue learning new and advanced treatments.

The science of medicine combined with a passion for patient care led Dr. Conover to a medical career. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed an anesthesiology residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and completed a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at Children's Hospital of Colorado, University of Colorado.

Dr. Conover is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He's also certified by the American Heart Association in advanced cardiovascular life support, pediatric advanced life support, advanced trauma life support and basic life support. In addition, Dr. Conover is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia.

Dr. Conover advances his field through clinical research, publishing in professional journals and presenting at conferences.

Dr. Conover understands that surgery is scary for patients and families. That's why he focuses on soothing worries and fears before surgery, taking time to explain what to expect through surgery and recovery.

When he's not working, Dr. Conover enjoys raising his three sons with his wife and creating memories together. He also enjoys sports science, baseball and mountain biking.