Boretsky Karen

Dr. Boretsky trained in pediatric anesthesia and critical care, and regional anesthesia in Pennsylvania. In 2012 she moved to Boston Children’s Hospital to restructure the Perioperative Regional Anesthesia Program where she currently practices.

Her research interests include evaluating the role of regional anesthesia in managing pain and recovery in children. She authored articles on novel regional anesthesia techniques and presents nationally and internationally. She is passionate to find ways to minimize pain and improve safety using regional anesthesia in children.

Education

• Internship Mercy Hospital (1984 — 1985)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1980 — 1984)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Carnegie Mellon University (1976 — 1980)

Companies

• Associate in Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital (2012)
• Assistant Professor in Anaesthesia Harvard Medical School (2012)
• Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh (2002 — 2012)
• Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Upmc Shadyside Hospital (2002 — 2012)
• Director of Acute Perioperative Pain Service Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (2002 — 2012)
• Associate Attending Staff Allegheny General Hospital (1993 — 2001)
• Adjunct Staff Mercy Hospital (1993 — 2001)