• The Department of Anesthesiology performed nearly 40,000 procedures in 2015
  • HSS performs more than 90% of joint-replacement surgeries using regional anesthesia
  • Regional anesthesia has many benefits for the orthopedic patient

Anesthesiology

Department of Anesthesiology

Leaders in Anesthesia & Pain Management Care

The Department of Anesthesiology at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in the practice of regional anesthesiology and pain management for orthopedics.

From pre-anesthetic consultations before surgery to pain management services afterwards, our expert staff provides top-notch anesthesia care throughout all stages of your stay at HSS.

Swetha Pakala, MD, and Fellow perform a peripheral nerve block
For Patients

Anesthesia Care at HSS
What to Expect from Surgical Anesthesia
Frequently Asked Questions

 
Jaques YaDeau, MD, PhD
For Professionals

Department Profile
Research Division
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Latest from the Department of Anesthesiology

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Anesthesiologist

 

 

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From Your Anesthesiologist:

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