Anesthesiology is a critical component of patient care at Duke. Working in tandem with surgeons or on an individual basis with patients, anesthesiologists relieve pain, ease healing, and promote patient comfort.

Anesthesiologists provide an array of services at locations throughout Duke. Click a program name below to learn more.

Ambulatory
Treatment for patients undergoing outpatient surgery at the Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

Cardiothoracic
Expert care for a wide spectrum of cardiac and thoracic surgical cases

Critical Care
Medical management of patients recovering from surgery or trauma in the intensive care unit

Chronic Pain
Diagnosis and management of chronic pain

Pediatrics
Specialized treatment and pain management for our youngest patients

Preoperative Screening
Patient assessment and instruction prior to surgery

Regional
Localized numbing of pain for faster, easier recovery

Women's
Continuous, in-house coverage of obstetrics and pain management for women