Dr. Gordon A. Beardwood, MD

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Get to know Pain Management Specialist & Anesthesiologist Dr. Gordon A. Beardwood, who serves patients in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A trusted pain management specialist & anesthesiologist, Dr. Beardwood has over 20 years of experience in helping people with chronic pain find better lives. 

Serving patients with compassion and expertise, he offers his services at the Clinic & Specialty Center at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His particular expertise includes injection therapies, with a special interest in neuromodulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation therapy.

“I feel patients have the best chance of recovering from chronic pain when they are involved in a multifaceted approach to treatment. I enjoy taking time with people to develop a plan tailored to their specific needs and goals” expressed the doctor.

With a robust reputation for delivering meticulous, reliable, ethical, and efficient healthcare, Dr. Beardwood is well-respected for creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence amongst patients, their family members, and fellow healthcare providers. He also has a proven ability to build strong working relationships and to work well in cross-functional teams. 

A graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Dr. Beardwood went on to perform his internship in internal medicine at Baystate Medical Center. He then completed both his residency in anesthesiology and his fellowship in pain management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. 

Double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). The mission of the ABA is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

On a professional level, Dr. Beardwood is an active member of the North American Neuromodulation Society.

Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, they measure the patient’s respiration.

With a stellar background in delivering extraordinary customer service and patient support, Dr. Beardwood has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2015).

Outside of practicing medicine, he enjoys a wide range of activities, including listening to music, traveling, spending time with family, and cooking.

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