Dr. Tim Canty MD
Practice Name
Specialties
- Pain Management Specialist
- Anesthesiologist
Professional Statement
Dr. Canty specializes in treating patients with back pain, neck pain and other severe pain disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of …
Dr. Canty specializes in treating patients with back pain, neck pain and other severe pain disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists in the area of Pain Management.
Dr. Canty uses the most advanced techniques available to relieve spinal pain such as that caused by arthritis, degenerative discs, and spinal stenosis. He also treats patients with severe chronic pain due to nerve damage, traumatic injuries, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). His practice reflects his strong expertise in the treatment of resistant pain where previous therapies have been unsuccessful.
He completed his Interventional Pain Management fellowship training at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to that, he completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
At Harvard Medical School, Dr. Canty was an instructor in Anesthesiology. He was also an attending physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was recently honored with the Inaugural 2009 Citizenship Award for his contributions to the hospital. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate/New York Medical College.
Education
- Medical School - University of Texas, San Antonio
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Pain Medicine)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (Anesthesiology)
- New York Medical College (Pain Medicine)
Hospital Affiliations
Board Certifications
- American Board of Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- American Medical Association
- World Institute of Pain
Awards and Publications
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- He serves as an expert consultant on emerging technologies in pain management for the GLG consulting group and has authored several journal articles and book chapters focusing on the best practice for alleviating pain and performing regional block anesthesia
- In addition to his work within the United States, Dr. Canty has been a part of many medical relief missions to Venezuela, El Salvador, and Mexico with groups such as Rotaplast International, performing surgical treatments on indigent children
- In 2009 was awarded an Inaugural Citizenship Award at Mass General as well as a Partners in Excellence award for role in instituting a regional block/catheter service
- 2011 NY Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Faculty Instructor teaching the Vertos mild procedure to other physicans attending the conference
Insurances Accepted
Patient Reviews
Honestly, the best experience I've had at a Dr in a long time... Saw me right away and was able to have an epidural for my back in minutes (on the first visit)... HIGHLY recommend.
Everybody was very nice and willing to help.
Dr. Canty is absolutly a leader in his field. Fast, Friendly, Extremely Professional. Highly Recommended. A+++