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About us
Anaesthesia and good pain management play a vital role in your treatment and rehabilitation.
Our anaesthetists provide exceptional patient care, equal to the best available anywhere in the world.
We have special expertise in anaesthesia for liver transplants, lung surgery, complex aortic surgery and other specialities.
Your safety is paramount.
We endeavour to make sure that you and your family know what to expect before and after your surgery.
Our services
We provide the following services:
- Assessment before your operation to select the most appropriate anaesthetic technique for you
- Anaesthetising you before and during your surgery
- Continuous monitoring of your condition during surgery using the most modern equipment available
- Managing your pain after surgery
- Inpatient pain service
- Research
Our clinics
We run the following clinics:
- Chronic Pain Clinic
- Pre-anaesthetic Clinic
As part of your preparation for surgery, you may be referred to our pre-anaesthetic clinic. We work closely with the surgeons and doctors to ensure that you are well prepared, and in the best of health, for your surgery. Together we will create an anaesthesia and pain management plan to ensure you recover from your surgery comfortably and safely.
Head of Unit
Associate Professor Laurence Weinberg
Related services
Referrals
For patients
You will have access to our service when you come for surgery.
You can only access the Inpatient Pain Service when you are staying in hospital.
For health professionals
Find out how to refer your patient to the Chronic Pain Clinic.
Contact us
Anaesthesia
Phone: 03 9496 5704
Fax: 03 9459 6421
Open hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Location
Level 2, Austin Hospital Tower
Austin Hospital
145 Studley Road
Heidelberg Victoria
Postal address
Department of Anaesthesia
Austin Health
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg Victoria 3084