Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine

About the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine

The Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care through advanced, evidence-based anesthesiology practices. Our team of expert anesthesiologists, critical care physicians and pain management specialists works collaboratively with surgical and medical teams to ensure optimal outcomes before, during and after procedures. Whether supporting routine surgeries or complex, high-risk interventions, we prioritize patient comfort, safety and recovery at every stage of care.

In addition to clinical excellence, our department plays a vital role in education and innovation. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, we offer a dynamic and rigorous academic environment that helps train the next generation of leaders in anesthesiology, critical care and pain medicine. Our residency and fellowship programs provide hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities, integrating the latest technologies and best practices. Through mentorship, research opportunities and clinical training in world-renowned settings, we empower physicians to advance their knowledge and contribute to the future of the field.

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Services

Divisions & Centers

By leveraging the specialized expertise of our department's numerous divisions, patients benefit from comprehensive treatment plans that drive the safest, most successful health outcomes.

More Divisions & Centers

  • Arnold Warfield Pain Center
  • Division of Cardiac Anesthesia
  • Division of Clinical Anesthesia
  • Division of Gastrointestinal Anesthesia
  • Division of Multi-Specialty Anesthesia
  • Division of Neuroanesthesia
  • Division of Nurse Anesthesia
  • Division of Obstetric Anesthesia
  • Division of Orthopedic Anesthesia
  • Division of Pain Medicine
  • Division of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)
  • Division of Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Service
  • Division of Thoracic Anesthesia
  • Division of Transplant Anesthesia
  • Division of Vascular Anesthesia
  • Comprehensive Headache Center

Meet the Department Team

The Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine team includes leadership, clinical staff, medical education faculty and research investigators.