Our Services

Pediatric Pain Medicine Program

The Pediatric Pain Service is an interdisciplinary pain consultation service that provides comprehensive evaluation and management of pediatric patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Pediatric Pain Service works collaboratively with other services, such as Behavioral Health, Child Life, Music Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy), and Supportive Care Team to incorporate age and developmentally appropriate non-pharmacologic, pharmacologic, and interventional methods for the management of children’s pain.

We also collaborate with the Perioperative Surgical Home for pre-surgical pain management planning for high-risk and complex patients.

Pediatric Pain Medicine Team

• Stephen Hays, M.D., Director, Pediatric Pain Medicine Program
• Anjana Kundu, M.D., Anesthesiologist-in-Chief
• Michael Davis, M.D.
• Shanté White, M.D.
• Jonathan Mohn, M.D., M.S.
• Arvid Yung, M.D.
• Lauren Zwetsch, N.P., Pediatric Pain Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Peri-Operative Wellness Program

The Pediatric Perioperative Wellness Program at URMC supports children and families before, during, and after surgery by using personalized, evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, manage pain, and promote healing.

Partners in Pain Management

The Pediatric Pain Service partners with the following Golisano Children's Hospital services to help relieve pain and anxiety of the children we care for.

• Child Life
  Our child life specialists are available to offer therapeutic play and distraction, coping strategies and relaxation techniques, personalized comfort plans, and preparation for new experiences. Read about how child life specialists can support your child. Learn more about the Child Life Program.
• Music Therapy
  Research shows that music therapy has a significant effect on pain relief. Our Music Therapists in our Music Therapy Program can work with your child to distract from pain, cue for rhythmic breathing, mask hospital sounds, validate feelings, and elevate mood. Learn more about Music Therapy and Pain Management.
• Nursing
  Nurses will regularly assess your child's pain. They use non-opioid pain relievers, complementary techniques, and non-medication strategies to help with pain relief. Nurses will collaborate with your child and the rest if the healthcare team to make pain relief a priority.
• Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT)
  A Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist may evaluate your child's needs. They will recommend an individualized treatment plan to best support your child's pain and their quality of life. Read about PT/OT and Pain Management.
• Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Applied Behavioral Analysts Team
• Pediatric Supportive Care Team
• Additional Teams
  Other teams that can support your child's pain management needs include Anesthesiologists, Family Advisory Committees, Pediatricians, Pediatric Subspecialties, Psychologists, Policy and Regulatory Management, Surgeons, Quality and Safety teams, and more.