Anesthesiologists in Southern Pines, NC
The physicians who keep you safe and comfortable through surgery, and who staff many pain clinics.
12 providers in Southern Pines
Finding a anesthesiologist in Southern Pines, NC
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
What does an anesthesiologist do?
Anesthesiologists are physicians who manage anesthesia and your safety through surgery: they evaluate you beforehand, choose and deliver the anesthesia, monitor you throughout the procedure, and manage pain and recovery immediately afterward. They often work with certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) as an anesthesia care team.
You usually don't pick your anesthesiologist the way you pick a family doctor; the surgical facility assigns the anesthesia team. Where people do choose directly is pain care: many pain management clinics are led by anesthesiologists who treat ongoing back, nerve, and joint pain after conservative care hasn't been enough.
How you'll interact with anesthesiology, and what to ask
Before surgery you'll typically have a pre-anesthesia evaluation. That's the moment to raise the things that matter: every medication and supplement you take, past reactions to anesthesia (yours or a close relative's), sleep apnea, and when you last ate or drank. Clear answers make anesthesia safer, and no concern is too small to mention.
If you're seeking a pain clinic, the practical checks are the same as any specialist: credentials, in-network with your insurance, and accepting new patients, all shown on ProviderQuoHealth profiles. Referrals are often required; the guides below cover how specialty referrals work for military families in the Fort Bragg area.
Anesthesiologists in Southern Pines, NC
Listings built from the public NPPES registry, refreshed May 2026.
The Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas Lp — Anesthesiology
The Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas LP provides anesthesiology services in Southern Pines, NC. The center supports surgical care with anesthesia expertise for patients undergoing procedures.
Steven Raymond Carter, MD
Steven Raymond Carter, MD, is an anesthesiologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. He provides anesthesia services for surgical procedures and pain management care.
Stephen Patrick Ulmer, CRNA
Stephen Patrick Ulmer is a CRNA specializing in anesthesiology in Southern Pines, NC. He provides anesthesia services to support safe and comfortable patient care during procedures.
Rebecca Estes, md
Rebecca Estes, MD, is an anesthesiologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides anesthesia services to support surgical and medical procedures.
Liberty Anesthesia, PLLC — Anesthesiology
Liberty Anesthesia, PLLC provides anesthesiology services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice is dedicated to ensuring patient comfort and safety during surgical and medical procedures.
Julia Oliver Woodard, CRNA
Julia Oliver Woodard, CRNA, provides anesthesiology services in Southern Pines, NC. With expertise in anesthesia care, she works to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
Janice K Ellstrom, crna
Janice K Ellstrom, CRNA, provides anesthesiology services in Southern Pines, NC. She works to ensure patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures and other medical interventions.
Helena M Eng, crna
Helena M Eng is a certified registered nurse anesthetist specializing in anesthesiology in Southern Pines, NC. She works to ensure patient comfort and safety during surgical and medical procedures.
Fredena Lucas Jaggers, CRNA
Fredena Lucas Jaggers, CRNA, provides anesthesiology services in Southern Pines, NC. With expertise in anesthesia care, Jaggers works to ensure patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures.
Douglas Anthony Phillips, CRNA
Douglas Anthony Phillips is a CRNA specializing in anesthesiology in Southern Pines, NC. He provides anesthesia services to support safe surgical and procedural care.
Audrey M Francis, CRNA FNP
Audrey M Francis is a CRNA FNP specializing in anesthesiology in Southern Pines, NC. She provides anesthesia services to support patient care across various procedures and settings.
American Pain Associates — Anesthesiology
American Pain Associates specializes in anesthesiology and serves patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on pain management and related anesthetic services for the local community.
Frequently asked
How many anesthesiologists are listed in Southern Pines, NC?
Our directory currently lists 12 anesthesiologists in Southern Pines, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these anesthesiologists accept TRICARE or military insurance?
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
Will I meet my anesthesiologist before surgery?
Typically yes, at a pre-anesthesia evaluation or on the day of the procedure. That conversation is the time to cover your medications, past anesthesia reactions, and health conditions. The surgical facility assigns the anesthesia team, so this isn't usually a provider you book directly.
Why would I book an anesthesiologist directly?
Most commonly for pain management: many pain clinics are led by anesthesiologists who treat ongoing back, nerve, and joint pain. Those visits usually come by referral, and the profiles here show credentials, insurance, and accepting-new-patients status.
What should I tell the anesthesia team before a procedure?
Every medication and supplement you take, any past reactions to anesthesia in you or a close relative, conditions like sleep apnea, and exactly when you last ate or drank. A clinician will tell you which medicines to hold before surgery; follow those instructions closely.
Using TRICARE near Fort Bragg?
Our guides cover finding civilian anesthesiologists and other providers who accept TRICARE in the Southern Pines-area area, referrals, and setting up your PCM after a PCS.
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