Anesthesiology

Pain Management Division

The Department of Anesthesiology of Cooper University Hospital is part of a multidisciplinary department that combines basic research, clinical research, clinical pain management and education.

The department includes clinicians from anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, psychology and physical therapy. The range of services includes: comprehensive evaluation of pain problems and therapies including medical management, nerve blocks, infusion therapies, evaluation for invasive procures such as intrathecal pumps and spinal cord stimulators, neuroablative procedures, acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and physical therapy.

Anesthesiologists evaluate and treat all types of chronic pain syndromes including: neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, cancer pain, as well as sympathetic and visceral pain syndromes. The comprehensive evaluation of patients includes a detailed pain history, physical examination, and laboratory assessments as indicated.