Expertise in anesthesia and pain management for the people of Maine
We know, medical procedures, especially surgery, can be stressful and scary. You’ve got a lot of questions.
Our anesthesiology team is here to help you understand your options and make the best choices for your procedure, put your mind at ease.
Anesthesia can be accomplished by a single or combination of techniques including general anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, regional anesthesia (nerve blocks), or monitored anesthesia care.
The approach that's best for you will depend on your medical condition and the type of surgery you’ll have.
Anesthesia for Same Day Surgery
When you visit us for same-day surgeries, you can count on safe care under the watchful eyes of our well-trained staff of nurses, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and ancillary staff.
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Our comprehensive team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, nursing staff, and cardiothoracic anesthesiologists provides anesthesia for hundreds of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures every year.
Neurosurgical Anesthesia
Our team specializes in the care of patients with brain and spinal conditions including aneurysms, brain tumors, head and spinal injuries, and neurological procedures.
Obstetric Anesthesia
We provide 24-hour labor and delivery anesthesia coverage including epidurals and cesarean sections. We also provide anesthesia for gynecological procedures, including robotic hysterectomies, with a combination of general, spinal, and epidural techniques.
Regional Anesthesia
Regional anesthesia can bring tremendous relief if you are suffering from trauma or experiencing pain after joint replacement.
Pediatric Anesthesia
Our board-certified anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and nurses experienced in caring for children work in partnership with pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit staff to provide exceptional care to your children.
This video can help you prepare for anesthesia by guiding you, step by step, through the anesthesiology experience.
The videos are produced by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Pain medicine is available during labor and delivery. Here are some of your options for managing labor pain.
The video is produced by the American Society of Anesthesiologists