Massachusetts General Hospital | MassGeneral Hospital for Children

The Pediatric Pain Service at MassGeneral Hospital for Children offers a full range of pain management services for infants, children and teens. We treat pain originating from virtually every source including:

•     Post-operative pain
•     Spine-related pain disorders
•     Pain from sports injuries
•     Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD)
•     Complex pain issues such as headaches and neuropathic pain
•     Cancer pain including primary and metastatic cancer pain
•     Pain from other chronic diseases including cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia, and others
•     Pain due to arthritis and other rheumatologic conditions
•     Musculoskeletal pain including back and leg pain as well as neck, shoulder and arm pain
•     Chronic headaches
•     Chronic abdominal pain

Our multidisciplinary team is lead by a pediatric pain specialist and includes child psychiatrists, pediatric nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and massage therapists and acupuncturists.

Inpatient services

The Pediatric Pain Care service is currently open to serve inpatients at MassGeneral Hospital for Children. Inpatient services wishing to refer patients for pain management may contact the service.

Outpatient services

The Pediatric Pain Care Clinic is now serving patients at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

Family-Centered Care

At MassGeneral Hospital for Children, we know that the time of your child’s diagnosis and treatment is a very stressful one and we strive to provide an open, welcoming environment. We believe that no one knows a child as well as the parent does: parents, along with primary care providers, become our partners in a child's care and have an active voice in all treatment plans.

Going the distance

Crossing the finish line of a marathon is a feat in itself, but completing the race and supporting a good cause is a triumph times two.

Acute Pain Management Symposium

This unique three day course is designed to offer a comprehensive update on the quickly developing field of acute pain and to present the best current techniques and approaches to managing this population.

MGHfC Pain and Palliative Care Service

Phone: 617-643-7246
Fax: 617-643-5753
Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Clinic Monday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Public Transportation Access: yes
Disabled Access: yes

To schedule an appointment with a MassGeneral for Children pediatric specialist, please call 888-644-3248 or complete our online appointment form to request an appointment.

Physicians may call 888-644-3211 or use the online referral form and the Access & New Appointment Center will call your patient within 1 business day.