The Department of Anesthesiology of Metro Health Specialists Hospital, Inc. (MHSHI) is composed of certified, well-trained, highly skilled and credentialed specialists.

The primary purpose of the Anesthesiology Department is to provide safe and effective anesthesia care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. This includes care provided in operating rooms, labor & delivery, radiology, and other locations where anesthesia services are required and deemed appropriate.

The Anesthesiology Department provides oversight to all anesthesia and analgesia/sedation that is provided within the hospital. Anesthesia (defined as general, regional, MAC, and deep sedation) may be provided by an anesthesiologist. Analgesia/Sedation (defined as topical, local, minimal, or moderate sedation) may be administered by medical professionals who are appropriately trained and is within the scope of their practice.