Anesthesia and Pain Management
North Shore Medical Center partners with Anesthesia Associates of Massachusetts to provide anesthesiology services for all inpatient and outpatient procedures, as well as to patients in our Birthplace. Our anesthesiologists also consult on pain management, airway management, pulmonary and cardiovascular assessment, and patient resuscitation and follow-up care. Anesthesiologists work closely with highly-trained nurses to ensure the safety of comfort of our patients. Learn more

Injecting Hope into a Lifetime of Pain
Jill Joyce, a 36-year-old Lynn science teacher, found relief through physicians at NSMC. “NSMC’s pain program has given me my life back. Before my treatment, standing in front of my classroom was a challenge and sitting was not an option...” Read more
Pre-surgery Assessment at NSMC
The pre-surgery assessment is the first step in ensuring that your surgery goes smoothly. This page will help you understand what to expect and what resources are available to patients. Read more