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Anesthesiology and Pain Management Care Team

Our dedicated Anesthesiology and Pain Management care team works together to provide you with comprehensive care. 

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Outpatient anesthesiologists

Our outpatient anesthesiologists prescribe medication and administer regional and local anesthesia.

Family physician

Our family physician has special training in cognitive behavioural therapy for pain management. 

Dr. Michel Schofield

 

Neurologists

Our neurologists diagnose and treat pain conditions related to the nervous system.

Dr. Aaron Kirschner

Dr. Ginette Moores

Dr. Rahul Pathak

Consulting physician 

Dr. Andrew Smith

 

Physiatrist

Our physiatrist specializes in rehabilitation and pain management uses non-surgical treatments to address chronic pain.

Dr. Rebecca Titman

 

Psychiatrist

Our psychiatrist uses a combination of medication and therapy to treat pain. 

Dr. Orit Zamir

 

Dentists

Our dentists treat chronic craniofacial pain involving the joints of the jaw. 

Nurses

Our registered nurses and nurse practitioners have special training in anesthesiology and pain management. They provide care for patients during hospital stays as well as pre- and post-operative care. They also perform assessments and follow-ups in our outpatient clinic and are available to answer questions and help with concerns. 

If you are referred to the pain-in-pregnancy or the transitional pain services, your first point of contact may be one of our nurse practitioners. 


Anesthesia assistants 

Our anesthesia assistants are health-care professionals with special training in caring for patients during the delivery of local, regional or general anesthesia. 


Health disciplines

Health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists use exercise and other physical treatments to help patients better cope with pain. 


Learners 

Mount Sinai Hospital is teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. You may see a medical student, resident or other medical trainee as part of your care.